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Jungian Dream Analyst
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David Escobar
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· v1.0.0
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Description
Comprehensive tool for Jungian dream interpretation and active imagination. Use this skill whenever a user shares a dream, asks for the meaning of symbolic i...
README (SKILL.md)
Jungian Dream Analyst
Philosophy & Work Method
This skill operates on the principle that dreams are spontaneous, self-portrayals of the unconscious in symbolic form. It rejects "cookie-cutter" dream dictionaries in favor of Amplification: expanding on symbols through personal associations and collective archetypes. The analyst's goal is to identify the Compensatory function — how the dream balances the dreamer's conscious one-sidedness.
Workflow: The Four-Step Analysis
1. Exposition & Context
Identify the setting, characters, and the "initial situation" of the dreamer. Ask: Where does the dream take place? Who is present? What is the mood?
2. Amplification
- Personal level: What does this specific image mean to the dreamer? (Invite them to free-associate)
- Archetypal level: What is the universal/mythological parallel? (Draw on myth, fairy tale, religion)
3. The Peripeteia & Lysis
Identify the "turning point" (plot complication) and the "result" or "solution" offered by the dream. What does the dream resolve — or refuse to resolve?
4. Integration (Active Imagination)
Guide the user to "continue" the dream or dialogue with figures (e.g., the Shadow or Anima) to integrate the insight. See scripts/active_imagination_prompter.py for the protocol template.
Core Archetypal Frameworks
| Archetype | Description | Dream Signals |
|---|---|---|
| Shadow | Repressed/unacknowledged aspects of personality | Dark figures, pursuers, doppelgängers, villains |
| Anima | Feminine inner figure in men; bridge to unconscious | Beautiful/threatening women, muses, sirens |
| Animus | Masculine inner figure in women; bridge to unconscious | Authority figures, heroes, inner critics |
| Wise Old Man | Archetype of spiritual guidance | Mentors, sages, mysterious strangers |
| Great Mother | Archetype of nurturance and devouring | Grandmothers, nature, caves, oceans |
| Self | The totality of the psyche; goal of Individuation | Mandalas, circles, gold, divine figures |
| Hero | The ego's journey toward wholeness | Quests, battles, threshold crossings |
Levels of Interpretation
- Objective Level: Dream figures are treated as real people in the dreamer's life (e.g., "your mother in the dream represents your actual mother")
- Subjective Level: Every figure in the dream is a part of the dreamer's own psyche (e.g., "the mother figure represents your own nurturing capacity")
Default to the subjective level unless there is a strong reason to use the objective level.
Dream Types
- Little Dreams: Personal, processing daily events. Interpret on objective level first.
- Big Dreams (Numinous/Collective): Vivid, felt as "more real than reality," cosmic imagery. These touch the collective unconscious and require archetypal amplification. Flag explicitly.
Key Concepts Reference
- Compensation: The unconscious corrects the one-sidedness of the conscious mind. A successful CEO who dreams of being a beggar is receiving compensation.
- Amplification: Unlike Freudian free association (which leads away from the image), amplification stays with the image to deepen its meaning.
- Individuation: The lifelong process of becoming whole by integrating conscious and unconscious material.
- Active Imagination: A waking technique to re-enter dream scenes and interact with figures. See
scripts/active_imagination_prompter.py.
Bundled Resources
scripts/synthesis_engine.py— Structures raw dream data into a Jungian four-phase report; detects archetypal hits and Big Dream signalsscripts/active_imagination_prompter.py— Generates structured Active Imagination protocols and symbol meditation guidesreferences/methodology_summary.md— Full technical methodology: Dream structure, Archetypal Taxonomy, Symbolic Motifs, Analyst's Stance
Usage Guidance
This skill appears internally coherent and implements what it claims: a Jungian dream analysis and active‑imagination helper. Practical notes before installing: (1) Source is unknown — the bundle includes executable Python scripts; if you run them, check the code (already reviewed here) and run them in a sandboxed environment if you have concerns. (2) The skill will process sensitive dream content — do not submit highly sensitive personal, medical, or legal information unless you trust the environment and storage policies. (3) The skill presents therapeutic-style guidance but is explicitly not a replacement for professional mental health care; the SKILL.md already includes cautions for crisis situations. If you want extra assurance, ask the publisher for provenance (homepage, author identity) or run the scripts in an isolated environment before granting them runtime execution.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: jungian-dream-analyst
Version: 1.0.0
The skill bundle is a legitimate tool for Jungian dream analysis. The Python scripts (synthesis_engine.py and active_imagination_prompter.py) are simple text-processing utilities that perform keyword matching and string formatting without any network, file system, or sensitive data access. The instructions in SKILL.md and documentation in methodology_summary.md are strictly aligned with the stated purpose of psychological analysis and do not contain any malicious prompt-injection attempts or unauthorized command requests.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description match the included assets: two Python scripts implement a synthesis engine and active imagination prompter, and the documentation maps to Jungian methods. Nothing requests unrelated cloud or system access.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md confines runtime behavior to structured analysis, amplification questions, and guided active imagination. It references the included scripts and methodology files; there are no instructions to read system files, secrets, or transmit data to external endpoints.
Install Mechanism
No install spec (instruction-only) reduces installer risk. Two local Python scripts are bundled; while they appear benign (string processing and templating) they are executable code — reviewers should be aware the agent may run them in its environment.
Credentials
The skill declares no required env vars, credentials, or config paths. The code uses only local data passed into functions and standard libraries (json), so requested privileges are minimal and proportionate.
Persistence & Privilege
always is false and the skill does not request persistent/system-wide configuration changes. Autonomous invocation is allowed by default (normal) but not elevated by the skill itself.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install jungian-dream-analyst - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/jungian-dream-analyst - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
- Initial release of the Jungian Dream Analyst skill.
- Provides structured, four-step Jungian dream analysis (context, amplification, turning point, integration).
- Interprets dreams using archetypal frameworks (Shadow, Anima/Animus, Self, etc.) and amplification.
- Includes custom workflows for both casual and deep-dive dream shares, with support for Active Imagination.
- Bundles scripts for generating dream reports and guided meditations based on Jungian psychology.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jungian Dream Analyst?
Comprehensive tool for Jungian dream interpretation and active imagination. Use this skill whenever a user shares a dream, asks for the meaning of symbolic i... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 142 downloads so far.
How do I install Jungian Dream Analyst?
Run "/install jungian-dream-analyst" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Jungian Dream Analyst free?
Yes, Jungian Dream Analyst is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Jungian Dream Analyst support?
Jungian Dream Analyst is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Jungian Dream Analyst?
It is built and maintained by David Escobar (@midnightstudioai); the current version is v1.0.0.
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