I've offered this course a couple of times already, so there are a handful of things I've realized might be helpful for you to know up front if you're interested in joining me for this course! It's not only what I expect from those interested in the course, but also what you can expect to see from me.
Some expectations/requirements for participants:
- It IS NOT required that you be going through your Saturn Return right now. Parts of this course are geared for Saturn in Capricorn since that is the sign Saturn is currently in, but this course is open to anyone who wishes to do this work!
- It is NOT required that you already have prior knowledge of what Saturn Returns is, or what your Saturn sign is. We'll be covering all of that! And the video linked on the Saturn Returns page you just came from is full of good info on that, too.
- It may go without saying, but I expect that the people interested in this course have an interest in astrology. You DO NOT have to already know a ton about it, though. I will be sharing a LOT of info about astrology, astronomy, and more. Much of the supplemental material does go along with the sessions. If you're a total astrology beginner, that's great! I just want people to be excited to learn and engage with all the extra stuff I'm curating for the group discussions, and not just skip it. That's no fun!
- It is expected that you be committed to doing the work presented in the videos/in the private group in as timely a manner as is possible for you, and willing to engage in (or even start your own!) discussions in the private group.
- This course is not just for me to present video "lectures", but to facilitate inner work that we are all actively participating in together. Our groups tend to be small, so every voice is heard!
- You don't have to share your deepest, darkest secrets, but I will be posting various small discussion topics in the group in between sessions, and others may post thoughts of theirs. It's very nice when everyone participates and responds in some way, just so people know they are being witnessed, if nothing else.
- There will be a private group for folks in this session only, to chat privately among each other and with me. I'm switching things up a bit this year, so if you decide to join us I'll give you more info on this! Rest assured the group is free to join.
- After you finish this session of the course, participants in this and previous Saturn Returns sessions will be invited to join a larger group together, to keep up discussions with everyone who's done this course at some point or another. Participants in future Saturn Returns groups will be asked to join it after they finish, too!
- Since each class tends to be a small group, my hope is that the larger group coming together over time will continue to be a great place to share and continue this work.
- As with all my online spaces, I expect us all to utilize our ability to disagree respectfully, communicate with dignity and respect, and not be rude, or belittle others in any way.
- At the onset of the course, mid-way through, and toward the end, I will be sharing links to "check-in" surveys that will help me get a feel for where the group stands before, during, and after the course. These help me to improve your experience in the course as we go, and will help me to improve things for the future.
- Each "lesson" of the course typically comes every other week. A couple of them will only have a week between them, when there is less work to do in between. (A schedule will be shared if you decide to join us!) You do not have to complete the work of each lesson right away, but the course is designed so that you have time between each session to watch the video, reflect, discuss and chat in the group, and so on. This way, any ongoing work or discussion in the group can be specific to work that has been done up to that point, and hopefully everyone is on nearly the same page with it.
- I will be posting discussion topics in the private group between sessions, and you are also free to create prompts yourself, ask for guidance, share a dream, insight, etc. with others in the group. You do not have to wait for me to post something if you feel called to share!
- I also ask that we all, of course, respect each other's privacy in the group. The group is private to only current participants in the course. Do not share anyone's personal experiences, words, or anything with those outside the group. If you want to share something outside the group, please ask that person's permission and obtain their consent.
That's a general idea of participation/behavioral expectations for respectfully working together in an online group with me. More specifics may come as needed. =)
