Dictionary term
Synchronicity
Direct answer
Synchronicity is Jungian language for a meaningful coincidence, where an inner state and outer event seem connected by significance rather than obvious cause.
Synchronicity means a meaningful coincidence that feels symbolically connected to inner life.
Synchronicity means a meaningful coincidence that feels symbolically connected to inner life.
A plain educational schematic; it does not diagnose a condition or replace professional care.Quick reference
- Use when
- Use Synchronicity when explaining Jungian psychology, symbolic timing, coincidence, personal meaning, and discernment around signs.
- Do not use it for
- Do not treat every coincidence as guidance or encourage obsessive pattern scanning.
- Reference category
- Consciousness & Spiritual Psychology
- Related terms
- Birth Chart, Zodiac, Transit
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The story behind Synchronicity
Carl Jung developed synchronicity as a concept for meaningful acausal connection, later adopted widely in spirituality and popular culture.
Synchronicity in spiritual tradition
Spiritually, Synchronicity asks whether signs are producing wisdom or compulsion.
Synchronicity in the Bible
Christian readers should test signs carefully and avoid letting coincidence replace wisdom, Scripture, prayer, and responsibility.
Why Synchronicity matters
Synchronicity matters because meaningful coincidence can sharpen attention, but it can also feed obsession. The term works best when it leads to reflection rather than compulsive sign-chasing.
Synchronicity at work: an example
A page can say repeating a theme across dream, conversation, and timing may invite reflection without proving divine command.
Safety note
Sources and editorial method
This concise reference separates established definitions from historical, symbolic, or interpretive claims. Entries without external references are presented as editorial summaries rather than primary-source scholarship.
- Source
- The Great Almanac Dictionary
- Category
- Consciousness & Spiritual Psychology
- Also appears in
- Consciousness & Spiritual Psychology
- Aliases
- None listed
- Last updated
- 2026-07-15
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Common questions
What is Synchronicity?
Synchronicity is Jungian language for a meaningful coincidence, where an inner state and outer event seem connected by significance rather than obvious cause.
How should Synchronicity be approached safely?
Use Synchronicity when explaining Jungian psychology, symbolic timing, coincidence, personal meaning, and discernment around signs.
What should I avoid when interpreting Synchronicity?
Do not treat every coincidence as guidance or encourage obsessive pattern scanning.
