Becca Tarnas, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Cosmology & Consciousness • Scholar of Tolkien & Jung • Archetypal Astrologer • Editor of @ArchaiJournal

[Becca Tarnas, Ph.D. @BeccaTarnas]

On Saturday, November 9, I will be offering an online workshop entitled “Archetypal Astrology for Jungians” for the C. G. Jung Society of Atlanta! https://t.co/9a6ZUbCRqo

[This Jungian Life @ThisJungianLife]

As we dive into the works of both Carl Jung and J.R.R. Tolkien, we see that they discovered not only a wellspring of creative energy, but perhaps too a knowable, imaginal landscape accessible to all of us.

Amid the early 20th century's upheaval, both authors undertook personal and universal journeys into the psyche, employing active imagination to engage archetypes such as the shadow, anima, and hero.

In exploring the uncanny shared imaginal realms of Jung and Tolkien, author Becca Tarnas (@BeccaTarnas) uncovers a profound intersection of depth psychology and mythopoeic literature, revealed in their seminal Red Books.

By crafting intricate narratives and psychological insights, Jung and Tolkien charted the inner landscapes of human experience, underscoring the universal struggles and spiritual depths that bind us all. Their exploration of nature, the environment, and the darker facets of the psyche showcase the transformative power of literal and metaphorical journeys, guiding us toward enlightenment and self-realization.

This clip is from the latest TJL episode, "Two Red Books: The Shared Imaginal Realms of Jung and Tolkien" Watch the full episode here: https://t.co/Y3xXWSQZgc

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[Laura London @jungianLaura]

ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: @PhilemonF December Webinar, "The Synchronicity of the Two Red Books: Jung, Tolkien, and the Imaginal Realm," presented by Prof. @BeccaTarnas, Ph.D.

"Beginning in the years leading up to the Great War, both C.G. Jung and J.R.R. Tolkien independently began to undergo profound imaginal experiences. They had each stepped across a threshold and entered into another world, the realm of imagination, the world of fantasy. For Tolkien, this imaginal journey revealed to him the world of Middle-earth, whose stories and myths eventually led to the writing of The Lord of the Rings, a book he named within its own imaginal history The Red Book of Westmarch. There are many #synchronistic parallels between Jung's and Tolkien's Red Books: the style and content of their works of art, the narrative descriptions and scenes in their texts, the nature of their visions and #dreams, and an underlying similarity in world view that emerged from their experiences. This presentation points to the possibility that #Tolkien and #Jung are preliminary guides on a journey to the depths of an ensouled cosmos in which imagination saturates the very foundations of reality."

Becca Tarnas, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor in the Philosophy, Cosmology, and #Consciousness program at the California Institute of Integral Studies. Her doctoral dissertation was titled The Back of Beyond: The Red Books of C.G. Jung and J.R.R. Tolkien, and her research interests include depth #psychology, #archetypal studies, literature, philosophy, and the ecological imagination. Becca is an editor of Archai: The Journal of Archetypal Cosmology and author of the book Journey to the Imaginal Realm: A Reader’s Guide to J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. She is currently researching and writing a biography of Stanislav Grof, the co-founder of transpersonal psychology.

🔴 Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, 7pm GMT / 2pm EST

🔴 This public webinar will be free for all who have donated $50 or more to the Philemon Foundation since 2023. To register, send an email to [email protected]. For others, webinar tickets are $30 — click here: https://t.co/vLXMhEDEkk

🔴 Ticket purchases do not confer donor status. For copyright reasons, no recordings are made.

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📖: C.G. Jung, The Red Book, p. 129

[Laura London @jungianLaura]

✨GIVEAWAY REMINDER: Speaking of Jung & the @PhilemonF are giving away one complementary registration to their December webinar, The Synchronicity of the Two Red Books: Jung, Tolkien, & the Imaginal Realm, w/@BeccaTarnas. Follow us & retweet the original tweet below. Ends 12/1.

[Laura London @jungianLaura]

✨GIVEAWAY✨ Speaking of Jung & the Philemon Foundation (@PhilemonF) are giving away a complimentary registration to the webinar, The Synchronicity of the Two Red Books: Jung, Tolkien, & the Imaginal Realm, with @BeccaTarnas. To enter: follow us & repost what's below. Ends 12/1.

[Laura London @jungianLaura]

✨PHILEMON FOUNDATION WEBINAR: The Synchronicity of the Two Red Books: Jung, Tolkien, & the Imaginal Realm, presented by Prof. @BeccaTarnas, Ph.D.

Beginning in the years leading up to the Great War, both C. G. Jung and J. R. R. Tolkien independently began to undergo profound imaginal experiences. They had each stepped across a threshold and entered into another world, the realm of imagination, the world of fantasy. For Tolkien, this imaginal journey revealed to him the world of Middle-earth, whose stories and myths eventually led to the writing of The Lord of the Rings, a book he named within its own imaginal history The Red Book of Westmarch. There are many #synchronistic parallels between Jung’s and Tolkien’s Red Books: the style and content of their works of art, the narrative descriptions and scenes in their texts, the nature of their visions and #dreams, and an underlying similarity in world view that emerged from their experiences. This presentation points to the possibility that #Tolkien and #Jung are preliminary guides on a journey to the depths of an ensouled cosmos in which imagination saturates the very foundations of reality.

Becca Tarnas, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor in the Philosophy, Cosmology, and #Consciousness program at the California Institute of Integral Studies. Her doctoral dissertation was titled The Back of Beyond: The Red Books of C.G. Jung and J.R.R. Tolkien, and her research interests include depth #psychology, #archetypal studies, literature, philosophy, and the ecological imagination. Becca is an editor of Archai: The Journal of Archetypal Cosmology and author of the book Journey to the Imaginal Realm: A Reader’s Guide to J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. She is currently researching and writing a biography of Stanislav Grof, the co-founder of transpersonal psychology.

🔴 Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023 at 7pm GMT / 2pm EST

🔴 This public webinar will be free for all who have donated $50 or more to the Philemon Foundation (@PhilemonF) since 2023. To register, send an email to [email protected]. For others, webinar tickets are $30 — click here: https://t.co/vLXMhEDEkk

🔴 Ticket purchases do not confer donor status. For copyright reasons, no recordings are made.

https://t.co/ZPE2jIsH9N

[Becca Tarnas, Ph.D. @BeccaTarnas]

My brother’s mom, Lana, lost her home and car in the Lahaina fires. If you are looking for a way to support victims of the fires and want your contribution to go directly to support an individual, we would be most grateful for anything you can offer. 🙏🏼❤️
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[Becca Tarnas, Ph.D. @BeccaTarnas]

@jrastrotarot Oh, thank you so much!

[Becca Tarnas, Ph.D. @BeccaTarnas]

Join me this Saturday, July 22 for an NCGR presentation on “The Compassionate Astrologer!” The presentation is for everyone from new astrology students to professionals with a counseling practice. Register for free at: https://t.co/R14M0nGkmU.

[Becca Tarnas, Ph.D. @BeccaTarnas]

Summer 2023 Speaking Engagements
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[Becca Tarnas, Ph.D. @BeccaTarnas]

My talk “Creating a Thriving Transit Practice” is taking place soon! Just a few days remain to sign up before June 30 and choose your own tuition rate for only $5. Learn more about my class at https://t.co/5CpZ4DUSry!

[Becca Tarnas, Ph.D. @BeccaTarnas]

I’m delighted to be part of the upcoming 2023 July Speaker Series at Synchronicity University! I’ll be speaking on “Creating a Thriving Transit Practice.”

Sign up before June 30th to choose your own tuition fee and pay as little as $5! Learn more at https://t.co/5CpZ4DUSry

[NORWAC @NORWAC]

Our speakers are offering amazing lectures!

Check out @BeccaTarnas' lecture:

'Astrology and Psychedelics: A Symbiotic Relationship'

Registration is open NOW: https://t.co/Ho0Er4OgPt

#astrology #conference #seattle #norwac #virtualconference #norwac2023

[NORWAC @NORWAC]

Our speakers are offering amazing lectures!
Check out @BeccaTarnas's lecture:

'Permutations of Venus'

Registration is open NOW: https://t.co/Ho0Er4OgPt

#astrology #conference #seattle #norwac #virtualconference #norwac2023

[Becca Tarnas, Ph.D. @BeccaTarnas]

@Deivveed No, it’s an imposter account (my last name has only one “s”).

[Becca Tarnas, Ph.D. @BeccaTarnas]

@jomakerofways Jo, you might enjoy reading Henri Corbin’s essay “Mundus Imaginalis or the Imaginary and the Imaginal.” It was a major influence on my thinking when I was writing my dissertation on imagination. https://t.co/MFzwLkpSXA

[Becca Tarnas, Ph.D. @BeccaTarnas]

@KoreJ This made my day!

[Becca Tarnas, Ph.D. @BeccaTarnas]

Lecture & Workshop for the Oregon Friends of C.G. Jung https://t.co/XogCjiYQxY

[Becca Tarnas, Ph.D. @BeccaTarnas]

Our @TheAstrologyHub workshop is happening tomorrow! So beautiful to see the supportive response from this thriving community of astrology students, practitioners, and enthusiasts. https://t.co/OpsWcCz1Ls