A week long esoteric dive into Astrology, Numerology, Tarot & Sacred Geometry
Our Mystery School program is suitable for:
People desiring self-understanding: Astrology & Numerology provide a mirror to see your strengths, challenges, and potential, while tarot helps access one’s unconscious
People looking for a greater sense of connection to the universe and a deeper understanding of life’s mysteries.
Tarot and oracle readers looking to deepen their knowledge through awareness of the zodiac/numerological archetypes
Jungians & those drawn to depth psychology
People wanting to improve their relationships and effectiveness in life through learning and living in harmony with their soul blueprint
People who respond more to the mytho-poetic view of life rather than dry rationalism
Astrology and Numerology Course
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The Surrounds
Work inside or take time outside in the elements to soak in birdsong and nature
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The Space
A tranquil, restful space with bushland views and access to starry skies
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Local Walks
Chase waterfalls after dark on a local spectacular floodlit night walk in Katoomba
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Local Waterfalls
Our retreat centre is within walking distance of healing Mini Ha Ha waterfall
Heart And Soul Inner Journeying
Testimonial
I had an amazing experience learning about astrology. Marcus is a wonderful teacher and gave me more than I could have ever asked for.
~Angela Newell
Marcus is an amazing astrologist & numerologist and is very knowledgeable in other areas as well. I really enjoyed my training and felt completely comfortable with his presence. I find him very professional and naturally intuitive. I highly recommend him.
- Maria Lotura
Marcus is not just one of the nicest person you will meet, he is so professional that it will blow your mind. Definitely one of the most amazing and eye-opening experiences I have ever had.
- Carol Wilson
The Sufi mystic Rumi said, “We come spinning out of nothingness, scattering stars like dust.”
Through exploring the Big Bang theory we’ve attempted to capture the numinous within formulas and theory to no avail.
Hyper-rationality hasn’t done a whole lot to solve the struggles most people wrestle with.
Albert Einstein demonstrated how one can be both rationally minded and open to greater wonder declaring:
“The finest emotion of which we are capable is the mystic emotion. Herein lies the germ of all art and all true science.”
Decades after his pronouncement, quantum physics is causing rationalists to rethink everything.
The Awe of Metaphysics
Intensive Metaphysics Course
Program Outline
Day One
Morning Session 9:30am - 12:30pm
Introduction to Astrology, Zodiac sign of Aries, the 1st House & the significance of the Sun.
Mid Morning Session
Introduction to Sacred Geometry.
Lunch 12:30pm
Afternoon Session 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Introduction to Numerology & the Number One Archetype
Mid Afternoon Session
Introduction to Tarot & the Minor Arcana Suit of Cups
Waterfall Walk (Optional) 4:00 - 6:00pm
There is an optional waterfall walk for you to do at the end of the day. Exercise and time in nature allows you time to contemplate the days’ learnings.
Another option is to take part in a stand up paddleboarding session or mountain bike ride (weather permitting).
Dinner 6:30 - 7:30pm
Enjoy a home cooked, organic meal or travel out to try one of Katoomba’s local dining facilities.
Evening (Optional) 7:30pm onwards
There are a range of optional evening activities for you to enjoy, such as listening to or reading poetry, life stories, or enjoying a thought-provoking film or inspiring documentary. Other options include self-guided meditation and yoga.
Day Two
Breakfast 8:30am
Enjoy a homemade breakfast, tea or coffee on the verandah whilst the kookaburras and other local birds sing.
Morning Session 9:30am - 12:30pm
During Days 2-7, you’ll explore the remainder of the astrological signs, houses and planets, the other 8 major numbers in numerology, delve into your numerological and astrological chart, draw an assortment of sacred geometry patterns, gain insights into the rest of the major and minor tarot arcana and learn a range of esoteric concepts all with a focus on gaining greater self-understanding and effectiveness in the world.
Cost: $1900 for a 7 day retreat.
Inclusions: Our wellness retreats include accommodation, meals, workbooks, counselling and activities.
Optional session of bibliotherapy. Learn more about our bibliotherapy service.
Location: Katoomba, Blue Mountains NSW.
The quest for deeper truths, interconnection, a sense of mystery and wonder
Raised in an Irish Catholic family James Kavanaugh entered the seminary at age 15. After working as a priest he called for reform in the church, which never arrived. Upon renouncing religion he continued his search for truth which he began to express through poetry.
Capturing his lifelong search for meaning he wrote:
Some people do not have to search, they find their niche early in life and rest there, seemingly contented and resigned. They do not seem to ask much of life, sometimes they do not seem to take it seriously. At times I envy them, but usually, I do not understand them. Seldom do they understand me.
I am one of the searchers. There are millions of us. We are not unhappy, but neither are we really content. We continue to explore life, hoping to uncover its ultimate secret. We continue to explore ourselves, hoping to understand.
We, searchers, are ambitious only for life itself, for everything beautiful it can provide. Most of all we love and want to be loved. We want to live in a relationship that will not impede our wandering, nor prevent our search, nor lock us in prison walls; that will take us for what little we have to give.
It is a constant idea of mine; that behind the cotton wool is hidden a pattern; that we — I mean all human beings — are connected with this; that the whole world is a work of art; that we are parts of the work of art.
― Virginia Woolf
This week-long program is designed for the pilgrims, searchers and questers who are drawn to gaining a deeper understanding of themselves and the cosmos.
The above image (the Flammarion Woodcut) represents the medieval worldview with a flat Earth bounded by the sky. The man, laying down the pilgrim’s stick (purely rational mind), peers through the boundary and sees the hidden workings of the universe.
The prominent element of the cosmic machinery in the top left corner looks can be thought of as the archetypal understanding of life. When Joseph Campbell had an epiphany about the universality of the hero’s journey motif it pierced the veil held by the conscious mind. Carl Jung experienced a similar thing discovering archetypes first within his patients, then in tarot and astrology as well as through Mandelas he drew.
For many people, the conscious mind is only circumvented through one’s dream state. But should we open to a larger view of life we begin to recognise archetypal patterns and behaviours at work in people’s lives, watching a film or reading a story.
Aldous Huxley once said, “The more you know, the more you see.”
Through this deep dive into the metaphysical modalities of astrology, numerology, tarot and sacred geometry you’ll gain a vastly deeper understanding of yourself and your loved ones as well as a sense of greater connectedness with life itself.
While this program utilises the mental facet of gaining wisdom, it is a journey that incorporates the heart and soul. As our mind understands our souls purpose the heart becomes integral part in feeling into why we are here and how we can express our entirety.
Blue Mountains Retreats
“Great things are done when people and mountains meet;
this is not done by jostling in the street.”
- William Blake
Take in a local stargazing tour at night
Rejuvenate in the Blue Mountains natural wonders
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Self Love Retreat
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Silent Retreat
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Tarot Retreat
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Wellbeing Retreat
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