Due to the experiential nature of this event, it will be run in person only, in Toronto, Ontario.
Friday, June 2 2023, 7-9pm EDT
Psychologizing the Ancient Doctrine of Sect: Day, Night, and Twilight Consciousness
In this lecture we will explore the Hellenistic concept of sect, the idea that certain planets, signs, houses, and even aspects are adherents or followers of either Night or Day. But where ancient astrology pursued the task of using sect to assess planetary condition and effectiveness, we will free ourselves to investigate the Day and Night spaces found in every chart – and the self-states (constellations of thoughts, feelings, sensations, desires, and relational orientations) that these represent psychologically. We will explore the mythological stories and philosophical concepts of Day and Night, and specifically look at these concepts applied to planets, signs, houses, and aspects in the natal chart. We will examine how Night and Day consciousness emerge, recede, and pendulate at different times in life and in the process of fully embodying one’s inherent multiplicity over time. We will also explore Twilight – a special in-between space and state of consciousness that describes astrology itself, as well as the domain of Mercury, traditional ruler of astrology who only ever appears in a twilit sky. Twilight consciousness bridges Night and Day and offers creative opportunities to each person and to astrologers in our work with clients.
Saturday, June 3, 2023, 10am-5pm EDT
Encountering the Planets of Night - Exploring Moon, Venus, and Mars through Action, Image, and Story
The ancients said the Moon, Venus, and Mars were the followers of Night. In this workshop, we will enter the deep field of story, symbol, sensation, and dream of the astrological Night Sect. I will share myths associated with Night and with these three planets from the Greco-Roman and Mesopotamian traditions, and we will enter the living field of these stories through various forms of experiential astrology: archetypal embodiment, dreamwork, active imagination, astrodrama, writing prompts, art-making and more. Come with openness and a desire to hear from the planets in the sky of your birth directly; leave with the experience of Night more deeply known in your body and consciousness.
Sunday, June 4, 2023, 10am-5pm EDT
Engaging the Planets of Day - Exploring Sun, Jupiter, and Saturn through Action, Image, and Story
The ancients said the Sun, Jupiter, and Saturn were the followers of Day. In this workshop, we will enter the deep field of story, symbol, sensation, and dream of the astrological Day Sect. I will share myths associated with Day and with these three planets from the Greco-Roman and Mesopotamian traditions, and we will enter the living field of these stories through various forms of experiential astrology: archetypal embodiment, dreamwork, active imagination, astrodrama, writing prompts, art-making and more. Come with openness and a desire to hear from the planets in the sky of your birth directly; leave with the experience of Day more deeply known in your body and consciousness.
About Jason Holley
Jason Holley is an astrologer and psychotherapist. His orientation is relational and archetypal – focusing on embodiment of soul, and ensouling of body. Jason holds immersive retreats, training workshops, and online classes interweaving depth psychology, mythology, astrology, art-making, astrodrama, work with dreams, and body-based practices. He has taught widely on astrology, mythology, and psychotherapy including at UAC, NORWAC, ISAR, FAA (Australia), as well as online at Astrology University, MISPA, and Kepler College. He has written for The Mountain Astrologer and several online venues. Email jason@jasonholley.net or jasonholley.net on the web.