Just as logic has its methods, so too does intuition. One of these is the use of symbolic imagery. A symbolic image conveys a message, but the meaning is not obvious. It is as though the image is a deliberate enigma, and we must decipher it to understand the message.
Much in life is an enigma. People, events – even our own inner life; few things are as they appear. If we see only what is obvious, we will not see what is unobvious or hidden. The study of symbolic imagery teaches us not to take life at face value.
Logic is useful for dealing with the known. But when we are faced with an unknown, for example, when we meet someone new, or when we are faced with a new situation, or when we must make a decision about an unknown future, we have to employ intuition.
Intuitive culture has always been expressed symbolically. The heresies, the pagan subcultures, the arcane schools, and the romantic movement all expressed their ideas symbolically. The study of symbolic imagery is part of the training in intuitive thinking.
I am in the process of setting up Intuition Workshops here in Bath. For those who are interested in learning about intuition and its methods, the workshops may be of interest. The link below provides more details:
(Artwork: Bull No.6 by Tokuriki Tomikichiro)