Gods and planets

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What happens when Mars and Venus are in love? How does Jupiter defend himself against Saturn, his difficult father? To whom does Mercury hurry with his cap of invisibility and winged shoes? Drawing on C. G. Jung's psychology, Ellynor Barz explores the foundations of astrology through the myths of planetary gods. Her engaging and amusing presentation offers surprising insights for both psychology and astrology. By viewing the characteristics of ancient gods symbolically as facets of our own psyches, projected onto the night sky, we uncover a realm of ancient wisdom that may surpass conventional psychological models. The journey of actualizing the unique possibilities described by the horoscope is a lifelong endeavor. Everyone possesses the same fundamental capabilities for experience, which we rediscover through astrological symbols. However, the interplay of these forces manifests uniquely in each individual, reflecting their natal horoscope. This work primarily addresses the astrological layperson while also providing a perspective often overlooked by astrologers. For psychologists, it reveals a rich domain of knowledge and experience that is more closely linked to psychology than one might anticipate.