This workshop explores the transformative power of astrology and alchemy, offering insights into the soul’s journey through life, death, and inner transmutation. Astrology provides a map of planetary energies, revealing challenges, lessons, and opportunities for growth, while alchemy shows how to work with these energies to transform shadow, old patterns, and suffering into wisdom, clarity, and higher consciousness.

We will also examine the dying process, exploring how astrology sheds light on the stages of letting go, dissolving attachment, transformation, and liberation, mirrored by ancient Hermetic teachings.

In the afternoon, participants take part in small group exercises to explore their own astrological insights and reflect on personal experiences. The workshop concludes with a main group discussion, offering the opportunity to share awareness, and deepen understanding through collective reflection. Take your chart with you, there is time to investigate this during the day in small groups.

Sue Brayne is a writer, Soul Astrologer, psychotherapist, end-of-life researcher, and workshop leader. As an honorary researcher in one of the first studies on End-of-Life Experiences led by neuropsychiatrist Dr. Peter Fenwick, she helped pioneer understanding of what happens as we die. She has since facilitated numerous Death Cafes, workshops, and retreats, and has published widely on death, dying, and spiritual psychology. 

Sue runs a well-established astrology practice and regularly contributes articles to the Astrological Journal. She is the creator and course leader of The Astrology of Life and Death, a 7-week program for The Shift Network, and hosts her YouTube channel, Celebrating Astrology, where she explores astrology, the soul, and the human journey.Her work weaves together astrology, psychology, science, and spiritual practice in a way that is deeply personal yet accessible. Through her writing, teaching, and consultations, she helps people understand endings, legacy, and transformation with insight, compassion, and a sense of awe.

Her website is https://suebrayne.co.uk/