Psychology and Alchemy

Main Ideas

• Exploration of the relationship between psychology and alchemy, where alchemy is seen as a symbolic expression of processes occurring in the unconscious.
• The concept of individuation, which describes the process of personal development and integration of different aspects of the personality.
• Analysis of alchemical symbols and their parallels with archetypes of the collective unconscious, such as the philosopher's stone, prima materia, and others.
• The idea that alchemical processes mirror the internal transformations occurring within the human psyche.
• Consideration of dreams and their symbolism as a key to understanding unconscious processes similar to alchemical operations.
• Understanding alchemy as a precursor to modern psychology, where alchemical texts are interpreted as projections of mental states and processes.
• Investigation of alchemical symbolism in the context of religious and mythological systems, highlighting their universality and significance for the human psyche.