The Life and Work of Marie-Louise von Franz

Archetypes and the Planets

In our latest episode, we explore the life and work of one of Carl Jung’s greatest students and collaborators, Marie-Louise von Franz. We examine von Franz's considerable contributions to Jungian psychology, particularly in the areas of alchemy, fairy tales, and dream interpretation. We analyze von Franz's birth chart and look at her synastry with Jung. Additionally, we take a brief look at von Franz's collaboration with Wolfgang Pauli—a relationship we will explore in depth in a future episode.

We recommend several resources for further exploration of Von Franz's work:

• "The Fountain of the Love of Wisdom" edited by Emanuel Kennedy-Xypolitas: A collection of anecdotes and memories about Von Franz.
• "The Way of the Dream": A 9-hour documentary featuring Von Franz interpreting dreams.
• "Number and Time": Von Franz's exploration of number and its psychological significance.
• "The Valley of the Diamonds" by J. Gary Sparks: A guide to understanding "Number and Time".
• "C. G. Jung: His Myth in Our Time": Von Franz's biography of CG Jung.
• Deciphering the Cosmic Number: The Strange Friendship of Wolfgang Pauli And Carl Jung: by Arthur I. Miller.