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February 13-14, 2026 NICHOLAS LITERSKI, Ph.D
Nicholas Literski, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor of Depth Psychology & Creativity at Pacifica Graduate Institute and a professional spiritual guide. Dr. Literski is the author of Ceremonial Magic in the work of C.G. Jung, and a co author of Method Infinite: Freemasonry and the Mormon Restoration, as well as the author of the chapter entitled :Artificial Intelligence as the Magical Other” in Depth Psychology, Myth and Artificial Intelligence: Soul and the Machine. Dr. Literski holds a Ph.D. from Pacifica Graduate Institute (Homo Spiritualis: An Imaginal Hermenueutic of Religious Instinct in Paleolithic Cave Art), an MA from Sofia University (Spiritual Guidance as a support for Gay Men) and an MA from Pacifica Graduate Institute (Jungian and Archetypal Studies)
February 13, 2026. 7:00 p.m. ZOOM ONLY PRESENTATION:
Jung, Magic, and the Autonomous Image: From Esoteric Practice to Artificial Intelligence Jung’s psychology emerged in sustained dialogue with historical magical practice. From alchemy and ritual to spirit encounters and imaginal work, Jung consistently engaged forms of knowing that empiricists sought to explain away. This lecture situates Jung’s thought within the longer Western history of magic, with particular attention to his understanding of autonomous psychic contents and the imaginal dimension of reality. Against this background, the lecture turns to artificial intelligence as a contemporary context in which these older dynamics reappear. AI evokes powerful responses similar to those once associated with magic: fascination, fear, and anxiety over autonomy and control. This lecture frames AI as a modern expression of perennial psychic patterns. Applying Jungian theories and concepts, this lecture will expand psychological insight into how imaginal forces continue to shape human experience in the face of emerging cultural phenomena.
Upon completion of this lecture, participants will be able to:
Describe how Jung’s psychology developed in dialogue with historical forms of magical and esoteric practices
Explain Jung’s concept of autonomous psychic contents within imaginal experience
Identify recurring psychological patterns such as projection, fascination, and anxiety across both historic and contemporary phenomena
Apply a Jungian framework to understand modern responses to AI.
Join us via Zoom for Dr. Literski’s presentation with audience questions on Friday, February 13, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time.
General Registration: $25.00
Follow this link to register for the presentation:
Please register in advance. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the link for joining the webinar.
Student Registration: $10.00 Email your name, email address, and school to info@jungdallas.org
Continuing Education Credit We are offering 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for LCSW's, LPC’s, and LMFT’s. After registration, email info@jungdallas.org for certificates of attendance.
February 14, 2026. 9:30 a.m. ZOOM ONLY WORKSHOP:
Imaginal Practice and the Magical Mind
This experiential workshop explores Jungian imaginal practice as an applied discipline. Through active imagination, journaling, and discussion, participants will engage directly with the powers of the creative imagination. Drawing on historic practices and contemporary examples, the workshop offers applied depth psychological practices that emphasize insight, psychological containment, and reflective engagement. Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
Recognize projection and symbolic autonomy as they arise within imaginal practice
Engage imaginal material using reflective Jungian practices such as active imagination, journaling, and reflection
Differentiate symbolic engagement from literal belief when working with imaginal content
Demonstrate discernment and psychological containment when reflecting on imaginal and symbolic material.
Suggested Background Reading:
Jung, C. G. (1968). The spirit in man, art, and literature (R. F. C. Hull, Trans.). Princeton University Press. (Original work published 1931-1958). Literski, N.S. (2025). Artificial intelligence as the magical other. In J. Batt & J. Erickson (Eds.), Depth Psychology, Myth and Artificial Intelligence: Soul and the Machine. Palgrave Macmillan. Stavish, M. (2018). Egregores: The occult entities that watch over human destiny. Inner Traditions.
Join us via Zoom for Dr. Literski’s workshop with audience questions on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. Central Standard Time.
Please register in advance. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Student Registration: $10.00 Email your name, email address, and school to info@jungdallas.org
Continuing Education Credit We are offering 2.5 hours of continuing education credit for LCSW's, LPC’s, and LMFT’s. After registration, email info@jungdallas.org for certificates of attendance.
