The Seven Planets: Who am I and Who is the Other?

This three-day experiential workshop invites you to explore the deeper journey of the human soul—before birth, through life, and beyond.

Drawing inspiration from spiritual traditions that view life as part of a wider cosmic story, we will explore how each of us may carry unique qualities, tendencies, and potentials into this life. The soul’s journey through the seven planetary spheres (Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Sun, Venus, Mercury and Moon) can be understood as influences that shape our character, our challenges, and our gifts. We will look at the particular predispositions arising from the planets that each of us has been endowed with and how we can best work with these.

Through creative and embodied practices—including movement, drama, mask work, reflection, and meditation—you will have the opportunity to:

• connect more deeply with your own life journey
• explore patterns and themes that may be shaping your path
• gain insight into your strengths and inner resources
• experience new ways of relating to yourself and others

About Mike Chase

Mike developed mask, mime and voice through an eclectic international education in England, Bali and Italy. He has taught and directed physical theatre, mime and mask at drama colleges and universities for over 30 years. More recently, he worked at HMP Grendon, a therapeutic community prison, using Psychodrama and group psychotherapy prior to going on to manage a specialist wing of neurodiverse residents.

His book Mask was published by Hawthorn Press in 2017, and Karma Drama has been recently published by Embodied Cosmos Press in 2025. Mike continues to teach internationally and extensively on many themes relating to personal development, education and adult learning.

Mike holds a diploma in psychodrama psychotherapy and an M.Ed. in educational research, is a fully insured member of UKCP, undergoes supervision, and abides by the UKCP Ethics for Practice.

Dates:

12-14 June 2026

Schedule – Friday 12th:

• 5.15 pm Registration
• 6 pm Workshop start
• 7.15-7.45 Tea/coffee break
• 9 pm End of day

Schedule – Saturday 13th:

• 9 am Workshop start
• 10.30-11 am Tea/coffee break
• 1-2pm Lunch
• 6 pm End of day

Schedule – Saturday 14th:

• 9 am Workshop start
• 10.30-11 am Tea/coffee break
• 1 pm day ends with completing evaluations

Cost:

Booking fee: 30£
Full course fee: £110
VSS subsidises the full cost of the course for participants who meet the criteria; you will be reimbursed the booking fee after completion of the course. For more information, please call reception.

Refreshments:

Tea/coffee breaks and dinner/lunch included

Note:

Prior booking is essential. Places will be offered on a first come first serve basis. Book your place by contacting Reception on 028 8225 0024.