{"id":126284,"date":"2026-06-08T10:11:17","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T09:11:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jungian.directory\/fcxfougk\/?post_type=mec-events&p=126284"},"modified":"2026-06-08T10:11:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T09:11:17","slug":"understanding-modern-alchemy-in-todays-journey","status":"publish","type":"mec-events","link":"https:\/\/jungian.directory\/fcxfougk\/jungian-events\/understanding-modern-alchemy-in-todays-journey\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Modern Alchemy in Today’s Journey"},"content":{"rendered":"

We look forward to the book launch for the book\u00a0The Tao of Alchemy: A Path of Individuation\u00a0<\/em>by Bob Mannis.\u00a0 Bob is a long-time supporter of the Jung Society of Washington, having been a part of the early steering committee that became our current Society.\u00a0 For this program, Bob will discuss the main points of his recent book with John Hayes, a Jungian analyst from the Baltimore area.\u00a0 The primary topic, of course, will be modern alchemy\u2014a psychological process of individuation (a type of maturity), as well as the four pillars of courageous authenticity, and an examination of Mercurius in modernity, especially in our dreams. \u00a0\u00a0Bob says, \u201cThe major overarching theme of the talk will focus upon finding true, experiential meaning in one\u2019s life.\u201d Please join Bob and John in their discussion and get to know the direction and form of Bob\u2019s fascinating subject.<\/p>\n

In\u00a0The Tao of Alchemy<\/em>, clinical psychologist and Jungian advocate Robert F. Mannis, PhD, invites readers to explore the symbolic quest for inner transformation through the lens of modern alchemy. Unlike traditional approaches rooted in collective spirituality or external judgment, this work offers a deeply personal and experiential path to meaning, fulfillment, and spiritual growth. \u200b Drawing on decades of psychotherapy experience and Jungian analysis, Dr. Mannis illuminates the mysteries of the unconscious (the\u00a0verido) and its dynamic interplay with everyday life (the\u00a0nigredo).<\/p>\n

This book challenges conventional paradigms, including the judgment-based framework of traditional Christianity, and instead advocates for understanding, creativity, and courageous authenticity. \u200b \u200b<\/p>\n

Discover the transformative power of modern alchemy and embark on a journey of self-discovery. \u200b<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We look forward to the book launch for the book\u00a0The Tao of Alchemy: A Path of Individuation\u00a0by Bob Mannis.\u00a0 Bob is a long-time supporter of the Jung Society of Washington, having been a part of the early steering committee that became our current Society.\u00a0 For this program, Bob will discuss the main points of his […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":114911,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","tags":[],"mec_category":[2378,542],"mec_speaker":[3507],"class_list":["post-126284","mec-events","type-mec-events","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","mec_category-free-event","mec_category-webinar"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nUnderstanding Modern Alchemy in Today's Journey - JungianDirectory<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"noindex, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Understanding Modern Alchemy in Today's Journey\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"We look forward to the book launch for the book\u00a0The Tao of Alchemy: A Path of Individuation\u00a0by Bob Mannis.\u00a0 Bob is a long-time supporter of the Jung Society of Washington, having been a part of the early steering committee that became our current Society.\u00a0 For this program, Bob will discuss the main points of his […]\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/jungian.directory\/fcxfougk\/jungian-events\/understanding-modern-alchemy-in-todays-journey\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"JungianDirectory\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/jungian.directory\/fcxfougk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/tao-of-alchemy.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"488\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"746\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Estimated reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"2 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/jungian.directory\\\/fcxfougk\\\/jungian-events\\\/understanding-modern-alchemy-in-todays-journey\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/jungian.directory\\\/fcxfougk\\\/jungian-events\\\/understanding-modern-alchemy-in-todays-journey\\\/\",\"name\":\"Understanding Modern Alchemy in Today's Journey - 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