Reclaiming Our Magic Pt. 2 - How Capitalism Erased Astrology & Stole Our Power (Eclipse That Sh*t Series)
Description
๐ฅ Episode Summary: In this episode, Diana P. Cartwright unpacks her groundbreaking article series on why magic had to be destroyed for capitalism to take root. As an integrative astrologer, Dianaโs mission is to make astrological wisdom more accessible and use it in liberatory ways.
Together, Christina and Diana dive into:
- The role of astrology and magic in breaking free from societal constraints
- How capitalism suppressed ancient wisdom to control power
- The fear and stigma around magic, intuition, and self-trust
- The importance of personal and ancestral history in self-discovery
- How entrepreneurs can navigate fear and uncertainty outside the traditional workforce
๐ Key Takeaways
- Magic is an animating life force that exists in all of us, not just a mystical concept.
- Capitalism suppressed astrology and magic to disconnect people from their inherent power.
- Internalized oppression and learned helplessness keep us locked in dominant paradigms.
- Understanding personal & ancestral history can guide us to break free from generational cycles.
- Modern astrology often lacks relational depthโwe must return to a more individualized and intuitive approach.
โณ Episode Chapters & Timestamps
- 00:00 โ Introduction & Episode Overview
- 03:03 โ Making Astrological Wisdom Accessible for Liberation
- 06:19 โ The Power of Myth & Story in Astrology
- 07:50 โ Connecting to the Living Sky & Resourcing Oneself
- 12:33 โ Exploring the Meaning of Magic
- 21:40 โ Unveiling the Dark Histories & Rise of Capitalism
- 27:27 โ Challenging Internalized Oppression & Learned Helplessness
- 31:29 โ Breaking Free from the Capitalistic System
- 32:28 โ The Entrepreneurial Journey: Facing Fear & Building Self-Trust
- 36:00 โ Knowing & Understanding Our Personal & Ancestral Histories
- 49:56 ย โ Redefining Astrology: Moving Towards a Relational & Individualized Approach
- 52:36 โ The Devaluation & Distortion of Astrology in Capitalism
- 01:10 โ The Importance of Curiosity & Self-Reflection in Astrology
๐๏ธ Sound Bites & Quotables
๐น "We already have power within usโit doesnโt have to be labor."
๐น "When we engage with astrology archetypically and mythically, it shifts our relationship to lifeโs challenges."
๐น "The fear of magic and intuition comes from systems that profit off our disconnection from ourselves."
๐ฎ Guest: Diana Cartwright โ Consulting Astrologer & Writer
๐ Bio: Diana is a trauma-responsive astrologer helping individuals integrate self-acceptance and collective liberation. With an interdisciplinary background and a deep understanding of complex systems, she blends multiple astrological traditions to offer insight and transformation. She also writes under the pseudonym DPCJ.
๐ Links: Connect with Diana on Substack-ย https://dianapcartwright.substack.com/
๐ About Me:
Hey, Iโm Christina โ a creative, former educator, and passionate leader, here to help you challenge everything you thought you knew. As the host of The UnL3@rnIng Podcast, Iโm all about unlearning outdated beliefs, embracing personal growth, and living life on your own terms.
๐ก Because true learning happens when we challenge what we think we know.Are you ready to unlearn and level up? Letโs get into it. ๐
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