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9:00am CDT

The Art of Planetary Gemstone Correspondences: A Modern Take on an Ancient Practice

Tuesday September 8, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT

Planetary correspondences to gemstones denote the symbolic relationship between the shining above and below. If each planet is an archetypal storehouse, you can divide any topic meaningfully by the planets. Even gemstones! Since ancient days, stones have been thought to serve as terrestrial conduits for planetary, stellar, and astrological energies they corresponded with. Using traditional astrology and history, let's find out what gems correspond best with your chart!

Speakers

Samantha Hammer

NEW Speaker

Samantha Hammer is a traditional astrologer based in Southern California. In 2017, she began studying astrology and has never stopped. Her work blends exploratory concepts with Hellenistic techniques and magical/practical remediation principles. Samantha’s dedication to the celestial... Read More →

Tuesday September 8, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Illinois Room - 6th floor 6th floor

Astrological Specialties, Beginner, Intermediate | Traditional Astrology, Beginner, Intermediate | Astrological Magic & Theurgy, Beginner, Intermediate

9:00am CDT

Temperament: Attaining the Balance Within

Tuesday September 8, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT

NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor

The four humours shaped western medical theory for thousands of years while also having significant influence on the culture at large. Astrology did not escape its influence as signs and planets became associated with humors, forming the basis of medical astrology. This lecture explores the history of humoral theory, calculating temperament from a natal chart, and practical methods to bring dysfunctional temperaments into balance.

Speakers

Ryhan Butler

ISAR Board

Ryhan is a professional astrologer based in the Dallas area specializing in the intersection between astrology, magic, and medical history. A student of herbal medicine, Ryhan seeks to incorporate astrology into a holistic form of healing. From 2014-18 he served on the AFAN board... Read More →

Tuesday September 8, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor 6th floor

Health & Wellness, Intermediate | Traditional Astrology, Intermediate

9:00am CDT

Queering Synastry: Reading Relationships Beyond the Binary

Tuesday September 8, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT

Grace Room - 4th floor

Identity, sexuality, gender, love: infinite iterations exist under the stars. Drawing on the LGBTQ+ experience, this kaleidoscopic how-to expands astrology as a tool to explore our relationships and ourselves. Utilizing both traditional and modern synastry techniques, Queering Synastry lays the foundation for a deep relational understanding of the threads that connect us to ourselves, each other, and the planets.

Speakers

Rowan Oliver

NEW Speaker

Rowan Oliver is a relational astrologer, oracle, and multimedia artist. Rowan uses astrology as a tool to weave together the threads of time, linking together the past, present, and future through symbolism and storytelling. Their practice anchors the soul in the present moment, aligning... Read More →

Tuesday September 8, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Grace Room - 4th floor 4th floor

Relationships & Counseling, Beginner, Intermediate | Traditional Astrology, Beginner, Intermediate | Astrological Specialties, Beginner, Intermediate

11:00am CDT

Trinity of Divine Creativity: 1st, 5th, & 9th Houses

Tuesday September 8, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT

IN/Iowa Room - 6th floor

When artistic creation involves communion with divine sources of inspiration, it brings together the meaning of the 1st, 5th, and 9th houses. Within the relational field of these zodiacal places, the life force of the artist (1st house) gives birth to creative progeny (5th house) through sacred relationship (9th house). We’ll explore the charts of artistic creators to show how the trinity of the 1st, 5th, and 9th houses reveals insight into creative expression.

Speakers

Gray Crawford

Gray is a natal and horary astrology who synthesizes influences from traditional, magical, mythic-archetypal, and psychological astrology. Gray has taught at UAC, NORWAC, and ISAR astrology conferences, and numerous astrology associations. Gray is a member of the Kepler College faculty... Read More →

Tuesday September 8, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
IN/Iowa Room - 6th floor 6th floor

Essentials of Astrology, Beginner | Traditional Astrology, Beginner

11:00am CDT

The Descent: Exploring Fallen Planets

Tuesday September 8, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT

Addison/Clark Room - 4th floor

This lecture is a plunge back into the basics, but with depth and technical nuance. In an attempt to move beyond “Exaltation good, Fall bad,” we’ll conduct a detailed survey of the qualities, pitfalls, mitigations, remedies, and hidden potentials of Fallen planets. As Falls are present in both Vedic and Western astrology, we will make use of insights from both to paint a fuller picture of what it means to fall, and rise again.

Speakers

Austin Coppock

Austin Coppock is an astrologer based in Southern Oregon. His perspective is deeply informed by Hellenistic and Vedic astrology. Austin's written work includes hundreds of weekly columns and articles, and the books 36 Faces (2014), and The Celestial Art (2018). Austin served as President... Read More →

Tuesday September 8, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Addison/Clark Room - 4th floor 4th floor