Trauma-Informed Astrology Classes
All of my classes are taught with the understanding that we are living in an unprecedented time. Take a deep breath. Climate change and mass extinctions are being caused by humans (us). Race issues and social justice require more time and attention. All of these things are colored by trauma responses. Things have been really hard for a lot of us. And we can turn the ship around - trauma and overwhelming stress can be repaired and resolved, and it takes time to do so. I hope you will join me on this journey toward wholeness and greater compassion.
Trauma-Informed Astrology: Fundamentals 3
(for serious amateurs & professional astrologers)
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Trauma-Informed Astrology: Fundamentals I
(for beginners & casual practitioners of Astrology)
Come join us as we delve into the intersection of two vital and broad topics - Western psychological Astrology and Resilience-Oriented Trauma Resolution (theories and techniques)
This is the first class of its kind on Trauma-Informed Resilience-Oriented Astrology. It will be the first class of six on this leading edge topic!
We will cover basics in this first class -
When: Eight Thursday evenings from February 18th - April 8th, 2021, from 6:30 - 8:30 pm EST
Where: On Zoom - this is a virtual class and will be recorded; International participants: if the time does not work for you, the recordings will be available on Patreon for a subscription, and I will send you the handouts
Cost: $250 USD or early bird special: If you register (pay) by January 10th, it is $200 USD; payment plan available ($35 fee): please contact me, $235 early bird or $285 regular rate
I will be hosting an info session about this class in January - the 7th at 6:30 pm. Zoom meetings. RSVP Here: @ Info Sessions
How To register: please read all the way down to the bottom of this description, if you agree with my intention for creating a safe space, then you can pay via PayPal using mkirbymoore@gmail.com or use Venmo at kirby-moore-2
Please email me with questions at mkirbymoore@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you!
You can also visit my blog to see more about these classes: astrodharma.me/2020/12/06/trauma-informed-astrology-classes/ and view a video preview for the class here: wordpress.com/post/astrodharma.me/6097
I am offering sliding scale spots to black, indigenous and people of color. Please let me know if you need financial assistance.
It is my intention for these classes to be a safe space for people of all colors and identifications. I want this material to be as inclusive as possible as we work to make the world a safer and saner place. Please let me know how I can address any concerns you might have around this.
In order for this class to be a stable container for participants, if you have a problem with drinking alcohol or other recreational substances, or if you have suicidal thoughts, you need to work with a licensed practitioner to get some stabilization first. At this time, this class is not for you. Rather, this material is for people who want to work on themselves, those who want to experience more presence in their bodies and who are willing to own their stuff. If someone joins the group who does not honor my intention for this to be a safe space, I will ask them to leave. There will not be a refund in this case.
This is a foundational course. In Fundamentals 1, we will not do much process work. Just to be clear, this first class is not a space to work on your trauma per se. There will be some gentle somatic exercises taught, which you can use on your own if you want to. We will learn theory and some techniques to invite stabilization. There will be separate Somatic Process workshops taught next summer and beyond if there is enough interest. In those workshops, participants can work on their stuff. You can also schedule a separate private one-on-one session with me (Somatic Experiencing) whether in-person or distance session - this is a great way to do your own work while also attending the class.
(for serious amateurs & professional astrologers)
scroll down for this class info
Trauma-Informed Astrology: Fundamentals I
(for beginners & casual practitioners of Astrology)
Come join us as we delve into the intersection of two vital and broad topics - Western psychological Astrology and Resilience-Oriented Trauma Resolution (theories and techniques)
This is the first class of its kind on Trauma-Informed Resilience-Oriented Astrology. It will be the first class of six on this leading edge topic!
We will cover basics in this first class -
- what is the autonomic nervous system?
- how can we support it to be more settled and resilient?
- what does stabilizing the nervous system look like?
- how can we connect to resources and quality self-care?
- what does the astrology chart represent?
- we will get into the astrological elements, qualities and polarities
- and much much more!
- And there will be assignments for you to do at home
When: Eight Thursday evenings from February 18th - April 8th, 2021, from 6:30 - 8:30 pm EST
Where: On Zoom - this is a virtual class and will be recorded; International participants: if the time does not work for you, the recordings will be available on Patreon for a subscription, and I will send you the handouts
Cost: $250 USD or early bird special: If you register (pay) by January 10th, it is $200 USD; payment plan available ($35 fee): please contact me, $235 early bird or $285 regular rate
I will be hosting an info session about this class in January - the 7th at 6:30 pm. Zoom meetings. RSVP Here: @ Info Sessions
How To register: please read all the way down to the bottom of this description, if you agree with my intention for creating a safe space, then you can pay via PayPal using mkirbymoore@gmail.com or use Venmo at kirby-moore-2
Please email me with questions at mkirbymoore@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you!
You can also visit my blog to see more about these classes: astrodharma.me/2020/12/06/trauma-informed-astrology-classes/ and view a video preview for the class here: wordpress.com/post/astrodharma.me/6097
I am offering sliding scale spots to black, indigenous and people of color. Please let me know if you need financial assistance.
It is my intention for these classes to be a safe space for people of all colors and identifications. I want this material to be as inclusive as possible as we work to make the world a safer and saner place. Please let me know how I can address any concerns you might have around this.
In order for this class to be a stable container for participants, if you have a problem with drinking alcohol or other recreational substances, or if you have suicidal thoughts, you need to work with a licensed practitioner to get some stabilization first. At this time, this class is not for you. Rather, this material is for people who want to work on themselves, those who want to experience more presence in their bodies and who are willing to own their stuff. If someone joins the group who does not honor my intention for this to be a safe space, I will ask them to leave. There will not be a refund in this case.
This is a foundational course. In Fundamentals 1, we will not do much process work. Just to be clear, this first class is not a space to work on your trauma per se. There will be some gentle somatic exercises taught, which you can use on your own if you want to. We will learn theory and some techniques to invite stabilization. There will be separate Somatic Process workshops taught next summer and beyond if there is enough interest. In those workshops, participants can work on their stuff. You can also schedule a separate private one-on-one session with me (Somatic Experiencing) whether in-person or distance session - this is a great way to do your own work while also attending the class.
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Trauma-Informed Astrology: Fundamentals 3 (for more seasoned astrologers)
In this class, we will still cover all of the basics of the Autonomic Nervous System, how to stabilize it and how to connect to quality resources and self-care! (See above) On the astrology side however, this will be more of a seminar and a discussion as we dive into how the horoscope and the nervous system manifest around aspects, chart configurations and more! The cost will be a sliding scale of $250-$300. There will be a payment plan option (add $35 fee) and I will offer a few scholarships, with a preference going toward BIPOC. I am planning to start it in March, the exact date / time TBD. Let me know if you are interested or have questions! I am very excited to be sharing this wisdom and supporting astrologers to understand and have more compassion for trauma reactions. Future Classes My vision for Trauma-Informed Astrology involves leading two Fundamentals classes, so we can cover a lot about "What is trauma? How can we start to resolve it? What are some good techniques for gentle embodiment and greater awareness of our process?" and to cover much of the basics of Western Astrology (with a Trauma-Informed Resilience-Oriented lens). Once students have completed two Fundamentals classes, I intend to teach more specific topics - Trauma-Informed Astrololy and Timing Aspects, for instance. Another class I want to lead is Developmental Psychology in the Horoscope. And Aspects in Relationship Astrology, Medical Astrology and Birth Process Astrology (three separate classes). In addition, there will be opportunities to dive in deeper into our own healing process with Trauma-Informed Astrology Somatic Process classes. Let me know what you might be interested in! Previous Workshops: Since 2004, Kirby has led numerous classes in the past, including Reiki Energetic Healing, Western Astrology, Craniosacral Therapy, Zapchen Somatics and more. He has primarily taught in Charlottesville, Virginia, however he has led several workshops in other locations, including Kona, Hawaii and Vancouver, British Columbia. |
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Cancellation Policy:
There is a 24 hour cancellation policy on all scheduled appointments. We understand that emergencies occasionally arise, and if so, allowances can be made. However, if 24 hour notice is not given to cancel an appointment, there will be a $75 charge. Thank you very much.
(Photos: pomegranates and pears from a Tsok feast at TMC Frederick Maryland 2010; mandala offering, 2020
There is a 24 hour cancellation policy on all scheduled appointments. We understand that emergencies occasionally arise, and if so, allowances can be made. However, if 24 hour notice is not given to cancel an appointment, there will be a $75 charge. Thank you very much.
(Photos: pomegranates and pears from a Tsok feast at TMC Frederick Maryland 2010; mandala offering, 2020