Dr. Nicole Rawls
Anthropologist Astrologer Artist
~An Anthropologist Committed To A Liberatory Humanity
New Online Seminar!
New Online Seminar!
Death and the Ancestors
w/ Dr. Nicole Rawls
Through The Embodied Futures Lab
August 14th
Thursday Night
7pm-8:30pm CST ONLINE
$111.00
Limited to 20 people!
We begin with death—because it is only through honoring, respecting, and learning to work with death and the dead that we come to understand what it means to truly live.
This is more than building an ancestor altar or offering food weekly. What is your everyday relationship to death? Do you know how to die—metaphorically and spiritually—so that you might fully live?
Together we’ll explore the energetics of death, grief, veneration, and ancestral presence, and how engaging these dimensions can help us reimagine worlds where life is embodied more fully.
✨ No prior ancestor work is required. This is a space for anyone called to explore death and the life/death/life cycle.
Participants will leave with:
A guided ritual for death and rebirth
Zine for your personal reference
A foundational understanding of ancestral relationship as a liberatory practice
This Seminar Is For You If You Are:
Ready to deepen your spiritual practice beyond surface-level rituals
Seeking grounded, liberatory frameworks that connect body, spirit, and strategy
Wanting to reconnect with your own power, clarity, and ancestral wisdom
Curious about how spiritual practice can shape your everyday choices and future-making
How do we learn to embody the knowledge we have learned?
What does it mean to strategically dream as a way to world-build the societies we say we want to live in?
Can we allow ourselves to play in the dreamscape(s) and bring those dreams into reality?
If we are our ancestors’ wildest dreams, how do we dream WITH them as a liberatory practice?
These are some of the questions I explore in my Patreon as a way to create a space for people to imagine our world differently and then dare to bring those imaginations into reality. Subscribe to learn more and have access to exclusive content.
JULY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
I offer a number of different astrological assessments - listed below. Refer here for more detailed information on each and to book!
Journey to Self (Natal/Baseline Reading)
A foundational astrology reading that explores your birth chart to understand your core self, purpose, and key life themes.Graduation Reading
A reading for individuals transitioning from academic, professional, or personal training into the next chapter of their life, providing insights into this major life shift.Partner Readings
A combined reading for romantic, business, or parent-child relationships to explore how two individuals’ energies interact and how to best navigate their dynamics.Astrology Assessment (Journey to Self)
A more in-depth astrology reading as part of the Embodied Futures Lab, where the natal chart is explored to help clients align their lives with their authentic self and goals.Parent-Child Reading
A reading that helps parents understand how their child’s astrology chart can inform healthier, more effective parenting strategies while breaking unhealthy family patterns.Business Relationship Reading
For individuals in or considering a business partnership, this reading helps partners navigate how their astrological energies interact to create a sustainable and aligned business partnership.Romantic Partnership Reading
A reading to understand how romantic partners’ astrological charts interact, focusing on how to maintain individuality while fostering a strong, harmonious relationship.Understanding Your Spiritual Gifts Reading
This reading dives into your nodes and the dark houses (4th, 8th, and 12th) to explore your ancestral gifts and deepen your connection to your spiritual essence, using astrology and ancestral traditions.Astrology Salons
Group sessions focusing on astrology to learn and discuss astrology in community, helping participants gain deeper insight into their charts and the cosmic influences on their lives.
Dr. Nicole Rawls
Welcome! My name is Dr. Nicole Rawls and I am an anthropologist, astrologer, poet, and strategic dreamer.
I use my knowledge and training to deconstruct societal mindsets and imagine a world without oppressive systems governing us. I obtained my Ph.D. in Anthropology from Michigan State University in 2011, specializing in race, racism, citizenship, and the nation-state. I previously taught and worked at Michigan State University, The University of Bristol (UK), Beloit College and Brown University before leaving higher education in 2021. You can read more about me here.
My work and offerings are multifaceted.
I am the founder of the Embodied Futures Lab and Dream Praxis Studios. With a focus on creating clarity, choice, and action through a humane lens, I offer cultural and organizational strategy services to individuals and organizations/businesses alike through a process I call “ embodied strategic dreaming”. I am really interested in exploring the question: What does it mean to be human? And to answer that one must go on a ride through space and time and understand how we became a society that values dehumanization in the first place. This is where my creative work comes in. As the creator of “Embodied Strategic Dreaming” I help others learn to believe and embody their experiences and learnings and work in the dreamscapes as a way to strategically world-build the societies we say we want to fully live through my podcast, Patreon, writings, speaking, astrological analysis, creative projects, and active social media presence, where I discuss a wide range of topics including the concept of the human, ancestors, and society. My multidisciplinary approach allows me to bridge the gap between academia and spirituality, offering a unique perspective that challenges existing norms and encourages individuals to imagine a world free from oppressive systems. I am currently working on my first book, “Reclaiming My Wild: A Modern Day Marronage Folktale” (working title).
My passion lies in my commitment to social change and the belief in the transformative power of imagination and dreaming to have us come back to our humanity.
Yappin w/ the Stars - The Podcast
(LATEST EPISODE)
Leo Season & Mercury Retrograde: Let Your Little Light Shine - Astrological Forecast for July 16-22
In this episode, I dive into the astrological shifts that mark the start of Leo season, alongside the cosmic drama of Mercury retrograde. As the sun enters its home sign of Leo, we’re asked to reflect on who we are, how we show up in the world, and if we’re owning our true selves. With Mercury retrograde in Leo, Venus squaring Mars, and Chiron triggering wounds around our sense of self, this week’s energies push us to confront and heal the narratives that have shaped us—especially the ones given to us by others.
I also talk about the importance of getting in touch with your inner light, embracing the fire and passion that come with Leo season, and the work I’m doing with my Embodied Strategic Dreaming practice. Plus, don’t miss out on my upcoming seminars and workshops designed to help you reclaim your humanity and power through spirit, body, and ritual.
Episode Highlights:
Mercury Retrograde in Leo: Time to review how you communicate and how you’ve been expressing your identity.
Venus in Gemini Squares Mars in Virgo: A cosmic tension highlighting our relationships, love, and our need for balance between thoughts and actions.
Chiron in Aries: Confronting wounds related to our sense of self and stepping into true healing.
Leo Season: Embracing your inner light and letting it shine unapologetically. Reclaiming the Self: Reflecting on the stories we’ve been told and rewriting our own narratives.
Upcoming Seminars: I’m offering The Self is the Spell – a 3-part seminar on reclaiming your human essence through ritual, body, and spirit.
Patreon: Join the conversation, access exclusive content, and engage with my work in real-time ( / drnicolerawls .
Astrological Assessments: Book one-on-one astrology readings through my Embodied Futures Lab to dive deeper into your chart and gain clarity about your life's path. Visit my website for more details (https://www.drnicolerawls.com/astrology).
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