12-WEEK INITIATION STARTING NOV 10TH 2021
Registration opens in October
A Rite of Passage to Welcome Yourself Home into the Universe
Study the science and philosophy of an Evolving Kosmos
Receive the wisdom of the Kabbalistic Tree of Life and Tarot
Integrate the Ten Kosmological Powers into your Being
The New Paradigm of Visionary Kosmology
Perhaps the universe is more that a collection of lifeless particles following laws of physics…
Only in the the last hundred years did we learn that the universe is evolving. It is in a process of becoming that includes life and consciousness. Most importantly, this process also includes you and me!
Humanity is just beginning to step into a new world-view – a New Paradigm – which is coming to be known as Integral Consciousness. Through the Integral View, we see ourselves and the world as vastly interconnected systems. Out of these connections we discover meaning and purpose. We re-member ourselves back into life, nature, and the Earth.
Consciousness itself is the new frontier where science, philosophy, and spirituality are finding common ground to explore the interplay of Being and Becoming.
The Visionary Kosmology transmission was first developed by Dr. Pamela Eakins and is being offered here with her blessing. Visionary Kosmology is an Integral blend of the Science of today with the ancient Kabbalistic Tree of Life. Through this course, we find a richer knowing of ourselves as the dynamic growth of life and universe. Or as Pamela says,
“You are cosmos blossoming!”
The Kabbalistic Tree of Life
Grown out of Jewish mysticism, the Tree of Life is both a map of consciousness and a pathway for evolution. Each of the ten spheres, or Sephiroth, comprise a rich tapestry of symbol and meaning individually – each one represents its own aspect of consciousness. Structured together on the Tree, they form a blueprint for the Kosmos.
For centuries, Tree of Life has served as the central mystical emanation for the traditions of the Western Mystery Schools to understand our place in the universe. Awakening through the Tree of Life is a transmission that must be directly experienced. It is not taught, so much as it is opened. Each one of us must step into the mystery to receive it.
Tarot of the Spirit
The Tarot deck is structured upon the Tree of Life. The 1-10 cards in each suit derive from the sephirah of that number on the Tree. The four suits/elements mirror the four Worlds of Kabbalah. The deck can be used as a sacred oracle, as an object for meditation, and – as we’ll be using it in Visionary Kosmology – as a pathway for our evolution.
Program Details
Wednesday evenings, beginning Nov 10th, 2021, 6-7:30 PDT
Reading and Contemplation
Weekly writing prompts
Weekly Zoom discussion group
We’ll be reading the book, Visionary Cosmology and working with the Tarot of the Spirit deck and book, all by Pamela Eakins. Over the course of the twelve modules, we will cover the twelve chapters in the Visionary Cosmology book which lay out the New Paradigm. Based on science and social theory, we will understand and integrate the Ten Kosmological Powers within each of us. Meditations upon the corresponding cards in Tarot of the Spirit will provide an archetypal insight into these ten powers.
Your commitment is:
- Read the weekly chapter in Visionary Cosmology (about 15 pages)
- Submit your written answers to the five contemplation questions each week
- Meditate with the Tarot cards on the weekly theme
- Participate in the Zoom discussion group
Through this initiation, you will be discovering and activating the Ten Kosmological Powers within yourself. This initiation is an experiential gateway into a new paradigm of consciousness.
Who is this for?
Open to all those on a path of growth and discovery. It is recommended, though not required, that you complete the course, A Giant Leap in Consciousness, before enrolling in Visionary Kosmology. A Giant Leap sets out the philosophical framework of Integral Consciousness, which is the foundation for this initiation. Visionary Kosmology is a blend of modern science and mystical tradition in service of you being and becoming more you!
The Ten Kosmological Powers
Live Call Dates
All calls are from 6:00-7:30pm Pacific Time via Zoom
Your Host
Matt Sturm
Teacher and guide for transformational experiences. Matt has studied within a diverse array of traditions and practices and his passion is to share them in a way that’s accessible, experiential and empowering. He is a certified Visionary Cosmologist in the Pacific Mystery School. His background spans Hatha yoga, Tibetan Buddhism, somatic psychotherapy, sacred sexuality, and indigenous rituals for expanded states of consciousness. Prior to “going spiritual,” Matt had a career that included corporate and start-up work in solar, climate change and international development.
Program Cost
*Note: You will also need to purchase ~$50 in course books.
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