The Wizard of Oz as a Map of the Planets

Mercury, Jupiter, and Mars in the Hero’s Journey

Fairy tales are never just stories.
They are encoded maps of the psyche — symbols woven to remind us of truths too deep for ordinary words.

The Wizard of Oz is one such map.
And when read through the lens of astrology and sacred yoga paths, it reveals an initiation journey guided by Mercury, Jupiter, and Mars.

💎 The Emerald City — Mercury’s Realm

The Emerald City sparkles like a jewel at the heart of Oz, promising answers, clarity, and direction.
This is Mercury — the ruler of the mind, communication, curiosity, and cleverness.

Dorothy and her companions believe that if they can just reach the Emerald City, they will receive the wisdom they need.

But Mercury reminds us:
The mind is brilliant, but it can also deceive.
Just as the Wizard is revealed to be “a man behind the curtain,” so too must we discern illusion from truth within our own mental landscapes.

Mercury is the trickster, the storyteller, the one who both hides and reveals.
The Emerald City is dazzling, but its true gift is the invitation to look beyond appearances into deeper knowing.

🌟 The Yellow Brick Road — Jupiter’s Path

The Yellow Brick Road is Jupiter — the path of expansion, faith, and purpose.

Golden, winding, and stretching across unknown lands, it represents our dharmic journey.
Step by step, Dorothy learns that the way itself teaches as much as the destination.

Jupiter calls us into action through service, learning, and community — mirrored by Dorothy’s gathering of companions:
- The Scarecrow (mind),
- The Tin Man (heart),
- The Lion (will).

Each lesson along the road expands the soul, reminding us that wisdom is not found at the end, but along the way.

👠 The Ruby Red Shoes — Mars’ Power

And then, there are the red shoes.
Bright, fiery, irresistible — they are pure Mars.

Mars is the warrior, the path of willpower and action.
The red shoes remind us that true power is already within us.

Dorothy’s journey ends not by seeking more outside herself, but by activating her own will.
She clicks her heels and declares her intention — and with that simple act of courage, she returns home.

Mars teaches that freedom is claimed through decisive action, aligned with divine will.

🌈 Coming Home

The Wizard of Oz is not a story of escape.
It’s a story of remembering:
- The Emerald City (Mercury) reminds us to discern illusion from truth.
- The Yellow Brick Road (Jupiter) shows us that purpose unfolds in the journey.
- The Red Shoes (Mars) reveal that power and liberation are already ours.

And like Dorothy, we learn:
There is no wizard outside us.

Natalie ♡