A Brief History of the Development of Modern Psychological Astrology
Nikolett Kanász
International Journal of Jungian Studies April 22, 2024 DOI: 10.1163/19409060-bja10035 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Historical analysis Peer reviewed |
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| Key points | Argues that modern psychological astrology developed over the past century from both esoteric and scientific antecedents, with Theosophy and C.G. Jung as key contributors. Contends that psychology and Western esotericism, though apparently separate fields, are connected through similar questions, shared historical influences, and a common subject matter—the human mind or soul. |
Abstract
In this article, we aim to provide a summary of the development of modern psychological astrology over the past century in terms of its esoteric and scientific historical antecedents, highlighting the contributions of the Theosophists on the one hand and C.G. Jung on the other, while discussing not only the complex interrelationships between the two but also other important authors and relevant historical aspects. By tracing the links between psychology and Western esotericism we also try to illustrate that, although being apparently two very separate fields, they are connected in several ways, both because of the similar questions they pose, because of certain historical processes that have influenced them, and because of the common subject matter they address—the human mind or soul.
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