Starts right after the New Moon in Leo on Monday, July 28th.
It is a known fact that pain and pleasure are the two most basic elements of life. But the secret is to simplify that fact. ― Bauvard
Frequently, and not only in the popular usage, sadomasochism is confounded with love. Masochistic phenomena, especially, are looked upon as expressions of love. An attitude of complete self-denial for the sake of another person and the surrender of one's own rights and claims to another person have been praised as examples of "great love". It seems that there is no better proof for "love" than sacrifice and the readiness to give oneself up for the sake of the beloved person. Actually, in these cases, "love" is essentially a masochistic yearning and rooted in the symbiotic need of the person involved. ― Erich From
Saturn and Mars will join up in Scorpio during this next 40 Days, pushing us to become conscious of our relationship with power and submission. We will look at how we unconsciously undermine our own strength through the destructive shadow/shame energies of the psyche, opening up deeper channels of sexual pleasure and uncovering wellsprings of powerful creativity. We will confront those shadows of jealousy, envy, possessiveness and fear of loss that possess us at the root. We will delve deeply into how we use our sexual energy or kundalini (or it uses us) through the powerful sadomasochistic continuum lying deep in all of our psyches. We will explore the shadows of sexuality, intimacy, attachment and how they are related to the destructive side of the narcissistic ego and our unconscious relationship to power and fear.
Where are we too hard on ourselves? How do we give others power over us? When do we fall into a position of submission out of fear of not being loved? What does it mean to be in full possession of your authentic desire?
During the next 40 Days, we will learn the true meaning of the phrase “self-possession” by unsheathing the darker tendencies of our psyches, and thus revealing the hidden potential of our sexual fire. The fierce feminine has been subjugated for centuries precisely because of its awe-inspiring power.The joining of Mars and Saturn in Scorpio inspires us to ignite this fire once again, from within. Yet in order to tap into the infinite creative power of sexuality, first we must peel back the layers of shame born of living on a deeply patriarchal planet. In order to reveal the full landscape of the sometimes-overwhelming power of feminine desire – the kind that can fuel projects, manifest world-changing visions and foster healthy, productive relationships.
You will find your anima, your inner phallus, and wield it without shame. You will tap into your kundalini and use simple tantric techniques to nourish your body with pleasure, transforming shame into love. From the first moment you felt a surge of desire, you have been throttled with an equal or greater amount of shame. Every time we look at our naked and clothed bodies, we negotiate this landscape of humiliation. This dance of shame goes back to Eve and her apple, and Lilith, the one who refused to obey Adam and left the Garden of Eden – but the one seldom heard about or discussed.
For the next 40 Days you will unpack and reshape your sexual history, your relationships, and your early parental patterning, especially as it has informed your sexuality. You will tap into the courage of Mars in his native Scorpio – freeing yourself to feel angry about what you’ve been denied or denied yourself, the ways in which you’ve been lied to about the true nature of your divine power, and how that has caused any unhealthy sadomasochism in your relationships. In order to repossess this fire within, experiencing and burning through a bit of rage is almost a prerequisite.
You will encounter the energy of the Dark Goddess, Kali, inviting us to dance on the funeral pyre of our false selves and face ego-laden lies about love and our divine power. By going deep into this process, you'll learn that S & M isn’t always negative – it’s just harmful when it remains unconscious. We will first make it conscious and then learn how to use BDSM as a positive tool for growth and deeper levels of pleasure and self-awareness.
During this journey, we will transform our shame into pleasure, allowing it to heal our deepest wounds. We will learn that we have a right to pleasure on a daily basis, and that there is no shame in claiming it. And in fact – we must claim it in order to live full, healthy, creative, dynamic lives. No one can give it to you – you must give it to yourself. Get ready for the kind of deeps that contain our most potent shadows and portals for self-realization.
*****Sorry this option is sold out!!! Option #1:$230:
Includes: 60 Minute Private Jungian Session with Sherene. We will focus on where the sadomasochistic tendencies show up in your horoscope. 60 minute Sexuality & Astrology Session with Stefanie Iris Weiss. 40 Days of Journaling Questions, Guided Emails and Rituals. (Optional) Private Group Forum
40 Days of Journaling Questions, Guided Emails and Rituals. (Optional) Private Group Forum
I conceived of Project 40 as a way to help those who could not afford to come for regular therapy sessions. I also wanted to find a way to leverage the daily experiential tools and rituals we can all use. The Internet allows me to do this and I invest a great deal of time and energy in order to make each Project 40 journey a highly personal and "of the moment" journey. Nothing cookie-cutter or generic like you might expect with many Internet packages and programs. Project 40 is extremely unique and will take you just as deep as very intensive one-on-one Jungian psychoanalytic work. If you were to actually pay my going hourly rate, for the amount of time you get in this program, it would be very costly. At 200.00 / hour and approximately 20-30 hours per person per P40 session, we would be into the thousands of dollars. So I am happy and grateful for the Internet, as it allows us to connect in a way that is affordable for you and allows us to be engaged on a daily basis. Project 40 has healed me and so I have decided to share it as a service to the world under the blessing of my Guru, Mata Amritanandamayi who blessed it in Amritapuri in 2009.
A Necessary Rant: As a diehard, classically -trained Jungian with seventeen years of analysis and supervision from some of the best Jungian analysts in Zurich, NYC and now San Francisco, it's painful for me to see how so much of the elegance and depth of Jung's work is lost and misused by those with very little if any actual experience or training (not to mention their own analytic process). Jung says that the unconscious is both beautiful and terrible but not something to "play around with" or take lightly by any means. Would you throw yourself out into the middle of a dark ocean without a reliable person at the helm... or worse, without a boat or a paddle? Unless you're trying to live the life of Pi, this is probably not wise. The danger of superficial systems that I have seen claiming to explore "shadow work" is frankly downright disturbing when you realize how tricky it is to navigate the depths of one's unconscious without the proper clinical training, supervision and experience. This is another reason why I am trying to make this work more pervasive as a way to undo some of the damage that has been done to Jung's work and credibility in so many "new age" and "self-help" circles that have sadly cheapened the work. A complex is something that must be worked at daily and consistently and with a skilled analyst to help you unravel the many layers. It is not something that can be magically "fixed" in one weekend, covered up with medication or removed with a juice cleanse.
You Receive: *Daily personal emails that I create on that particular day itself (nothing is pre-baked, half-baked or it would lose the essence of tapping into the powerful messages of that particular space and time--and thus lose the power of synchronicity so fundamental to the magic of Jungian therapy). *A system designed to bust through any laziness, blocks, and other BS that keep you from going beyond the normal 10% of mediocre consciousness and self-awareness. *Daily probing questions that make you stop and reflect in ways that create lasting transformation. *A powerful collective of kindred souls seeking radical transformation and willing to do the hard work in order to uncover the limitless potential and authenticity buried in the unconscious. *Accountability partners on a daily basis to keep you inspired and staying on top of your inner work. *Stopping and expanding time instead of the feeling that another month just flew by without any noticeable change in your life. *A sacred container built on seventeen years of research and private practice with a classically trained Jungian therapist and astrologer. *40 Days of powerful tools you can use and re-use for the rest of your life that will totally transform your sexuality, your relationships and most importantly your Self. *Daily astrological guidance and reflection on the collective unconscious influences as revealed by the current astrological weather. I am thrilled to see how much Project 40 has grown and expanded over the past three years, and thus in order to keep up with the demand this will be the last round of Project 40 where I can offer such a low price. I am also keeping the groups down to only 13 people in order to be able to respond to everyone more individually, so don't wait to register if you want to do this! I know you're going to love how powerful and unique this 40 Day journaling paradigm is!
The Saturn Sisters
Sherene Schostak, M.A. is a Jungian therapist, astrologer and intuitive medium in private practice in NYC for the past seventeen years. She specializes in depression, shadow work, anxiety, creative blocks, eating disorders, and relationships. She is the co-author of Transpersonal Astrology: Explorations at the Frontier, Surviving Saturn’s Return: (McGrawHill) and The Fate of Your Date (Chronicle Books.) She holds a Master’s Degree from New York University in Clinical Psychology, a Masters in Developmental Psychology from Pace University and advanced graduate work in psychoanalytic studies from The New School and ISAP, Zurich. She is the resident astrologer for Elle Magazine: UK- Netherlands-Turkey. Her work incorporates the subtle body/psyche/spiritual with the physical and psychological through work with Polarity Therapy, Tarot and dream work. Writing credits/features include: The Fox Morning Show; The Benjamin Moore Aurascope Campaign; Pottery Barn astrology calendar; “Star Signs” for NBC/iVillage; Astrology.com, Bravotv.com, Lifescript; & The Mountain Astrologer. Sherene teaches classes and workshops internationally on Astrology, Archetypal Psychology, Eastern Philosophy and Authentic Movement.
Stefanie Iris Weiss, MA, is a writer and professional astrologer in private practice based in New York City. She is the author of nine books, including her latest–Eco-Sex: Go Green Between the Sheets and Make Your Love Life Sustainable (Crown Publishing/Ten Speed Press, 2010). Her column, Sexual Healing, posts at Ecosalon.com every Saturday. Stefanie has covered countless topics in the realm of sexuality, from monogamy/polyamory, infidelity, compulsory motherhood and toxic masculinity to jealousy, the Madonna-Whore complex, feminist porn, masturbation, tantra, orgasmic meditation, and much more. As the in-house astrologers first for Teen Vogue and more recently for ELLE UK, Stefanie worked with co-writer Sherene Schostak on both Surviving Saturn’s Return (Contemporary Books, 2004) and Fate of Your Date (Chronicle Books, 2006). Stefanie’s other book from Chronicle, Spirit Animals: Unlocking the Secrets of Our Animal Companions was published in 2009. Sherene and Stefanie co-hosted the entertainment show "Star Signs" for NBC/iVillage. Stefanie's other writing credits include Marie Claire, ELLEgirl.com, GOOD Magazine, Nerve.com, astrology.com, Huffington Post, Above Magazine (for which she interviewed Isabella Rossellini) and much more. Stefanie’s numerous media credits (radio, TV, and print) include The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet (FOX), Playboy Radio, Oprah Radio, The New York Post, Huffpost Live, NBC News, and The Young Turks, to name a few. Stefanie's work has been covered by the international press in the UK, Canada, Germany, France, South Africa, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands and beyond.
40 DAYS OF TAROTAN ALCHEMICAL-ARCHETYPAL JOURNEINTO WHOLENESS
STARTS MAY 28TH ON THE NEW MOON:
“You enter the forestat the darkest point,where there is no path.Where there is a way or path,it is someone else's path.You are not on your own path.If you follow someone else's way,you are not going to realizeyour potential.” ― Joseph Campbell
What better way to learn the Tarot and unlock the archetypal keys to your own creative and psychic potential than to live it for 40 days!
For 40 days and 40 nights we will be tuning into the gods and goddesses that live within our psyches as reflected by the powerful symbolism of the Major Arcana of the Tarot. You will receive daily journaling questions to help you tap into the essence of these powerful archetypes. This is a rare and unique opportunity to live the Tarot in a sacred and alchemical 40-day alembic. Your dreams will become more vivid, your creativity will go off the charts, and your inner world will totally come to life. Don't miss it!
Part 1: Days 1-22 We will journey/journal with one card/archetype from the major arcana each day for the first 22 days.
Part 2: Days 23-40 The last 17 days will be devoted to deepening the connection with the Majors through work (journeying and journaling) with the Minor Arcana: elements and numerology.
Register for 40 Days of Tarot:Option #1: Individual 60 minute Reading + the 40 Days of Guided Emails, Journaling Questions, Meditations and Ritual
$230
60 Minute Private Jungian Session with Sherene. We will translate your horoscope into the archetypal language of the Tarot (i.e. a Gemini rising would vibrate to the archetypes of the Lovers and Magician) in order to illuminate the living gods and goddesses in your psyche and better understand they way they wish to express through the 12 houses of your horoscope.
Option #2 :
40 Days of Guided Emails with Journaling Questions, Meditation and Ritual
$120
*Note: Those also registering for Katelan's online Tarot course Level 1: will receive a 15% discount off their registration.
Project 40:
I conceived of Project 40 as a way to help those who could not afford to come for regular therapy sessions. I also wanted to find a way to leverage the daily experiential tools and rituals we can all use. The Internet allows me to do this and I invest a great deal of time and energy in order to make each Project 40 journey a highly personal and "of the moment" journey. Nothing cookie-cutter or generic like you might expect with many Internet packages and programs. Project 40 is extremely unique and will take you just as deep as very intensive one-on-one Jungian psychoanalytic work. If you were to actually pay my going hourly rate, for the amount of time you get in this program, it would be very costly. At 200.00 / hour and approximately 20-30 hours per person per P40 session, we would be into the thousands of dollars. So I am happy and grateful for the Internet, as it allows us to connect in a way that is affordable for you and allows us to be engaged on a daily basis. Project 40 has healed me and so I have decided to share it as a service to the world under the blessing of my Guru, Mata Amritanandamayi who blessed it in Amritapuri in 2009.
A Necessary Rant: As a diehard, classically -trained Jungian with seventeen years of analysis and supervision from some of the best Jungian analysts in Zurich, NYC and now San Francisco, it's painful for me to see how so much of the elegance and depth of Jung's work is lost and misused by those with very little if any actual experience or training (not to mention their own analytic process). Jung says that the unconscious is both beautiful and terrible but not something to "play around with" or take lightly by any means. Would you throw yourself out into the middle of a dark ocean without a reliable person at the helm... or worse, without a boat or a paddle? Unless you're trying to live the life of Pi, this is probably not wise. The danger of superficial systems that I have seen claiming to explore "shadow work" is frankly downright disturbing when you realize how tricky it is to navigate the depths of one's unconscious without the proper clinical training, supervision and experience. This is another reason why I am trying to make this work more pervasive as a way to undo some of the damage that has been done to Jung's work and credibility in so many "new age" and "self-help" circles that have sadly cheapened the work. A complex is something that must be worked at daily and consistently and with a skilled analyst to help you unravel the many layers. It is not something that can be magically "fixed" in one weekend, covered up with medication or removed with a juice cleanse.
You Receive: *Daily personal emails that I create on that particular day itself (nothing is pre-baked, half-baked or it would lose the essence of tapping into the powerful messages of that particular space and time--and thus lose the power of synchronicity so fundamental to the magic of Jungian therapy). *A system designed to bust through any laziness, blocks, and other BS that keep you from going beyond the normal 10% of mediocre consciousness and self-awareness. *Daily probing questions that make you stop and reflect in ways that create lasting transformation. *A powerful collective of kindred souls seeking radical transformation and willing to do the hard work in order to uncover the limitless potential and authenticity buried in the unconscious. *Accountability partners on a daily basis to keep you inspired and staying on top of your inner work. *Stopping and expanding time instead of the feeling that another month just flew by without any noticeable change in your life. *A sacred container built on seventeen years of research and private practice with a classically trained Jungian therapist and astrologer. *40 Days of powerful tools you can use and re-use for the rest of your life that will totally transform your sexuality, your relationships and most importantly your Self. *Daily astrological guidance and reflection on the collective unconscious influences as revealed by the current astrological weather. I am thrilled to see how much Project 40 has grown and expanded over the past three years, and thus in order to keep up with the demand this will be the last round of Project 40 where I can offer such a low price. I am also keeping the groups down to only 13 people in order to be able to respond to everyone more individually, so don't wait to register if you want to do this! I know you're going to love how powerful and unique this 40 Day paradigm is!
Sherene Schostak, M.A. is a Jungian therapist, medium and astrologer in private practice in NYC for the past seventeen years. She specializes in depression, shadow work, anxiety, creative blocks, eating disorders, and relationships. She is the co-author of Transpersonal Astrology: Explorations at the Frontier, Surviving Saturn’s Return: (McGrawHill) and The Fate of Your Date (Chronicle Books.)She holds a Master’s Degree from New York University in Clinical Psychology, a Masters in Developmental Psychology from Pace University and advanced graduate work in psychoanalytic studies from The New School and ISAP, Zurich. She is the resident astrologer for Elle Magazine: UK- Netherlands-Turkey. Her work incorporates the subtle body/psyche/spiritual with the physical and psychological through work with Polarity Therapy, Tarot and dream work.
Writing credits/features include: The Fox Morning Show; The Benjamin Moore Aurascope Campaign; Pottery Barn astrology calendar; “Star Signs” for NBC/iVillage; Astrology.com, Bravotv.com, Lifescript; & The Mountain Astrologer. Sherene teaches classes and workshops internationally on Astrology, Archetypal Psychology, Eastern Philosophy and Authentic Movement.
Testimonials:
Since I found out about the concept last year (from you), I have done 3 rounds. The first time, on day 36 I found love after a very painful period of relationship upheaval and 3 years of being single just recovering from it. The second time, on day 37, on a whim I sent out a resume which landed me a wonderful new career. The third time, on day 40 (today), I was offered a big promotion in the aforementioned new career. Suffice it to say, my project 40s have *completely* changed the direction of my life, for the better. I feel like I have found my mate for life, and I now have work I love so much I can stand to work into the wee hours and defend it even though it doesn't pay very well... yet! So, if anyone has any doubts about the power of this technique, you are welcome to send them my way! Project 40 has changed my life; I can't thank you and the universe enough for sending it to me!! -Anne
-- I just wanted you to know how much I have appreciated and learned from the Project 40, and your caring support, wisdom and guidance has been immeasurable. Your Project 40 Rounds have shown me that I can commit to a regular practice of Introspection/Contemplation...and that has been a very big Gift to me – because I have doubted that I had a “disciplined bone in my body” and your Inspiration has shown me “I can do it!” Jai Ma!Thank you immensely. I may not have done every day, but I learned over time to keep the questions in mind and not give up and return to the Project.--SB
I was just briefly reading my journaling from some past P40s and I'm amazed. I end the 40 days always " ok that's done what next" knowing something or things have changed and shifted but not really able to put it into words or even describe in feelings what has happened is happening. Then I look back and say woooooo, as I read though the pastP40s and think I know this person, she is familiar but I don't fully relate to her any longer. I know it's me just that those issues feelings thought are of someone so lost confused desperate to belong, be accepted, understand. I feel so much stronger in who I am what my choices and decisions are. What my priorities are, how I want to live my life. I still don't know how it's all going up happen or when. I do know it all will at the perfect time. I am here to witness and experience the journey. P40 is a great venue for growth, and digging in to the places that may have been " saved for last" or later. Later is now. -T.W.
Thank you so much Sherene. I have evolved so much through this process. The real me is back. Project 40 was an amazing prescription for me. My relationships are better – me and my mum are so much more expressive of our love together. I have been honest when things aren’t going well in my new relationship and he has listened and responded to my needs. No tit-for-tat love in any of these relationships. I feel closer to my girlfriends. My self-worth – I know I’m good enough, pretty enough as is the next girl on the street. I know that I’m also responsible for bringing love and happy times into other peoples lives and I can orchestrate events too. I feel alive, burning through old shell, full of love and ready to give the world my best.-Kam
I read each email on the train and really appreciate your sharing and your guided questions like arrows piercing the truth. Thank you. You are such a major part of my healing. Even my physical therapist notes the improvement, it's on a cellular level. Yes, your way of journaling is inspiring and you ask the 'right' questions to help me really think about my self and gain insight. Grateful. --L.R.
Confronting the Madonna-Whore Complex that impacts and often destroys most relationships!
drawings by Hope Gangloff
First Let me ask You a few questions:
My Story of Self-Betrayal and Broken Promises:In my own life, I fell prey to the Madonna-Whore complex in an interesting way. I was with a man that started off for years as just a platonic friend and business partner.... but as I realized how devoted and dedicated he was, I decided to go beyond my instinctual truth and enter into a committed romantic relationship with him. He begged me to marry him for years and I finally thought it sounded like a good idea when I was on the verge of turning 40 and he promised me the world. This was after feeling so fed-up with trying to date rock stars or bad boys who clearly had no real ability to be there for me in a consistent or deep way. I thought I had to trade the fire and chemistry for someone I could count on. I was told it's best to marry your "best friend"--the one who loves you more--the one who will take care of you. It sounds like a cheap version of "The Bachelorette" I know! It's embarrassing to admit that even after all of the analysis and practice I had in my own life, I totally fell for the "knight and shining armor" delusion.
Selling Out and Settling For "The Daddy Husband"Little did I realize I was selling out! It's painful to admit that I was totally sacrificing a huge part of my own soul for security or some kind of collective ideal of "the daddy husband." I even went so far as to marry this man, only to find myself restless and battling against my soul screaming to me that I was living a lie. I was missing the bad boy energy of my ex-boyfriend with whom I could experience the dark goddess, sexual side of my energy that was totally missing with what I thought was my "steady Eddy" who adored me. Within six months of being married and the onset of starting my first Project 40, the illusion came crashing down and my unconscious behavior totally drove my husband into the arms of another woman. I had to own the fact that I truly had no one to blame for this disaster. As a Jungian, obviously I am a big believer in the whole we create and sustain our reality picture, and yet at this moment I so wanted to be the victim, the betrayed. The fact was I betrayed myself and this was all just some ugly fall-out of not listening hard enough to my inner voice, or drowning it in wine and extravagant vacations to the South of France.
Project 40 Saved my Life:Project 40 became my own healing path, truth serum and wake-up call! I remember many painful mornings after my divorce, waking up with that horrible pit in my stomach with that awful shattered dreams feeling.... like there was no point of even getting out of bed. The structure and sacred container of the magical 40 Day ritual of Project 40 saved my life and pulled me out of a dark pit of near suicidal depression. I turned my mid-life crisis into a 40-day challenge. I worked hard to bust through my own bullshit and confront the hard truths about life and love. This hard work of journaling every day payed off. Instead of reverting back to old patterns, my next relationship was unlike anything I had ever encountered and totally rocked my world. There I was in a relationship that set my soul on fire, something I nearly gave up on. One that profoundly threw me back on myself and opened up a whole new set of inner gods and demons that I had to face.... in a way that I had always been desperately searching for. I finally met a man who challenged me in a new way. When I let go of the "either-or" split of bad boy versus "daddy-husband" reflecting my own "Madonna-Whore" split, the gods led me to someone with whom I could experience the depths of the sacred in a profoundly healing sexual union. The relationship required facing a lot of my greatest fears, insecurities and blind spots. And of course the story doesn't stop here in some happily ever after fashion. The unconscious doesn't work that way. You simply go deeper and things actually get harder. The tension between opposing forces become stronger and yet more subtle. Figuring out what we really want versus what we really need becomes a deep and painful struggle but worth the fight for consciousness and evolution.
The real work begins.. and I will share the tools I learned through the process of finding my way "home" to myself (which has taken place in great depth over the course of seventeen 40-Day journeys) in greater detail in this Project 40. (the 18th incarnation) starting on September 5th.
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Project 40. 18 Registration:Option #1 - $220
________________________________________Option #2 - 99$40 Days of Journaling:
My Value and My Vision - Extended to You.
I conceived of Project 40 as a way to help those who could not afford to come for regular therapy sessions. I also wanted to find a way to leverage the daily experiential tools and rituals we can all use. The Internet allows me to do this and I invest a great deal of time and energy in order to make each Project 40 journey a highly personal and "of the moment" journey. Nothing cookie-cutter or generic like you might expect with many Internet packages and programs. Project 40 is extremely unique and will take you just as deep as very intensive one-on-one Jungian psychoanalytic work. If you were to actually pay my going hourly rate, for the amount of time you get in this program, it would be very costly. At 200.00 / hour and approximately 20-30 hours per person per P40 session, we would be into the thousands of dollars.
So I am happy and grateful for the Internet, as it allows us to connect in a way that is affordable for you and allows us to be engaged on a daily basis.
Project 40 has healed me and so I have decided to share it as a service to the world under the blessing of my Guru, Mata Amritanandamayi who blessed it in Amritapuri in 2009.
A Necessary Rant:
As a diehard, classically -trained Jungian with seventeen years of analysis and supervision from some of the best Jungian analysts in Zurich, NYC and now San Francisco, it's painful for me to see how so much of the elegance and depth of Jung's work is lost and misused by those with very little if any actual experience or training (not to mention their own analytic process). Jung says that the unconscious is both beautiful and terrible but not something to "play around with" or take lightly by any means. Would you throw yourself out into the middle of a dark ocean without a reliable person at the helm... or worse, without a boat or a paddle? Unless you're trying to live the life of Pi, this is probably not wise. The danger of superficial systems that I have seen claiming to explore "shadow work" is frankly downright disturbing when you realize how tricky it is to navigate the depths of one's unconscious without the proper clinical training, supervision and experience. This is another reason why I am trying to make this work more pervasive as a way to undo some of the damage that has been done to Jung's work and credibility in so many "new age" and "self-help" circles that have sadly cheapened the work. A complex is something that must be worked at daily and consistently and with a skilled analyst to help you unravel the many layers. It is not something that can be magically "fixed" in one weekend, covered up with medication or removed with a juice cleanse.
You Get:
*Daily personal emails that I create on that particular day itself (nothing is pre-baked, half-baked or it would lose the essence of tapping into the powerful messages of that particular space and time--and thus lose the power of synchronicity so fundamental to the magic of Jungian therapy).
*A system designed to bust through any laziness, blocks, and other BS that keep you from going beyond the normal 10% of mediocre consciousness and self-awareness.
*Daily probing questions that make you stop and reflect in ways that create lasting transformation.
*A powerful collective of kindred souls seeking radical transformation and willing to do the hard work in order to uncover the limitless potential and authenticity buried in the unconscious.
*Accountability partners on a daily basis to keep you inspired and staying on top of your inner work.
*Stopping and expanding time instead of the feeling that another month just flew by without any noticeable change in your life.
*A sacred container built on seventeen years of research and private practice with a classically trained Jungian therapist and astrologer.
*40 Days of powerful tools you can use and re-use for the rest of your life that will totally transform your sexuality, your relationships and most importantly your Self.
*Daily astrological guidance and reflection on the collective unconscious influences as revealed by the current astrological weather.
I am thrilled to see how much Project 40 has grown and expanded over the past three years, and thus in order to keep up with the demand this will be the last round of Project 40 where I can offer such a low price. I am also keeping the groups down to only 13 people in order to be able to respond to everyone more individually, so don't wait to register if you want to do this! I know you're going to love how powerful and unique this 40 Day paradigm is, but if for any reason you're not totally in love with P40, you get your investment back, 100%.
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Project 40. 18 Registration: Option #1 - $220
_______________________________________Option #2 - 99$40 Days of Journaling:
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Every desire of your body is holy; Every desire of your body is Holy. –Hafiz
Sherene Schostak, M.A. is a Jungian psychoanalyst and metaphysicianwho specializes in helping creative artists transform their addictionsand blocks. She has been in private practice in New York City for thepast sixteen years consulting, writing and teaching and is now based in San Francisco, CA in Russian Hill. She is the co-author of Surviving Saturn's Return: Overcoming the most tumultuous time of your life (McGrawHill) as well as the The Fate of Your Date (Chronicle Books.) She holds a Master's Degree from New York University in Clinical Psychology, a Master's in Developmental Psychology from Pace University, NYC and advanced graduate work in the former Psychoanalytic Studies program at The New School For Social Research. She is currently the resident astrologer at Elle UK magazine and Elleuk.com; and formerly wrote the astrology column for Teen Vogue.
Her work has been featured on writing credits/features include: The Benjamin Moore Aurascope Campaign; Pottery Barn astrology calendar; "Star Signs" for NBC/iVillage; Astrology.com, Bravotv.comLifescript; and reviews in The Mountain Astrologer. Sherene teaches classes and workshops internationally on Astrology, Archetypal Psychology, Eastern Philosophy and Authentic Movement.
Check out this interview from Time Out New York magazine on Project 40! Click Here to Read.
Testimonials:
Since I found out about the concept last year (from you), I have done 3 rounds.
The first time, on day 36 I found love after a very painful period of relationship upheaval and 3 years of being single just recovering from it.
The second time, on day 37, on a whim I sent out a resume which landed me a wonderful new career.
The third time, on day 40 (today), I was offered a big promotion in the aforementioned new career. Suffice it to say, my project 40s have *completely* changed the direction of my life, for the better. I feel like I have found my mate for life, and I now have work I love so much I can stand to work into the wee hours and defend it even though it doesn't pay very well... yet! So, if anyone has any doubts about the power of this technique, you are welcome to send them my way! Project 40 has changed my life; I can't thank you and the universe enough for sending it to me!! -Anne
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I just wanted you to know how much I have appreciated and learned from the Project 40, and your caring support, wisdom and guidance has been immeasurable. Your Project 40 Rounds have shown me that I can commit to a regular practice of Introspection/Contemplation...and that has been a very big Gift to me – because I have doubted that I had a “disciplined bone in my body” and your Inspiration has shown me “I can do it!” Jai Ma! Thank you immensely. I may not have done every day, but I learned over time to keep the questions in mind and not give up and return to the Project.--SB
I was just briefly reading my journaling from some past P40s and I'm amazed. I end the 40 days always " ok that's done what next" knowing something or things have changed and shifted but not really able to put it into words or even describe in feelings what has happened is happening. Then I look back and say woooooo, as I read though the pastP40s and think I know this person, she is familiar but I don't fully relate to her any longer. I know it's me just that those issues feelings thought are of someone so lost confused desperate to belong, be accepted, understand.I feel so much stronger in who I am what my choices and decisions are. What my priorities are, how I want to live my life. I still don't know how it's all going up happen or when. I do know it all will at the perfect time. I am here to witness and experience the journey. P40 is a great venue for growth, and digging in to the places that may have been " saved for last" or later. Later is now. -T.W.Thank you so much Sherene. I have evolved so much through this process. The real me is back.
Project 40 was an amazing prescription for me. My relationships are better – me and my mum are so much more expressive of our love together. I have been honest when things aren’t going well in my new relationship and he has listened and responded to my needs. No tit-for-tat love in any of these relationships. I feel closer to my girlfriends. My self-worth – I know I’m good enough, pretty enough as is the next girl on the street. I know that I’m also responsible for bringing love and happy times into other peoples lives and I can orchestrate events too. I feel alive, burning through old shell, full of love and ready to give the world my best.-Kam
I read each email on the train and really appreciate your sharing and your guided questions like arrows piercing the truth.Thank you. You are such a major part of my healing. Even my physical therapist notes the improvement, it's on a cellular level.Yes, your way of journaling is inspiring and you ask the 'right' questions to help me really think about my self and gain insight. Grateful. --L.R.
Dream delivers us to dream, and there is no end to illusion. Life is like a train of moods like a string of beads, and, as we pass through them, they prove to be many-colored lenses which paint the world their own hue. . . . ”
The next round of Project 40 will emphasize dream work as we delve into the source of our duality in the form of shadow, tricksters, oppositions, opponents, enemies, choices, second-guessing, push-pull, back and forth, cross-purposes, confusion, delusion etc. We will also be digging into the source of our illusions and work with the subtle layers between dreams, visions, and illusions. Symbols will be highlighted this round as well as we mine the infinitely rich world of the archetypal energies found in our dreams, omens and hidden messages in our lives. We will embrace the invisible and work with subtle body energies over the next 40 days.
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Special Project 40 Package of Jungian Dream Work:
The planet responsible for submerging us in our dreams, illusion, glamour and delusions is preparing to go retrograde in his home turf of Pisces for the next 160 days. This is our opportunity to confront any areas of our life where we have been living in denial. Look to where your favorite modes of escapism lie and ask yourself what inner caves you’ve been avoiding. This is a precious opportunity to connect back to spirit, your unconscious, sleep and dream work in a sublime way. It’s easier to access the right hemisphere of the brain now. Pay attention to the subtlest of the subtle. This is a time to surrender rather than fall under the false delusion of ego in its relentless attempts to convince us we somehow are in control. That famous saying that the gods laugh while we make plans is quite apropos during this time.
We are more likely to turn our minds away from logic and reasoning and towards creativity, mysticism, symbolism and invisible realms. Those with strong Pisces, Neptune or twelfth house energies in their horoscope will feel this profound shift and may feel overwhelming sensitive. It’s all too easy to leave our bodies and lose our grounding during this time as we shift into the subtle body realm. It’s a good idea to avoid or at the very least cut down alcohol and caffeine during this time to remain somewhat grounded and still attached to the earth plane. It’s also wise to avoid chemicals, and any addictive people, places and things.
Due to the heightened sensitivity it’s also important to steer clear of toxic and draining people and situations. Boundaries are quite permeable during this time. We are all feeling more permeable to the influences around us, so be mindful of what you are letting into your energetic sphere. On the brighter side, this is a beautiful time for healing, compassion and accessing our visionary potential. We have special access to the higher realms of creativity and all of the subtle art forms and healing arts. Empathy, spirituality, mysticism, the invisible, dreams, archetypes and surrendering our egos to something higher are all prevalent themes for the second half of 2013. There is a strong redemptive quality to Neptune when we embrace it for all of its healing potential. Let go and flow!
harnessing the New Moon in Aries energy plus Pluto Retrograde in Capricorn...
"Self"< ------> "Other".... and every battle in between.....
Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.--Rumi
When one has let go of that great hidden agenda that drives humanity and its varied histories, then one can begin to encounter the immensity of one's own soul. If we are courageous enough to say, "Not this person, nor any other, can ultimately give me what I want; only I can," then we are free to celebrate a relationship for what it can give.” ― James Hollis
What you seek is seeking you.--Rumi
The search for fusion regularly gives rise to various symptoms. Our own psyche knows what is right for us, knows what is developmentally demanded. When we use the Other to avoid our own task, we may be able to fool ourselves for awhile, but the soul will not be mocked. It will express its protest in physical ailments, activated complexes and disturbing dreams. The soul wishes its fullest expression; it is here, as Rumi expressed it, 'for its own joy."
― James Hollis, Eden Project: In Search of the Magical Other
Since the child felt powerless in the face of the Other who was yet the source of well-being, so it learns to be pleasing, to be mollifying or overly responsible for the well being of others. What is called co-dependence is one such anxiety management strategy. If I am responsive to the needs of the Other, then, possibly, the Other might be there for me. "
— Hollis
Project 40. 16
The next project 40 will begin on April 10 to invoke the powerful energy of the New Moon in Aries. If you struggle with losing yourself in your relationships (all relationships... not just romantic).... i.e. ....toggling between dependence and independence, selfishness vs. being overly compromising, being too passive or too aggressive, dominance and submission roles, etc... the current Aries-Polarity is the perfect opportunity to really work these issues in search of your individual harmonizing point.
The idea of Project 40 is to lock ourselves into a 40-day Temenos (sacred, enclosed space and time where we can be utterly honest with ourselves without fear). During this sacred time we offer up our greatest addiction, problem, fear, demon, obsession, re-occurring issue… on the 40-day altar to the Gods (archetypal forces) and implement 7 core elements into our daily life.We then track our experiences via journaling or blogging to give ourselves the perspective of the observer, the Alchemist who is watching over the experiment going on inside the sacred vessel. After 40 days we will emerge from the vessel, a little tired but brand new.
Sign up here for a personal astrological consultation for personal and in-depth psychological guidance during your 40-day journey. With sixteen years of experience as a Jungian Analyst and astrologer, I will guide you through the powerful archetypal language of your natal horoscope. Together we will explore your greatest challenges, fears and karmic patterns. This is the first step to understanding what your psyche needs to relinquish or "offer up" to the gods. If you need assistance designing or structuring your own 40-day process or would like to look for the next most auspicious time to start your next Project 40, the horoscope is an excellent guide. The reading is a combination of an intensive Jungian analytical session mixed with archetypal astrology. Deeply insightful. $195
Project 40: 40 Days of Daily Guidance and Journaling Questions for $1 Day.
Recommended: Personal Consultation + 40 Days of Intensive Daily Journaling: $210
I am so inspired by the amount of people all over the world who have started their 40-day journey! I have already received several reports of how transformative the mystical container has proved to be from the get-go! When you set an intention and structure time you make your inner Saturn very happy. No longer will the feeling of wasting time depress you. You are in the process of creating your own magic and meaning on a daily basis!Be sure to share your experiences on the comments here or more in depth on the Project 40 Group page!
Project 40 Testimonials:
I just wanted you to know how much I have appreciated and learned from the Project 40, and your caring support, wisdom and guidance has been immeasurable. Your Project 40 Rounds have shown me that I can commit to a regular practice of Introspection/Contemplation...and that has been a very big Gift to me – because I have doubted that I had a “disciplined bone in my body” and your Inspiration has shown me “I can do it!” Jai Ma! Thank you immensely. I may not have done every day, but I learned over time to keep the questions in mind and not give up and return to the Project.--SB
Thank you so much Sherene. I have evolved so much through this process. The real me is back.
Project 40 was an amazing prescription for me. My relationships are better – me and my mum are so much more expressive of our love together. I have been honest when things aren’t going well in my new relationship and he has listened and responded to my needs. No tit-for-tat love in any of these relationships. I feel closer to my girlfriends. My self-worth – I know I’m good enough, pretty enough as is the next girl on the street. I know that I’m also responsible for bringing love and happy times into other peoples lives and I can orchestrate events too. I feel alive, burning through old shell, full of love and ready to give the world my best.-Kam
I read each email on the train and really appreciate your sharing and your guided questions like arrows piercing the truth.Thank you. You are such a major part of my healing. Even my physical therapist notes the improvement, it's on a cellular level.Yes, your way of journaling is inspiring and you ask the 'right' questions to help me really think about my self and gain insight. Grateful. --L.R.
Project 40:
The next (14th) incarnation of Project 40 is slated for January 1, 2013: The Year of the Snake. Use the power of the Number 40 to start this amazing new year off with focus, discipline, and some magic from the gods! We could all use a little push not to mention structure to get motivated and more importantly to stay on track. Time is so precious and yet so easy to lose! Project 40 slows down time to create a daily experience of meaning and depth full of symbolism and synchronicity. Space is very limited so sign up soon!
Testimonials:Thank you so much Sherene. I have evolved so much through this process. The real me is back.
Project 40 was an amazing prescription for me. My relationships are better – me and my mum are so much more expressive of our love together. I have been honest when things aren’t going well in my new relationship and he has listened and responded to my needs. No tit-for-tat love in any of these relationships. I feel closer to my girlfriends. My self-worth – I know I’m good enough, pretty enough as is the next girl on the street. I know that I’m also responsible for bringing love and happy times into other peoples lives and I can orchestrate events too. I feel alive, burning through old shell, full of love and ready to give the world my best.-Kam
I read each email on the train and really appreciate your sharing and your guided questions like arrows piercing the truth.Thank you. You are such a major part of my healing. Even my physical therapist notes the improvement, it's on a cellular level.Yes, your way of journaling is inspiring and you ask the 'right' questions to help me really think about my self and gain insight. Grateful. --L.R.
Sign up here for a personal astrological consultation for personal and in-depth psychological guidance during your 40-day journey. With sixteen years of experience as a Jungian Analyst and astrologer, I will guide you through the powerful archetypal language of your natal horoscope. Together we will explore your greatest challenges, fears and karmic patterns. This is the first step to understanding what your psyche needs to relinquish or "offer up" to the gods. If you need assistance designing or structuring your own 40-day process or would like to look for the next most auspicious time to start your next Project 40, the horoscope is an excellent guide. The reading is a combination of an intensive Jungian analytical session mixed with archetypal astrology. Deeply insightful. $195
Project 40: 40 Days of Daily Guidance and Journaling Questions for $1 Day.
Recommended: Personal Consultation + 40 Days of Intensive Daily Journaling: $210
I am so inspired by the amount of people all over the world who have started their 40-day journey! I have already received several reports of how transformative the mystical container has proved to be from the get-go! When you set an intention and structure time you make your inner Saturn very happy. No longer will the feeling of wasting time depress you. You are in the process of creating your own magic and meaning on a daily basis!Be sure to share your experiences on the comments here or more in depth on the Project 40 Group page!
