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#88 | Rumpelstiltskin | Identity, the Daimon & Naming the Shadow

#88 | Rumpelstiltskin | Identity, the Daimon & Naming the Shadow

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In this sidecar episode, we enter the strange and potent dream of Rumpelstiltskin, one of the darker Grimm tales — a story of impossible expectations, survival bargains, and the long road to reclaiming one’s name.

Told in three acts, this tale speaks directly to themes of the First House: identity projected too early, the mask we learn to wear, the persona that helps us survive but at a cost. We explore the alchemical pressure to turn straw into gold, the demonic helper who extracts a price, and the mercurial magic of naming what was once hidden.

As the tale unfolds, we meet the shadow side of the daimon, dance around the fire with the trickster, and reflect on how the voice of Mercury — the messenger, the devil, the guide — helps us reclaim our sovereignty.

A story for anyone who's ever felt the weight of someone else’s expectations, or bargained with a part of themselves just to get through.

Podcast Musician: Marlia Coeur
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