Stories about Don Juan Carlos Castaneda have been exciting the world for more than 20 years. But what do the images and events presented in these stories mean? And what, in fact, in ourselves corresponds to the Path of Knowledge that enchants us, along which Carlos’s apprenticeship follows? This book, for the first time, gives an extensive psychological depiction of Castaneda’s works. Using dreams, fairy tales, mythical and cultural parallels, the author brings Carlos's spiritual journey back to earth, showing that for any of us, the search for emotional balance and self-realization leads to crossing the border - between the tonal and nagual, conscious and unconscious. With special attention to female psychology, the analytical process, and Native American images and concepts that point the way to cultural and individual regeneration, the author demonstrates that our experience of the unconscious is not so much a problem to be solved as an invitation to live more fully and deeply. To enjoy reading of this book, it is not at all necessary to read all nine of Castaneda’s books, but if you are drawn to their subsequent reading, then you will certainly be able not only to comprehend the unusual world of don Juan in a new way, but also to better understand the common psychological roots of all humanity. Donald Lee Williams is a Jungian analyst practicing in Colorado, USA.