Imagine That!

"Imagine That!" is a podcast created by Shawn Nygaard about astrology, archetypes, archetypal psychology, and imagination, presented from a rather wide-ranging Jungian perspective. This is astrology as seen through the arts, popular culture, history, movies, and literature, influenced by the work of James Hillman, Carl Jung, 80s pop music, and fairy tales, among many other things.

Imagine That! is a society podcast hosted by Shawn Nygaard, with 10 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Shawn Nygaard hosts Imagine That!, a society show with 10 episodes published.

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  Episode #10

  EP10 Neptune's Immensities 2025

  Jun 4, 20251h 35mS0

  <p>In this episode of "Imagine That!" astrologer Shawn Nygaard dives into the oceanic immensities of the planet Neptune in astrology, myth, and culture. The episode includes:</p>Introduction & AnnouncementsPerspective on Neptune in AriesNeptune in General, including a mythic story and mythic figure associated with Neptune (Roman) or Poseidon (Greek).<br/><p>Links mentioned in the episode:</p><p>MISPA Webinar - Sunday June 8, "Working with T-squares - Tension & Sparks"</p><p>"Neptune's Immensities" talk from United Astrology Conference (UAC) 2018</p><p>Article from The Mountain Astrologer: "Life to Live and Dreams to Dream - The Saturn-Neptune Cycle in Movies...

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  Episode #9

  EP09 The Astrology of A Chapter In History 2024-2026

  Feb 16, 20251h 59mS0

  <p>In this first episode of 2025, astrologer Shawn Nygaard takes a look at the complicated dynamics of the sky this year, through a frame going back to August 19, 2024, and taking us to February 20, 2026. Shawn describes the significance of the move of many planets from Pisces into Aries, spends some time with Saturn in Aries, and touches briefly on Neptune in Aries. More to come on Saturn-Neptune in Aries in a future episode. The sections of this episode include:</p>IntroductionTransitionsCycles2025 EssentialsThe Astrology of Taylor Swift (Saturn's Version)A Saturn in Pisces Check-inA Note on EclipsesOutro<br/><p>Related Links:</p><...

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  Episode #8

  EP08 Saturn & Soul - Winter Solstice 2023

  Dec 21, 20232h 13mS0

  <p>In this Winter Solstice 2023 episode of "Imagine That!" astrologer Shawn Nygaard takes a look at one of the most complicated planets in astrology - Saturn - by drawing from astrological texts and a variety of elements from culture, including music, literature, poetry, movies, and television shows. After a couple of annoncements, the show features:</p>Saturn, the Lord of DarknessReflections on Saturn in Pisces + a note about VenusA look at the short story "Mentor," by Garth GreenwellSaturn in the psychological eraRomantic poet John Keats' description of SaturnA few Saturn tidbits, including 3 generations of Saturn in CapricornThe Golden Years<br/><...

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  Episode #7

  EP07 Thomas Moore on Silence, Soul, and James Hillman

  Aug 8, 20231h 2mS0

  <p>In this episode Shawn Nygaard talks with Thomas Moore, author of the classic New York Times best-selling book Care of the Soul and 30 other books. The conversation touches on numerous subjects, from Thomas' newest book The Eloquence of Silence to his 4-decade-long friendship with James Hillman, and subjects from Hillman's work such as pathologizing, the importance of image and imagination, Senex & Puer, and the difference between spirit and soul. </p><p>Thomas Moore's books referenced in this episode:</p>The Eloquence of Silence: Surprising Wisdom in Tales of EmptinessCare of the Soul Twenty-fifth Anniversary Edition: A Guide for Cultivating...

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  Episode #6

  EP06 All the World's a Stage - Leo, Venus in Leo, Venus Retrograde in Leo

  Jul 24, 20231h 52mS0

  <p>In "All the World's a Stage," Shawn Nygaard looks at the sign of Leo, Venus in Leo, and the current Venus retrograde in Leo, drawing from the book by James Hillman, "The Thought of the Heart and the Soul of the World" and various cultural references. The episode covers:</p>A look at the current zeitgeist and Leo's connection to the heartImagination as the authentic voice of the heart and what keeps us from thatThe Heart of BeautySome charts featuring Venus in Leo or Venus Retrograde in Leo<br/><p>This episode references the following resources:</p>The essay "...

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