Teresa of Avila: Venus, Vesta, Juno & Psyche
The asteroids Vesta, Juno and Psyche reflect the inner longing for mystical union with the beloved – whether this is with the Self, or the Deity, or the ‘external other,’ whereby relationship becomes a path to spiritual at-one-ness. Using the chart of Saint Teresa of Avila, a 16th century Spanish nun, mystic, ecstatic, and religious reformer who faced charges from the Inquisition, Demetra explores how these asteroids, and the planet Venus, relate to the relationship choices that were available to a strongly sensual independent woman of her time.
In this fascinating lecture, Demetra also tracks the secondary progressions of these asteroids in the context of the unfolding path of Teresa’s soul journey towards the Spiritual Marriage.
mp3 format. 1 hour 15 min. Includes pdf of slides/handouts.
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This beginner’s guide to the basic principles of Hellenistic Astrology will address interpreting charts in terms of modern sensibilities and perspectives.
The focus is on planetary condition (the first steps concerning sect, zodiacal rulerships, solar phase, aspect configurations, and judgment).
Includes 8 lessons, worked examples, reading, homework, and 3 recorded Q&A sessions.
Prior knowledge of planets, signs, houses, and aspect meanings recommended.
This course will better enable you to follow the more advanced techniques on your own.
Asteroids can bring us to the brink of the great mystery when we discover their significations woven into the tapestry of our fate from the moment of birth. They have been linked with spirit guides, daimons, karma, and destiny, providing the specific details of the major life themes indicated by the planets.
In addition to Ceres, Pallas, Juno, and Vesta, astrologers now have access to zodiacal positions of more than 20,000 named asteroids. This course will propel you into the study of all those other asteroids. Personal names of important people in your life, geographical places that hold special destiny for you, mythic deities that span world cultures can point to vocational paths and life-altering experiences, historical personages with whose work you are attuned, and broad concepts that contribute to your character.