The Spiritual Union of Jesus and Mary Magdalene in the Gospel of John

In the Gospel of John, several profound moments between Jesus and Mary Magdalene—derived from the name Miriam—hold deep spiritual significance. These interactions offer valuable insights into Neville Goddard’s teachings on the relationship between the conscious and subconscious minds. Mary Magdalene represents the subconscious, the emotional and receptive aspect of our consciousness, while Jesus embodies the conscious mind—the force of imagination and creative power. Their relationship in the Gospel serves as a powerful metaphor for awakened imagination and manifestation.

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1. Mary Magdalene’s Role as a Follower (John 19:25)

In John 19:25, Mary Magdalene is present at the foot of the cross, showing unwavering loyalty. This moment signifies her role as the subconscious mind, always following the conscious mind (Jesus), even through times of transformation.

Scripture:

“Now there were at the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s sister, and Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene.”
(John 19:25)

Symbolism:

• The cross represents the death of the old self or old consciousness.

• Mary Magdalene standing at the foot of the cross shows the subconscious mind’s constant connection to the conscious mind, even during transformation.

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2. The Resurrection and the Realisation of New Life (John 20:1-18)

After the crucifixion, Mary Magdalene is the first to discover the empty tomb. In John 20:1-18, she initially does not recognise Jesus when he appears to her, but when he calls her name, she realises who he is. This moment represents the awakening of the subconscious mind to the conscious mind’s creative power.

Scripture:

“Now on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene came early, while it was still dark, to the place where the body of Jesus had been placed. She saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb... And as she wept, she bent down and looked into the tomb, and saw two angels in white, sitting, one at the head, and one at the feet, where the body of Jesus had been. And they said to her, ‘Why are you weeping?’ She said to them, ‘Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him.’”
(John 20:1-13)

When Mary Magdalene is confronted by Jesus, she doesn't recognise him until he calls her by name: "Mary!"

Scripture:

“Jesus said to her, ‘Mary!’ She, turning, said to him, ‘Rabboni!’ (which is to say, Master).”
(John 20:16)

Symbolism:

• The empty tomb represents the resurrection of a new consciousness—awakening to the truth within.

• Jesus calling her by name symbolises the conscious mind (Jesus) awakening the subconscious mind (Mary Magdalene) to its true potential.

• This interaction mirrors how the conscious mind, through imagination, awakens the subconscious to new possibilities.

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3. The Symbolism of Mary Magdalene’s “Release” (John 20:17)

After the resurrection, Jesus tells Mary Magdalene not to cling to him, saying, “Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father.” This moment represents the need for the subconscious mind to release attachment to past beliefs to allow spiritual ascension.

Scripture:

“Jesus said to her, ‘Do not keep holding on to me, for I have not yet gone up to my Father: but go to my brothers, and say to them, I am going up to my Father and your Father, and to my God and your God.’”
(John 20:17)

Symbolism:

• Jesus’ ascension represents moving from one state of consciousness to a higher state.

• Mary Magdalene's release signifies that to experience spiritual growth, the subconscious must let go of old attachments and limitations, allowing the conscious mind to lead the way to new states of being.

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4. The Divine Union of Conscious and Subconscious Minds

Through these key interactions, we observe a profound dynamic between Jesus (the conscious mind) and Mary Magdalene (the subconscious mind). Their relationship represents the alignment of the conscious and subconscious minds in the process of spiritual transformation and manifestation.

In Neville Goddard’s teachings, this union is central to manifestation. When the conscious mind directs the subconscious, transformation occurs. The subconscious mind, symbolised by Mary Magdalene, is deeply influenced by the conscious mind (Jesus) and brings forth new creations when aligned with the will of the conscious mind.

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Conclusion: The Unification of Conscious and Subconscious Minds

The story of Jesus and Mary Magdalene in the Gospel of John is not merely a historical account but a profound teaching about the importance of aligning the conscious and subconscious minds. Their relationship symbolises the process of spiritual awakening and transformation. When the conscious mind (Jesus) and the subconscious mind (Mary Magdalene) are in harmony, the result is the manifestation of new realities and spiritual growth.

In Neville Goddard’s framework, this relationship between the conscious and subconscious minds is the key to unlocking our creative potential. Just as Jesus and Mary Magdalene work together to bring about resurrection and spiritual awakening, we too can manifest our desires by aligning our conscious thoughts with our subconscious beliefs, awakening the full power of our imagination.