We are all Stars.
Learn how in our revolutionary course.
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Get unique access to Kristin Mathis’s profound translations of the hymns, which transmit their esoteric content like never before.
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Through the doorway of poetry, Orphic initiates meet the cosmos anew.
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20 hours of pre-recorded lectures + discussions on a selection of Orphic hymns, expertly curated to explore the mystical roots of Hellenistic Astrology
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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.
STAR Curriculum
Remembering who we truly are
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Hymns discussed: Selene & Rhea
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Hymns discussed: Chthonic Hermes & Thanatos (Death)
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Hymns discussed: Eros & Adonis
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Hymns discussed: Ares (Mars) & Kronos (Saturn)
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Hymn Discussed: Apollo
Additional Research Presentation on Dionysos by Drew Levanti
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Hymns discussed: Perspehone & the Stars
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Hymns discussed: Dionysos & the Daimon
Our 2025 Cohort will be gathering mid-October.
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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
Meet the Instructors
Scholars of Culture & Cosmology. Devotees of the Stars
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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.
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Drew Levanti is a consulting astrologer and mystical educator. .
His work weaves together the mystical, mythical, and mathematical roots of astrology to enrich the spiritual soil of our lives today. Drew offers private consultations, using astrology to help clients soulfully and practically navigate the times at hand while exploring deeper understanding of themselves and their relationship with the world. Drew’s love of philosophy and history permeates his research and teaching. Writing on his blog drewlevanti.substack.com combines practical advice with philosophical introspection, all tuned to the current astrology’s twists and turns.