Trickster: The Sacred Disruptor

Night Letters Podcast – Trickster Episode (Night Letter #3)

Hosts: Ellen, Iris Setting: Mojave Desert, Yucca Valley, near Joshua Tree, recorded at night under the moonlight Episode Theme: The Trickster archetype

Key Topics Discussed: The unique energy of recording at night in the desert Personal stories about night hikes, encounters with wildlife, and the magic of the desert The meaning of the Trickster archetype: disruptor, rule-breaker, chaos-bringer, and sacred disruptor Trickster figures in myth: Hermes, Coyote, Loki, and more The duality of Trickster energy: shadow and light, mischief for good vs. chaos for chaos’ sake The importance of humor, play, and levity in life and creativity The role of Trickster energy in personal growth, creativity, and breaking patterns The feminine as Trickster: reclaiming voices, bodies, and duality Sub-archetypes: rebel, shapeshifter, fool, jester Personal reflections on how Trickster energy shows up in the hosts’ lives The power of embracing change, fluid identity, and the liminal spaces of night The sacredness of humor and the danger of spaces where humor is forbidden The importance of being willing to be messy, foolish, and open to possibility Quotes and inspiration from Clarissa Pinkola Estés (“Women Who Run With the Wolves”) Invitation to listeners: share your own Trickster stories, explore myths, and embrace the archetype

Contact & Community: Email: NightLettersPod@gmail.com Instagram: @NightLetters_Podcast Artwork for this episode by Ellen Walker: @ellenwalker___ and @wayfinder_ink Find Iris Brooke at: @hey.irisbrooke and @wildiris.tattoo

Closing Thoughts: Embrace the Trickster within: be bold, playful, and open to change The night self as muse and source of creative energy “Who do I want to become now?” – the beauty of shapeshifting and evolving identity Listeners are encouraged to share their stories and join the community

Thank you for listening and joining us under the desert moon!