von Franz Marie-Louise

Marie-Louise von Franz was a Swiss Jungian psychologist and scholar who collaborated closely with Carl Jung. Her work delved deeply into archetypes, particularly of number and time, exploring the interconnectedness of the psychological and material worlds. Von Franz pioneered the investigation of analogies between natural sciences like DNA and ancient texts like the I Ching, uncovering a unity of symbols across diverse cultures and disciplines. Through her extensive writings, which include analyses of fairy tales, alchemy, and active imagination, von Franz offered profound insights into the human psyche, defining active imagination as a conscious form of meditation to engage with the unconscious.