Astrology & Participatory Magic with Caroline Casey
Apr 17, 2024
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Caroline Casey, Arch-Trickster, discusses astrology as a language of the inner psyche and its role in societal narratives. She emphasizes participatory magic, transformative forgiveness, and the power of redefining forgiveness in politics. The podcast explores the transformative power of astrology, language as participatory magic, and the significance of astrology in community leadership. It also delves into myths, universal archetypes, and the importance of playfulness and imagination in shaping reality.
Astrology is an outward expression of inner states, encouraging participatory engagement.
Playfulness and curiosity are vital in effective leadership, drawing inspiration from wolf culture.
Political engagement can be transformed by reframing leadership as dedication to the collective good.
Deep dives
The Power of Myth and Symbolism in Guiding Intuition and Decision-Making
Exploring the rich tapestry of mythology and symbolism, Carolyn Casey delves into the transformative potential of integrating these elements into our lives. By highlighting the significance of astrology and intuition, she emphasizes the importance of aligning with deeper symbolic meanings to navigate life's complexities and uncertainties, encouraging a more intuitive and participatory approach to decision-making and problem-solving.
Playfulness and Curiosity as Keys to Effective Leadership
Drawing from the playful nature of wolves and the concept of charisma as demonstrated in wolf culture to initiate play, Carolyn presents playfulness and curiosity as essential components of effective leadership. She underscores the value of engaging with life's challenges through a spirit of play and curiosity, inviting individuals to tap into their inner wisdom and intuitive guidance for informed decision-making and leadership.
Reframing Politics and Participation Through Wisdom and Dedication
Carolyn explores how understanding astrology and mythology can inform our political engagement by promoting community well-being and self-possession. By reframing leadership and political involvement as a dedication to the collective good, she encourages individuals to foster curiosity, playfulness, and engagement in the political sphere, emphasizing the importance of insourcing authority and aligning with values of wisdom and unity.
Transformative Potential of Blessings and Positive Intentions
Delving into the power of blessings and positive intentions, Carolyn discusses the profound impact of offering blessings as a way to transform relationships and situations. By infusing goodwill and positive energies through intentional blessings, she advocates for a shift towards compassion, gratitude, and liberating interactions to foster harmony and meaningful connections.
The Art of Imagination and Dreaming Reality into Being
Exploring the concept of imagination as a potent tool for shaping reality, Carolyn highlights the transformative potential of envisioning and dreaming possibilities into existence. By tapping into creative imagination and visionary activism, she encourages individuals to lay the tracks for desired outcomes through the power of intention, visualization, and active participation in shaping their reality.
Arch-Trickster Caroline Casey is our guest today, rapping on the subject of astrology and participatory magic. For Caroline, astrology - like all divination - is an outward expression of an inner state. We don’t need to know astrology, it’s in us. The practice here is to participate - to actively engage with Caroline’s wild flood of words and let the language of interrelatedness provoke insights, protests, and new possibilities.
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