: The unconscious feminine component in men and masculine component in women, acting as a bridge to the collective unconscious.
Jung identifies the historical figure of Christ as the primary Western symbol of the . However, he argues that the traditional Christian image of Christ is "incomplete" because it excludes evil, delegating it to the Antichrist. To Jung, true psychological wholeness (the Self) must integrate both good and evil rather than treating evil as a mere "lack of good" ( privatio boni ). The Symbolism of the Fish (Pisces)
Aion: Researches into the Phenomenology of the Self (1951) is a seminal work by C.G. Jung that investigates the archetype of the and its historical manifestation through the symbol of Christ. Often cited as one of his most complex later works, it explores how the collective psyche has evolved through the Christian era, or "aeon". Core Psychological Concepts Aion : researches into the phenomenology of the...
A central theme is the investigation of the Allegoria Christi , specifically the .
: The archetype of wholeness and the totality of the psyche, encompassing both conscious and unconscious elements. The Figure of Christ and the Self : The unconscious feminine component in men and
The book's opening chapters provide a concise summary of Jung's key psychological structures:
: The center of consciousness, distinct from the total personality. To Jung, true psychological wholeness (the Self) must
: The hidden or repressed "dark side" of the personality.