Jung and Astrology
Keith Burke

Friday, September 10th, 2010
7:30 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.

Keith Burke

Keith Burke

Jung and Astrology

Carl Jung, the eminent Swiss psychologist, can be regarded as the spiritual ancestor of every modern-day practicing astrologer. From his concept of the collective unconscious to his exploration and use of the symbolism of archetypes, his ideas have had a marked influence on disciplines ranging from psychology and metaphysics, to cultural and religious studies, to literature and art. Jung’s models provide the most current and insightful structures for practicing psychological astrology.

Keith Burke, founding director of the California Institute for Open Studies, is in the final steps of completing his training to become a practicing Jungian analyst. In addition to an introduction to Jung and his ideas, Keith will provide evidence that Jung actually studied astrology, at one point using natal charts and transits with his own clients, to the disdain and scorn of many of his contemporaries, including Sigmund Freud. Jung’s major concepts — including the archetypes, ego, persona, shadow/self, and complexes — actually lend themselves so well to astrological corollaries one can do more than wonder if Jung’s major concepts were, in fact, largely influenced by astrology.

Join Keith Burke as he explores with SDAS members the rich heritage of this spiritual and intellectual giant and applies his thoughts to the astrology we practice today.

From the North:

• From I-805 or I-15, take CA-163 South toward DOWNTOWN
• Just past the I-8 exit, take the UNIVERSITY AVENUE exit (in blue)
• At the end of the ramp, turn LEFT onto UNIVERSITY AVENUE
• Continue on 5 blocks East to VERMONT AVENUE
• Turn LEFT on VERMONT AVENUE

From the South:

• Take I-5 North toward DOWNTOWN
• Merge onto CA-163 North toward ESCONDIDO
• Take the RICHMOND exit (in blue)
• Proceed one block east to VERMONT
• Turn LEFT on VERMONT
• Continue straight past UNIVERSITY AVENUE

The Joyce Beers Community Center is two short blocks past University Avenue, on your right, between the Terra Restaurant and the Aladdin Restaurant. Free parking is available in the shopping center's underground parking lot; the entrance just ahead and to your left.

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