Mount Shasta is often described as one of the most spiritually significant places in North America. For many visitors, though, the hardest part is knowing where to begin. Do you book a tour, join a ceremony, or start at home with a book?
Paul of Venus has spent ten years answering that question. The spiritual teacher, author and founder of Mt. Shasta Spiritual Tours has guided seekers from around the world into the mountain’s forests and energy vortexes. This winter, from November 2026 to February 2027, he is offering a full season of gatherings on the mountain and online, with options for complete beginners and longtime students alike.
Here are five ways to take part, depending on how deep you want to go.
1. Start From Home With a Beginner’s Class
You do not need to travel to California to begin. Several of Paul’s winter sessions are held live on Zoom.
For newcomers, Are You a Starseed? A Beginner’s Awakening Class takes place on Saturday, November 14, from 12 to 1 PM PT, for $22. It is a gentle first step for anyone curious about starseeds and their star families.
Those ready for more can join the Sacred Rays Activation Workshop on Saturday, November 7, at 12 PM PT on Zoom ($77), or the Winter Starseed Activation on December 12 in English and December 16 in Spanish.
2. Mark the 11:11 Portal of Love
For Paul, November 11 is one of the most meaningful dates of the year. 11:11 The Portal of Love takes place on Wednesday, November 11, from 11 AM to 3 PM on Mount Shasta. Tickets are $188, or $333 for two with the Bring a Friend option.
Those who cannot attend in person can join a virtual call at 12:12 PM PT ($77). The day closes with the 11:11 Starship Sessions that evening, from 7 to 10 PM ($177).
“Mount Shasta is the goddess of love,” Paul said. “When we gather on her, we come together in mission. These gatherings open the heart and connect us with the Ascended Masters and with our star families.”
3. Spend the Winter Solstice in the Violet Ray
On Monday, December 21, Paul leads Saint Germain | Winter Solstice, A Mission in the Violet Ray, from 11 AM to 3 PM on Mount Shasta ($188), with a Zoom gathering at 12:30 PM PT ($77).
Winter holds a special place in his teaching. “Winter is my favorite time on the mountain,” he said. “Saint Germain is most present, and within Sanat Kumara’s quantum field, Lady Venus speaks through diamond light.”
4. Go Deeper at The Venus Retreat
The centerpiece of the season is The Venus Retreat, A Mission in the Silence, held February 13 to 15, 2027, from 10 AM to 4 PM each day on Mount Shasta.
Over three days, Paul will share Venusian healing modalities, Venusian manifestation technologies, and how to enter and remain stabilized in a multidimensional state. It is the first time he will teach this material in a retreat setting.
The retreat is limited to 20 guests. Places are $1,111, or $1,444 with vegetarian meals, and a $555 deposit holds a spot.
5. Choose a Private Experience on the Mountain
For those who prefer a personal journey, Paul offers private and small-group tours year-round. This includes a three-day private experience on Mount Shasta for $3,000, shaped around each guest’s own path.
Take the Teachings Home
Paul’s practice does not end when visitors leave the mountain. His book, The Sacred Rays of God, was published on 11/11/2025 and is now used by teachers around the world with their own students. The 319-page guide teaches the Sacred Rays radiating from the spiritual heart, with activations, decrees and practices for daily life. It features a foreword by April Love and cover art by Laura L. Krusemark.
The hardcover is available from IngramSpark, and the book is also available in paperback and Kindle on Amazon, and as an ebook on Apple Books, OverDrive and Kobo. A companion volume, The Sacred Rays of God Workbook: Sacred Rays Activations, Decrees, and the Daily Practice, is available on Amazon in Kindle ($8.88) and paperback ($24.44). The Sacred Rays of God Sound Activations, channeled audio transmissions, accompany the book, and a Spanish translation is underway.
“The Sacred Rays radiate from the spiritual heart,” Paul said. “The book and the Workbook are here so anyone, anywhere, can carry this practice into daily life.”
Who Is Paul of Venus?
Before devoting his life to spiritual teaching, Paul spent ten years as a recording artist with Atlantic Records. Today he is a spiritual teacher, author, retreat leader and Venusian quantum activator. Mt. Shasta Spiritual Tours holds a 5.0-star rating across 170 Google reviews.
He was a featured guide in the Gaia documentary Call of the Mountain, and appears on the Mythbound series with Donna D’Errico in the episode Is Something Hiding Inside Mount Shasta?
Paul is also available for interviews, podcasts, television, film and documentary projects, and hosts media crews on the mountain.
Plan Your Winter on Mount Shasta
Whether you begin with a $22 online class or spend three days in silence on the mountain, this winter offers many ways to experience Mount Shasta’s sacred side. To learn more about Paul and his work, visit paulofvenus.com, or explore the full winter calendar at mtshastaspiritualtours.com.
