From Hermes to Osho: The Role of the Trickster in the World | Thom Cavalli | HITW 226

About this episode

Thom Cavalli discusses the significance of the Trickster in relation to Osho, Hermes, and alchemical wisdom.

Join the HITW Patreon community: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Howling with author, Jungian therapist and alchemical coach Thom Cavalli about Osho, Hermes, alchemy and the necessary role of the Trickster in the world Dr. Thom Cavalli has dedicated his life’s work to revising ancient alchemy and applying its wisdom to inform modern science and deepen global consciousness. Whether as healer, writer or keynote speaker, he distills the hidden insights of history, art, and mythology to restore a lost, enchanted age of wonder. For three decades he has been a practicing Jungian psychologist using his consulting room to help transform misery into miracles. As a writer, he has authored two major works, Alchemical Psychology, Old Recipes for Living in a New World (Putnam 2002) and Embodying Osiris (Quest Books 2010). Writing from an alchemical perspective, he’s contributed scholarly articles, book and film reviews to print and online journals, including the Jung Journal , Reality Sandwich, and the Jungian Society of Scholarly Studies . His speaking engagements are alchemical, combining ideas from contemporary science with a treasure-trove of insights gleaned from ancient history…

People in this episode

Host: Brian James

Guest: Thom Cavalli

Topics covered

• Trickster archetype
• alchemy
• Jungian psychology
• global consciousness
• mythology
• healing

Keywords

• Trickster
• Osho
• Hermes
• alchemy
• Jungian psychology
• global consciousness
• Thom Cavalli

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Esalen Institute, C. G. Jung Institute of Los Angeles, Joseph Campbell Roundtable, Vancouver Jungian Society, Jung-Lacan conference

Books & works: Alchemical Psychology, Embodying Osiris

Places: St. John’s College, Cambridge University, UK

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