Welcome to the MGSW Lunar Circle
A month-long intensive workshop teaching you how to see yourself, other people, and the planet through the lens of astrology and archetypal psychology.
Enrollment is currently closed.
This is not your average astrology course....
It’s a workshop designed to help you discover and explore your own personal mythology…
It’s an opportunity to confront yourself truthfully and without excuses…
It’s an invitation to reimagine the story of your life with greater agency, intention and clarity.
Astrology is a practice of learning how to tell stories intentionally — stories that can help us heal ourselves and the planet from the inside out.
What’s a Lunar Circle?
The Lunar Circle is a circle within a circle. For the length of one lunar cycle, we will create a space to experience the moon’s phases, together. We will track the moon as she moves through her cycle, and reflect on the ways she interacts with our natal charts, learning about astrology, mythology and ourselves along the way. Becoming familiar with planets, signs and houses requires a multi-disciplinary approach, and I will be incorporating several different techniques and practices to help you lean into these archetypes in an intuitive, embodied way. From nature to poetry to music and beyond, these archetypes present themselves in all things. Our job is to learn their language and listen for their whispers.
Why am I offering this?
It’s impossible for me to quantify the value astrology has brought into my life. It was my entry point into spirituality as a whole and continues to provide me with endless depth and meaning. Some of the lessons I’ve learned from astrology have been beautiful, and others have been difficult, but all have worked to ground me into myself, remind me of what matters and help guide me on the path I am walking in this lifetime. My wish for this Lunar Circle is to share what I’ve learned with you, in an intimate setting that allows for curiosity, nuance and vulnerability. Even after studying astrology for many years, I still find that tracking the lunar cycle through my chart is one of the most potent ways to learn about what these Gods, Goddesses and mythological stories are trying to illuminate. Although this course is only a month long, the tools you learn can be carried indefinitely into the future, helping you to learn about and from these archetypes in new ways.
What’s my approach?
What most fascinates me about astrology is the idea that we are not separate from mythology, but living, breathing and active participants. We reflect the cosmos and the cosmos reflects us, and we write these stories together. Astrology helps us to remember what role we play individually, but also collectively, in the overall ecology of the planet. As humans, our ability to tell stories is not just our gift, but also our responsibility. We are telling stories whether we are aware of it or not. To me, astrology is a practice of learning how to tell stories intentionally — stories that restore reciprocity and help to heal the planet and ourselves from the inside out.
I reject the version of astrology that seeks to predict the future and over-simplifies what I consider to be a very complex and ever-evolving practice. This course will be the opposite of sun-sign horoscope, “pop” astrology. Instead, we will track astrological practices back to their ancient roots & back to the mythological stories each archetype originated from. By learning about these ancient stories, we can place ourselves within them, and understand our capacity to create intentional narratives and mythologies in our own lives.
What’s my training?
I graduated from an astrology apprenticeship in 2018. I have studied with Mark Jones, Steven Forrest, Adam Sommer, Austin Coppock and Jason Holley, in addition to engaging multiple forms of self study over the past five years. My personal approach to astrology integrates aspects of evolutionary astrology, archetypal psychology, mythological storytelling & psychodrama.
Anya's lectures - combined with the gift of community, interactive conversations, playlists, and our individual transit calendars - enhanced my "innerstanding." I have a newfound appreciation for not only the complexity and beauty of my own birth chart, but every single archetype present in it. Anya's approach to teaching and inspiring us to think critically helped awaken parts of myself that were lying dormant, including my discernment and and passion for LEARNING, and being intentional and mindful as I navigate my life and become the most fullest, authentic version of myself. Astrology is an incredible tool for grounding into the true self.
I discovered deep truths about myself and new ways of thinking about the world. I love that Anya taught astrology in a playful and fun way, encouraging us to be patient with ourselves while searching for authentic personal meaning. The Lunar Circle was a deep dive intro astrology, psychology and meditation. The biggest takeaway for me was the awakening of my spirituality. I learned that astrology is a beautiful tool we can use to create our own relationship with the divine. Practicing the art of being still and paying attention allowed me to feel more connected to myself and the world in a way that was purely magical. I would recommend the Lunar Circle to anyone who wants to feel more alive, more joy and more gratitude.
This course was such a beautiful way to get in touch with the energies of the zodiac/planets in a way that was both informed and intuitive. I really discovered how deeply each of these archetypes or energies run on both a personal and societal level, and I was able to come away with the course with a new lens for understanding the world around me. I have been so turned off in the past from learning astrology because of the people teaching it, and when I saw that Anya was offering this, it was a no-brainer to sign up.
I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the connections and illuminations I have found through the Lunar Circle. Delving into the signs, planets, archetypes and myths has been like applying balm to the weathered and weary soul. Connecting to a group of people with the shared purpose of learning more about ourselves, other people and the universe has made my heart swell. It has invigorated my body and mind. It has filled me up with an element, a life force, I did not know was missing. In a time when many are feeling disconnected, misunderstood or minimized, astrology connects, expands and illuminates meaning and inner knowing. This is the medicine to take if you were feeling small.
The lunar circle not only helped me to learn about the entire zodiac in a more personal and applicable way, but it gave me crucial tools with which to examine myself further. At this time of my life, these tools are everything to me. One of my favorite aspects about this month-long journey was sharing space with like-minded people who were interested in self-growth, and wanted to do that through the lens of astrology! I now feel like I have 16 extra friends that I could endlessly talk to about pretty much any topic. I would recommend this to someone who is feeling lost, looking for community focused on self-growth and support, or just wants to learn the signs in a more personal way.
I was a complete newbie to this language of the cosmos, and maybe even a borderline skeptic. But the insight from the Lunar Circle totally hooked me, I feel like a new world of observation and reflection has opened up for me. Not only did I learn the foundations and tools of astrology, but I connected in a meaningful way with many beautiful souls that I now call friends. I HIGHLY recommend Anya's Lunar Circle - I would even take it again!
I got so much out of this course! The Lunar Circle gave me a rich foundation in astrology fundamentals while also providing an encouraging space to explore how these concepts manifest in my life personally. I have gained so much personal insight. Having a supportive group container allowed me to witness the multidimensional/unique presentations of astrological influence as well as collective overlaps. I am also grateful for the wonderful community I am now part of through this experience.
The Lunar Circle was a great experience. It gave me a new vision of my birth chart and a deeper understanding of the signs' archetypes. I completely recommend this course to anyone who's curious about astrology.
I went into it looking for connection (to community, to the cosmos, and to my self), which I found. At its end, I have access to a whole new creative language, breathing more magic and meaning into my life. In the context of an open-minded group, learning about Anya’s perspective—always thoughtful, nuanced, and unpretentious—has given me the confidence and drive to continue learning about and practicing astrology.
Logistics, aka all the Virgo Stuff:
This course will integrate lectures in addition to in-depth, group discussions and individualized attention from me.
We will meet as a full group via Zoom 6 times for lectures, and another 5 times in smaller groups for sharing, questions & discussion to follow each lecture. These smaller group discussions will be moderated by former Lunar Circle graduates. I will also be available every week for open “office hours” where you can come and ask me questions and discuss the course material directly with myself and other students.
Attending the group discussions and office hours are not required, but highly recommended in order to gain the most value from this course.
No previous astrology knowledge is required.
Beginners are encouraged to join!
You are not required to attend these lectures live. They will be recorded and shared with you right away.
Class 1: Introduction, Wednesday March 30, 8:00am – 11:00am PDT
In this class I will introduce the outline and structure of the course overall. You will learn about lunar cycles, phases of the moon, and the nature of cyclical time. You will also learn how to identify the lunar phase you were born under, and what this signifies. We will also discuss the astrology chart for the Aries New Moon and the archetypes, significations and mythology associated with the sign of Aries.
Class 2: New Moon Circle, Friday April 1, 8:00am – 11:00am PDT
In this class you will learn about the archetypes, significations and mythology associated with the signs of Taurus and Gemini, plus learn about the angles – the Ascendant, Descendant, MC & IC.
Class 3: First Quarter Moon Circle, Thursday April 7, 8:00am – 11:00am PDT
In this class you will learn about the archetypes, significations and mythology associated with the signs of Cancer, Leo and Virgo, plus learn about the Lunar Nodes.
Class 4: Full Moon Circle, Thursday April 14, 8:00am – 11:00am PDT
In this class you will learn about the archetypes, significations and mythology associated with the signs of Libra, Scorpio and Sagittarius.
Class 5: Third Quarter Moon Circle, Wednesday April 20, 8:00am – 11:00am PDT
In this class you will learn about the archetypes, significations and mythology associated with the signs of Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces, plus learn about the asteroid of Chiron.
Class 6: Balsamic Moon Closing Circle, Friday April 29, 8:00am – 9:00am PDT
In this class we will revisit the sign of Aries, study the astrology chart for the course overall, and I will share some final thoughts and recommendations for further learning.
All of the lectures above will be recorded and posted right away for those who cannot attend live. (Attending the lectures live is not required!)
Smaller group discussions and open office hours will be offered in addition to the lectures, but will not be recorded. Timing for the group discussions and office hours will be scattered in order to accommodate multiple time zones, and details about that will be announced shortly.
Join us for a month-long journey of cosmos, psyche, storytelling and community.
“When you don’t follow your nature, there is a hole in the universe where you were supposed to be.”
– Dane Rudhyar
Pioneer of Transpersonal Astrology
In addition to the 6 classes above, 5 group discussions and 4 open office hours (25+ hours total), each participant will receive:
- A customized Lunar Transit Calendar for your specific rising sign & current location.
- PDFs of your natal chart + transits.
- Lifetime access to the recordings of every class + PDFs of each presentation.
- Access to a private group What’sApp chat for you to communicate with each other throughout the course + ask me questions, during and after the course.
- Access to 12 Spotify playlists for each sign, curated by you and fellow Lunar Circle participants.
- An exclusive community of like-minded curious humans!
Requirements to sign up:
- Enthusiasm & a willingness to participate in group discussions.
- You will need to know your birth information (date, location + time).
- Prior to the first class, you will be required to watch my pre-recorded Astrology 101 workshop (Link will be provided upon enrollment.)
- A hard or digital copy of The Inner Sky by Steven Forrest.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will you offer the Lunar Circle again?
I have no plans to offer the Lunar Circle again, at least not for another full year. I might decide to offer it as a pre-recorded self-study course later on, but that won’t include individualized attention from me, nor access to the community. No future offerings are guaranteed.
You say this isn’t a regular astrology course, what do you mean by that?
This is a workshop designed to help you see yourself, truthfully and honestly. There are many ways to engage in the work of facing yourself – therapy, human design, tarot, meditation, etc. I consider astrology to be one of many possible doorways into the realm of the psyche. However, becoming familiar with astrology, or therapy lingo or “high vibe” meditation practices doesn’t automatically make you enlightened. Just because you’ve located and studied a doorway into the psyche, doesn’t mean you’ve walked through it to see what was on the other side. Yes, this course will teach you astrology, but it will also be a personalized, guided tour to the other side of that doorway.
How can you believe astrology is true when it’s never been proven?
I don’t think that asking if astrology is “true” or “false” is the right question. The concepts of true and false and of obtaining proof are only relevant to scientific, mechanistic endeavors. Astrology is the study of meaning, and meaning can never be proven as it’s inherently subjective and experiential. I prefer to ask the question of “What if?” What if there was a possibility that you were intricately woven into the fabric and ecology of the cosmos? If astrology could help you gain some insight into your role in this complex and interwoven ecology, so as to become a more intentional, generous and loving participant, would you want to learn more?
Why should I learn astrology if I can just pay someone to give me a reading?
First off, it isn’t either/or. I encourage people to gain some insight about astrology for themselves, but I also recommend getting readings. Think of it like therapy, you pay a therapist to help you understand yourself, but you don’t outsource the entirety of your psychological awareness to a therapist. Outside input is good, but not at the expense of your own self awareness. Plus, professional astrology readings can cost upwards of $250/hour. For the cost of 2.5 readings, in the Lunar Circle you get 25 hours of material + walk away with the ability to interpret astrology charts on your own.
Am I required to attend the lectures live?
No. You are not required to attend the lectures live. They will be recorded and posted so you can re-watch them. You are not required, but highly encouraged to attend the group discussions and the open office hours, as those will not be recorded.
How long will I have access to the recorded lectures and course materials?
You will have lifetime access to the recorded lectures and course materials.
Lunar Circle Pricing: Check back for pricing
$50 discount for paid Substack subscribers
Personal questions? Need more info before pulling the trigger? Want info about the payment plans? Send me a DM on Instagram @anya.kaats or email anyakaats (at) gmail.com and I will be happy to answer anything you need clarification on!