Description: In this workshop, we will work with simple ritual and meditation practices for shifting consciousness and cultivating experiences of connection and kinship with both the earth and sky. We will engage with both astrology and stones in experiential and embodied explorations. Astrology is an ancient tradition of making meaning with the vast more-than-human world through tracking the movements of the planets in the sky from our place here on earth. Stones are some of our most ancient ancestors, both the bones of the planet and the minerals within our own bodies. In these practices, we will work with meditation, simple and accessible movement explorations guided by the current astrological weather and our encounters with stones, writing, and discussion. No previous experience is necessary.

Michael will be bringing a selection of rocks, stones, and crystals with which to practice, but also strongly encourages participants to bring their own if they already have relationships with particular crystals, stones, or rocks.

Bio: Michael J. Morris moves, thinks, facilitates, and writes within and between dance, ritual, performance art, gender and sexuality studies, and somatic practices to support personal and collective healing and liberation. Their work takes the form of public rituals and community workshops, participatory performances and dances for the stage, dramaturgy, public speaking, academic teaching and writing, and collaborative art making. They also maintain a consultation practice called Co Witchcraft Offerings in which they center astrology and tarot within ritual and meditation practices to support people in processes of making meaning and healing. They are currently a Visiting Assistant Professor at Denison University where they teach in the Department of Dance, Queer Studies, Women’s and Gender Studies, and Environmental Studies.
https://www.michaeljmorris.com