In this episode, I’m circling back to Astrology, which provides (some of) the foundational roots that Human Design and The Gene Keys are built upon. Talking about Astrology feels a bit tricky for me. For years, I was incredibly skeptical, even critical. Maybe it was because of that school textbook memory where humans were labeled "superstitious" for believing planets could affect us. Or maybe it was the annoyance I felt when people just said, "You're a Gemini," and put me in a narrow box. I felt like I did not fit in that box, I felt like I was all over the place, a bit of everything. I couldn’t connect with being defined by a single label. (Which is, ironically, a very Gemini thing to feel !? :D ) But exactly because of my annoyance, I felt pulled to explore what all the fuss was about. And through my own studies, something finally clicked. It started with a relational view of the universe: the idea that we aren't separate from these huge spheres out in space, but fundamentally connected to them. If energy is real, and we are all energy, why wouldn't there be a connection? Why wouldn’t we be affected by the background frequency of our solar system? So I went down the rabbit hole. I studied, took workshops, and listened to people who felt grounded in their own lived experiences rather than just repeating dogma (shoutout to Kelsey Rose Tortorice among others). I realized that while the Western archetypes might be human-made stories that could overwrite other cultural truths (like the unique Sami constellations), the feeling of tuning into these energies still resonated deep down. For me, it's not about finding the "only truth." The process itself is my "truth". In this episode, I dive into how moving beyond the Sun Sign creates a multi-dimensional palette and how that complexity can free you from restrictive boxes, or at the very least, open up additional perspectives on your life. It’s a playful, slightly messy exploration where skepticism meets soul. Whether you’re a hard-core materialist or a believer, maybe you’ll just feel a little more connected to everything around you. Let’s play with these ideas together. Questions to ponder as you listen: Do you see the universe as a collection of separate objects, or as a deeply relational web where everything affects everything else?How much of your identity do you let yourself be boxed into by labels (zodiac signs, personality types, roles), and where do you feel those limits don't capture the full picture?If these astrological archetypes are partly human-made stories, does that make them less "real," or does it make them even more powerful tools for understanding ourselves?Can you hold both skepticism and wonder at the same time? Where has that tension brought you closer to a truth you couldn't find otherwise?If you feel like sharing your contemplations with me, I'd love to hear them! Tag or message me on Instagram at @mysterious.minnamari or send an email to minnamari@mysterious.studio. See the video version of this episode on YouTube. Substack post where I share my skepticism about when Astrology is used in a reductive manner: https://minnamari.substack.com/p/aquarius
