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The Sophia Institute

Join us for life-changing in person + virtual events by world class teachers to discover YOUR path, as we create a more loving, just world.

The Sophia Institute is a source and a beacon in today’s world (serving the US and 16 other countries) for profound transformation and unlimited spiritual growth. Using a new model of spiritual partnership and integration between feminine and masculine values, the Institute fosters a spirit of co-creative wisdom that calls forth the unique gifts of each individual.

11/14/2025

Consider the marvel: a twenty-one-hundred-year-old Greek sculpture that has long been regarded as one of the greatest works in the history of art.

For our purposes of the first evening, the Venus de Milo provides us with the opportunity to re-consider the enigmas of beauty, desire, and happiness. Inspired by one of the most influential Greek myths, the polyfabulous story of The Judgement of Paris, the Venus reveals the numinous force of enchantment, as well as the mysterious relationship between love and war.

Our presentation will feature a multimedia show of the history of Alexandros of Antioch’s masterpiece, music and poetry designed to “provoke” (one of the original meanings behind the very word Venus) your own responses to our exploration of the ancient notion of art as a means of further experience beauty in everyday life, such as urban life, nature, relationships, music, language, and our spiritual lives.

Saturday’s workshop is divided into three parts: Inspiration, Perspiration, and Realization. It is designed to inspire if you are stuck, nudge if you are feeling anxiety about what to actually create, and reassure you how vital it is to complete what you have begun because, and here is one of the secrets of the arts, the world is longing for your deepest and clearest creativity.

Save your spot at the link in our bio!
Dec 5&6 in Charleston, SC and online.

11/07/2025

Join us Nov 12 & 19 live on Zoom! ❤️✨Love is the spiritual ingredient we need to be resilient, live meaningfully and thrive, and we need it more than ever now.

Love is the heart of who we all really are: The very heart of God. How can we stay connected to this nourishing goodness amidst such complex times? How can we deepen our access, so we can keep our heart open even in the face of heart-breaking news and respond without adding to the division?

Most importantly, what does it mean to come from Love, embodying spiritual values in potent, practical actions that serve our loved ones and wider society now?

In this two-part series, Miranda will share potent teachings and practices on what it truly means to COME from a consciousness of real love, as we navigate all that we face personally, interpersonally and collectively as a human family.

You’ll learn to:

Ground yourself more substantially in the Source of Love.

Receive the sustenance you need to be peaceful and resilient.

Illuminate what limits you truly coming from love, in situations that most challenge you.

Cultivate the spiritual musculature to keep your heart open amidst intensity.

Come from love, even while standing up to destructiveness or injustice.

🌟Link in bio to save your seat! Nov 12 and 19 from 6:00-8:00 pm Eastern.

📍Zoom Online

11/04/2025

Join The Sophia Institute and Miranda MacPherson for this wonderful two part series on Coming from Love In Complex Times! Link in bio to save your spot.

10/28/2025

The Eternal Pursuit of Art, Beauty, and Happiness as a Healing Journey

“Beauty is the promise of happiness.” — Charles Baudelaire

✨ Who Stole the Arms of the Venus de Milo? ✨

Join us Friday, Dec 5 (6-8 PM ET) as we rediscover the timeless allure of beauty, desire, and happiness through the story of the Venus de Milo. Featuring a multimedia exploration of Alexandros of Antioch’s masterpiece—woven with music, poetry, and myth—this evening invites you to experience the ancient power of art to awaken beauty in everyday life.

Then on Saturday (10:00 AM–4:30 PM), dive deeper with “Stoking the Creative Fires: Nine Ways of Making Meaning Through Making Art.” 🔥

Guided by a seasoned creative mentor and writing consultant, this immersive workshop will reignite your inspiration, help you move through creative blocks, and remind you that the world is waiting for your deepest and clearest creativity.

🎨 Come explore how art heals, how beauty transforms, and how creativity connects us all.

✨ Register now at the link in our bio!

10/24/2025

We are so excited for Sue Monk Kidd’s new book! I had a blast making this short video on my love for her and her timeless work. - Carolyn Rivers

10/22/2025

❤️✨Love is the spiritual ingredient we need to be resilient, live meaningfully and thrive, and we need it more than ever now.

Love is the heart of who we all really are: The very heart of God. How can we stay connected to this nourishing goodness amidst such complex times? How can we deepen our access, so we can keep our heart open even in the face of heart-breaking news and respond without adding to the division?

Most importantly, what does it mean to come from Love, embodying spiritual values in potent, practical actions that serve our loved ones and wider society now?

In this two-part series, Miranda will share potent teachings and practices on what it truly means to COME from a consciousness of real love, as we navigate all that we face personally, interpersonally and collectively as a human family.

You’ll learn to:

Ground yourself more substantially in the Source of Love.

Receive the sustenance you need to be peaceful and resilient.

Illuminate what limits you truly coming from love, in situations that most challenge you.

Cultivate the spiritual musculature to keep your heart open amidst intensity.

Come from love, even while standing up to destructiveness or injustice.

🌟Link in bio to save your seat! Nov 12 and 19 from 6:00-8:00 pm Eastern.

📍Zoom Online

10/20/2025

😍 Miranda MacPherson joins us virtually on Zoom November 12 and 19!

Love is the spiritual ingredient we need to be resilient, live meaningfully and thrive, and we need it more than ever now.

Love is the heart of who we all really are: The very heart of God.

How can we stay connected to this nourishing goodness amidst such complex times?

How can we deepen our access, so we can keep our heart open even in the face of heart-breaking news and respond without adding to the division?

Most importantly, what does it mean to come from Love, embodying spiritual values in potent, practical actions that serve our loved ones and wider society now?

In this two-part series, Miranda will share potent teachings and practices on what it truly means to COME from a consciousness of real love, as we navigate all that we face personally, inter-personally and collectively as a human family.

You'll learn to:
–Ground yourself more substantially in the Source of Love.
–Receive the sustenance you need to be peaceful and resilient.
–Illuminate what limits you truly coming from love, in situations that most challenge you.
–Cultivate the spiritual musculature to keep your heart open amidst intensity.
–Come from love, even while standing up to destructiveness or injustice.

🌟 Click the link in our bio to save your seat for these two soul-nourishing events!

10/10/2025

Did you miss our Summit on advancing consciousness?
We want everyone in our Sophia community to have the opportunity to learn more about how the cosmos and the planetary alignments are supporting us in advancing consciousness.

We’re making the recording available to all of you. Sharing their expertise through the lens of Cosmology and Astrology, our three incredible speakers delivered an uplifting and important message for these times we’re living through.

We asked our participants what they loved most about the event:

“The brilliant speakers who offered their teachings with love, wisdom, and joy!”

“Just right amount of time, concise, exciting information, brilliant people.”

“The message of hope for humanity”

“So heartfelt. Honestly, this was so interesting as to what is happening with planetary alignments and the potential beneficial impact for our planet and humanity. The speakers were extraordinary in their explanations. Dr. Jude, Pam Gregory, and Dr. Tarnas–each of their conversations gave me better insight into the Cosmos and our place in it.”

“I thoroughly enjoyed the presentations and was so impressed by the knowledge, passion and sensitivity that each one embodied and expressed in a clear and articulate manner. The Sophia Institute is leading the way in featuring these amazing teachers and experts in this exciting field!!”

Now, it’s your turn. Click the link in our bio to access the recording!

10/09/2025

Dr. Lorri Mandekic and Carolyn Rivers are deeply drawn to Dr. Sue Morter’s phenomenal work with The Energy Codes, the codified and innovative healing practices she is bringing to the world that are transformative for so many people.

The work of The Energy Codes aligns you to your True Self, to love and wisdom, to embodiment, to innate healing energies and to advancing your own consciousness. In bringing together the ancient wisdom traditions with cutting-edge quantum science, The Energy Codes guide you to unprecedented levels of creativity, health, healing and to greater love by building neurocircuitry to raise your cellular vibrational frequency.

Did you know that everything is energy, including you! When we learn to live as energy beings, we can transcend any limitations set by the mind as we become powerful creators of our life experience. Learning to shift from living in our heads to living as our True Self or Soulful Self we are mastering our energy, and our full human potential is activated as we begin to live into our wholeness.

Join Dr. Lorri Mandekic and Carolyn Rivers to learn simple energy codes and embodiment techniques, which they will be sharing in this upcoming masterclass.

Take advantage of the Early Bird Rate and register before October 17! *All registrants will receive a recording of the event. LINK IN BIO!

10/03/2025

TOMORROW we are joined by three luminaries and giants in the fields of Cosmology and Astrology. Click the link in our bio to learn about the three remarkable sessions awaiting you with Dr. Jude Currivan, Pam Gregory, and Dr. Richard Tarnas.

10/02/2025

I warmly invite you to join us, this Saturday, October 4, for our Fall Summit. This is a rare opportunity to explore the urgent work of advancing consciousness with three extraordinary teachers.

Dr. Jude Currivan, pioneering cosmologist, and Pam Gregory, renowned astrologer, will weave science and spirituality to reveal our deep belonging in a purposeful, interconnected universe, while Dr. Richard Tarnas, cultural historian and philosopher, will share how the cosmos may be ensouled with creative intelligence and how astrology can guide our collective future.

Scroll below to see the video conversation I recorded with Jude and Pam, which offers a taste of the depth and brilliance they bring. All registrants will receive the full recording.

🙏🏼 This is a summit that bridges worlds: inner and outer, science and spirit, intellect and intuition. I hope you’ll join us for this timely and truly transformational gathering.

With love and gratitude,
Carolyn Rivers, Founder & Director

09/30/2025

In a world undergoing rapid and often bewildering change, the need for deep meaning and a unifying perspective has never been greater.

This October, three of the most respected voices in cosmology, astrology, and consciousness studies come together for an extraordinary day of insight, exploration, and inspiration.

Dr. Jude Currivan will unveil a groundbreaking, evidence-based vision of the Universe as a living, conscious whole—where we are not separate from the cosmos but expressions of it. In conversation with world-renowned astrologer Pam Gregory, they will illuminate the pivotal astrological influences of 2025–2027—energies that herald a profound shift in humanity’s story.

Then, Dr. Richard Tarnas, celebrated scholar and author of Cosmos and Psyche, will guide us into the deeper implications of astrology—exploring how the cycles of the planets mirror the patterns of our lives, and how this cosmic dance points toward an ensouled, meaning-filled universe in which we are active participants.

🌟 Why this matters now:

This isn’t just about star charts or theory—it’s about understanding the vast web of connection between psyche and cosmos, and learning how to consciously align with the deeper currents shaping our world and our future.

💫 Join us! Whether you’re with us in person in beautiful Charleston or tuning in from home, you’ll experience a rare gathering of wisdom that bridges ancient teachings and cutting-edge science. Can’t make it live? All registrants receive the recording to revisit anytime.

🎓 CEUs available for eligible participants.

📌 Save the Date: October 4, 2025

📩 LINK IN BIO to save your spot!

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P. O. Box 1738
Charleston, SC
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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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http://www.thesophiainstitute.org/

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