Jean Shinoda Bolen, M.D. is a psychiatrist, Jungian analyst, and author. Bolen has written several books on the archetypal psychology of women and men in the development of spirituality, and is one of the women featured in the 1986 film Women – for America, for the World (Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject)) and 1989 National Film Board of Canada documentary Goddess Remembered. Bolen also co-founded (with former husband James Bolen) Psychic magazine in 1969 (renamed New Realities in 1977) covering parapsychology and mind-body-spiritual subjects. Her mother (Megumi Yamaguchi) and aunt (Fumiko Yamaguchi) were both physicians, as were two uncles and her maternal grandfather.Ken Wilber, in his book Sex, Ecology, and Spirituality expresses his appreciation for Bolen's two books Goddesses in Everywoman, and Gods in Everyman for its "wonderful presentation of all the 'archetypal' gods and goddesses that are collectively inherited by men and women..."
Bolen was a keynote speaker at the 2015 Parliament of the World's Religions in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Some of their strengths
Jean Shinoda Bolen has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Intuitive, Confident, Intelligent, Caring, Passionate, Independent, and Optimistic.
Intuitive and Imaginative
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Jean Shinoda Bolen is someone who is a highly intuitive, creative and imaginative person who is very loyal, caring and compassionate to others. A person who is a bit of a "lone wolf".
Adventurous and Free
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Jean Shinoda Bolen well know them as someone who can be talented, wayward and free, like a big river or the ocean.
Independent and Organized
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Jean Shinoda Bolen as someone who is independent, organized, inventive, and generous.
A person who is curious and a loves learning, who seems to always know what to say, who has an optimism that can overcome any difficult situation, and who seems to be able to master almost any skill.
Emotionally Intelligent and Intuitive
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Jean Shinoda Bolen is someone who tends to have strong emotional intelligence and intuition, and who can be a catalyst of change for others.
They are also someone who is reflective, mysterious, and purposeful, who enjoys quiet and solo work, and who thrives in positions where there is no need to report to someone else.
Traditional and Patient
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Jean Shinoda Bolen tends to be someone who is a patient person that is very emotional, has a very sharp memory, has an ability to understand people, and who tends to be traditional and frugal.
Some of Jean Shinoda Bolen's challenges
While Jean Shinoda Bolen has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Jean Shinoda Bolen can be Emotional, Standoffish, Complicated, Brusque, Arrogant, Status-seeking, and Domineering.
Emotional and Standoffish
One of Jean Shinoda Bolen's key challenges is that they are someone who can be emotional and standoffish.
Jean Shinoda Bolen must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive.
Domineering and Impatient
Jean Shinoda Bolen is someone who can be demanding, egotistical, and controlling, can have a lack of judgment regarding personal finances, be argumentative and stubborn, and who can have a tendency to be withdrawn and spend time in self-imposed isolation.
Sensitive and Money-oriented
Finally, Jean Shinoda Bolen also can have mood swings, be overly sensititive, and be a bit rigid and materialistic.
