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The podcast episode “Deep Dive Into The Zodiac Journey” reimagines the Zodiac for the Age of Aquarius. It proposes shifting the zodiac cycle to begin with Leo and end with Cancer, exploring how this new order aligns with Joseph Campbell’s “Hero’s Journey.” The episode emphasizes a focus on structures rather than content, reflecting a broader cultural shift. This restructuring of the Zodiac highlights the dynamic between individuality (Leo) and societal systems (Aquarius), offering a fresh perspective on personal growth and collective experience.

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All right, buckle up listeners because today we are diving deep into the Zodiac but, like, with a twist.

Oh yeah?

Yeah, we’re talking about reimagining the whole system. Like, how would it look different in the age of Aquarius?

H, that’s interesting because, you know, even outside of astrology, people are feeling like things are changing, like we’re on the edge of something new, right?

Exactly! And it’s like we have these big cultural shifts, right? Think about the Renaissance, right? That whole era — and we’re still talking about it. That was way before social media.

Totally. So imagine an age, right? A whole Age of Aquarius. What does that even mean, you know? And like, where does the Zodiac even fit into that picture?

Well, there’s this idea floating around about the Age of Aquarius being all about this shift from like, content to form.

Oh, okay.

And it’s a little out there, but one of the articles you sent hit really on something with this quote. It said, “Instead of imaginary meanings and fillings of content, we must focus on the form.” Like, it’s not about getting lost in all the stuff of life, you know? The to-do lists and the never-ending scroll of information overload. It’s about paying attention to the structures underneath it all, the systems that shape how we experience everything.

Okay, that’s pretty out there, I’m not going to lie. But how does that connect to the Zodiac? How do we even imagine a glass of water?

Okay, so in the Age of Pisces, it was all about the water, you know? The emotions, the deep spiritual stuff — all very Piscean, right? But now, in the Age of Aquarius, maybe it’s about the glass itself.

Whoa.

Yeah, the container, the structure that gives the water its shape, its meaning.

I see, I see. So instead of just swimming in it all, we’re like, “Oh, there’s a glass here this whole time.”

Exactly! We’ve been so busy with the what that we forget to even look at the how. And that reminds me of that story from one of the articles, the one about the worker who keeps stealing wheelbarrows.

Oh yeah, the one where the guards are so focused on what’s in the wheelbarrow they don’t even notice he’s walking off with the wheelbarrow itself.

Yes, exactly! It’s like sometimes we miss the obvious because we’re not paying attention to those underlying structures.

Right, right. And that’s like the whole thing with this Age of Aquarius, right? We’re being asked to look deeper, beyond the surface, to question those wheelbarrows in our own lives.

Right, those systems that are working in the background, shaping our experiences without us even realizing it.

Exactly.

So how does this all tie back to, like, actually reimagining the Zodiac itself?

Well, what if the way we structure the Zodiac, like the order of the signs, is also a holdover from a previous age?

Okay, I’m listening.

Like, what if the order we’re used to — you know, the Aries to Pisces — is like an old wheelbarrow we’ve been using without really thinking about it?

Okay, I like where this is going. One of those articles you sent had this really interesting idea about starting the Zodiac with Leo and ending with Cancer.

Oh wow, okay. So instead of going Aries, Taurus, Gemini — jumping right to Leo — that’s a pretty big leap, right? It’s like starting a book from the middle outward, but it makes a weird kind of sense.

Yeah, how so?

Well, think about a single day. Like, we begin with the sun, right? Sunrise, all that fiery energy.

Yeah, makes sense.

Which is so Leo — outward expression, action, all of that. And then, as the day progresses, we shift into, like, the moon’s energy, right? More introspective, chill.

Exactly. And we end with the stillness of night, which is total Cancer vibes, you know? That watery, nurturing energy.

Okay, so instead of this straight line from Aries to Pisces, yeah, it’s like a circle, a cycle.

Exactly, mirroring these natural rhythms that we all experience.

That’s actually really cool. But doesn’t that, like, throw off all the traditional interpretations? Like, what happens to all the horoscopes and stuff?

It adds a whole other layer to it. Remember how we were talking about the Age of Aquarius being about those bigger structures?

Yeah, the container versus the content thing.

Right! So this Leo-Cancer Zodiac really emphasizes the axis between, well, Leo and Aquarius.

Oh, interesting.

And that axis, that’s all about this tension between the individual and society, right? Like, finding your place in the world.

Exactly. It’s about those two forces within ourselves: that drive to express yourself, be your own person — which is very Leo — and then how that interacts with the bigger picture, you know? The systems, the communities — all very Aquarian.

So instead of just focusing on “me, myself, and I,” which I feel like is very Aries, it’s like, “How does me fit into the we?”

Exactly! And this framework suggests that’s going to be a big theme in the Age of Aquarius, understanding that dynamic.

Very Age of Aquarius indeed. You know, this whole thing about restructuring the Zodiac, starting with Leo, ending with Cancer, it actually reminds me of something.

Oh yeah? What’s that?

Have you ever heard of Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey?

Of course! That universal story structure he found in myths across cultures.

Yes! Like, it’s a blueprint for, like, the human experience.

Totally. Every story, deep down, follows that same arc.

Exactly! And what’s wild is how well those 12 stages of the Hero’s Journey seem to line up with the 12 signs of the Zodiac.

Oh, interesting.

Especially if we’re looking at it with this Leo-Cancer framework. It’s like we’re hardwired to experience life as this grand adventure.

It is kind of uncanny how neatly they seem to map onto each other. I want to take a closer look.

Oh, absolutely! Let’s embark on this Zodiac quest, starting with our brave lion-hearted Leo.

So we’re kicking off our Hero’s Journey with Leo, right? Stepping into the spotlight, embracing that individuality. It’s all very like, “I’m going to be a star” energy.

Yeah, it’s that classic hero origin story, you know? Full of, like, youthful energy, a little bit of naive ambition, but also that spark of like, “There’s got to be something more out there.”

Exactly. And that spark leads us right into Virgo, where our hero gets the call to adventure. But Virgos, they’re analytical, right? So there’s this hesitation, this, like, “Am I ready for this moment?”

Oh, totally. Virgos are all about weighing the pros and cons, analyzing every detail. So of course they’d approach a big life-changing adventure with a healthy dose of, like, “Hold on a second.”

Exactly. Which often leads to that Libra energy, which is all about balance, right? So it’s that refusal of the call stage.

Ah, Libra. The kings and queens of “on the one hand, but on the other hand,” right? They’re not saying no to the adventure outright, but they’re definitely not jumping in headfirst either. It’s like that part in the movie where the hero gets this amazing opportunity, but they hesitate, you know, trying to keep everything in equilibrium.

And that’s where our Scorpio mentor swoops in.

Ooh, Scorpio. Time to get real, right? Scorpios are all about facing those shadows, diving deep into those emotional depths. They’re not afraid of intensity, which makes them the perfect guide to, like, push the hero past their fears.

Ooh, it’s that tough love mentor energy, right?

Totally! They see the hero’s potential even when the hero doubts themselves. And once that confidence is unlocked — fellow Sagittarius.

Exactly! The archer, ready to explore the unknown. This is where the adventure really kicks off. Sagittarians are those free spirits, always up for a challenge, so this is where our hero starts to face those real tests, those obstacles.

And that brings us to Capricorn, the stage of tests, allies, and enemies.

Oh yeah, it’s getting real now. Time to put all that training to the test, right? They’re building resilience, learning who to trust and who to watch out for.

Okay, but then things get really interesting with Aquarius, right? Because it’s the “approaching the inner cave” stage.

Ooh, yeah. This is where it gets deep, introspective, like facing your deepest fears, confronting the things you’ve been avoiding about yourself.

Right! And remember how we were talking about the Age of Aquarius being about understanding those invisible structures? Well, this stage is like that but on a personal level. It’s about questioning those limiting beliefs, those patterns that might be holding you back.

Wow, no wonder this stage is linked to Aquarius — the sign of, like, breaking the mold, challenging the status quo.

Right! It’s about dismantling the boxes we build around ourselves. And from that dismantling comes Pisces.

Pisces, the dreamer, the empath. What happens in the ordeal stage?

This is where things get really raw, really emotional. It’s about surrendering to the unknown, trusting that even in the depths, there’s light. It’s like that moment in the movie where all hope seems lost, and the hero has to dig deep, find that inner strength to

keep going.

And from that surrender, that rebirth comes Aries — seizing the reward, stepping into a new level of awareness.

Aries, bold and courageous, ready to take on the world. They don’t mess around.

Right! And with that newfound clarity, it’s time to integrate those lessons, find some grounding. Enter Taurus.

Ah, Taurus, the sign of, like, slow living, enjoying the simple things. This is the hero coming home, but like, changed by their experiences.

Exactly. And as they share their story, they reach Gemini, the stage of resurrection and atonement. It’s about reconciling who you were with who you’ve become.

Gemini, the communicator, the connector. Makes sense that they’d be the ones to bridge that gap.

Right. It’s about holding both sides of the story. And then we come full circle back to Cancer.

Cancer, the nurturer, the homebody. It feels so fitting to end our Zodiac journey here, doesn’t it?

It’s about taking all that growth, that wisdom, and using it to nourish ourselves and the world around us. It’s about recognizing that we’re all connected, part of something bigger.

Wow, what a journey! So listeners, where do you find yourselves on this hero’s journey through the Zodiac? What challenges are you facing? What rewards are you claiming? Something to ponder as we wrap up this deep dive.

Until next time, keep exploring, keep questioning, and keep reaching for the stars.