Astrology and Jung - Archetypal Astrology and the Map of the Soul

What is "Archetypal" Astrology, and how does it differ from what is considered to be more "traditional" astrology?

Simply put.. in "Archetypal" astrology, the ancient planetary “map of the soul” used by astrologers is synthesized with the strikingly similar “map of the soul” put forth and pioneered by the 20th century Swiss psychiatrist Dr. Carl G. Jung.

Jung's Map of the Soul
Dr. Carl G. Jung’s “map of the soul” was (and is) for the "healing of soul" through rediscovery of, and reconnection with, meaning and deeper purpose in life. As an “archetypal astrologer,” I utilize and incorporate Jung’s psychological “map of the soul,” into the way I do my astrology. Coming from this "Jungian" and/or "archetypal" perspective - I, likewise, view the heart and soul of "Archetypal" astrology as the "healing of soul" through rediscovery of, and reconnection with, meaning and deeper purpose in life.

In this series of articles on the subject of Archetypal astrology), I will attempt to: (1) introduce readers to Dr. Carl G. Jung, MD (2) discuss some of the basic ideas and tenets contained in Jung’s “map of the soul,” and (3) discuss a little about why (and how) archetypal astrologers incorporate many of Dr. Carl G. Jung’s ideas into the way they do their astrology.

Surprised?
The idea that Archetypal astrology (or any astrology) concerns itself with the healing and/or health of the soul, might come as a wee bit of a surprise! Frankly, I can't blame anyone for being surprised.

The only brief flirtations many folks ever have with astrology are through the entertaining pop astrology of “Sun Signs.” “Sun Sign” astrology includes all those things that you’re probably quasi-familiar with: daily horoscope columns, zodiac sign descriptions, romance and compatibility based on your zodiac Sun sign, and the annual tabloid predictions given by astrologers at the beginning of each new year.

While I enjoy being entertained by “Sun Sign” astrology just as much as the next person? Metaphorically speaking, "Sun Sign" astrology is only the “tip of a very large iceberg.”

Overview of Carl G. Jung's Life
1st in the series on Archetypal Astrology. God in the Psyche - What sets apart the theories of Dr. Carl G. Jung from the majority of other modern psychological schools of thought?

The Search For Meaning
2nd in the series on Archetypal Astrology. Astrology is an ancient tool that - when used in concert with Jungian psychology - can support us in purposes of self-discovery, soul growth, and being "brought to completion."

Earth Center of the Universe
Why is astrology in the 21st Century still based on Ptolemy's geocentric model of the universe (where the Earth is considered to be the center of the universe)?

Fate and Astrology (4)
For astrologers, "how fated is the future" seems to be the one question underlying virtually every other question that clients ask us on a daily basis. 4 part series of articles on fate and astrology.

The Four Elements and Jung (3)
When making a comparison between Western astrology and C.G. Jung's brand of depth psychology - in this 3 part series we naturally begin with the similarities between Western astrology's 4 elements (Fire, Earth, Air, and Water) and Jung's 4 psychological types or functions (Intuitive, Sensation, Thinking, and Feeling).

A Time To Live, A Time To Die (5)
5 part series of articles. On Friday evening June 6, 2003, my mother passed on from life in her physical body in order to begin a new life and journey. Like it or not... death is a natural part of life and our individual journey. The 5 part series of articles, "A Time To Live, A Time To Die," is meant as a tribute to her, her life, and the unwavering love that only a mother could have.

More To Come...