I will present Cosmic Influences of the Circumpolar Constellations at the Mt. Shasta Goddess Temple Annual Symposium Cosmogenetrix. The theme for 2024 is Ourania: Queen of Stars, with special focus on the goddesses and traditions associated with space, the stars, the planets, and all that is celestial.

In my presentation I will discuss how the major constellations that circumnavigate Polaris, our North Star (Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, Draco, Cassiopeia, and Cepheus) influence our lives. These stars represent five universally known archetypes of the Mother, Child, Dragon, Queen, and King. Cultures from all over the world have recognized the energy of Ursa Major, the “mama bear” constellation, and have referred to Draco by some version of the word dragon. Yet even though we see the same outlines in the sky, there are cultural differences in our interpretations. In the East, the Dragon symbolizes power, strength, and luck. In the West, a dragon represents evil and must be slain. This workshop will discuss the mythology of these archetypes, with a fun quiz to determine which constellation guides your life. Let’s explore the stories of the stars and how our starlight shines.

Cosmogenetrix will be held March 22-24, 2024 with both Online and In-Person attendance options.