Rhea Wolf and Andrea L. Gehrz have been invited to speak at the 4th Annual Northwest Magic Conference in Portland on April 16th and 17th. Portland School of Astrology will also be vending and selling a variety of astrology themed items. Come by and say hello in the magical marketplace or purchase a ticket and see Andy and Rhea speak!
PSA's Carol Ferris has been featured again on KATU's AM Northwest morning show! Carol talks about Eclipse Season for 2016 and Carol always does a wonderful job at representing astrology!
PSA's Carol Ferris has been featured twice recently on KATU's AM Northwest morning show! "I think astrology is less about cause and more about nature and our natures. It's a language about time and place." Carol did a wonderful job at representing astrology!
Watch Carol give a reading to the hostess of the show, Helen.
Watch Carol talk about the differences in nature between months and relate them to the months in which we were born.
Congratulations Carol, you're Portland famous!
Portland School of Astrology is interested in generating a list of volunteers. Individuals who are excited about the study of astrology and would like to benefit in a work-trade relationship. Work-trade volunteers would sign up to help out at certain events within each term. We have two branches of help that we need Hermes Helpers and Street Team.
Hermes Helpers:
Street Team:
email [email protected] to be on the Work-Trade list or for further inquires and current needs. Thank you very much!
Thank you for considering a donation to the Portland School of Astrology. PSA is very appreciative to source the community for items the school needs to keep running.
PSA Wishlist : white board markers, toilet paper, tissue paper, paper towels, printer paper, hand soap, dish soap, sponges, laser pointer, standard mailing envelopes, large padded envelopes, pens, post-it notes, video recorder and tripod
Last updated: March 2016.
Teachers at Portland School of Astrology are trying on a fresh model of economics--the Pay What You Will system! Becoming increasingly popular, PWYW allows the public to pay for what they believe is the value of service. The benefit to folks is that the marvelous tool of astrology is able to reach a wider group of people who may not otherwise have access to the information and has less of a perceived risk to the service itself.
Teachers will be conducting 50 minute consultations on PWYW days. Book as soon as you can! Slots are expected to fill up fast! You can choose from the wonderful selection of astrologers:
July 10th: Lauren Sage Balin
July 13th: Rhea Wolf
July 14th: Andrea L. Gehrz
July 18th: Lauren Sage Balin
July 19th: Jaysen Paulson
July 20th: Rhea Wolf
July 21st: Christine Cook
July 22nd: Jaysen Paulson
July 23rd: Rhea Wolf
July 24th: Aubrie De Clerck
July 28th: Jaysen Paulson
July 29th: Andrea L. Gehrz
Oregon Astrological Association’s Scholarship made it possible for me complete the 1st Year Astro-Empowerment Program at Portland School of Astrology!
I first found Portland School of Astrology, by internet searching these three words: Portland - astrology - school. And there it was, an astrology school based right here in Portland! I was so excited I sent an email right away, asking for more information. PSA appeared for me exactly at the right time. I had been struggling with some health issues, and was recovering from surgery at the time. As a result, I had cut down on teaching yoga classes, in order to heal and take care of myself. This time away, led me to pursue my lifelong interest in Astrology. I had always tried to navigate the realm of Astrology on my own, reading a random assortment of books and listening to podcasts. But, I always felt rather lost and aimless on my own. So, the idea of an actual astrology school, designed to make sense out of this seemingly complex subject, was so completely cool. I was beside myself with excitement!
After speaking with Jaysen Paulsen at PSA, I immediately decided I wanted to enroll in the program. (Honestly, I may have decided before speaking with him. A Moon/Chiron stellium in Aries, makes for these sorts of quick decisions.) But, I still wasn’t able to work or teach much at all at this time, and my income was extremely limited as a result. Jaysen informed me about OAA’s scholarship for PSA’s 1st year program. I applied, crossed my fingers, set my intentions and it happened. I got the scholarship! This made it possible for me to start the program at that time, while I was healing. And as it turns out, it’s exactly what I needed.
As soon as the program began, the mystery of Astrology began to unfold and reveal itself to me. I experienced so many moments of connection, revelation and deep understanding. PSA brought all the details of this vast subject together into a cohesive, creative and structured program. Jaysen Paulsen, Rhea Wolf and Andrea Gehrz exceeded my wildest expectations at how amazing Astrology school could be! I immediately became inspired to share everything I was learning, and felt more confident about sharing astrology in my yoga and meditation classes. I was so inspired to share, I co-created a series of classes, with a fellow yoga teacher and Astrologer, Renee Sills. We call our series , Embodying The Zodiac, which is a once monthly class that combines astrology, movement, yoga, meditation, visualization and so much more. Each class is designed around the signs, and happens near the New Moon. As of this month, we have been teaching this series for a year now. Beginning with Aries and now ending with Pisces. We plan to continue the cycle.
During this time, I also became fascinated with Medical Astrology and Astrological Remediation, thanks to PSA and Andrea Gehrz. Andrea’s way of teaching us about the vibrations of the planets and how they affect us, led me to more of an understanding of how I work with energy, and my specific sensitivity to energy and vibrations. I felt a powerful calling to enroll in Eden Energy Medicine’s Foundation program, so as to learn how to work with energy specifically. I have recently begun taking the first steps to using Energy Medicine and Astrology together, as a form of Astrological Remediation.
Talk about Astro-Empowerment!
The OAA scholarship and PSA have given me the tools and knowledge necessary to go out into the world and share astrology with others. For this, I am infinitely grateful.
Oceans of Gratitude,
Melina N. Donalson (Pisces Sun, Aries Moon, Scorpio Ascendant)
For more information on Melina’s practice and classes: www.yogameli.com
For more information on Embodying The Zodiac: www.embodiedastrology.com
While it's been a challenging time for PSA teachers and staff over the last 7 weeks, Jen has been hard on my heart; her heart-opening passion, her revolutionary ways, her insightful teachings. I've spent nights pouring over her old Astrology notes, Flower Essence books with personal flower doodles and listening to the recording of classes we did together and one thing became clear to me...Jen's vision and mission won't die.
With the help of PSA teachers, we are officially forming the Jen Gouvea Memorial Scholarship Fund and Library to preserve the ideals of our compassionate warrior friend. She had a mission to change the world and chose both Astrology and Flower Essences as her delivery method and this will not be forgotten.
With the donated monies, we will be rewarding local students the financial opportunity to create change within the community and the world through various grants. We want to honour those students who give selflessly to make a difference much like Jen did through her low-cost classes, low-cost consultations, therapy sessions, her genuine friendship and simply holding space for those in need.
Look for future scholarship announcements from PSA. Our initial thoughts are to grant for the upcoming Queer Astrology Conference and potentially a scholarship for our 2nd-Year Program. We will also be collecting new and gently used astrology books for a future library. Let JayP know if you would like to make a donation of old books.
PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A CONTRIBUTION in time for the holiday season.
With much love and blessings,
Jaysen Paulson, PSA Director
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The Jen Gouvea Memorial Scholarship Fund is awarding one person a conference ticket to the Queer Astrology Conference and travel stipend of $125. Read more here and apply before February 15th.
Also, PSA has a ticket to the upcoming Queer Astrology Conference in San Francisco has been gifted to PSA for work-trade exchange. The work-trade can be distributing flyers, tabling at local events with PSA, marketing services, tax services, general admin duties, etc. Email director Jaysen Paulson at [email protected] to snatch it up. Conference is next weekend!
We are very sad to report that PSA Teacher Jen Gouvea passed away this weekend.
She was a great visionary, profound healer, revolutionary astrologer and a big-hearted soul. Jen was also a unwavering community organizer for the Portland astrological community as well as the healing community. She was instrumental in the founding of PSA and it's continued support throughout it's first and second year. She was also a teacher of Flower Essence Therapy and Astrology to many groups, bringing transformational experiences in people's everyday life.
She was a fighter for change.
She was a champion for truth.
She was an announcer of authenticity.
...but in the most gentle of ways.
She will be missed by the groups that she was involved with; spiritual circles, writing groups, women's groups, breath-work circles, astrology groups, healing circles and flower essence circles, and many other individuals that she came in contact with plus the countless people she touched in personal consultations.
The Oregon Astrological Association will be holding a public memorial for Jen this Friday November 14th at 7pm, 3185 NE Regents Dr at Subud Center. All in the Astrology community are welcome to attend; students, teachers, friends and colleagues.
Jen Gouvea will be greatly missed by all.
Jen Gouvea, MSW is fascinated by plants, planets & people. Since 2004 she's been researching how people transform through the combination of depth-counseling, astrology and flower essences. She is a certified Flower Essence practitioner through The Flower Essence Society. Her educational background includes a master's of social work where she has experience working with women's issues, children and teens, relationships, diversity, trauma, and grief. She also has experience using mind-body techniques to work with clients in substance abuse recovery as well as with veterans coping with post-traumatic stress disorder. Jen spent seven years as the program director of a nonprofit in Baltimore city where she participated in community arts projects and the production of videos about social justice and education issues for youth empowerment.
Jen has studied astrology through personal apprenticeship with notable astrologers Adam Gainsburg, Donna Cunningham and Emily Trinkaus. She is an instructor at The Portland School of Astrology.
She has also apprenticed with pioneering Flower Essence Practitioners Dr. Sabina Pettitt and Camilla Blossom. Jen works with the local flowers of the Pacific Northwest, Oregon/Washington and the Columbia Gorge as well as North American and English flower essences in her practice. She is a certified Breathwork facilitator through the The Venus Rising Association for Transformation.
Jen is currently co-writing a book with PSA teacher Jaysen Paulson titled "Plants & Planets: Herbal Medicine, Flower Essence Therapy and Astrology."
Jen is a Pisces Sun, Leo Rising and whole lot of Aquarius. North Node in Scorpio. www.EngagedHeart.com
Jen at the Portland Plant Medicine Gathering conference. She had a mission to change the world and her weapons of choice were herbal medicine and astrology.
Jen and the PSA teachers and students.
Jen with students at the Astrology of 2014 talk.
Jen and JayP taking a break from writing their book for a winter hike.
Jen laughing at the Northwest Astrological Conference in Seattle.
Update: December 22, 2014.
While it's been a challenging time for PSA teachers and staff over the last 7 weeks, Jen has been hard on my heart; her heart-opening passion, her revolutionary ways, her insightful teachings. I've spent nights pouring over her old Astrology notes, Flower Essence books with personal flower doodles and listening to the recording of classes we did together and one thing became clear to me...Jen's vision and mission won't die.
With the help of PSA teachers, we are officially forming the Jen Gouvea Memorial Scholarship Fund and Library to preserve the ideals of our compassionate warrior friend. She had a mission to change the world and chose both Astrology and Flower Essences as her delivery method and this will not be forgotten.
With the donated monies, we will be rewarding local students the financial opportunity to create change within the community and the world through various grants. We want to honour those students who give selflessly to make a difference much like Jen did through her low-cost classes, low-cost consultations, therapy sessions, her genuine friendship and simply holding space for those in need.
Look for future scholarship announcements from PSA. Our initial thoughts are to grant for the upcoming Queer Astrology Conference and potentially a scholarship for our 2nd-Year Program. We will also be collecting new and gently used astrology books for a future library. Let JayP know if you would like to make a donation of old books.
PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A CONTRIBUTION in time for the holiday season.
With much love and blessings,
Jaysen Paulson, PSA Director
A couple of days after ZEDTalks, Rhea Wolf and Jaysen Paulson went to view a new school space and fell in love with a Hollywood location that will soon be the new space for the Portland School of Astrology. We are excited to finally have a space that is 100% PSA owned and to have a proper container for the school to grow, foster community and encourage astrological learning and loving.
We will move classes into the new space in the coming terms this school year. We will still hold some classes at Urania and the Alberta space in the future so please check the information of each class.
The new location is equipped with a cozy environment, a front desk receptionist and a French bakery across the street! Located in the Hollywood Professional Building at 3939 NE Hancock St #212.
We could not have done this without your help and support! Thank you for continuing to believe in the vision of the Portland School of Astrology!
Rhea Wolf teaches on Queer Astrology topics at PSA
PQ Monthly writer TJ Acena recently wrote on Rhea Wolf, Queer Astrology and the Portland School of Astrology.
"For many of us in the queer community, we may have read certain astrology books and felt confused or rejected by the language used. Certainly many women have been translating texts for our whole lives when the pronoun “he” is used to mean both men and all human beings. And consider being someone who engages in non-heteronormative relationships – that is, relationships that are not necessarily two people in a heterosexual, conventionally gender-defined relationship. For them, the translations of astrological texts or a reading session might be too overwhelming to even attempt."-Rhea Wolf
To purchase the Queer Astrology Anthology from the conference, click here.
What a year we had!
Portland School of Astrology recently closed out the first school year as we begin the second this Fall. I was very pleased and also deeply moved by the amount of students that came to support us this past year through attending classes, volunteering and generous donations. As I reflect back to the previous school year I was satisfied with our diversity of programming, our approach to grassroots marketing and the teachers at PSA who stepped up to really make the school into an institution of integrity. Personally I learned of the importance of marketing and fundraising to keep the school afloat and the danger of competing priorities.
Here is a short list of accomplishments:
As we look forward to the future this school year, I am committing myself to the following challenges: a commitment to even more diversified programming, finding a new space to call home, adding a sliding scale to the website to give students with lower means a chance to participate in classes and a commitment to financial stability that includes marketing, fundraising and events that interest the community.
Here is a list of things we are doing or working on for the 2014-2015 school year:
Thank you again for supporting PSA. I gladly put my heart and soul into this year and appreciate your receptivity, generosity and hunger for knowledge!
Much love,
Jaysen Paulson
