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Authority is the power or legitimacy claimed by institutions, individuals, or belief systems to command obedience, set rules, and make decisions that affect others.
In the Psycheverse
Psyche consistently challenges and interrogates authority—whether it's institutional (policing, moderation), spiritual (gurus and teachers), astrological (power dynamics in birth charts), or social (community hierarchies and naming rights). The show treats authority as something to be questioned rather than accepted, often examining how it's wielded, abused, or undermined through folklore, personal conflict, and occult frameworks.
In this classic episode, the Cult of Psyche podcast welcomes back Officer Alex McQueen, who had been previously banned from the show.
Psyche/Trix tells a Tibetan folk tale about a wise bat who cleverly prevents a king from cutting off all birds' bills by making the king see his own weakness and poor judgment.
A deep dive into the astrological placement of Lilith in Scorpio in the 10th house, exploring themes of power, reputation, and public transformation.
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