Welcome to Episode 49 of Casual Temple! Our guest this episode is Rick Harris, who is a seeker, antiquarian, alchemy enthusiast, and the curator behind Archetypal Artworks. Rick has spent years collecting and studying esoteric books, diving deep into alchemy, astrology, psychology, and Renaissance literature. He shares his fascinating journey—one that took him from theology and psychology to Jungian analysis and Tai Chi—ultimately leading him to explore alchemy as a metaphor for personal transformation. Join us as we discuss: ✨ Rick’s path from minister to mystic ✨ Alchemy & Jungian psychology—how transformation happens on a soul level ✨ The importance of myth and archetypes in personal and collective growth ✨ How books and stories shape our inner world ✨ Rick’s Alchemy Meditation Deck IV and how it can be used for meditation and self-reflection  Rick’s depth of knowledge and passion for esoteric wisdom, alchemy, and personal transformation make this an episode you don’t want to miss! ____________________Transcription link.____________________ ⭐GUEST LINKS➡️Rick's website: https://archetypalartworks.com/➡️Rick's Alchemy Meditation Cards: https://archetypalartworks.com/product/alchemy-meditation-cards/➡️Rick's book Astronomy and Astrology in Ancient Greek: A Beginner's Vocabulary: https://archetypalartworks.com/product/astrology-and-astronomy-in-ancient-greek-a-beginners-vocabulary/ HOST LINKS➡️Casual Temple donation page on Red Circle:https://app.redcircle.com/shows/bfcfee25-4702-4872-a8a0-7a751a12b05b/donations➡️Visit Casual Temple at our website: https://www.casualtemple.com➡️Sign up for the Casual Temple Mailing List and enter to win a free reading!: https://casualtemple.com/#mailinglist➡️Learn more about Merrily's energy healing work at: https://www.celestialringguidance.com Follow us on Social Media!➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/merrilyduffy and https://www.instagram.com/casualtemple➡️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CasualTemple____________________Books MentionedAppointment with the Wise Old Dog: A Bridge to the Transformative Power of Dreams - Chiron PublicationsAlchemical Active Imagination - Marie Louise von FranzIndividuation in Fairy Tales - Marie Louise von FranzDreams - Marie Louise von FranzShadow and Evil in Fairy Tales - Marie Louise von FranzThe Gift of Dreams; A Christian View - Kathryn LindskoogThe Chemical Choir: A History of Alchemy - P.G. Maxwell-Stuart A Little Course in Dreams - Robert BosnakMan’s Search for Meaning – Viktor Frankl Lord of the Rings – J.R.R. Tolkien Chronicles of Narnia – C.S. Lewis Dark Winds series (inspired by Tony Hillerman’s novels) Way of the Ancient Healer – Virgil Mayor Apostol Siddhartha – Hermann Hesse ️Film Mentioned Appointment with the Wise Old Dog: Dream Images in a Time of Crisis by David Blum____________________#CasualTemplePodcast #Podcast #CasualTemple #SpiritualityPodcast #EsotericWisdom #Alchemy #SpiritualAlchemy #Hermeticism #Mysticism #EsotericKnowledge #OccultWisdom #AlchemyOfTheSoul #BookLover #EsotericBooks #RareBooks #AlchemyBooks #Mythology #Symbolism #Jungian #Archetypes #PersonalTransformation #SelfDiscovery #ShadowWork #ExistentialWisdom #SoulJourney #Consciousness #RickHarris #ArchetypalArtworks #EsotericArt *** Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Casual Temple, its subsidiaries, or any entities they represent. Stock media provided by SAPHIRESONGS/ Pond5*Get 20% off your first Pond5 purchase and support Casual Temple!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/casualtemple/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy