Jungian Psychologist Cracks the Osiris Code, Real-life Alchemical Transmutation Discovered!
EMBODYING OSIRIS: The Secrets of Alchemical Transformation November 2010 • ISBN 978-0-8356-0880-0 • $15.95 pb • 256 pp • 6 x 9
By Dr. Thom F. Cavalli
November 2, 2010 (Chicago, IL)—EMBODYING OSIRIS is a Jungian explanation of the great Osiris myth, ancient Egypt’s venerated Lord of the Underworld and devoted husband of Isis, the mother goddess of wisdom and magic. This book examines the contemporary re-surfacing of Osiris as a psycho-spiritual model for the individual psyche.
"At long last a modern Jungian psychologist examines the myth of Osiris and Isis...The wonderful insight and great tour-de-force by Dr. Cavalli resulted in an inspiring book worthy of a prominent place in the libraries of all who are drawn to the mysteries of ancient Egypt." —Robert Bauval, author of The Orion Mystery and The Egypt Code
"Cavalli proves himself to be a good scholar and alchemical chef. Following the old alchemists, his insight should prove helpful to readers facing twenty-first century psychological problems." —Fred Alan Wolf, Ph.D. physicist and author of The Yoga of Time Travel and Mind into Matter
For Dr. Thom Cavalli, the gods did not in fact disappear but instead have been gradually re-emerging as psychological archetypes. Cavalli, a practicing Jungian psychologist, includes actual dream materials and clinical vignettes from his patients to amplify the myth’s intent, revealing the means for real-life spiritual transformation.
Osiris was murdered and dismembered by his brother Set, who then scattered the pieces across the earth. But through the incantation of his beloved wife Isis, he is magically brought back to life. The resurrection of Osiris, the pinnacle of this sophisticated allegory, contains purposefully hidden keys. Seekers who de-code these keys gain access to real-life alchemical transformation. Embodying Osiris unlocks these deep Egyptian secrets, which Cavalli calls “recipes”, offering a radical shift in consciousness for the reader.
In analyzing the myth, we discover a fresh, postmodern interpretation. Today, instead of asking questions like, “How do we physically prepare our bodies for the afterlife?”, we ask, “How can we embody Osiris in the modern world?” Cavalli shows us the way through insights gathered from sacred rituals and festivals, such as the Opening of the Mouth ritual, Judgment in the Great Hall of Osiris, the Heb Sed festival, and other facets of ancient Egyptian culture. The goal ultimately for Cavalli is individual and collective individuation, what Jung calls the conscious realization of one’s full potential. Adopt the wisdom of the Egyptians to journey upwards through the underworld, transcending death as the god who crafts victory from the ground up—Osiris.
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THOM F. CAVALLI PH.D. is a practicing psychologist in Santa Ana CA. In thirty years of practice he has authored two books on Jungian topics, lectured at universities, analytic institutes and learning centers, consulted to major corporations and appeared on radio and television. He holds multiple licenses, including LMFT and QME. You can connect with Dr. Cavalli on Facebook!
Website: http://www.alchemicalpsychology.com
Book Trailer on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlpJba7x1g0
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