tip-toeing through Jung

Books by or about Carl Jung, the chief promoter of psychological alchemy, can be very heavy going because there's so much theory involved. To cut to the chase for practical, useful, and illuminating application, I heartily endorse the three that I own by Robert A. Johnson:

'WE: Understanding the Psychology of Romantic Love'

- Very Celtic. Examines the saga of Tristan & Iseult as a harbinger of our Western culture's ongoing confusion about what makes a lasting love relationship.

'SHE: Understanding Feminine Psychology'

- Examines a woman's inner growth through the allegory of Eros & Psyche. A real eye opener for me!

'Owning Your Own Shadow'

- How to come to terms with the bits of you that you don't want to admit are there


He has more besides. The readers' reviews at Amazon were very helpful.