Psychology and the Occult Book Review

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“Psychology and the Occult” by Carl Jung is an interesting journey into the unconscious mind. The title of this work may scare away some, however this book is not dark and sinister, but is really a collection of unusual experiences that the author had as a psychiatrist while dealing with patients with unusual circumstances. Jung is able to explain some occurrences with the increased awareness of the unconscious mind, however there are others, which seem to test reality, with no logical reason for explanation at the time of the original writing, or even to this day.

This is not a subject that I had read about previously, but what led me to it was Jung’s work on synchronicity. For more on Jung’s book, Synchronicity: An Acausal Connecting Principle, refer to my article “Synchronicity 101.” That being said, if you are a fan of that book, or have an interest in synchronicity you may find this book interesting as well. In Psychology and the Occult, Jung explores a wide range of supernatural topics, including but not limited to attempted communication with the dead, the essence of an individual’s soul, spirits, the meaning of life, among other topics.

Regardless of your beliefs or attitudes towards this subjects this book is a fascinating read. The author attempts to place his reported experiences in print to add to the body of knowledge and appears to convey an essence of honesty in his remarks regarding his experiences. Be warned though – this book appears to be lightweight at under 160 pages of content, however have a dictionary on hand – you will likely come across new terms and concepts you had not been exposed to in the past. Regardless, I found “Psychology and the Occult” to be an excellent read and worth the time to explore unfamiliar concepts. I will likely read more of Carl Jung’s work in the future.

-John R. Sedivy of Cape Cod Branding

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