Symbols of Transformation

Key Concepts and Strategies

In «Symbols of Transformation», Carl Gustav Jung explores the symbolism and archetypes that manifest in the human psyche through myths, dreams, and religious images. The main concepts include the idea of the collective unconscious, which contains universal archetypes influencing individual consciousness. Jung analyzes symbols as expressions of internal psychic processes and transformations occurring within individuals. He views symbols as a bridge between the conscious and the unconscious, facilitating personal growth and self-discovery. Strategies proposed by Jung include the use of active imagination and dream analysis to integrate unconscious contents into consciousness, promoting the process of individuation — achieving personal wholeness.