Evolutionary Astrology Workshop

Foundations of Evolutionary Astrology

10:00 – 12:00     Gaining a Background to Evolutionary Astrology

Begin your journey by exploring the history and foundations of Evolutionary Astrology. Learn about Dane Rudhyar and Humanistic Astrology, followed by an introduction to influential Evolutionary Astrologers including Jeffrey Wold Green, Steven Forrest, and Maurice Fernandez. Explore the fundamental principles and methodology of Evolutionary Astrology and begin to understand how this approach views the birth chart as a reflection of the soul’s evolutionary journey.

2:00 – 4:00    Exploring Your Birth Chart & Astrology Software

Move from theory into personal exploration as you begin working with your own astrology chart. Become familiar with the layout and language of an astrological chart while learning how astrology software can assist you in exploring and understanding your chart. Through this interactive experience, begin developing the foundational skills needed to navigate a birth chart and recognize the astrological symbols and elements within it. The afternoon concludes with group reflection, questions, and an opportunity to share your discoveries.

The Planets, Signs, and Houses of the Zodiac

10:00 – 12:00    The Foundations of the Zodiac

Deepen your understanding of the basic building blocks of Evolutionary Astrology. Explore the Planets and Angles and their significance within the birth chart. Turn your attention to the North and South Nodes of the Moon and begin exploring the evolutionary journey of the soul. Discover Chiron and the Hero/Heroine’s Journey, followed by an introduction to the Signs and their Archetypes. Complete the morning by exploring the Houses of the chart and how they provide context for the planetary and evolutionary story.

2:00 – 4:00     Reading the Planets, Signs, & Houses

Put your learning into practice through interactive chart exercises. Work with fellow participants to explore planetary placements, signs, and houses in real time. Practice identifying and discussing astrological elements within a birth chart. Develop your ability to communicate what you see in a chart through a guided mini-reading, helping to solidify your understanding of the language and interpretation of Evolutionary Astrology.
The afternoon concludes with group reflection, sharing, and integration.

Aspects, Transits & the Living Sky

10:00 – 12:00     Further Exploring the Stars

Bring together the foundational knowledge from the previous two days as you explore
the dynamic relationships between planets.
Learn the Major Aspects:

Conjunction
Square
Opposition
Quincunx/Inconjunct
Trine
Sextile

Explore the major planetary transits of life, including Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, and the Nodal Transits, and consider how these cycles correspond with periods of growth, challenge, change, and evolution. Learn ways to track your personal Astrological Weather through journaling and “Star Sits,” developing a more intimate relationship with the living sky and observing how planetary movements connect with your own experience.
The retreat concludes with guided reflection and integration, exploring how Evolutionary Astrology can become an ongoing tool for self-awareness and conscious living.

Ongoing Support for Evolutionary Astrology

SpiritQuest Sedona Retreats provides ongoing phone or Zoom support for our clients. If you would like to go deeper or learn more about Evolutionary Astrology just reach out to us and we will schedule these for you.