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Astrological Retreat Luxor

Astrological Retreat Luxor - 2024

Do you love astrology, and would like to take your study to the next level?

 

Do you dream of visiting Egypt, and meditating in the magnificent temples?

Would you like to take time out on retreat with a conscious group of souls?

"I’m at the airport now, feeling so sad to leave Egypt! Just wanted to thank you so much again for the whole trip, it was intense, magical, and inspiring. I learnt so much and received so much, it was great to have dinners together, and to see you in your element and joy, dancing and flowing with the energy of the Nile. Really loved the planet meditations, thank you for all your astrology expertise. I really loved the trip and feel filled with gratitude and an expanded heart."

Vicky Lim, London

On the Astro Retreat Luxor, you can visit the iconic sites of Egypt, and learn astrology with an intimate friendly group, in a tranquil ecolodge where you can stargaze at night. Luxor is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world, with many incredible temples and sacred sites. The ancient Egyptians used astrology for everything, calculating the movements of the stars and planets, and aligning their temples to celestial markers.

This unique retreat combines the energies of Egypt with intensive astrology training. Classes include meditations on the planets, lively discussions, and chart interpretation. Participants will enjoy  excursions to the great temples of Luxor, including Luxor and Karnak Temples, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and Denderah the Temple of Hathor. This is the site of the famous Denderah Zodiac, that blends Egyptian, Greek and Babylonian astrology.

Astro Retreat Dates 2024:

Foundation Retreat Luxor 9th - 16th October 2024

The Astro Retreat Luxor has been running since October 2022, the Centenary of Tutankhamun.

The 2022 - 2023 retreats were a huge success and very popular, you can find the reviews below.

Enter your email to join the waitlist!

 

Foundation Astrology Retreat I

The Story of Astrology

The Elements and Modes

The Planets, Luminaries & Signs

The Twelve Houses

The Aspects

Chart Interpretation

Advanced Astrology Retreat II - private group on request

Chart Interpretation

Forecasting with Transits

Progressions

Solar Arc Directions

Synastry - Relationship Charts

Meditations & Journeying

On the Planets, Luminaries & Signs

Crystals, Gemstones & Oils

Their attributions to the planets & signs, and use as remedies & meditation tools

The Astrological Ages

How they relate to Egypt and the ancient world, and what they mean for us today

Temple Visits & Sacred Sites

Luxor Temple

Karnak Temple

Denderah Temple of Hathor

Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

Medinet Habu

Ramesseum - Temple of Millions of Years

Esna Temple - the Esna Zodiac

Optional visit to the Valley of the Kings /Queens

Optional Hot Air Balloon Ride over the West Bank

Extension to Abydos on request

Certification: Astrological Foundation Luxor

Paricipants will receive comprehensive study materials, a recommended reading list and certificate of completion.

This course is suitable for beginners, and those with some knowledge looking to deepen their understanding. You will spend plenty of time working on your own chart, and learning to synthesise the different components of astrology. The meditations help you to connect to the planetary energies in an experiential way, while gazing at the night sky full of stars in this beautiful quiet place with no light pollution. We will touch on spiritual, karmic and esoteric astrology, reading on a soul level.

Accommodation

This is a residential retreat in a beautiful villa on the West Bank of Luxor, with a rooftop view of Luxor Temple and the Theban Hills. Rooms are all single occupancy en suite. Your stay includes breakfast every day; the on-site restaurant prepares delicious, fresh food, traditional Egyptian fare; and caters to dietary requirements such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten free.

Places are limited to 12

All enquiries:  Info@katykeel.com

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Day 1: Arrive at Luxor airport, transfer to our residential accommodation where a warm greeting awaits you. Enjoy a welcome drink, relax, unwind, and rest from your travels

Luxor Temple at night: our journey begins with an evening visit to Luxor Temple, lit up in splendour, as we are guided through this temple build in honour of Mut, the great Goddess of Luxor. The energies have been activated since the recent procession along the Avenue of Sphinxes from Karnak to Luxor Temple, recreating the ancient ceremony of Opet

Welcome dinner: participants will enjoy a welcome dinner in an authentic Egyptian restaurant, sample local cuisine, and get to know your fellow travellers

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Day 2: Astrology Seminar - The Story of Astrology

Introduction to the Foundation Training

The Origins of Astrology - Egypt, Greece, Bablyon, India and the ancient world. The story of Hermes and Thoth, and how the wisdom of Thoth has influenced Western thought in surprising ways.

The Elements and Modes - the foundations of astrology. Esoteric principles, numerology and sacred geometry.

The Twelve Signs

A journey of the evolution of consciousness through the twelve signs.

Experiential learning on the signs, through guided meditations & esoteric invocations

Medinet Habu Temple

Visit to Medinet Habu Temple, the memorial temple of Ramesis III. This strikingly beautiful temple was built by Queen Hatshepsut and Thutmose III. It has many well preserved reliefs and colours still intact.

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Day 3: Astrology Seminar - The Planets & Luminaries

Teaching on the symbolism, astrological meanings, Greek mythology

The Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, Chiron

Shamanic journey to meet each planet and connect with them on an experiential and soul level

Ramesseum - the Temple of Millions of Years

Visit to the Ramesseum, a beautiful, mysterious and lesser visited place on the West Bank. This is the mortuary temple of Ramesis II, Ramesis the Great himself.

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Day 4: Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

Visit to the temple of Queen Hatshepsut at sunrise. This stunning temple dedicated to the powerful female Pharaoh is built on three levels, directly into the rock face, and is unique in its design.

Denderah Temple of Hathor

Our group will explore this amazing temple dedicated to Goddess Hathor, Mistress of Astrology and Lady of the Stars. This is one of the most beautiful and well-preserved temples in all of Egypt. On the ceiling of the hypostyle hall are images of the astrological journey of the evolution of consciousness, and the incarnation of the soul. You can see the great goddess Nut, the mother of Isis, whose body represents the Milky Way. We will visit the room of the famous Denderah Zodiac, the room of the resurrection of Osiris, explore underground crypts, and have the opportunity to go on the roof and see a panoramic view of the landscape. We will also see the healing pool where Queen Cleopatra used to bathe.

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Day 5: Astrology Seminar - The Twelve Houses

The Twelve Houses, their associated areas of life, how to understand and work with them

Chart interpretation: planets in signs in houses. Group discussion and work on individual charts

Crystals, gemstones and oils

Their astrological attributions, and their use as remedies

Boat Trip on the Nile

The group will enjoy a boat trip on the magical Nile river, journeying to the East Bank, where you can relax in tropical gardens, partner up and work on your astrology charts

Optional excursions

Visit Luxor museum /enjoy a sunset felucca boat trip

Chakra Oil demonstration

Aboudi Bookshop

Visit the children and young people at the Sunshine Home Orphanage

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Day 6: Karnak Temple

Excursion to Karnak Temple, the largest temple complex in the world. Our group will be guided around this magnificent temple, dedicated to Amun Ra, the great hidden god who became merged with the Sun God, Ra. There are many smaller temples and chapels within the main complex, to Osiris, P'tah, Sekhmet, Khonsu, and many others. The sun rises directly above the altar of Amun on the winter solstice.

Astrology Seminar - The Aspects

The astrological aspects, major and minor

How to work with the aspects between different planets

Chart interpretation techniques: planets, signs, houses and aspects

Discussion and work on individual charts

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Day 7: Astrology Seminar - Chart Interpretation

Tips and techniques on how to interpret the chart as a whole. Consolidation of the work we have done

Working through individual charts with insights, guidance and advice.

Certification Ceremony: you will receive a certificate for the astrological foundation training in Luxor. You will need to complete case studies to continue to your learning and improve your skills

Free afternoon to relax and enjoy the villa and gardens

Optional excursions to the Valley of the Kings /Queens

Farewell Dinner: we give thanks for new friends, phenomenal learning and powerful shared experiences

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Day 8: Departures

Airport transfers and flights home

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What's Included:

  • 7 x nights in Luxor, Egypt

  • Airport transfers

  • Residential accommodation in Ecohotel

  • Breakfast included

  • Welcome dinner included

  • Entrance fees to sacred sites

  • Private meditation time in the temples

  • English speaking Egyptologist Guide

  • Transport between locations

  • All classes and seminars

  • Foundation in Astrology Certification

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What's not Included:

International flights

Egypt Visa

Tipping Money

Spending Money

Lunches, dinners, drinks (except welcome dinner)

Optional trips & activities

Flight info:

Outbound to Luxor

Extra nights can be arranged if necessary

Return from Luxor

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Trip Price

Astro Foundation I

Early bird now on: £1,300

Full price: £1,455

£555 deposit will secure your place

10% bring a friend discount

Rooms are all single occupancy en suite

All prices are in GBP

Application by email to: info@katykeel.com

Or fill in a Contact Form

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Katy Sophia - Astrology Teacher /Retreat Facilitator

Katy has been a practising astrologer for 15 years, she specialises in ascension readings to shine a light onto your soul purpose. She has been studying astrology since her teenage years, and completed the professional diploma course at the LSA.

Katy has created her own astrology course, Intensive Astrology, which she teaches in person and online, and on the Astrological Foundation Retreat Luxor.

An energy healer and meditation guide, she finds astrology to be inseparable from the energies of creation. She has been running spiritual retreats and leading groups to Egypt for 8 years. Egypt is the source of the hermetic arts, which originate from the teachings of Thoth /Djehuti.

 

Katy has led retreats and sacred journeys in Egypt, Glastonbury, and Portugal; she runs sister circles and events in London; and she teaches astrology, energy healing, & feminine empowerment. A skilled and experienced astrologer, energy healer and coach, she combines multi-faceted sacred knowledge to empower and transform.

Contact Katy Sophia for a session

Let Katy guide you through a beautiful meditation with Nut, Goddess of the Stars. Connecting with Nut in the starry heavens, and the magical Nile river, allows you to manifest your dreams.

Our Accommodation: we are staying in a peaceful and beautiful villa on the West Bank of Luxor, with gardens, a swimming pool, a hammam, and a rooftop with views of Luxor Temple and the Theban Hills. All rooms are single occupancy en suite. We will have our own private space for teaching and meditation, and sky-gazing at night. Food is freshly prepared on site with many choices in the restaurant. Breakfast is included each day.

Optional Tours & Activities

There will be opportunities to meet the locals and sample Egyptian life, or enjoy optional excursions:

Visit the Valley of the Kings /Queens

Make a trip to the Valley of the Kings to see the tombs of the Pharaohs, such as the tomb of Tutankhamun, or the tomb of Nefertari in the Valley of the Queens

Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor

Lifting off before sunrise from the West Bank, you will experience sunrise over the Nile from the air, and see the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Valleys, and the temples and sights of Luxor

Day Trip to Abydos

Enjoy a day trip to Abydos, and a private tour to see the beautiful Temple of Seti I, and the Osireon, ancient Temple of Osiris.

 

Boat Trip on the Nile

You can take a boat trip for an hour or two along the Nile, stopping at Banana Island; or enjoy a sunset felucca boat ride and touch the Nile waters with your hand

Local Cuisine & Coffee Shops

Throughout the trip we will visit authentic Egyptian restaurants and sample local cuisine, and of course Turkish coffee in local coffee shops

Luxor Bazaars

There will be opportunities to purchase high quality perfume and healing oils, gold and silver jewellery, papyrus, alabaster, and fine Egyptian cotton

Visit an Orphanage

There will be a chance to visit Sunshine Home Luxor and meet the children and fine young people there. They are always glad of a visit, and appreciate any gifts such as sweets, books or clothing

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Participant Reviews of Astro Retreat Luxor

"I’m at the airport now, feeling so sad to leave Egypt! Just wanted to thank you so much again for the whole trip, it was intense, magical, and inspiring. I learnt so much and received so much, it was great to have dinners together, and to see you in your element and joy, dancing and flowing with the energy of the Nile. Really loved the planet meditations, thank you for all your astrology expertise. I really loved the trip and feel filled with gratitude and an expanded heart."

Vicky Lim October 2023

"I thoroughly enjoyed my time in Luxor! The choice of temples and the time that we spent there was magickal, the astrology lessons very interesting and the accomodation and meals wonderful! This was definitely a trip that I will forever cherish!

Thank you for all the organising, support and for all the work that you put into this trip!"

Angela Lazaraki October 2023

"I have loved spending time with you. You’re like the oracle!

I think I will be coming back soon if not in Nov I’m sure not too long away!! 

Thank you so much for such an amazing week xx"

Alexia Christou October 2023

“I have just returned from Katy’s Astrology retreat in Luxor and wanted to give a testimonial. The retreat was an amazing experience. I am a beginner to astrology and I feel like I have learned lots and grasped a good understanding. Katy was a great teacher; the teaching was well structured and fascinating and we had many great conversations. We were given a very useful book with lots of information. The trips to the temples were fascinating and really amazing. We had a few private meditation opportunities in the temples, and the incredible energies in these locations really enhanced the whole experience. We stayed in a real authentic Egyptian ecolodge by the temple. We had great food as well. I would highly recommend this retreat.”

Heather Donaldson October 2022

I highly recommend Katy Sophia, thank you for who you are and all you do

"I feel blessed beyond my fondest dreams to have the privilege to meet, cross paths, receive and learn from Katy Sophia.

I have received so much vital and crucial information for my journey in my Astro reading. Katy has allowed me to interact and shared my soul voice, the way She reads is incredibly unique and heart centred, which I myself consider precious in the times we live.

Katy is a teacher of teachers, a powerful healer and seer. She carries precious codes of Hathor and Sekhmet, which will without a doubt impact your life.

I had readings with her, and I’m also booking coaching sessions because I trust her genuine heart and willingness to help, and I witness her going above and beyond to support me. For that I’m so grateful. 

I highly recommend Katy Sophia, thank you for who you are and all you do."

Ana Matta, Holistic Therapist

Learning Astrology with Katy has really changed my life

"I would definitely recommend doing the Astrology course with Katy as it was really fun to learn and very informative.

Learning Astrology with Katy has really changed my life. It has allowed me to learn so much more about myself, about other people and about nature.

I have learned how very influential the planets and star systems are on our lives as individuals as well as a collective.

It has been amazing! Thank you Katy. "

Charlene Henry, Holistic Therapist

Truly a spiritual ascension trip... each day was more magical than the next

“Traveling to Egypt with Katy was truly an unforgettable experience!  I was hesitant due to travel restrictions and a lot of obstacles coming up for me (flights changing, cancelling, etc.).  She called me and assured me that I was probably going to have a huge breakthrough with all of the challenges beforehand.  She was right.  I landed and the first night was an evening to a temple with a walk down the avenue of the sphinxes. It was truly a spiritual ascension trip with other healers and guides that were a part of the group.  Each day was more magical than the next, discovering temples, hieroglyphics, tombs, watching drum making, drum ceremony, meditations and getting downloads of the truth and a new reality that is possible for all of us.  We were always spotted a mile away by the guards, seeing us as healers entering the space.  They could feel our energy, some of them welcomed it and some were afraid of it.  Regardless, we each had our own journey of spiritual growth, love connection, marriage proposals, and secret adventures to locked and protected sacred sites we would have never seen on our own.  The guides she hired were passionate, knowledgeable and spiritual.  If you are going to Egypt, you must go with Katy!  It will truly change you forever and touch your heart in ways you can never imagine..."

Charissa Sims, Meditation Teacher and Healer, Colorado 

Priestess of the Goddess
 

A deeply empowering place that... blasted my heart wide open

"It is hard to put into words what I experienced on my journey to Egypt with Katy and our incredible group of women.  First off I had no desire to go to Egypt but it kept calling me and showing up in my world so I began my search for a retreat.  I knew that If I went it had to be a spiritual retreat that went beyond the surface level of the traditional tours. 
When I came across Katy’s website and read the incredible intinerary I immediately knew I had found my retreat.   Egypt was so much more than I could have ever imagined. It is a deeply empowering place that has awakened caged up power within me, and blasted my heart wide open.  It gave me the courage to release the things and people in my life that were safe and comfortable allowing me the space to grow beyond my fears, and false limitations.   It was the perfect way to end a year of self work.  I am new blank canvas ready to paint my masterpiece.
So if you are ready for transformation and Egypt has been calling you I highly suggest Katy and her retreat. 
I am forever grateful to Egypt and most of all the beautiful soul sisters I gained on this journey."

Amanda Beisel, Consultant

Divine Feminine in Egypt

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