"The Girl from Ipanema" is the icon of Brazilian femininity, making Rio de Janeiro a worldwide symbol of longing male desire. It impressively illustrates, from a depth-psychological and symbolic perspective, the man's captivation by his female soul image, the Anima. Manfred Krapp interprets the music and poetry of the famous Bossa Nova song and conducts a comparative analysis with the biography of its composer, Tom Jobim. The 18-year-old Helô Pinheiro, his inspiring muse, was a fascinating Anima figure but could not fulfill his longing. He became entangled in addiction and dependency, turning her into a deadly siren. However, he increasingly managed to integrate his Anima and to overcome the crucial challenge for the male individuation process: transforming the bitterness that the "lunar darkness of woman" (Jung) can evoke in men into wisdom. "The Girl from Ipanema" anticipates this dynamic already in the symbolism of its original version, as it becomes the personification of the world soul. Tom Jobim unfolded a deep-ecological wisdom: "My entire work is inspired by the Atlantic Rainforest." His connection to the nature of Rio helped him through his difficult childhood and culminated in his commitment to the environment and indigenous cultures. The book provides a deep insight into Brazilian music and culture. It also serves as an introduction to Tom Jobim's work, where Brazilian popular music (MPB), classical music, and jazz achieve an unparalleled synthesis.