Since last fall’s “supercouncil" meeting in Sedona, so much has been accomplished. An amazing and powerful foundation has been established for the Shamanic Astrology Mystery School (SM), due to the contributions of the various committees. I personally want to thank everyone who has contributed so open heartedly for this rebirth of the Shamanic Astrology Mystery School.
I am now entering into my fifth Jupiter return and will enter my second Saturn return by September. A whole new phase of life is unfolding. It was twelve years ago that I was guided to find the Mimbres Valley in New Mexico and soon after met Elon Yurwit at Faywood Hot Springs. That time period inspired the higher octave of Shamanic Astrology, the cycles of Venus and Mars, and the discovery of two ancient sacred sites. I am really curious about this year as it unfolds a higher octave of 1995-96.
If it is in accord with Universal Will and Great Mystery, the door is wide open to build the landed aspect of the Shamanic Astrology Mystery School. We have a Memorandum of Agreement with Nik Shelton, the owner of four square miles adjacent to Faywood Hot Springs (including Antelope Hill), to go ahead and build the school, a monument to the Turning of the Ages. What we need are the building plans and the money to go ahead!
A prospectus, online as well in manuscript form, is now available. There is nothing to it but to do it.
Radio Show Update: The Seventh Wave Network Radio Show has been a tremendously enjoyable experience. I love radio. All the past shows are archived and are a great educational and entertaining resource. I’m teaching as well as having great guests, including John Major Jenkins and Caroline Casey, as well as our own Cayelin Castell and Kate McKee.
Chimney Rock: At the time of the Full Moon on January 2, I experienced the northern lunar standstill at Chimney Rock near Pagosa Springs, Colorado. It was a totally clear night, perfect conditions. Paula Berliner was responsible for creating this experience and her photographs illuminate this newsletter. I had waited nineteen years to experience this master lunar standstill site in North America. What a year! The southern standstill in Scotland, and the northern standstill six months later in Colorado. I received many new insights about the cosmology and its current implication, which I will be developing over the next months.
Daniel
To maintain active status as a certified Shamanic Astrologer or in the Certification Program, you must be a member in good standing with the Shamanic Astrology Mystery School. This includes:
Annual Dues: Yearly dues of $75 are due on January 1st each year, and support the work of the Shamanic Astrology Mystery School. More benefits are planned to be added throughout the year.
Event Attendance: To help certified Shamanic Astrologers stay up to date with the ongoing evolution of this work, attendance at a minimum of one qualifying event every two years is now required. If you can’t attend one of these events, you can meet the requirement by purchasing recordings of the Advanced Chart Analysis and Advanced Night Sky intensives held during the year you are not able to attend.
Members receive discounts for beginning trainings, tools, access to MP3 recordings and more. Read about membership benefits and keep your membership and certification in good standing: send in your 2007 dues and make plans to attend a 2007 event today!
This is definitely an exciting time to be involved with the rapid evolution of the Shamanic Astrology Mystery School (SAMS). I am inspired by how so many are coming together now to support the evolution of the School so SAMS can better serve the larger community. If you are not already involved and would like to be a part of building and establishing SAMS as a “monument to The Turning of the Ages”, (committee member Sao’s eloquent description he shared at a recent event,) please contact Peter Klein at 928-274-0907 or email him at [email protected].
School Positions: We are pleased to announce that three new SAMS positions have been created with amazing, talented individuals who have stepped up to assume the responsibilities. They are:
Cathie Leavitt – Librarian.
Cathie is responsible for creating both the virtual and land-based Library for the Shamanic Astrology Mystery School, documenting and assembling books and lists of recommended readings. Cathie states - "I'm delighted to be involved in the development of the Shamanic Astrology Mystery School. My intent is to be of service in the sacred work of creating an archive of materials that will be useful to students and teachers of Shamanic Astrology, in a sacred space of order, comfort, beauty, and harmony." Email Cathie at [email protected] with any ideas or input for the Library!
Squidge is the School Art Director. Her responsibilities include putting the creative “face” on the Mystery School, as well as many current and future art projects that are too numerous to list! Squidge states – “I am very pleased to be the first Art Director of the Shamanic Astrology Mystery School as I have been involved in the connection of shamanism to art for 25 years in varying forms, (i.e. the use of art as a connection to the spiritual realms and the revelation of deep inner truths and healing). I have followed, been involved with and appreciated the work of Daniel Giamario and Shamanic Astrology since 1985 and it seems to me that this is a natural alignment going forward.” Email Squidge at [email protected] to get involved in the amazing projects she is working on!
Peter Klein – Managing Director. The Managing Director is the Executive and Business face of the Shamanic Astrology Mystery School, responsible for organizational structure and form. Peter is also the “voice and gavel” of the committee calls”. Peter states “It’s a great opportunity to be involved with this incredibly Life-changing field of study – and an amazing group of talented, conscious individuals.” Email Peter at [email protected]
Committee Updates: Since our Super Council Meeting in September, an enormous amount of work has been accomplished by all committees. Check out the Shamanic Astrology website for many of the new updates from the Membership and Member Benefit committee, including registration information, member benefits, certification information and many, many more items. A Shamanic Astrology Card Deck project is underway, headed up by our new Art Director, Squidge Lain.
WE NEED MORE VOLUNTEERS! There is much work to be done and there are many opportunities for service, including a Website Liaison Position, fund raising and advertising projects, and many more. Contact Peter Klein at 928.274.0907 to volunteer, or to find out about additional needs.
Cayelin
Graduation Magnificence by Teresa Kelly, Certified Shamanic Astrologer
Between the waning sunset and the rise of the voluptuous Taurus full moon, seven richly and uniquely attired women graduated from the Shamanic Astrology Mystery School Certification program. The energy was electric as the seven sisters laughed and cheered. The women’s inner radiance shone brightly as an Earthly mirror of the Pleiades in the night sky, embodying the as above, so below teaching central to Shamanic Astrology. An altar was laid, the circle cast and living ceremony began. With Cayelin Castell bearing witness, Daniel Giamario led the graduates in reciting the intentions of a Shamanic Astrologer. He called each woman forward and spoke to her gifts and unique journey to that moment. One by one they voiced a personal proclamation to dream the dream onward. Afterward, celebration ensued. And photos, lots of photos!
Later, in the warmth of the community room, some reflected upon what the evening meant to them. For Chere Rose, from Sedona, this was “wild dream that became a goal, that became a reality, that became a major part of my life’s work.” Eden Hersh, from Atlanta, expressed her feelings of “immense joy and honor to accomplish this goal, doing so together with such beautiful, powerful and talented women.” There were sentiments of sisterhood, commitment, accomplishment, and a sense of wonder at the synchronistic parallel of the seven sisters’ myth. Just like the Pleiades once marked the season’s change, this graduation marked the beginning of a new dimension in each of the participants’ being. From left to right, the graduates (surrounded by a plethora of spirit orbs) were Teri Bybee, Teresa Kelly, Tandra McLaughlin, Eden Hersh, Chere Rose (with Cheena), Squidge Lane and Stephanie Forrest.
The overall vision of SAMS in text and pictures is now available in the Shamanic Astrology Mystery School Prospectus. This document provides general information about SAMS including key personnel, efforts and plans and is specifically designed to inform potential benefactors who may want to help fund the vision. Copies are available online, or you can request an electronic or printed copy by emailing Peter Klein at [email protected]. Check out the prospectus today!