Estelle California - Family Patterns and Collective Timing "Family Patterns and Collective Timing" explores how transits for the same event impact family members' charts simultaneously. Using quad-wheel charts and Jigsaw, we track how planetary cycles trigger family patterns. While these patterns express differently for each individual, they reveal repeating dynamics and collective transformation points. This research uncovers the interconnected threads within a family, shaping personal growth and shared evolutionary paths. Den/Hou/KC Room - 5th floor
Brett d'Arras - The Vertex and Anti-Vertex: From Fate to Forecasting Referred to as the “third angle” of fate, the Vertex denotes significant external turning points, while the Anti-Vertex indicates crucial internal shifts. Examining how planetary movements interact with this axis is an often overlooked way to understand how fate catalyzes pivotal life events. This exploration enables a deeper understanding of personal evolution and provides advanced techniques for forecasting with the Vertex and Anti-Vertex. IN/Iowa Room - 6th floor
Mallory Hasty - Adventure Gone Wrong: Astrocartography of Krakauer’s Everest Expedition and Knox’s Disaster in Italy In this lecture, Mal will examine the Astrocartography of writer Jon Krakauer’s and then-student Amanda Knox’s abroad disasters. Krakauer’s participation in one of the deadliest Mt. Everest Disasters in 1996, and Knox’s mixup in her roommates' tragic murder, leave us thinking about the locations we can never forget. What can we learn about Astrocartography lines, the relocated chart, and where someone may experience “fated” events? NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor
Drew Levanti - Turn by Turn: Eventful Mixtures in Annual Profections A simple and powerful timing technique, annual profections allow us to define an activated sign, house, and planetary ruler for a year of life. Typically we do this by profecting or “turning” the chart relative to the Ascendant, but we can actually use a planetary lens as well. By profecting from a planet, we can predict years where a planet’s influence is brought upon another planet, creating eventful dynamics and rich mixtures in their wake. LA/Miami/Scottsdale Room - 5th floor
Jordyn Smith - From Trauma to Transformation: Empowering Post Traumatic Growth Trauma can be a catalyst for evolutionary growth. It's important to understand what correlates to this in the natal chart in order to empower growth for clients. This is seen with planets, aspects, and transits. The "why" of it and the path forward to empowerment. Especially when clients come see you with a traumatic event and feel stuck. Understanding this also helps us to empower growth in others and our astrology practice. MI/MI State Room - 6th floor
