Index

This is the Descent Press Index — an A–Z of the words depth psychology uses when it talks carefully about mind, meaning, and culture.

What it is

An alphabetical glossary of Jungian and depth-psychological terms. Each word has its own page: where the word comes from, what it means in plain language, a denser note if you want more, short lexicon excerpts, and pointers into Jung’s Collected Works.

What it’s for

Open it when a word shows up in an essay, a class, a dream note, or ordinary conversation and you want to know how this tradition actually uses it. Read the plain summary first. Go further only if you need the sources.

Why it matters

These words are how psyche, conflict, and meaning get named. Clear definitions keep “shadow,” “complex,” “anima,” and the rest from turning into slogans. Scholars, clinicians, and curious readers get one shared reference on this site.

How to use it

1. Open a letter below and pick a term.
2. On the term page, read the plain summary first.
3. Follow blue links when another Index word appears.