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On the Soul's TermsAuthor: Chris Skidmore
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#118 | Micheal Meade | May Everything Come Back Together | Ode to the 11th
Episode 118
Thursday, 22 January, 2026
Michael Meade rejoins the podcast to discuss all things 11th house; the house of collective consciousness, groups, teams and the Polis: society at large. The 11th is where the great mystery occurs in the interaction between the individual cell and the whole organism. Michael's words act as a steadying force in unsettling times. He brings us back to a sense of cohesion and collaboration, reminding us of our internal spark of life that he calls the Genius. In his vision, that he draws from ancient wells, he sees a world of individuals waking up to the truth within their souls and participating in the creation of a new world as the current paradigms collapse. The more this happens the more gold within the cracks of the world are revealed.In these times of upheaval and uncertainty, Michael gives us a soothing balm whilst encouraging us to step forward and participate in the great theatre of life. Within this episodes theatre we meet the following characters:PhaëthonThe figure who takes power without inner maturity; the danger of inflated authority disconnected from soul.ChristThe one nailed to the crossroads of collective tension; sacrifice, revelation, and the danger of myth hardening into dogma.DionysusThe twice-born god; Eros, ecstasy, dismemberment, and the return of soul energy that culture tries to repress.Tiresias — the blind seer; inner sight over literal vision; prophetic knowing that comes through loss, transition, and a life lived between worlds.HermesThe trickster and messenger; boundary-crosser, mediator between worlds, carrier of transition.VishnuThe cosmic dreamer; the world inhaled and exhaled through cycles of dissolution and renewal.The TricksterDisruptor of rigid systems; brings medicine through paradox, humour, and mischief.The GeniusThe indwelling spirit unique to each person; purpose as something listened to rather than achieved.The OutsiderThe one on the margins; carrier of renewal and new imagination when the centre collapses.The BodhisattvaThe figure who returns to the broken world rather than escaping it; compassion in times of collapse.Visit Michael Meade's website here where you can find links to his podcast, books and offerings.Cover Art: The Fall of the Rebel Angels - an oil-on-panel painting created in 1562 by Pieter Bruegel the Elder.Join the Newsletter! Podcast Musician: Marlia CoeurPlease consider becoming a Patron to support the show!Go to OnTheSoulsTerms.com for more.
