by Daniel Giamario | revised July 11 2026 |
In 2024 and 2025, I began a personal apprenticeship program for members of the school and others interested. The experiences of the last two years have refined my vision of what this program can be, what its components are, and the overall intent. The following is how I perceive this program and the (revised) 2026 possibilities.
The Intent
Later this year, I will be turning 78. Having been at this now since 1970, my desire is to share what I have learned at the sacred sites that have influenced me, inspired the purpose of the schools I have founded, and the unique astrological paradigm that has grown from them. These locations include Joshua Tree National Monument, Mount Shasta, Haleakala Crater on Maui, the Fish Lake Valley petroglyph site, the Faywood Hot Springs area, the Sears Point petroglyphs, and locations in Scotland, England, and Ireland.
At the Faywood Hotsprings Stone Circle
These sites are what inspired the formation of an approach to astrology emphasizing the direct experience of land and sky, beyond mere left-brain knowledge. Consequently, all of these in-person experiences are to be conducted as 3-day/2-night camping trips, away from so-called civilization and artificial light. It has shown to work best in small groups of not more than 5-6 persons.
My additional intent in introducing these sites to others is the hope that one or more of you can take this on and continue to make these kinds of experiences available to others. In this way the vision of the school continues, as we “Seed People’ dream the vision forward.
The Components
1) In order to create a rich experience of a dark night sky, away from city lights and civilization, whenever possible, I have chosen dates when there are dark skies.
2) These will be full wilderness camping experiences in places without any amenities. Therefore, your preparation is important. Certain places may be suitable if you have a camper or RV. Possible at Sears Point, not at Joshua Tree.
3) During the days, in addition to introducing you to the sites, we will meet in our small group to delve deeply into life and purpose at this Great Turning of The Ages. The emphasis is on genuine soul-to-soul communication, with each other, and with the elements and spirits. This certainly includes deeper dives into your chart and your cycles.
4) These groups can be considered portals of initiation. The final night can also involve graduation ceremonies for any of the two levels of certification. Two people had the opportunity to experience this last year at the Fish Lake Valley site.
It’s Place In The Overall TOTAMS Structure
Participation is open to any interested member of the school and other personally invited individuals. These experiences are not a part of the currently established certification process. As they develop over the years, hopefully with other trained facilitators, it is possible they can become a separate level of certification. At this time, the only requirement is your interest, ability, and commitment to a process of initiation.
The Cost
I am not setting a fixed cost for these experiences. You will obviously cover all your travel and other personal costs. All I’m asking for is a donation to help cover my expenses for offering this special time and experience.
Revised 2026 Apprenticeship Events
Faywood Hot Springs, New Mexico, September 12-17
As there will be no formal class schedule, there will be ample time for a small apprenticeship group to meet. Learn more about the Lunar Standstill, the construction and orientation of stone circles, visit petroglyph sites, and more.
Sears Point Petroglyphs, Arizona, September 27-28
Between Yuma and Gila Bend, off of I-8, is the largest collection of petroglyphs I have ever experienced, some 10,000 years old, of the archaic abstract style. This will be wilderness camping for two nights with no facilities. For these days, the Moon will be full. This will be organized from Goodyear, Arizona, and be facilitated by Daniel and Lizzie.
Love and Magic from Daniel
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