Thanks for your further response.

I must be something of a traditionalist. Although I'm generally in favour of the evolution of knowledge and theories, I'm not so keen when this is applied to Jung. I'm yet to be convinced that any significant progress has been made in developing his theories, except of course in areas where his ideas remain underdeveloped (as you say his relative lack of attention to the animus). For example, perhaps the best-known post-Jungian James Hillman, while interesting, doesn't seem as convincing as his mentor. I prefer those closer to the source, especially Marie-Louise von Franz, who has written several brilliant books, which I would say elaborate on Jungian ideas rather than develop them.

It's perhaps not surprising that Jung as a man wrote more about the anima. Are you aware that his wife Emma wrote a short book on anima and animus?

Regarding the new acquaintance, the feeling is mutual. Your article was one of the best I've read recently. How did you find Jung? I assume it was not part of your early education. Were you brought up in any particular spiritual tradition?