Cosmic Shadow Work (CSW) is an immersive 6-week in-person course that integrates dream journaling, archetypal psychology, shadow work, tarot, and evolutionary astrology to catalyze deep self-inquiry and transformation. Drawing on Western Esotericism, the work of Carl Jung, James Hillman, and modern perspectives on consciousness and the science of dreaming, this course invites you to explore the unseen forces shaping your life.

At the heart of the course is Cosmic Dream Gym, a daily (or near-daily) practice where you'll record and reflect on your dreams while weaving in tarot as a mirror and guide. Each week, we’ll gather for a dynamic session that blends group sharing, short lectures, hands-on inner work, and guided visualizations.

You’ll be invited to:

Deepen your relationship with your dreams and their symbols
Engage the tarot for integration and insight (which can also help in learning tarot or improving your reading skills)
Explore the nature of reality, synchronicity, and spirituality in your healing process
Challenge materialist assumptions and deepen your worldview through personal experience and critical thinking
Move through creative or emotional stagnation, or stagnant life circumstances with focused inner practice
Strengthen your intuition and creative power

This course is ideal for those seeking personal and spiritual growth through dream work, tarot, and depth psychology—and for those yearning to reconnect with their inner authority and imagination.

What You Can Gain from Cosmic Shadow Work:

1. A Deeper Connection to Your Inner World

Build a daily or weekly dream practice that creates a deeper dialogue with the unconscious self
Learn how to use the power of dream symbols without over-intellectualizing them
Discover how your dreams mirror deep truths about yourself and your reality

2. Tools for Self-Discovery & Emotional Clarity

Use tarot and dream journaling to explore your hidden motivations and emotional blind spots
Shine light on repressed or difficult emotions in a gentle and gradual way
Develop increased self-trust and emotional resilience

3. Personal Empowerment & Bold Decision-Making

Reconnect with your intuition as a reliable guide
Find the confidence to make life choices more aligned with your spiritual purpose
Move through creative or personal stagnation with more courage and clarity

4. An Expanded View of Reality

Deepen your understanding of synchronicity, symbolism, and the subtle threads connecting waking and dreaming life
Discover how tarot can reflect inner truths and foreshadow life patterns
Experience life with more wonder, pattern recognition, and meaning

5. Practical Tools for Integrating Shadow

Work with emotionally charged “Key Dreams” using techniques that support gentle integration
Learn to engage with shadow content without needing to resolve or fix it
Gain insight into emotional triggers and reactions and learn effective ways of transmuting them
Learn how to resolve repeating interpersonal conflicts and improve relationships

6. Community & Safe Space for Exploration

Be part of a trusted group that values vulnerability, curiosity, and shared learning
Learn from diverse perspectives and experiences, deepening your own insights
Experience the power of group transformation and support

7. A Deeper Understanding of Theoretical Concepts

· Learn the basics of Jung’s model of the psyche and how it applies to dreamwork

· Learn how to compare and contrast differing theories of dreams

· Gain a more nuanced understanding of consciousness and the power of your unconscious self

Who is Cosmic Shadow Work for?
This course is designed for individuals who:

Feel drawn to dreams, tarot, astrology or symbolic thinking
Whether you're experienced or just curious, you're open to exploring the mystery of your inner world.

Are navigating a life transition, stuck point, or identity shift
You’re ready for insight, clarity, or a creative push to move forward and break out of a stagnant place.

Crave a deeper relationship with themselves
You want more than surface-level self-care—you’re seeking meaningful self-inquiry and connection to your intuition and authenticity.

Are open to spiritual or psychological exploration
You resonate with Jungian ideas, shadow work, or archetypal/spiritual frameworks for personal growth and transformation.

Value introspection but want more structure and support
You journal, reflect, or meditate—but want a more guided process to better utilize what’s coming up.

Appreciate deep conversation and being witnessed
You’re nourished by group spaces where people share honestly, listen deeply, and grow together.

Important note: dream and shadow content is very personal and sensitive, and participants will never be asked or pressured to share anything they aren’t comfortable sharing. This will be a safe and confidential space. Participation in group discussions is entirely voluntary. There is plenty of content I can teach and discuss in each class, so come as you are and engage to your comfort level. Your dream journal or any activities related to dreams and shadow content are for you to engage with privately. Meetups are supportive containers for learning, processing, asking questions, or sharing insights.

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This course is for seekers, artists & creatives, therapists, healers, intuitives, and anyone curious about what lies beneath their conscious life. If you’ve ever felt there’s more to your dreams—or your self—this course is for you!

What past participants have said about the course:

“This course gave me a new appreciation for how dreams and waking life connect. I went in curious, not necessarily expecting much beyond some fun self-reflection, but I came out with a much deeper understanding of how my subconscious works – how it processes relationships, synchronicities, and even the most mundane daily moments. It was a meaningful experience that gave me plenty to think about, along with some powerful tools for introspection. I’d recommend it to anyone curious about exploring the hidden depths of their mind and getting a little more familiar with what lies beneath the surface.”

-Elena DeSosa, Los Angeles, California

“This was such a fascinating way to connect dream work, tarot, and astrology! It's changed the way I will approach journaling and readings in the future.”

-Jenna, Temecula, California

"Thank you for offering this rich journey ! You are a teacher's teacher, a gorgeous sacred space holder, and your exponentially Gemini self shines at living, articulating + weaving cosmic complexities. You are a radiant and generous Soul and I can't wait to watch your Work continue to evolve."

- Elizabeth Devereux, Big Canoe, North Carolina

“Chad created a beautiful container to learn about the dream world , tarot and astrology. He has a unique way of tying these three together and it's fascinating to see how everything bears meaning and everything is connected. This course helped me to shine light on uncomfortable and hidden emotions, thoughts and feelings and as a result I feel more resilient and like there is nothing I can't handle. I definitely recommend working with Chad. He knows how to create a safe space for learning and uncovering the shadow self. A freeing experience.”

-Svenja, France

No previous experience with tarot, dreamwork, or shadow work is required. All experience levels welcome. Come as you are.

The course will be priced on a sliding scale, ranging from $250 to $450. The higher tiers will help support students with financial limitations.

Meetings will take place on Saturday evenings beginning May 16, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Ocean Acupuncture and Massage in Oceanside, California. The course will end Saturday, June 27, 2026. We will have a one-week gap in the schedule, skipping class on June 13th.

Class schedule:

Week 1: May 16th, 6:00-8:00 PM (Introduction, logistics, Meet your shadow guided visualization, Cosmic Dream Gym)

Week 2: May 23rd, 6:00-8:00 PM (Discussion/check-in, lecture on theories of the unconscious)

Week 3: May 30th, 6:00-8:00 PM (Discussion/check-in, lecture on Jung’s concept of shadow)

Week 4: June 6th, 6:00-8:00 PM (Discussion/check-in, brief lecture on archetypes and synchronicity, Shadow Mirrors exercise)

*No class June 13th!

Week 5: June 20th, 6:00-8:00 PM (Discussion/check-in, “Journey to the Library” guided visualization, lecture on the mystery of consciousness, and dream theories)

Week 6: June 27th, 6:00-8:00 PM (Discussion/check-in, short lecture/Q&A, and integrating sound healing ceremony)

Space will be limited. You can reserve your spot via the link below, or directly through Ocean Acupuncture and Massage in person or by phone:

*I will offer a full refund up to May 9th if you can’t attend. Please let me know as soon as possible so that students on the waitlist can join. I am very flexible in the case of unanticipated circumstances.

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About Chad Woodward

Chad is an astrologer, tarot reader, bodyworker, craniosacral therapist, herbalist, and holistic counselor with over 20 years of immersive study and practice in astrology, tarot, western esotericism, and spiritual healing. For the past 15 years, he has offered one-on-one counseling as a professional astrologer, drawing on his training with many astrologers, such as world-renowned evolutionary astrologer Steven Forrest, with whom he completed a two-year apprenticeship in 2016.

In addition to his hands-on experience, Chad holds a postgraduate certificate—with distinction—in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, the world’s only academic program combining anthropology, sociology, and history in the cultural study of astrology and paranormal experiences. He also has additional studies in the university's ecology and spirituality program and from additional publicly offered courses.

With a background in both medical and cultural anthropology, Chad blends academic insight with embodied, real-world healing practices. His work helps people navigate personal transformation, reconnect with their inner wisdom, and live more empowered, magical, and spiritually fulfilling lives.

Cosmic Shadow Work: Awaken Your Higher Potential, Creative Power, and Authentic Self Through Dreamwork, Tarot, and Astrology

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