A Teaser for my Upcoming Astrology Class

Hello Dear Readers,

You are getting a lot of content recently. Yes, there are a few spots remaining for my upcoming in-person Esoteric Astrology class: Through the Gate: An Astrology of Initiation. You are welcome 🙂 I am trying to fill these spots.

In this post, I will reveal the surface layer of the Esoteric planetary Ruler for each Zodiac Sign. This is just a teaser. Most of these Rulerships are surprising (at least some of them were to me) – but when you (take my class and) see the logic running behind each of them, it will all coalesce nicely into place.

The Esoteric level of astrology which I am analyzing in this class has to do with, “What does the soul want on a deeper level?” As I move toward alignment with universal love and group consciousness, what does each sign represent along that journey? This is soul-level work.

Aries Esoteric Ruler is Mercury. Getting the best out of Mars and Mercury. The fire of the mind coming literally into fruition.

Taurus’ Esoteric Ruler is Vulcan. Don’t worry, yes, I unpack “what is Vulcan?” in my class. “What does Vulcan represent?” Whether the hypothetical planet (of Vulcan) exists, metaphorically, it is a solid soul-level ruler for Taurus.

Gemini’s Esoteric Ruler is Venus. I originally named this course for the idea that Gemini is the Gateway to the Temple of Wisdom. We spend a surprising amount of time on Gemini in my class. Unpacking the “Threshold to the Temple,” why is Gemini so important for those of us living an Earthly existence and “What is the Temple itself,” we go deep with this often-mistaken-as-the-most-superficial of all the signs.

Cancer’s Soul-level Ruler is Neptune. Yes, you heard that right. The Lunar ruled sign of the emotional tides has the most nebulous planet as its Esoteric Ruler. Whoa! That is a lot of water to negotiate. It is fun to flesh out how we work best with this sign and its ruler of the undifferentiated ocean of consciousness.

Leo’s Esoteric Ruler is both surprising and not. If you are a competent astrologer, you already know it. It is the Sun. Yes, the Sun is the Exoteric (traditional) ruler, the Esoteric ruler and the Hierarchical ruler of Leo. It has all three levels of Rulership – the only sign where that happens.

Virgo might have the most interesting (set of) Esoteric Rulers. This is where things get both interesting and controversial. In my class, I will explain Alice Bailey’s thoughts, I will mention how many astrologers are torn over her assignments, and I will explain my own opinion of how I actually agree with most of what she wrote about it. I am leaving this blank for a reason (take my class to find out more!).

Virgo is the bridge sign between the personal ego (developing a self) and sharing my now-developed self with my community. There is a reason I think Virgo’s esoteric rulers are the most interesting of all. (Don’t worry – there is still plenty of juicy material to unpack from Libra to Pisces!)

Libra’s Esoteric Ruler is also surprising and not. If you are a decent astrologer, you might know that Saturn exalts in Libra. There is definitely alignment between Saturn and Venus’ diurnal sign. What you might not know is that Saturn is also the Esoteric Ruler. I appreciate Bailey’s logic for most of her rulerships and the same applies to Libra.

Scorpio’s Esoteric Ruler is where I have at least one disagreement with Bailey’s system. She assigns Mars to Scorpio for it’s Soul-level work. Personally, I think that is due to the fact that she was writing her material in the 1950’s (can you believe that?!). Which means that the planet Pluto was not well-known yet. Pluto was only discovered in 1910. So, by 1950 it had really only gone through two signs – definitely not enough time to assign traits and patterns to it. Hence Bailey’s reliance on Mars being a co-ruler of Scorpio and even its Esoteric Ruler.

IMHO – Pluto is a better Esoteric Ruler for Scorpio when you lift up the rocks and look in the dark corners and crevices, regarding what the sign is trying to do. When we think about Scorpio’s Soul-level work, I think Pluto is a better assignment. And I will fully unpack that in my class.

Sagittarius has another controversial Esoteric Ruler. However, I have to agree with Bailey again (like with Virgo above). This plays into the Temple of Wisdom analogy from its opposite sign of Gemini. I will leave this one blank as well (take my class for more). It is very interesting and I’m sure it will create a rich and rewarding discussion!

Capricorn has an interesting assignment for its Soul-level Work ruler. When I sat with Bailey’s assignment, at first I thought I could find something that might fit better. But then, over time, I realized she has a point. Especially for structured, organized, strategizing, building Capricorn! Saturn is both Capricorn’s traditional Ruler and Esoteric Ruler. Yet, there is still much to examine about this in my course.

While Aquarius’ Hierarchical Ruler is quite controversial, its Esoteric Ruler is not. I am fully on board with Bailey’s assignment of Jupiter as Aquarius’ Soul-level work Ruler. I have my thoughts on clarifying her Hierarchical Ruler – from a certain perspective, I agree with her logic. But we are only looking at Esoteric Rulers in this particular class [with just 18 hours – in-person; or just 9 hours for the online version (Aries – Virgo in part one)]. There is some juicy material to unpack about Jupiter’s Esoteric Rulership nonetheless.

Pisces. The Cosmic Dustpan. The sign of Completion and Preparing for a New Cycle. What might its Esoteric Ruler be?

Take your time with this one…

Would you be surprised to know that Pluto has this job? There is SO much to discuss and elaborate on about Pluto’s placement for Pisces’ soul-level work.

Let me know if you have questions about my upcoming course. Go back a couple of posts to see more details about it!

In-person class starting in Charlottesville, Va August 28th (Friday) afternoon from 2 – 5 pm and going through October 2nd (6 Fridays – three hour sessions with breaks).

Online version of the class is broken into two parts: Part One covers Aries – Virgo. It will be six 90-min sessions from September 24th – October 29th, Thursday evenings 7 – 8:30 pm (Eastern time). Part two will probably start in November – again running for six weeks (with breaks for holidays) and being six 90-min sessions.

Reach out with comments or questions here: https://www.traumainformedastrology.com/contact

Wishing you all the best,

Kirby Moore

Podcast Episode: Astrology And Embodied Initiation

Pip: Astrology, somatics, chakras, and the soul’s descent into embodiment — and somehow Kirby Moore has turned all of that into a class with a registration form.

Mara: That’s the territory we’re covering today — a new astrology course built at the intersection of esoteric Western astrology and somatic healing, and the lineage of teachers and traditions behind it.

Pip: Let’s start with the course itself and what it’s actually asking of people.

Astrology Course and the Path of Initiation

Mara: The course is called Through the Gate: An Astrology of Initiation, and the central claim is that the Western astrology chart contains hidden wisdom that requires an informed guide to unlock.

Pip: The post Preparing for Upcoming Astrology Class puts it plainly. The setup is a friend’s question about what esoteric means — and the answer is: “a level of wisdom which must be revealed by someone who knows. Yes, it is hidden, possibly occult.”

Mara: So the prerequisite isn’t just knowing your sun sign. It’s having done real personal growth work — enough to stay present when the material gets uncomfortable. Discomfort, as the online course post puts it, is not a detour from the work; it’s part of it.

Pip: That’s a genuinely unusual bar for an astrology class. Most courses ask you to know what a rising sign is. This one schedules a ten-minute intake call.

Mara: The structure reflects that seriousness. The post What Does My Through the Gate Course Look Like breaks down a four-layer examination of each zodiac sign: shadow material, personality traits, higher-frequency manifestations, and — where most of the time goes — the esoteric rulers of each sign.

Pip: Eighteen hours for all twelve signs, with a somatic settling exercise built into every session. The math is tight.

Mara: Which is why the online version, detailed in Online Astrology Course, covers only Aries through Virgo across six ninety-minute Zoom sessions, with a Part Two planned to complete the zodiac. Cost is four hundred fifty dollars online, nine hundred for the in-person version in Charlottesville starting August twenty-eighth.

Mara: The goal running through all three posts is the same: the more we learn about each sign’s layers, the more compassion we can develop — for ourselves and for others.

Pip: That lands the course somewhere between astrology education and contemplative practice. Which makes more sense once you know whose shoulders it stands on.

The Lineages Behind the Teaching

Mara: The post titled Wisdom Teachings from the West from July twenty-first traces the web of teachers and traditions informing this work — Craniosacral Therapy, Isabel Hickey’s Spiritual Astrology, Alice Bailey’s Esoteric Astrology, and somatic experiencing lineages among them.

Pip: The personal chart reading in that post is striking: “an exact Hades Moon in Libra, Sun in the 8th house, along with my south node and Mars, Chiron conjunct my Midheaven.”

Mara: What that means in practice is a chart oriented toward depth — toward uncovering what’s hidden. It’s offered not as credential-dropping but as context for why this particular teacher keeps going deeper.

Pip: The soul’s journey into embodiment, mapped through the zodiac — that’s where we’ll pick this up next time.

Mara: The thread across all of this is embodiment — the idea that understanding a chart and understanding yourself are the same motion.

Pip: More of that next episode. Stay present with what arises.

Wisdom Teachings from the West

Hello Readers,

I have been very blessed to be able to learn from realized masters, Tibetan Lamas, embodied-wisdom trauma resolution teachers (senior somatic experiencing faculty), bodyworker / heart teachers and somatic embodiment coaches. Not to boast – I am thankful for my karma, and I have chosen not to have children in this particular lifetime, so I have more time to study and put their teachings into practice. And it has been an up and down journey.

My own astrology chart reveals my desire to go deep – an exact Hades Moon in Libra (Moon conjunct Pluto), Sun in the 8th house, along with my south node and Mars, Chiron conjunct my Midheaven. I can mix it up socially with people and talk about superficial topics just fine, but my preference is to go deeper. To look under the surface, to invite the revealing of secrets, to get to the root of the matter. This is true in most things I do – somatic-process-oriented bodywork, astrological interpretations, classes I teach, etc.

My first astrology teacher had studied extensively with Isabel Hickey. Hickey was a great Spiritual Astrologer out of the Boston, Ma area. She was born and raised in the U.S. which is interesting how she brought together such dynamic spiritual and psychological (archetypal and karmic) lineages in her work. Hickey died in 1980, so of course I didn’t get to meet her (I would have been one year old when she died).

As I prepare for this Through the Gate astrology course, I am loving the transformational process of insight and expansion happening in my system. I am working with Alice Bailey’s source text of Esoteric Astrology (which is a challenge to say the least as it is not well-organized) along with Alan Oken’s Soul Centered Astrology (which is better organized and helps to explain several of Bailey’s key concepts). Hickey worked in the same theosophical-adjacent space as Alice Bailey, with Alan Oken as one of Hickey’s senior students.

Discovering that there is a unique, evolutionary, initiatory esoteric path in Western Astrology which came almost exclusively from Westerners (even if Bailey did “download” a lot of her wisdom) is great. Even here in the States, we have had incredibly wise heart teachers.

In my bodywork journey, I have been studying and practicing Craniosacral Therapy the longest (since 2005). It is fascinating that Cranial Osteopathy developed exclusively in the United States (yes, there is archeological evidence of similar methods or techniques in ancient cultures, but these techniques were lost when those cultures disappeared). So, I have also learned solid Western techniques for healing and embodied wisdom without having to travel far (from my home in Virginia, USA).

I appreciate the opportunity to share a lot of these healing and insightful lineages in my class. Through the Gate: An Astrology of Initiation will go deep. But it is primarily looking at signs and planets (only). That is how we can go deeper. There will not be much time to talk about individual charts. Rather, we are looking at the soul’s journey into deeper embodiment, uplifting wisdom and group consciousness through the lens of the zodiac. It will be a rich and rewarding journey.

See my previous posts about this class. There is an in-person version starting in Charlottesville, Va in late August (pretty soon!) and an online version starting in late September.

You can always get more information or ask me questions here: https://www.traumainformedastrology.com/contact

Thanks for reading,

Kirby Moore

Online Astrology Course – Through the Gate: An Astrology of Initiation

Hello Dear Readers,

I am excited to be offering this material online (as well as in-person). See my previous post for the In-person details (that course starts in late August).

In this course, we will deeply unpack the signs of Aries – Virgo. Due to being on Zoom, I plan to have each class session be 90-minutes long. Therefore, with six 90-min sessions, we have a total of 9 hours of class. Therefore, I will also come out with a Part Two version for the online community, where we complete the Zodiac.

In the first 90-min block, we will go through the basic ingredients of the Elements and the Chakras. Starting with Source (Crown Chakra) and coming down to Earth Element in the Root Chakra. That means we have 7.5 hours to go through several layers of each of the first 6 signs. Doable for sure, and considering I will lead a somatic settling exercise in each class, I have to be discerning in what material I share. It can be included in Part Two or future levels where we dive deeper.

When we go through each of the first 6 signs, we are examining (sometimes briefly) four layers. We will cover lower frequency: shadow material, middling frequency personality traits (typical of each zodiac sign – most astrologers know this already so we won’t dwell on them), higher frequency, you might say secure-attachment-based manifestations / traits of each sign, and finally getting into (and spending the most time on) the esoteric rulers of each sign.

This is rich, insightful and very important material. We all have all 12 signs in our chart and in our personality. The more we learn about ourselves and others, the more we can have compassion for ourselves and for others. The more we learn about suffering – our own and others’, the more skillful we can be in staying present in the face of discomfort.

Therefore, you will get a lot out of this course! This course is open to anyone who is hungry to learn, who has done some honest personal growth work – astrologers of all levels will get something out of this course. Even beginners who are passionate and willing to do pre-class homework are welcome. The main prerequisite is that participants have done some work already to come down out of their heads and into their bodies. I need you to be able to stay present with any potential discomfort that might arise with this deep material.

Class Details:

When: Thursday evenings from 7 – 8:30 pm Eastern time, Starting September 24th going through October 29th

Where: On Zoom, the link will be sent when you register

Cost: $450. This class will go deep, it will cover profound new material (with somatic tools, chakra work, and astrological insight). I guarantee that you will see astrology through a new lens.

If you need a sliding scale, there are a few of those spots available. We can discuss meeting both of our financial needs.

Participant Dynamics: In the online version of this class, we will meet on Zoom. If more than 10 register, I will have an assistant (someone holding space and doing the Zoom logistics). This format will be open to a maximum of 20 people. Minimum of 6.

Prerequisites: The main prerequisite is that you have done some real personal growth work. You can stay present with uncomfortable material, you can compare and contrast perspectives even if you don’t fully agree with them. If I don’t know you very well, I will schedule a free 10-min Zoom call to make sure this is a good fit for you. Think of it as a brief application process.

I want this to be a compassionate group — people willing to sit with profound esoteric concepts without rushing to explain them away, and willing to come down into the body when the material asks it of us. Discomfort will show up. That’s not a detour from the work; it’s part of it. I’m looking for people who can stay present with what arises, rather than bypassing around it.

To register or with questions: Reach out to https://www.traumainformedastrology.com/contact

I look forward to hearing from you!

Kirby Moore

What does my Through the Gate: An Astrology of Initiation course look like?

Hello Dear Readers,

As I prepare for this upcoming Through the Gate: An Astrology of Initiation course, I am learning SO much. And yes, I expected this to be the case. With my background in somatic process work, trauma resolution, and grounded embodiment, I am teaching this course through a somatic lens. We want to come down into the body – the more we individuate, the more we can truly connect with universal consciousness. The better we know ourselves psychologically, the more we can show up for others.

I have a lot of the embodiment tools under my belt – having studied and practiced Zapchen Somatics since 2005, working with incredible bodywork and heart teachers (Tibetan lamas and birth process work teachers). My biggest learning at the moment is coming from the many ways that astrology maps onto the process of incarnating, of coming down into the body, onto the subtle energy centers known as Chakras, and of course unpacking the many layers of the (planetary) esoteric rulers mapping onto the 12 signs of the zodiac.

Even with an “embodied and grounded” agenda in looking at the esoteric levels of astrology, there are many angles to pursue. Therefore, I am having to refine and keep out some material (my class is only 18 hours long). This class is open to relative beginners to astrology – provided you have done some real, honest personal growth work, you are hungry to learn (and willing to do some homework to catch up a bit). I want people to question the material, the spark rich discussions and comments. I want to unpack many layers of metaphor and insight.

In the first 3-hour block, we will go through the basic ingredients of the Elements and the Chakras. Starting with Source (Crown Chakra) and coming down to Earth Element in the Root Chakra. That means we have 15 hours to go through several layers of each of the 12 signs. Doable for sure, and considering I will lead a somatic settling exercise in each class, I have to skip some material. It can be included in part two – when we look at the hierarchical rulers of the 12 signs.

When we go through each of the 12 signs, we are examining (sometimes briefly) four layers. We will cover lower frequency: shadow material, middling frequency personality traits (typical of each zodiac sign – most astrologers know this already so we won’t dwell on them), higher frequency, you might say secure-attachment-based manifestations / traits of each sign, and finally getting into (and spending the most time on) the esoteric rulers of each sign.

This is rich, insightful and very important material. We all have all 12 signs in our chart and in our personality. The more we learn about ourselves and others, the more we can have compassion for ourselves and for others. The more we learn about suffering – our own and others’, the more skillful we can be in staying present in the face of discomfort.

Online Class: The details below are for the In-person class starting in late August. However, I plan to offer this class online as well, starting in late September. Let me know if you interested in this format!

In-person Class: In Charlottesville Va (anyone who wants to commute is welcome). At my large office near Rio Rd & 29 North – address provided on registration.

When: Starting Friday afternoon August 28th – 2 – 5 pm; going through October 2nd – 6 three-hour sessions on Fridays

Cost: $900 – this is rich material that is difficult to find, especially with my somatic background. If you need a sliding scale, there are a couple of those spots still available and we can discuss a number that meets both of our needs.

Participant Dynamics: I want a minimum of 6 participants (there are a couple spots still available to get there) – so it will be a smaller, more intimate class. You will get your questions answered. We don’t have a lot of time to look at individual charts. There is a maximum of 12 participants – if we have more than 9 people sign up, I will pay an assistant to hold space for the depth of this material.

As I mentioned, this course is open to relative beginners of astrology. The primary prerequisite is that you have done some real, honest personal growth work so that you can be present with any activation that might arise from the depth of this material. As a result, I am scheduling a 10-min Zoom chat with people I don’t know to make sure this class is a good fit for you at this time.

If you are going through an acute crisis, if you are new to self-reflective work, then this might not be a good fit for you at this time.

To Register or With Questions: please reach out to https://www.traumainformedastrology.com/contact

I look forward to hearing from you.

Preparing for Upcoming Astrology Class

Hello Readers,

I am excited as I prepare the material for my upcoming class: Through the Gate: An Astrology of Initiation. In this course, I am going to take participants deep into the raw ingredients of the astrology chart – the elements themselves, the signs and the planets, with a somatic / body-oriented perspective. It will be a rich and rewarding experience.

A friend recently asked me, “What does esoteric mean to you?” To me, it means a level of wisdom which must be reveal by someone who knows. Yes, it is hidden, possibly occult. I have been very blessed to study with teachers in many incredible lineages, including Isabel Hickey’s Spiritual Astrology, Raja Selvam in Peter Levine’s Somatic Experience trauma resolution lineage, Julie Henderson in her Zapchen Somatics, Myrna Martin in her birth process work and Pre- and Perinatal Psychology work, and many other heart teachers in Tibetan Buddhism and trauma resolution. As a result 20+ years of study, I can lead students through these hidden mysteries of the Western Astrology chart.

This course starts in person in late August – Friday afternoons, 2 – 5 pm in Charlottesville, Virginia from August 28th – Oct 2nd. However, I will be starting a Thursday evening 7 – 8:30 pm online Zoom class in late September. Let me know if this might interest you!

https://www.mkirbymoore.com/contact

Also let me know if you have questions. We can schedule a 10-min call to see if this is a good fit for you at this time.

New Astrology Course available this Fall! Through the Gate: An Astrology of Initiation

My plan is to teach an in-person group in Charlottesville, Va. Starting August 28th, Friday afternoons from 2 – 5 pm, going through October 2nd.

And then about a month later, starting in late September, I will start an online cohort going through similar material. The online version will be 90 minutes long, probably Thursday evenings from 7 – 8:30 pm on Zoom. Due to the shorter sessions, I will split the material into two parts.

I am very excited to be leading this course in the fall. In this Intro-to-Mystery School level course, we will go deeper into each sign and planet. We will look at the personality level, shadow material, and soul level work of each sign, going far beyond “pop astrology” definitions and sign traits. It will be a fresh take on the elements, from an esoteric and spiritual astrology perspective. There will be lots of time for questions and answers and rich discussion.

Due to the rich material, and the depth, this course requires an application. This journey of initiation will benefit all levels of astrologers. Complete beginners are welcome, provided you are willing to do some homework. What is required is having done some honest inner work – whether in the form of talk therapy, somatic work, contemplative practice, deep yoga practice, etc. I want participants to be able to sit with not knowing and possible discomfort without being destabilized. I will provide a 30-page prep guide that will allow participants to review if they don’t have a lot of astrological language / experience.

If you are interested, there is an application process – see below.

Let me know if it might interest you! https://www.mkirbymoore.com/contact

The zodiac is not merely a map of the sky. It is a map of
the soul’s path — an initiatory structure, sign by sign,
layer by layer, toward deeper insight and meaning.

This six-session, 18-hour in-person course moves through all twelve signs and their planets across three distinct layers of meaning that traces a single arc from personality to shadow work through soul- level awareness. The zodiac here is the outer shell of an inner journey.

When: In-person course (Central Virginia location), likely Friday afternoons – 2 – 5 pm.

Online Version of the Course:

I will break this course up into two parts. Part One will be 6 weeks long – six 90-min zoom sessions covering Aries – Virgo. Part Two will be similar, six 90-min zoom sessions for 6 weeks, wrapping up the Zodiac through Pisces.

Part One will start in late September. Part Two would most likely start in November / December.

Cost: In-person course (18 hours, six 3-hour sessions) $900

In-person course limited to 12 participants max. There is a sliding scale option for a few participants, let me know if you need this.

Online Version Cost: $450 for Part One if we have 6 – 12 participants, $300 if we have 13 – 20 participants. Same price points for Part Two.

Online Course: Group size will be limited to 20 people max. If we get more than 9 participants, I will have a competent assistant holding space so we can go deeper.

About each session:

Each session opens with a guided somatic practice matched to that session’s theme. Going deep often means going slow. We will listen to our inner rhythms. This is not a survey of astrology. It is an initiatory path. We will hold the material carefully, allowing time and space for the material to metabolize.

Influence & Lineage

The three-layer framework draws directly on Alice Bailey’s esoteric astrology, particularly her esoteric rulership assignments, and on Isabel Hickey’s spiritual astrology. Both authors treated the chart not as a personality profile but as a record of the soul’s path. Kirby has studied, practiced, and extended their work through his own contemplative practice in the Drikung Kagyu Vajrayana Buddhist lineage and through over two decades of somatic clinical work. Optional supplemental reading will be shared with registered participants for anyone wishing to go deeper alongside the course.

Application Process

An application is required for this course. Applications include a few short narrative questions about your inner-work background, and what draws you to this material currently. Depending on your answers and if you feel unsure about whether this is a good fit, we can schedule a 10-min zoom call.

Sliding Scale & Sponsorships

A sliding scale rate can be requested and discussed with Kirby. If you would like to sponsor a seat for another participant, please reach out. If you are able to pay more, please do so as that will open the door for others to attend with ease.

Complete beginners to astrology are welcome as every concept is built from the
ground up. Prior inner work is required: therapy, somatic practice, contemplative
practice, or equivalent. This course is not suited to those in acute crisis, or to those
seeking a first introduction to self-reflective work.

Do let me know if you have questions. https://www.mkirbymoore.com/contact

Hope to hear from you and possibly see you in the class in September!

Kirby Moore

Working on new Astrology courses for late summer

Hello Friends,

I am excited to be working on new Astrology courses. I will teach one in person entitled: Astrology as Nervous System Map: The Elements. I think the course will start in mid to late August.

I am also working on a course for the Trauma Informed Astrology training. It will be the Level 3 course. Astrology as Nervous System Map: Intermediate Tools – The natal chart as a map of survival, adaptation, and the path toward wholeness. We should be finished recording this course by the end of the summer, I hope to have it edited by late fall or sooner.

I also want to offer an Astrology course online in late summer or early fall. Let me know if this might interest you. I will send more details as they emerge.

For the in-person topic, see the description below:

Astrology as Nervous System Map: The Elements

Personality, Soul, and Subtle Mind for Bodyworkers, Therapists & Astrologers

New to astrology? Welcome — this course is designed so you can follow along from day one, with no prior chart-reading experience required. We’ll build every concept from the ground up, pairing astrological ideas with embodied, felt-sense practices that don’t depend on memorizing symbols or jargon. If you’ve ever been curious about how the planets and your nervous system might be speaking the same language, this is your entry point.

Have you ever wondered why certain astrological signs seem to “run hot” in your body, while others leave you feeling spacious or scattered? This 6-session, 18-hour in-person course bridges Western astrology with the somatic and nervous-system frameworks increasingly central to trauma-informed care — offering bodyworkers, therapists, acupuncturists, and medical practitioners a new lens for understanding the patterns they already sense in their clients (and themselves), while giving astrology students of any level a richer, embodied framework for working with the chart. Each session opens with a guided somatic practice matched to that session’s theme, grounding abstract concepts in direct felt experience before we ever open a textbook.

Organized around the four elements — fire, earth, air, and water — the course moves through three layers of meaning for each: the familiar “personality” descriptions most people recognize, the deeper soul-level qualities each sign expresses, and a subtler, more spacious layer drawing loosely on Vajrayana Buddhist concepts of mind and energy. Rather than rushing to conclusions, we’ll practice resting in not-knowing as each layer builds toward a fuller gestalt — a way of holding complexity that mirrors how trauma-informed practitioners already work with clients. The final session brings it all together with an in-depth chart walkthrough (with a volunteer’s consent), showing how these layers live together in one person’s actual astrological blueprint. No prior astrology background required — just curiosity about the body, the psyche, and the patterns that shape both.

Spring 2026 Update – hobby farm, kittens, trauma informed astrology, somatic process bodywork and C’ville Dharma group news

Hello Friends,

Several people have asked why am I not posting much about astrology recently?

Well, because I have been busy. We now have a small hobby farm at home – 8 chickens and a 3000 sq. ft. garden that is now mostly planted. In addition, we have several flower beds and I have to mow and take care of about an acre of total lawn space. There is always something to do, there are always weeds to pull, veggies to plant and tend to from April – October.

Plus, we are loving our kittens (who are now almost 9 months old).

More about astrology below… first, kittens!

This is Momo – the smaller of the two kittens.

They are sisters – Tashi in the background giving Momo a bath.

Astrology Thoughts

I am considering teaching an Astrology class. There are several people interested in an In-Person Course, like Astrology 101 and 102 – mostly the basics. Let me know if you are in the Charlottesville (Va) area and would be interested in attending a course of this type.

I am also looking at teaching an online class – this might be Astrology 102 and the Autonomic and Polyvagal System in the Astrology Chart type of material. Again, let me know if this might interest you. You can contact me at www.mkirbymoore.com/contact

In the meantime, I am still offering a Vibrational Medicine Special – this is for In-Person or Online (distance) clients. It is $65 for an in-person 30-min consult to talk about what you are working on, and then I will formulate a Flower Essence blend to support you in your short-term psycho-spiritual goals. For distance clients, it is $75 to cover the cost of shipping the Flower Essence to you. Let me know if this interests you or if you have questions. We have more than 100 different Flower Essences to choose from – all the Bach remedies, dozens of FES essences and Green Hope Farm remedies.

I am doing great work with bodywork and Somatic Process Nurturing Resilience sessions – whether in-person or long-distance work. My clients are amazed at how such subtle work can produce lasting and profound changes. Let me know if you want to schedule a 15-min free consult to see if this work might benefit you!

These sessions involve Somatic Experiencing, Integral Somatic Psychology, Craniosacral Therapy, Birth Process Work, Western & Trauma Informed Astrology, Asian Bodywork and more.

Finally, I am also one of the leaders of a Buddhist Sangha in the Charlottesville area. We are fundraising to bring one of our heart teachers back to C’ville – Drupon Thinley Ningpo. We are hosting a Smoke Offering ritual at our home and one of our members is leading a Past Life Regression session to help fundraise. If you want to donate, here is the link: https://gofund.me/b92672529

You can see more about Drupon’s work at his center – Drong Ngur Jangchubling at https://www.dnjus.org/

Well, I need to get back to work! Drop a comment and let me know if you have questions as usual.

Wishing you a happy spring and summer!

Kirby Moore

konchog chakchen

Special Offering from Kirby Moore: Personalized Flower Essence Blends

A Special Offering from Wisdom Healing Arts & Kirby Moore — Personalized Flower Essence Blends

$65 · 30-Minute Consultation + Custom Blend

Let me know if you are interested or if you have questions: www.mkirbymoore.com/contact

Sometimes the body holds what words can’t quite reach. As part of my work at Wisdom Healing Arts, I’m excited to offer a new way to support your healing journey — one that meets you at the deepest layers of your nervous system and soul.

In a 30-minute interview, we’ll explore what’s alive for you right now — the patterns, emotions, stuck places, or longings that keep showing up. From there, I’ll craft a personalized flower essence blend drawn from three of the most trusted essence collections available: Bach Flower Remedies, FES (Flower Essence Society), and Green Hope Farm.

Why flower essences? Flower essences are subtle, vibrational preparations that work gently but profoundly — supporting emotional resilience, nervous system regulation, and inner clarity. They are a beautiful complement to somatic work, reaching into the emotional and energetic layers that bodywork and Somatic Experiencing begin to open.

As a sensitive person myself, I can speak to their value from the inside. When I feel stuck or fuzzy around a particular theme — whether it’s mental clarity, self-compassion, or clarifying energetic boundaries — flower essences have supported me every time. There’s something quietly powerful about having a remedy that’s been thoughtfully chosen just for you, meeting exactly what’s present in this season of your life.

Green Hope Farm essences in particular work at some of the deepest levels of the psyche — addressing ancestral patterns, soul-level grief, spiritual disorientation, and the subtler energetic roots of long-held trauma. Many clients find that a well-chosen GHF essence supports and amplifies the somatic shifts we’re already working toward together, continuing the process gently between sessions.

This offering is especially meaningful for those of you already engaged in bodywork or Somatic Experiencing — because you’ve already begun the courageous work of listening inward. A personalized blend can help carry that forward, softly and continuously.

I am happy to offer this in-person or over distance. We can meet on Zoom and then I can mail you your personalized flower essence ($70 fee with shipping).

Ready to explore? Reach out to schedule your consultation. I look forward to meeting you in this tender, nourishing way. https://www.mkirbymoore.com/contact

Kirby Moore, SEP, LMT Wisdom Healing Arts LLC