#66 Thomas Moore - Care of the Soul: Greek Mythology, Jungian Psychology, Magic, Astrology

Thomas Moore, psychotherapist & author of best-seller 'Care of the Soul,' is interviewed for an in-depth journey through mythology, religion, jungian psychology + archetypes, natural magic, and how to retrieve the soul during this transformational period for humanity. Thomas Moore published his classic Care of the Soul in 1992 and has since written twenty books on spirituality, sexuality, myth, religion and depth psychology. His books have been translated into thirty languages. He has taught religious studies and psychology and has been a psychotherapist for over 30 years. He often speaks at C. G. Jung societies and has done special work consulting at major medical centers with the idea of bringing soul to medicine. He was a close friend and collaborator with James Hillman and published an anthology of Hillman’s work with extensive introductions and commentaries. He writes fiction and music and has a special relationship with Ireland, the home of his ancestors. He lives in New England. His wife is Hari Kirin Khalsa, an accomplished painter and yoga trainer. His daughter Ajeet is a popular singer of spiritual music. In his work he brings together spirituality, mythology, depth psychology and the arts, emphasizing the importance of images and imagination. He often travels and lectures, hoping to help create a more soulful society. Care of the Soul brings the idea of soul with reference to C. G. Jung, James Hillman and Greek mythology. It shows the need for soul in a secular world and how an awareness of soul can deepen spirituality. ___________________ PODCAST CHAPTERS 00:00:00 - Thomas Moore Intro 00:04:14 - Rediscovering Your Soul Family 00:08:07 - The Story of Love and Soul 00:12:03 - The Greek Myth of Eros 00:15:41 - Following Soul's Desire & Inclinations 00:23:11 - The Natural Flow of Life (Tao Te Ching) 00:27:30 - Spiritual Poetry 00:30:42 - The Unconscious Mind & Healings 00:34:20 - The Need for Love in the New World 00:38:07 - The Power and Force of Alchemy 00:44:10 - Natural Magic and the Obsidian Stone 00:47:54 - The Power of Prophecy 00:51:16 - Developing Psychic Abilities 00:54:46 - The Playfulness and Magic of Life 00:58:11 - The Essence of Religion 01:01:40 - The Validity of Mythology and Looking at the Stars 01:05:26 - Astrology and Cosmic Timing 01:09:08 - Myths in Modern Movies 01:12:39 - The Power of Silence and Music in Life 01:16:28 - Nourishing the Soul 01:20:31 - The Soullessness of Institutions 01:24:16 - Time Capsule Question ___________________ Guest: Thomas Moore Soul ✦ Website | https://www.thomasmooresoul.com/ ✦ Twitter | https://twitter.com/thomasmooreSoul ✦ Thomas Moore Interview on Oprah | https://www.thomasmooresoul.com/video ✦ All Books | https://www.thomasmooresoul.com/books ✦ New Book: Eloquence of Silence | https://www.thomasmooresoul.com/the-eloquence-of-silence Host: Emilio Ortiz ✦ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/iamemilioortiz/ ___________________ Special Offerings to Support the Show: ✦ NEW! Conscious Clothing Collaboration with UNLOCKED MOVEMENT. Wear our exclusive collection of 'Just Tap In,' 'All Paths Lead Inward,' and 'As Above So Below' pieces (shipping to US only). Shop Here 👉 https://unlockedmovement.com/collections/justtapin ✦ Receive 15% off any purchase from Ra Optics, the world's best blue-light-blocking glasses. Use our code "justtapin" at checkout for your special discount - https://bit.ly/RaOptics-EmilioOrtiz ✦ Receive 10% off any purchase from Intelligent Change, elegant tools, and simple daily routines to instill positive change, including products such as "Five Minute Journal." Use our code "EMILIO10" at checkout for your special discount - https://bit.ly/IntelligentChange-EmilioOrtiz