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initiation
Initiation is a ritual, mythological, or psychological process of crossing a threshold into a new state of being, often involving trials, transformation, and symbolic death and rebirth.
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In the Psycheverse
Psyche treats initiation as the central spiritual architecture of mythology and consciousness itself—exploring it through Apuleius' Lucius, Inanna's underworld descent, and the ancient Psyche myth as maps for contemporary transformation. The show frames initiation not as distant history but as the actual mechanism by which identity dissolves and reforms, whether through occult practice, mythic study, or the digital-age trials of modern seekers.
Episodes (2)
Born at the New Moon: why I start but don't finish
No transcript available for this episode. Based on the title, Psyche explores themes of initiation, cyclical patterns, and personal struggles with project completion in relation to lunar timing.
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The Golden Ass, Book 2
Trix narrates Book 2 of The Golden Ass, exploring themes of desire, magical initiation, and the danger of mistaking obsession for destiny. The episode delves into Lucius's journey, his encounters with various characters, and the lessons he learns along the way.
🐇 Rabbit Hole
Topics that frequently appear alongside initiation
new moonlunar cyclesLunar cycles are the monthly phases of the moon—waxing, full, waning, and dark—that govern tidal movements, circadian rhythms, and are traditionally linked to fertility, emotional fluctuation, and spiritual renewal.the human psychedesireDesire is the force of wanting, craving, or longing—whether for objects, experiences, people, or states of being. It operates across psychological, spiritual, and magical dimensions.personal patternsproject completionmagical realism
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