Alyssa Polizzi

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A Jungian & Archetypal Perspective on Alchemy

2 weeks ago | theartemisian.com | Alyssa Polizzi

Alchemy’s metaphorical language and concrete practices offer a way to re-imagine inner life and the process of psychological growth. Its arcane symbols, various stages and operations, and mysterious hermetic philosophies invite us to stand between the worlds of spirit and matter, to bridge conscious and unconscious.
New Workshop Series - Alchemical Inner Work: Relationships

2 weeks ago | theartemisian.com | Alyssa Polizzi

My recent article, The Alchemy of Relationships, has quickly become the most popular on The Artemisian! Inspired by those ideas, I’ll be leading a workshop series thisMay and June thatexplores how to understand and transform relational dynamics through the lens of alchemy and Jungian psychology. Hope to see you there,~AlyssaOne of the core principles of alchemy tells us that only separated things can be joined, that a process of differentiation is key to a successful and long-lasting union.
VII of Cups & Projection

1 month ago | theartemisian.com | Alyssa Polizzi

Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -40:53Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade. Today I’m exploring the Psychology of the VII of Cups and how it relates to projection. This is the first installment in a new series where I reflect on symbolic material — from tarot, mythology and fairytales, dreams or alchemy — and connect it to a key psychological concept.
Three Steps to Strengthen Dream Recall

1 month ago | theartemisian.com | Alyssa Polizzi

In this edition of The Artemisian, I'll be answering a question from a paid member. If you'd like to submit one of your own, consider joining the membership community. Upgrading allows you to deepen your studies and inner work via monthly classes, gain access to the resource library and more.
Persephone's Ascent & Springtime Renewal [replay]

1 month ago | theartemisian.com | Alyssa Polizzi

This month’s membership workshop dives into Persephone’s ascent from the underworld, looking at the archetypal and psychological themes behind her journey. Upgrade now to watch in full and get access to our monthly classes, resource library, discounted 1:1 support, and more. In this workshop, we explore Persephone’s ascent from the underworld as a symbol of psychological integration, personal transformation, and the return of vitality after periods of darkness.
Final Dreamwork Foundations Discussion Thread

1 month ago | theartemisian.com | Alyssa Polizzi

The Shepherd's Dream by Henry FuseliToday is the final discussion thread for the Dreamwork Foundations program. Over the past two months we have met for workshops and practice circles, engaged in shared interpretation, and explored dreams and their deeper meanings. Thank you all for participating and making thi…
The Perils of Leaving the Underworld

1 month ago | theartemisian.com | Alyssa Polizzi

Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -25:17Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade. In mythology, the descent to the underworld is often seen as the most harrowing part of the journey, an ordeal that strips away old identities, attachments, and ways of seeing the world. Psychologically, this mirrors periods of crisis, overwhelm and encounters with the unconscious. However, the ascent is often the greater challenge. To rise again, one must integrate what was revealed in the depths.
[Workshop] Persephone's Ascent & Springtime Renewal

1 month ago | theartemisian.com | Alyssa Polizzi

In the upcoming workshop, we’ll explore Persephone’s ascent from the underworld as a symbol of psychological integration, personal transformation, and the return of vitality after periods of darkness. Through a Jungian lens, we will examine her journey as an expression of cyclical rebirth, one that holds both the innocence of the maiden and the wisdom of the underworld queen.
The Alchemy of Relationships

1 month ago | theartemisian.com | Alyssa Polizzi

“The factors which come together in the coniunctio are conceived as opposites, either confronting one another in enmity or attracting one another in love.”—C.G. Jung, Mysterium Coniunctions (CW 14)Relationships have an intrinsic alchemical nature. In the intimate space of connection, we experience the pull to merge, the intermingling of our various elements, the transformation born from union, and the death-like throes when it falls apart.
Dreamwork Discussion Thread

2 months ago | theartemisian.com | Alyssa Polizzi

Apollo Pursuing Daphne by Giovanni Battista TiepoloWe’re more than halfway through the program. How have things been going? What are your goals as we close out over the next few weeks? Do you have a dream that you’d like some insight on? Share your questions, dreams and thoughts below. Leave a comment