Planet Waves

Tarot and Divination Class: Now I can speak the language

I wanted to write and say thank you again for providing this class. I just finished an intense 24-hour-long tarot training course, which started out with listening to this class. I have been studying tarot from books for a couple of years now, so I had some basic knowledge, but no practical experience. I remained intimidated by the woo-woo factor and fear of getting it wrong.

Eric, the way you articulate the beginning moments of the reading, and the mental process of the reader in such a way that de-mystifies it, made it so much easier for me to jump in, which I did. By mid-morning on Sunday, I was leading most of the discussions on card interpretations. The instructor was listening in on all of my readings and adding very little. It was gratifying, if a little exhausting.

I feel like someone who was living in a foreign country, where they only speak enough of the language to get by, to being someone who can now follow the conversation and engage. I still have a lot of practice to do, but at least now I can speak the language. Thank you for helping me crack that open.

— Jocelyn Allton

Become Your Own Astrologer: Validated so much

Eric, you’ve provided such an amazing amount of resources to get started with. I have to agree that casting your own charts provokes a deeper understanding of the various parts of astrology: planets, signs, aspects in relation to each other. I loved what you said about reading all you can about, say for example, Venus in Aquarius, before adding your own ideas about that placement. You validated so much for me. And I love the idea of blogging, or at least writing down one’s ideas about different aspects. Thank you for such a great course and for such awesome resources.

— Rochelle L.

Become Your Own Astrologer: Got some real gems

Thank you for an amazing list of foundational resources. I got some real gems from the class, including (but not limited to):
Watch the game (of life) by casting charts
Develop a healthy relationship with the Unknown
Astrology is a system of relational knowledge
Layering as a concept for continued learning and growth

And the Bottom line: Learn by doing!

— Cynthia

Totally changed person

I have just listened to your Part 1 and Part 2 readings and I am amazed at how accurate it has been. Like you have a telescope watching me shed a skin and transform into a totally changed person in the last 10 years.
— Pauline Jones

Right on

The past few years have been very difficult on many levels and it has been the readings I get through you that keep me going. Always, absolutely right on, every one of them.
–Rhonda

Depth and strength

Eric, I enjoyed the depth and strength of the Cancer reading. How apropos to do it so close to the moment of the Capricorn Full Moon, Sun in Cancer, moment. I felt deeply connected to much of the reading, both the current moment (turning point), and the historical energy (Pluto in Capricorn). Indeed it has been an intense and deeply revealing time in my relationship life. Thanks for your depth psychology and therapy references, they resonate with me, and speak to the foundational level work I’ve been doing in therapy this past year.

— Jennifer Cobb, Backstage Pass member, on the 2017 Cancer Birthday Reading

Passion, deep care and love

Ah Eric — just listened to your reading. I was moved to tears by your closing words. Your passion, deep care and love always shine through; and you have the gift of all great teachers, of making one feel that one is being personally addressed, respected and taken care of.
–Liz Glanville

Still relevant

I am listening to it again now, and there are so many more gems coming to me. Profound, deep and so thought provoking….inspired!
–Rhonda Benson

So inspiring

Today I was listening to last year’s reading and I kept feeling that I needed to get this year’s reading; I’m so glad I did. It answered everything, or at least helped me to realize I’m okay and actually very excited. The past few years have really been building up for us goats and my life has been a pure reflection of it all throughout the years…this reading is so inspiring.
–Rhonda Benson

Open and accepting group space

I am a Planet Waves Backstage Pass member and have been in four of Eric’s classes so far — Tarot, the Houses, Karma, and Eroticism. The open and accepting group space Eric creates welcomes participation. I tried out ideas. Took chances. Laughed out loud. Listening to how Eric works with others, gently, with an open heart, was as instructive as any of the content covered. But the content was potent too. As a result I did my first public tarot readings. I’ve made more sense of my love life, and become a better friend to my 12th house.

You start out thinking that four hours for a tele-class is a long time but it flies by. The audio-only format is incredibly intimate. Your hear from people you might otherwise never meet, who all have something to offer. And when I refer to my class notes from time to time I can hear it all in my mind again, so the experience has a long after-life. Thanks to Eric and to Planet Waves for these opportunities to take a deeper dive into the esoteric arts.
— Cheryl Corson