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Stephen Farah writes about the significance of the image for you and its function as a reservoir of meaning and energy.

Read our latest article on Substack:

A Roadmap of the Soul by Stephen Farah

The shadow can present within a fairy tale as “the doppelgänger, the amorphic presence, the reflection, the ghost . . . demons, djinns, spirits, reflections” (Belcher, The Shadow in the Contemporary Fairy Tale) and a host of other forms and incarnations. It may gain autonomy from the progenitor and become a representative of the psychological unconscious, such as in the tale “The Shadow” (1847) by Hans Christian Andersen or J. M. Barrie’s “Peter Pan”.

At times, the shadow will present as the doubling of an archetypal figure, such as a villain or false hero (i.e., the hero’s psychic shadow), or take a more amorphous form such as a haunting; a past event that haunts the protagonist. “It is Cain, Caliban, Frankenstein's monster, Mr. Hyde. It is Vergil who guided Dante through hell, Gilgamesh's friend Enkidu, Frodo's enemy Gollum” (Le Guin, p.4). Evil does not appear in fairy tales as something opposed to good, but as inextricably involved with it. Likewise, the shadow acts as the guide on the journey to self-knowledge and self-actualisation.

This month, the Jungian Academy explores the fascinating concept of the shadow. If you are interested in learning more about the Jungian shadow, follow the link below:
https://appliedjung.com/course/aja-june-2026

Excited to announce that we are expanding our digital library and have joined Substack!

This space will be our new home for long-form articles, essays, and deep dives.

If you’ve ever wanted a closer look at what is currently captivating the minds of our faculty, or to delve into deeper explorations of Jungian themes, we invite you to join us there.

Follow the link below to read our first published article by Andrew Lavin on the Shadow:

There’s Gold in the Shadow. There’s Also Just Rot By Andrew Lavin

"Modern yoga practitioners often read Jung to understand chakras, Kundalini, and spiritual awakening, but Jung himself was not primarily interested in yoga as a spiritual discipline, he was interested in yoga as a symbolic language for describing the development of consciousness. For Jung, the chakra system was less a map of subtle anatomy than a map of individuation. The ascent through the chakras becomes a journey through layers of the psyche, culminating not in liberation from the world but in the realization of the Self."

Counselling psychologist and Jungian-oriented psychotherapist Byron Gaist provides a thoughtful introduction and deeper look at what can be expected from our upcoming course The Yoga of Individuation.

This twelve-week course begins on the 13th of June. Read the full article below:

https://appliedjung.com/blog/the-yoga-of-individuation-post

Art: Altarpiece No. 1, Group X, Hilma af Klint

“I for my part prefer the precious gift of doubt, for the reason that it does not violate the virginity of things beyond our ken.”

Carl Jung, Psychology and Alchemy

Art: La llamada (The Call) (1961)

“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.”
— Carl Gustav Jung

At the Centre for Applied Jungian Studies, we approach Jungian psychology not merely as theory, but as a practical and transformative path toward individuation, expanded consciousness, and the restoration of meaning.

The Applied Jungian Academy offers a 24-month guided journey through Jungian thought, symbolism, myth, dreams, alchemy, film, and the depths of the psyche.

Each month includes:

• Clear and accessible teachings on core Jungian concepts
• In-depth lectures and presentations
• Film analyses and symbolic interpretation
• Live reading groups and Dream Circle sessions
• A facilitated student forum and global learning community

For those seeking a deeper relationship to psyche, imagination, meaning, and the individuation process.

Learn more:

The Applied Jungian Academy Full Programme 24-month guided journey through Jungian thought

The Yoga of Individuation.

This program explores the journey of individuation through two complementary maps of consciousness: the Jungian psychological model and the yogic chakra system. Together, they illuminate human evolution from instinct to awareness, from survival to transcendence. Each session integrates Jungian depth psychology with yogic philosophy and practice, weaving together reflection and embodiment so that transformation becomes both lived and understood.

Follow the link below to learn more:

The Yoga of Individuation A 12-week Journey through the subtle body to the Self

“How scary it might prove to conclude that I am essentially alone in this summons to personal consciousness, that I cannot continue to blame others for what has happened to me, that I am really out there on that tightrope over the abyss, making choices every day, and that I am truly, irrevocably responsible for my life.“

– James Hollis, from the book Hauntings : Dispelling the Ghosts Who Run Our Lives

Art: Moonpainting XI by Lenz Geerk

“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.”
— Carl Gustav Jung

At the Centre for Applied Jungian Studies, we approach Jungian psychology not merely as theory, but as a practical and transformative path toward individuation, expanded consciousness, and the restoration of meaning.

The Applied Jungian Academy offers a 24-month guided journey through Jungian thought, symbolism, myth, dreams, alchemy, film, and the depths of the psyche.

Each month includes:

• Clear and accessible teachings on core Jungian concepts
• In-depth lectures and presentations
• Film analyses and symbolic interpretation
• Live reading groups and Dream Circle sessions
• A facilitated student forum and global learning community

For those seeking a deeper relationship to psyche, imagination, meaning, and the individuation process.

Learn more:

AJA May 2026 Applied Jungian Academy Monthly Modules