For years, we were told that irony was the only intellectually honest way to engage with culture. That postmodern cynicism built a fortress, and creative expression had to wear a sneer just to survive. What I’m seeing now feels less like a marketing trend and more like a collective sigh of relief. When an artist starts working with Jung’s idea of the collective unconscious—or even just leans into archetypal symbols like the Tower or the High Priestess from the tarot—they’re not just decorating. They’re trying to name something that’s been humming under the surface for a while. I’ve noticed in my own teaching that when people stop treating spirituality as a punchline, their creative output actually deepens. The breathwork becomes a bridge, not a gimmick.

I play around with the AIOracle sometimes, mostly to see how it mirrors these same patterns, and it’s interesting how the prompts shift when you drop the defensive tone. The outputs lose that detached, academic edge and start feeling more grounded. It makes me wonder if we’re finally ready to engage with symbolism without the safety net of sarcasm. Do you think this move toward sincerity is just another cultural cycle, or are we actually seeing a structural change in how people approach creativity? Have you noticed similar shifts in your own circles, or does it still feel more like a niche trend to you? I’d love to hear how you’re seeing it play out.

(There's a deeper dive on this in our wiki: Major Astrological Aspects: Conjunction, Trine, Square & Opposition | Mystic Wiki.)