Comet Hyatutake, March 1996

We are all Stars.

Learn how in our revolutionary course.

  • Get unique access to Kristin Mathis’s profound translations of the hymns, which transmit their esoteric content like never before.

  • Discuss the hymns and the magic of Orpheus with Kristin Mathis and Drew Levanti in twice monthly live sessions on Zoom (see schedule below)

  • 20 hours of pre-recorded lectures + discussions on a selection of Orphic hymns, expertly curated to explore the mystical roots of Hellenistic Astrology

  • Take the opportunity to engage with a diverse community of fellow Orphic initiates through our Mighty Networks platform.

Testimonial for STAR

With STAR Kristin Mathis and Drew Levanti raise the curtain on the depths and heights contained within the cycle of the Orphic Hymns. Solidly grounded by Mathis' nuanced translations of the ancient Greek texts and further expanded by Levant's and Mathis' connection of these texts to their astronomical, astrological, and cultural contexts, STAR is a revelation on many levels. Highly recommended.

— Edward K.

$360, or $390 for payment plan

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For payment plan information, see bottom of this page

How to register

  1. Join the Initiate network, home of STAR. This requires creating a Mighty Networks account, or signing into your existing account.

  2. Register for STAR

  3. Get instant access to 15 Orphic hymns, and the recorded materials & resources on Selene, Rhea, and the first esoteric theme of class, Birth

STAR Schedule

& Curriculum

  • Saturday at Noon EDT

    Esoteric Theme: Birth

    Hymns discussed: Selene & Rhea

  • Sunday at 2 PM EDT

    Esoteric Theme: Adventure

    Hymns discussed: Chthonic Hermes & Thanatos (Death)

  • Sunday at Noon EDT

    Esoteric Themes: Love & Grief

    Hymns discussed: Eros & Adonis

  • Sunday at 2 PM EDT

    Esoteric Themes: Song & Dismemberment

    Hymns discussed: Ares (Mars) & Kronos (Saturn)

  • Sunday at Noon EDT

    Review Session to integrate what we’ve learned and explore creative ways to use the hymns in practice.

  • Sunday at 2 PM EDT

    Esoteric Theme: Oracular Speech

    Hymns discussed: Apollo, Helios, Hephaistos

    Feature Presentation by Drew Levanti: On the Musicality of the Soul

  • Sunday at 2 PM EDT

    Esoteric Themes: Rebirth & Release

    Hymns discussed: Perspehone & the Stars

    Feature Presentation by Drew Levanti: The Immortal Soul in the Technique of Zodiacal Releasing

  • Sunday at Noon EDT

    Esoteric Themes: Re-membering

    Hymns discussed: Dionysos & the Daimon

  • Sunday at Noon EDT

    Concluding session to integrate what we have learned, reflect on the initiation, and share how students are applying the hymns in practice.

All meetings held on Zoom & Recorded for members to view later.

Practitioner Endorsement for STAR

STAR far exceeded my expectations. This class was like a windstorm which blew open the door to new astrological curiosities, cosmological ideologies and spiritual kin. I was impressed with the way Kristin and Drew wove together the hymn translations and astrological technique. Riddles I had taken for granted were solved with thorough archives and well-explored maps of the ancient Mesopotamian sky. The community of scholars was unmatched. Stories ranged from remarkable to hilarious. I would recommend this class to any professional astrologer looking to deepen and expand their praxis.

— ET Shipley

Ready to begin your initiation in the Orphic Mysteries?

How to register

  1. Join the Initiate network, home of STAR. This requires creating a Mighty Networks account, or signing into your existing account.

  2. Register for STAR

  3. Get instant access to 15 Orphic hymns, and the initial recorded materials & resources on Selene, Rhea, and the esoterica of Birth

Meet the Instructors

Scholars of Culture & Cosmology. Devotees of the Stars


  • Kristin Mathis is a translator of ancient Greek and an independent scholar of religion & magic in the ancient Mediterranean world.

    Her forthcoming book on the Orphic hymns of the seven visible planets is under contract with Revelore Press.

    Mathis’s exquisite translations transmit the astrological and magical content of the hymns that are hidden in the intricacies and double entendres of the Greek.

    Carrying an impressive academic pedigree, Kristin studied ancient magic with David Pingree, Elaine Pagels (“The Gnostic Gospels”), Hans Dieter Betz (Greek Magical Papyri) and others at Brown and Princeton in the 1990s.

  • Drew Levanti is a consulting astrologer, mystical educator, and emerging writer & artist.

    Devoted to the spirit of Orpheus, Drew’s practice explores the interpenetration of art, soul & astral science. He plays piano & writes poems exploring the cosmic journey of the soul.

    A dedicated student of traditional astrology, Levanti is the official tutor for Chris Brennan’s Hellenistic Astrology Course. He also teaches regularly in Austin Coppock’s Fundamentals of Astrology Program.

    His academic background is in anthropology, having received his undergraduate with honors from the University of Chicago in 2018. Drew plans to return to graduate school in the near future to study the influence of mystery traditions on the foundations of Mediterranean (i.e Hellenistic) astrology.

Ready to begin your initiate’s journey?

Financial Access Options

STAR is committed to making transformative esoteric education available to all who hear the call.

PAYMENT PLANS

Payment Plans are easily available upon request.

To request a Payment Plan:

Send a message to drew@archeastrology.com with the subject line “STAR Payment Plan”. You will receive easy instructions on setting one up.

SLIDING SCALE

If one or more of the following situations describes you, you are invited to join STAR at a reduced rate:

  • You live in an economically disadvantaged country (lack of opportunity, difficult exchange rates, etc.)

  • You are unemployed, disabled, and/or struggle to meet basic needs such as food & shelter

  • You belong to an ethnic minority and/or historically colonized people and you need a financial accommodation to join STAR

To request Sliding Scale:

Send a message to drew@archeastrology.com with the subject line “STAR Sliding Scale”. You do not need to explain your situation. Just share in the message why you are excited to join STAR.