James Hillman was a past master of alchemical psychology. This field
uses metaphors derived from ancient alchemy to elucidate deep structures
in the creative imagination. Creative processes are not random. By
studying alchemical psychology we come to understand ourselves and other
humans in surprising ways that frequently diverge sharply from the
habitual understandings we have unconsciously absorbed from the cultures
in which we were raised. These new awarenesses can engender unexpected
new vitality and wonder.