Magic and psychology: that between them is general?

In the XXI century, magic and psychology still get along in the same territory. It seems that they really have a lot in common: both there and there there is a place not only of irrational phenomena, but also to the very true miracle. The specialist argues about mystical tools in psychology and demand for magic.

Fortunetellers, astrologers and other esoterics are usually excellent psychologists. Of course, rather intuitive than graduate, but still they have a high level of empathy.

At the same time, grateful clients also often call the sensible psychologist a real wizard. So the collective unconscious guesses the connection between psychological science and mysticism. Consider these parallels more closely.

Querent, Native, Client

First of all, both magic and psychology are united by a person who comes to solve the issue. In the terminology of the tarot, it is called a querent, in astrology – on an onwarm, in psychology by a client.

So far, magic is sold better than psychology: it is much older and more experienced, it does not declare that she will have to work a lot on herself, and plays on the endless faith of people in a miracle, a magic pill that will relieve problems without any effort.

Nevertheless, recently, psychology has been conquering positions – the level of awareness of society is growing, and many begin to understand that even the fortuneteller must come with a clear request, which the psychologist will help to formulate.

Cognition of the subtle worlds

In addition, magic and psychology work with the finest matter – the inner world of man. But if science is guided by pure logic, then its competitors turn to intuitive spheres.

It is the exciting mind that the unknown attracts to the mystical techniques of the “rich and famous”. Such people have achieved material success. As a rule, they are already working with psychologists, but they want something more. Not so much the basis as the superstructure is important for them: the use of spiritual practices, the ability to touch the subtle worlds.

Signs of the universe

Fortune -telling at the tarot, compiling natal cards in astrology, shamans’ conspiracies – all these are psychotechnics, the effectiveness of which is confirmed by centuries -old practice. No wonder the founder of analytical psychology and the author of the theory of archetypes and the collective unconscious Karl Jung called horoscopes the first step of mankind to psychology.

All these ancient knowledge with their magical attractiveness can serve a good service in the hands of a competent psychologist, if you use them as instruments of psychodiagnostics or psychocorrection. With some

people, for example, it is better not just to conduct a classic session of psychotherapy, but to make a layout of the Tarot and convey the necessary knowledge as a sign of the universe.

Not just a psychologist

Some clients say so: “You are not just a psychologist, but you own the Tarot and astrology.”. That is, psychology for them – “Simple”. Five years of specialty, years of practice and graduate school, protection of candidate – all this is not as impressive as the possession of “ancient knowledge”. But the secret is to apply “magic” in combination with common sense and laws of psychology.

For example, with the help of astrology, the client who believes in the magic can tell about his strengths and growth zones – qualities, the development of which should still work.

The alignment at the tarot, in turn, includes associations, and, looking at the map, a person understands how to solve the task. Therefore, if you ask competent questions at tarot sessions, a full-fledged psychological consultation with additional technology will be obtained. When the client believes in the method, his work with the psychologist goes more efficiently.

Mix, but do not shake

The richer the arsenal of the psychologist’s means, the greater the range of problems he is able to solve. Alternative methods are a competitive advantage in the market where magic is so well for sale.

Esoterics also will not interfere with classical psychological education. It is necessary to be able to recognize the true problem and redirect the client to another specialist in time. For example, at the peak of pandemia, people asked to decompose the Tarot cards for coronavirus or antibodies. It is clear that in such cases you should not leave the one who came to you for help, one on one with you.

In any case, neither magic nor psychology work if a person himself does not work. Responsibility for improving the quality of life only in our hands. But what ways to achieve the desired changes, everyone decides for himself.