Jung Association of Central Ohio

From Darkness to Light: The Astrology of the Winter Solstice
2025-12-13 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | First Community, 1320 Cambridge Blvd., Columbus, Ohio 43212
SATURDAY CONVERSATIONS
From Darkness to Light: The Astrology of the Winter Solstice
December 13, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Burkhart Chapel, First Community
1320 Cambridge Blvd., Columbus, OH 43212
In Person Only
Each year at the winter solstice, we share a collective journey from darkness into light. This passage is reflected in the symbols, rituals, and celebrations of the season—whether personal, communal, spiritual, or even commercial.
Please join us on December 13th when we will have an engaging discussion on the signs, transits, and archetypal themes of the solstice season with JACO members Shawn Casey and Alissa Ohashi (who are also members of the Central Ohio Astrology Group). Co-Facilitating is astrologer and counselor Amy Kisei (www.amykisei.org/).
Together, we will explore how astrology illuminates the deeper meaning of this time of renewal and helps us connect with its enduring myths and mysteries.
Coffee, tea, and snacks will be provided. Although always free (and you can just show up), we would appreciate it if you would register so we can prepare accordingly.
Also, because we are holding this get together at First Community, our library will be open for your perusal and books will be available for sale!
Please scroll below to register.

2026 Tarot Workshops
2026-01-06 19:00 - 2026-02-03 21:00
We are very excited to announce that, for the fourth year, JudyAnne Morse will be back with us in 2026 to explore the world of Tarot.
While Jung did not write specifically about Tarot, he did recommend working with archetypes. As such, the Tarot can be seen as a path that leads us through the process of individuation of which Jung spoke i.e., a process of becoming aware of one’s self, one’s make-up, and the way to discover one’s true inner self. Tarot, when used as a sacred oracle and a focus for meditation and spiritual work, becomes a perfect tool to assist us in the individuation process.
2026 is the Year of the Wheel of Fortune (10). It is also governed by the Magician (1). As archetypes, the Wheel is fate/destiny; the Magician is the animus (masculine energy)/trickster. As symbols, the Wheel reflects cycles and change; the Magician reflects magic and power.
JudyAnne will be presenting 3 workshops on Zoom:

January 6, 7:00 pm-9:00 pm. Annual Draw (all levels). This workshop will focus on what it means to say that 2026 is a year governed by the Wheel of Fortune and the Magician. JudyAnne will then guide the participants through a draw for each month with a focused question for each month.

2. January 20, 7:00 pm-9:00 pm. Introduction to Tarot 101 (beginner level). This workshop will focus on the basic structure of a Tarot deck including the concepts of Major and Minor Arcana (including the Court cards), the suits, imagery, and basic terminology. Participants will also find their Soul and Personality cards as well as go through a basic reading.
3. February 3, 7:00 pm-9:00 pm. Introduction to Kabbalah and Tarot (intermediate level). This workshop is designed for people with a good understanding of Tarot and are curious about how it is connected to Kaballah. The class will include a discussion of some of the basic concepts of the Kabbalistic Tree of Life and how these relate to Tarot. You do not need to have a Kabbalistic Tarot deck to attend this program. However, if you are interested, JudyAnne’s favorite Kabbalistic Tarot deck is “Tarot of the Spirit” by Pamela Eakins.
All workshops also include pdf documents packed with images and information. And, if you have ever attended one of JudyAnne’s classes, you know just how valuable these documents are.
JudyAnne is a graduate of the Pacific Mystery School, a certified teacher of Kabbalah and Tarot in the Western Mystery School, and a published poet. In addition, she has recently published an oracle deck, “The Remembering Tree” (available on MakePlayingCards.com), a guidebook to the deck, “The Remembering Tree Oracle, Awakening the Hidden Paths of the Tree of Life,” and a book, “The Living Tree of Life: From Crown to Kingdom, A Kabbalistic Journey of Contemplative Prayer” (both available on Amazon).
Please scroll below to register – there are two registration fees for each of the 3 workshops: one for members and one for non-members. Take your time to select A. the date(s) you wish to attend and B. the proper category – Member or NonMember.

JACO Book Club: Erin Morgenstern’s "The Night Circus"
2026-01-11 16:00 - 17:30
Starting January 11, 2026
4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. EST
Zoom Only
What a great way to start off the New Year. Mike Schaefer introduces the book he wants to explore this way—As our world seems awash in shallowness, heaviness, and dissociation, we often struggle to find ways to respond when things become so one-sided. Something is missing, hidden in the shadows cast by the prevalent forces at work. This year, JACO will be exploring the notion of deep playful engagement. This may be the balm we need to heal this lopsidedness. In this spirit, our next book club selection is Erin Morgenstern’s “The Night Circus”; a book that is both playful and deep and a wonderful catalyst for engagement for a community like ours.
Please scroll below to register, and remember, Book Club is always free.

Saturday Conversations: The Four Faces of the Jung Association
2026-02-07 10:00 - 12:00 | First Community, 1320 Cambridge Blvd., Columbus, Ohio 43212
Saturday February 7
10 am to noon
In-Person Only
First Community
Burkhart Chapel
1320 Cambridge Blvd 43212
This is a free program, but we would appreciate it if you would RSVP below so we can plan accordingly.
The Jung Association of Central Ohio presents many faces to our public. We engage with depth psychology and Jungian theory, support artistic expression and appreciation, and explore archetypal themes in dreams, film, and literature. We know that engaging Jung’s thought can help make sense of an increasingly chaotic world. And we have all benefitted from the deepened experience of self that emerges during the individuation process. But how do we share these depths with the wider world?
For this in-person Saturday conversation, the JACO Outreach Committee invites our membership to help envision how we might most effectively present this rich spectrum of work to our various audiences. Together, we will participate in a facilitated exploration of the many faces of the Jung Association. We will use Jung’s four functions—thinking, feeling, sensing, and intuition—as a framework for understanding and communicating who we are.
