Join astronomer and author Stephan Martin in conversation with Veriditas founder Lauren Artress for an exploration of evolutionary rituals and practices that reconnect us with the living cosmos.
Drawing from Stephan's upcoming book Becoming the Change and his transformative pilgrimages through the sacred landscapes of Baja and Chartres Cathedral, this conversation explores how pilgrimage, labyrinth walking, symbolic consciousness, and direct experience can awaken a deeper sense of belonging within an unfolding universe.
Together, Stephan and Lauren will reflect on the labyrinth as a living symbol of cosmogenesis — a path that invites us to release old identities, find our center, and return renewed to the world. Through stories, insights, and contemplative practice, they will examine how ancient ritual forms can serve as evolutionary tools for navigating personal and collective transformation in our time.
Register to join us live on Zoom on Monday, July 13th at 4pm Pacific (Tuesday morning, July 14th in Australia/NZ/Asia or receive a recording link to watch at your convenience. VIA Members can enroll for free and will also receive exclusive access to a special half-hour Q&A with the guests following the one hour conversation.
Stephan Martin is an astronomer, educator, and cosmic guide who invites readers to explore the cosmos as both a scientific mystery and a source of wonder and meaning. He is the coauthor (with Carol Kilby) of the recent book Becoming the Change, a book of evolutionary rituals and practices designed to help individuals and communities participate more fully in a changing Earth and an evolving universe. He is also the author of Living a Cosmic Life and Cosmic Conversations, works that explore how a deepening understanding of the universe can inform the way we live, relate, and respond to the challenges of our time.
For over thirty-five years, Stephan has taught astronomy, physics, and consciousness studies, guiding audiences from classrooms to mountaintops to immersive stargazing experiences. He serves as Director of the Deeptime Leadership Program at the Deeptime Network, where he supports leaders in engaging the evolving universe as a context for personal and collective transformation. Through his teaching, writing, and contemplative offerings, he helps awaken a sense of belonging in a living, evolving universe—one that extends from the depths of the human heart to the farthest galaxies.
Learn more at: CosmicConversations.org
