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Synopsis: Mr. Neelix tells a story to the young former Borg drones. This episode can be seen as an illustration of how the Eros-driven irrational unconscious has a different way of expressing itself than the Logos-driven rational conscious ego. In “The Haunting of Deck Twelve” Voyager’s power is scheduled to be shut down as she… Continue reading Star Trek: Voyager – Season 6, Episode 25: “The Haunting of Deck Twelve”

Synopsis: The Doctor’s program is transmitted to the Alpha Quadrant in an effort to save the life of his creator. This episode can be seen as an illustration of Archetypal Psychologist James Hillman’s acorn theory, that just as an acorn has everything it needs inside it to become a tree, humans have an inner daimon… Continue reading Star Trek: Voyager – Season 6, Episode 24: Life Line”

Synopsis: Kes returns to confront Voyager and her crew after a long absence. This episode can be seen as an illustration of what can happen when what Carl (C. G.) Jung called a complex erupts after bits of material from the Eros-driven irrational unconscious have been continually suppressed by the Logos-driven rational conscious ego. In… Continue reading Star Trek: Voyager – Season 6, Episode 23: “Fury”

Synopsis: After the Delta Flyer crash lands on a planet, Lt. Torres becomes an inspiration for a poet. This episode can be seen as an illustration of what Carl (C. G.) Jung called projection. Projection being one way in which the Logos-driven rational conscious ego may become aware of bits of material from the Eros-driven… Continue reading Star Trek: Voyager – Season 6, Episode 22: “Muse”

Synopsis: Voyager’s crew comes across a trio of con artists impersonating them. This episode can be seen as an illustration of how the Logos-driven rational conscious ego may respond when it is confronted by bits of material from the Eros-driven irrational unconscious which Carl (C. G.) Jung called the shadow. In “Live Fast and Prosper”… Continue reading Star Trek: Voyager – Season 6, Episode 21: “Live Fast and Prosper”

Synopsis: Captain Janeway tends to the needs of three crew members that are not performing up to Starfleet standards. This episode can be seen as an illustration of how the Logos-driven rational conscious ego can try to use bits of material it has acknowledged and integrated into itself from the Eros-driven irrational unconscious. In “Good… Continue reading Star Trek: Voyager – Season 6, Episode 20: “Good Shepherd”

Synopsis: Voyager’s crew locates the family of Icheb, one of the young former Borg drones that recently came aboard the ship, but Icheb’s parents have their own agenda. This episode can be seen as an illustration of Archetypal Psychologist James Hillman’s acorn theory. The idea that just as an acorn has all the information inside… Continue reading Star Trek: Voyager – Season 6, Episode 19: “Child’s Play”

Synopsis: A Voyager crewmember thought to be long dead returns to Voyager in an altered state. This episode can be seen as an illustration of Carl (C. G.) Jung’s concept of the ongoing individuation process, which is when bits of material from the Eros-driven irrational unconscious come to the attention of the Logos-driven rational conscious… Continue reading Star Trek: Voyager – Season 6, Episode 18: “Ashes to Ashes”

Synopsis: The Fair Haven holodeck program breaks down. This episode can be seen as an illustration of Carl (C. G.) Jung’s concept of a complex. A complex, in Jungian terms, is not necessarily negative. It instead can be seen as a learning opportunity, being one way in which bits of material from the Eros-driven irrational… Continue reading Star Trek: Voyager – Season 6, Episode 17: “Spirit Folk”

Synopsis: Voyager’s crew comes across a group of adolescent Borg drones severed from the Collective and Seven of Nine is looked upon for guidance as to how to handle the situation. This episode can be seen as an illustration of Carl (C. G.) Jung’s concept of projection. Projection allows bits of material from the Eros-driven… Continue reading Star Trek: Voyager – Season 6, Episode 16: “Collective”