
Mythology for Astrologers
Learn the stories of the living sky, to deeply personalize your astrology.
August 28, September 4, 11, 18
5:30pm - 7pm EST
$133 through August 20, $189 thereafter
Recorded for forever replay
Have you been studying astrology, knowing that the planets and constellations have something to do with mythology, or the gods, or something like that, but have no idea where to start learning about these concepts?
Are you enchanted, but overwhelmed by all the information that already goes into reading a chart, that the idea of adding more layers sounds great but feels really challenging?
As students of astrology, we take on so much when we learn about the art of chart interpretation. There can be so much straight memorization of symbols, meanings, and unfamiliar technical names, that by the time we sit with a chart, it can feel flat and uninviting.
Mythology for Astrologers is a course that will help you learn how to weave mythic symbols, stories, and references into your readings with ease. Students will get both hands-on astrological tools for applying mythology to their readings, as well as learn about the specific stories, symbols, and resonances for all the planets, signs, and a select group of asteroids.
You will leave this class feeling inspired and confident to look at any chart, see its glimmering mythic details, and most importantly, KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH THEM!
Four Weeks of Mythic Astrology
In our time together, we will gather for four live lectures (running about 90 mins each). Each lecture will:
Explore specific mythic stories for each of the ten planets so you can share them with clients (or reflect on them yourself) to help them see their stories in the chart
Offer a list of specific symbols relevant to each planet and sign to help build symbolic vocabulary so you can know what images to bring into your interpretations
Hear the stories of each constellation, to help deepen an understanding of why the signs function as they do
Offer hands-on astro chart interpretation tips, like how to blend symbolic information into more straightforward astrology readings
Each week, students will receive a series of PDFs of myths, sacred poetry, or other reading materials to supplement class discussions, directing you straight to source materials.
A complimentary further reading list will also be included.
Students will receive a guided meditation and supplementary writing prompts to help further engage with and reflect on the symbols of the sky.
Our Curriculum
In addition to class lectures, students will be reading excerpts from texts like Ovid’s Metamorphosis, the Homeric Hymns, the Orphic Hymns, and Greek Myths compiled and edited by Robert Graves. Our full reading list will be furnished at the beginning of class, and will contain myth sources as well as other scholarly sources about myth, for a well-rounded reading experience.
Week 1: The Luminaries and the Signs of Spring + Intro to Mythic Astrology Interpretation
Learn the myths and symbols of the Sun and Moon, as well as the first three zodiac signs: Aries, Taurus, and Gemini
Explore the stories of the Egyptian gods Ra and Khepri (solar gods), Apollo and Helios (Greek solar gods), Selene (Greek lunar goddess), and the triple-goddess formation of Artemis, Demeter, Hekate.
Constellational myths will take us on a tour of the search for the golden fleece (Aries), the myths of Zeus and Europa, Inanna and the bull of heaven, the cave paintings in Lascaux, France (Taurus), and the myths of Castor and Pollux as voyagers and warriors (Gemini).
+ Our first discussion of how to blend mythology into your astrology readings
Week 2: Myths of Mercury, Venus, and Mars + The Signs of Summer
An immersion in the origin stories of Mercury, Venus, and Mars!
An exploration of their poetic symbols: the winged sandals and helmet, the caduceus (Mercury), the hand mirror, the scallop shell, the rose (Venus), the warrior’s sword and armor (Mars).
Constellational myths will have us exploring the symbolism of the summer solstice point and the Lernean Hydra (Cancer), Hercules’s battle with the Nemean lion, the fixed star Regulus (Leo), the myth of the Kore, the Vestal virgin (Virgo).
Week 3: Stories of Jupiter & Saturn + The Signs of Autumn
This week we’ll move through the realms of Jupiter and Saturn, two planets with patriarchal reputations, and wildly different influences in the chart and myth.
Sacred symbolisms and stories of Jupiter will explore thunderbolt imagery, animal shapeshifting, and the extroverted patriarch. Saturn’s stories revolve around the concept of time, restriction, and banishment. Symbols of clocks, scythes, and paternity will be considered.
Constellational inquiries will explore the myths of the Babylonian Shamash, the Greek Astrea and the claws of the scorpion (Libra), myths of Orion and the scorpion (Scorpio), and the Argonauts’ search for the golden fleece (Sagittarius).
Week 4: The Signs of Winter + Asteroid Work
Our final week takes us through the stories of the signs Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces, immersing us in their stories and symbols: the sea-goat, the myth of Pan and Typhon (Capricorn), Ganymede the cup-bearer (Aquarius), Venus and Eros and the symbol of the spiral (Pisces).
This lesson introduces the how-to’s of incorporating asteroids into the natal chart, and we’ll spend time with Chiron and Chariklo, Ariadne and Toro, Heracles and Nessus, Orpheus and Eurydice
Dates | Details | Pricing
Class will meet live on the following dates from 5:30pm - 7pm EST - all sessions recorded and shared immediately after class for asynchronous learning:
August 28th
September 4th
September 11th
September 18th
This class consists of:
four 90 minute live lectures + Q/A
weekly optional readings in myth and poetry
creative prompts and exercises for reflecting on the chart
$133
Early Bird Pricing!
This price is available through August 20th.
Sign up by then and receive a bonus 90 minute lecture + workbook!
Payment plan available: Pay 2 monthly installments of $67
Price increases to $189 from August 21st - August 28th
Early Enrolled Students Receive
Myths of Glowing Light Bonus Lecture
A 90 minute lecture on mythic asteroids associated with light and healing, and how to interpret them in the natal chart. We’ll cover the myths of asteroids:
Apollo, Asclepius, Chiron - the Triumvirate of Healing
Ceres, Vesta, Pallas, and Juno: The Mandala of the Feminine
Prometheus, Epimetheus, and Pandora: Gifts & Curses
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The Mythology for Astrologers Workbook
A 22 page printable journal full of writing prompts and card pull suggestions to help students creatively connect with the mythos of their natal chart.
What Will This Class Give Me?
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A Fresh Poetic Perspective
Get out from under the impersonal, heavy interpretations of sign, planets, and their meanings. This class will re-enchant your astrological lens, and rekindle a creative spark for your astro work.
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A Unique Astro-Vocabulary
Astrology is a tool to help individuals recognize their unique gifts, shadows, and pathways. Make your readings as personal, and powerful, as can be, by bringing in star-myth-symbols.
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An Empowered Interpretive Vision
Let ancient symbols and mythic figures help light the path forward in your readings, and feel confident in the depth and clarity of your chart interpretations.
FAQs
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This class is perfect for beginner to intermediate students of astrology. If you have spent time learning about the signs, planets, and houses of the chart, but are looking for more poetic nuance for your chart reading toolkit, this is the class for you.
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Yes! all classes will be held LIVE at 4:30pm EST on their respective dates, and recorded for students to replay at any time. Replays will be shared the same evening as class, with a few hours of buffer time for me to process and upload the recordings for the class.
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All classes are held on Zoom, which allows me and students to meet, share space, chat, and view my presentation in real time.
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All class materials will be posted on Podia, the same site that you’ll. use to enroll in the class.
Each week you’ll get a video replay (downloadable if you like!), as well as an array of PDF downloadable reading materials of poetry, essays, or myths, depending on our week.
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Each lecture should run about 90 minutes, but may go over if we have lots to discuss in Q/A!
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If you come to the first class and decide it’s not for you, I can offer a 50% refund. I don’t offer refunds on the class after this point. Thank you so much for understanding.
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If you’d love to participate in this class but in an uncomfortable financial spot, I am offering five spaces in this class at a discounted rate of 50%. Please contact me via the contact form, on the left, if you’d like to inquire about one of these spaces.