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Friday, September 4
 

9:00am CDT

Secondary Progressed Mercury, Venus and Mars Retrograde Phases
Friday September 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Great American Room - 6th floor
Using secondary progressions helps us understand the evolutionary rhythm in a clients life. The retrograde phases of progressed Mercury, Venus and Mars have a huge impact on a person's mode of expression and general energy, and it seems that the journey towards individuation is fired up through these long lasting progressed phases that offers both opportunities and challenges. In this lecture we will look at the creative potential these cycles offer.
Speakers
avatar for Sol Jonassen

Sol Jonassen

Evolutionary astrologer, certified soulflow therapist and mindfulness teacher having worked as a professional astrologer since 1999. Live in Bergen, Norway, and have lectured internationally since 2009: India, USA, England, Turkey, Netherlands, Serbia, Denmark, Israel and Greece for... Read More →
Friday September 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Great American Room - 6th floor 6th floor
  Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate, Advanced |   Health & Wellness, Intermediate, Advanced

9:00am CDT

Archetypal Astrology and Psychedelic Therapy
Friday September 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Illinois Room - 6th floor
Through a rich and evocative slideshow, we will explore the groundbreaking research of Richard Tarnas and Stanislav Grof in using transit astrology to choose positive days for healing sessions—as well as for understanding and integrating journeys afterward. We will review Grof’s expanded cartography of the human unconscious—the biographical, perinatal, and transpersonal layers of the psyche—and its correlation with major transits of Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto.
Speakers
avatar for Renn Butler

Renn Butler

NEW Speaker
Renn is an astrologer in Victoria, B.C. His book, Pathways to Wholeness (2014) about astrology and psychedelic therapy, was followed by The Archetypal Universe (2018), which focuses on dreams, and The Astrology of Love and Relationships (2022) about relationships. His seven-month... Read More →
Friday September 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Illinois Room - 6th floor 6th floor
  Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate, Advanced |   Mythological & Archetypal, Intermediate, Advanced |   Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Intermediate, Advanced

9:00am CDT

Activate Aspects with Ancient Timing: Work with the Minor Years and Ascensional Times
Friday September 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Addison/Clark Room - 4th floor
Discover how different planets, signs and houses become active and influential at different ages through the minor years and ascensional times. Learn when an aspect might express in your chart and life via timing. Explore a fun and accessible way to easily identify important ages and years in your life via the minor years and ascensional times of the planets and your aspects.
Speakers
avatar for Kelly Surtees

Kelly Surtees

Kelly's Astrology
Kelly travels worldwide to teach practical and accessible astrology that combines traditional techniques with a modern mindset. Kelly has established herself in a career that includes client consults, a private membership, plus a slew of online astrology trainings. A class with Kelly... Read More →
Friday September 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Addison/Clark Room - 4th floor 4th floor
  Traditional Astrology, Intermediate |   Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate

11:00am CDT

Chiron In Taurus (2026 - 2034) The Blood of Eden
Friday September 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor
Chiron was discovered in 1977 while in Taurus, marking the beginning of its unexpected incarnation in our charts! By all means Chiron in our charts represents extremes, the greatest breakthroughs and the fatal crashes. At the turn of its own 50 year return, what will CHIRON in TAURUS reveal in the next 8 years? Find its sublime elixirs, avoid its deadly poisons. Join us to explore the core theme of this transit, for you, for the world.
Speakers
avatar for Maurice Fernandez

Maurice Fernandez

River of Stars School of Evolutionary Astrology
Maurice Fernandez is a leading Evolutionary Astrologer with a worldwide reputation of depth and excellence for his diploma program in astrology, publications, and consulting work. Maurice is the recipient of Orion Award for Outstanding Contribution to Astrology (2022), and ISAR Community... Read More →
Friday September 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor 6th floor
  Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate, Advanced |   Mythological & Archetypal, Intermediate, Advanced |   Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Intermediate, Advanced

11:00am CDT

The Times of our Life: Breaking Through
Friday September 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Addison/Clark Room - 4th floor
As astrologers, we have extraordinary tools to give people hope, especially during a difficult passage. What are the key moments when light breaks through? Different timing techniques can pinpoint junctures that may reconfigure internal systems after a long fallout from crisis, grief or loss. Overlaying progressions, transits and solar arc can help identify a resurgence of life force, a key to the emergence of a renewed self.
Speakers
avatar for Lynn Bell

Lynn Bell

Lynn Bell has been a consulting astrologer, lecturer, and teacher for over four decades. She has a keen interest in the way a chart describes both a psychological and spiritual journey and is intrigued by the overlap between modern and ancient techniques. A long-time tutor for the... Read More →
Friday September 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Addison/Clark Room - 4th floor 4th floor
  Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate, Advanced |   Relationships & Counseling, Intermediate, Advanced |   Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Intermediate, Advanced

11:00am CDT

Archetypal Narratives: Transitions and Turning Points in Zodiacal Releasing
Friday September 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
IN/Iowa Room - 6th floor
Zodiacal Releasing is an ancient timing technique that identifies time periods of heightened activity and meaningful experience, providing nuanced symbolic insight into understanding the ebb and flow of unfolding life narratives. We’ll explore how considering the transition and interplay between activated signs and planets, including the special significance of the loosing of the bonds, illuminates critical turning points in life stories and vocational calling.
Speakers
avatar for Gray Crawford

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 →
Friday September 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
IN/Iowa Room - 6th floor 6th floor
  Traditional Astrology, Beginner, Intermediate |   Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Beginner, Intermediate

2:30pm CDT

Primary Directions & The Times of Your Life
Friday September 4, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Grace Room - 4th floor
Primary directions are an ancient predictive method where the movement of celestial bodies in the hours after birth corresponds to the unfolding of life events. We'll go through how to note when your Lights, Inner/Outer planets, Chiron, and Black Moon Lilith connect with your Cross of Matter. Learn to assess the Oblique Ascension and Right Ascension of your Angles and Planets and then, with simple math, align them with the Times of your Life.
Speakers
avatar for Maria Wander

Maria Wander

UAC Conference Board VP
Dr. Maria Wander is an author, hypnotherapist and priestess with a NYC-based practice. Active in non-profit astrology organizations over 20 years on the boards of NCGR, AYA, and as United Astrology Conference 2026 Board VP, her collaborations include "Capricorn Witch" Llewellyn Witch’s... Read More →
Friday September 4, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Grace Room - 4th floor 4th floor
  Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate

2:30pm CDT

Your Progressed Moon: Your Evolving Emotional Intelligence
Friday September 4, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
MI/MI State Room - 6th floor
The progressed Moon is one of the most significant timing indicators in our clients lives, showing what the person’s evolving emotional needs are by sign and house. On its 27-year journey, the Progressed Moon spends 2 &1/2 years in each sign and house, and this is where a person must change and adapt to life’s everchanging circumstances, based on what is emotionally fulfilling now—it is what are clients are in the mood (moon) for currently.
Speakers
avatar for David Pond

David Pond

David has been a professional astrologer for nearly 50 years and a previous speaker at UAC conferences. He has a Master of Science degree in "Experimental Metaphysics" and the author of "Astrology for Beginners" and "Astrology and Relationship" as well as books on meditation and the... Read More →
Friday September 4, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
MI/MI State Room - 6th floor 6th floor
  Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate

2:30pm CDT

Heliacal Transits: Planet & Star Phases Through the Houses
Friday September 4, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Lincolnshire Room - 6th floor
The Sun awakens and extinguishes the stars and planets as they all revolve around the spheres of the cosmic mind. Each day, new stars are born, old ones die & planets come in & out of the underworld. Sometimes, planets & stars are born or die together, bringing mystical fusions of their powers. Learn about the phases of the stars & planets from Babylonian & Egyptian sources, as they light up & turn off, through the signs & houses of heaven.
Speakers
avatar for Cameron Cassidy

Cameron Cassidy

NEW Speaker
Cameron Cassidy is an astrologer & yoga teacher from Salem, MA. He is also an instructor for Kepler College, as well as the editor for the CAELi Review astrological journal. Centered in the ancient eyes of Babylonian & Egyptian astrology, Cameron blends old & new traditions, seeing... Read More →
Friday September 4, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Lincolnshire Room - 6th floor 6th floor
  Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Beginner, Intermediate |   Mythological & Archetypal, Beginner, Intermediate |   Traditional Astrology, Beginner, Intermediate

2:30pm CDT

The Ascendant and the Journey Of 1000 Miles
Friday September 4, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Addison/Clark Room - 4th floor
When a planet hits the Ascendant, you’re at a crossroads.The trouble is that you don’t really know what you are doing. Maybe you move to a new city. Maybe you get married. How can you really know what lies ahead? Making your first step the right one requires boldness, faith, and intuition. Your wisest move? Make an ally of the planet that’s triggering this new beginning – Neptune has different plans for you than Mars or Jupiter!
Speakers
avatar for Steven Forrest

Steven Forrest

Forrest Astrology
Steven Forrest is the author of many astrological bestsellers including the classic, THE INNER SKY. His work has been translated into a dozen languages. He travels world-wide teaching choice-centered evolutionary astrology – a system which integrates free will, grounded humanistic... Read More →
Friday September 4, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Addison/Clark Room - 4th floor 4th floor
  Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Beginner, Intermediate |   Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Beginner, Intermediate |   Essentials of Astrology, Beginner, Intermediate

2:30pm CDT

The Twelve Mercury Elemental Year Returns
Friday September 4, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
IN/Iowa Room - 6th floor
Re-discover the "seven-year itch" as a series of initiations within a lifetime developmental cycle. The Mercury retrogrades complete a cycle through all four elements every six to seven years, in a series of perfections of the birth vintage. In total there are 12 returns to the element of the birth year over 79 yrs. Each of these perfections of the birth vintage further clarifies our collective Mercurial mission, and carries us through another wave in our evolution.
Speakers
avatar for Gary P Caton

Gary P Caton

Gary P Caton is a noted contributor to the 21st Century Astrological Renaissance since its inception. A unique blend of practical wisdom, deep and broad knowledge with pioneering research and technique makes Gary's presentations perennially popular. A true veteran, over the last three... Read More →
Friday September 4, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
IN/Iowa Room - 6th floor 6th floor
  Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate |   Relationships & Counseling, Intermediate

2:30pm CDT

Master Mercury Retrograde by Turning Confusion into Clarity
Friday September 4, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Minnesota Room - 6th floor
Mercury Retrograde has a reputation as being a negative experience that brings chaos and confusion into life, often creating feelings of anxiety and frustration. What if, however, it could be a time of achieving greater mental clarity instead? If so, this could lead to better decision-making, reducing anxiety and chaos–the exact opposite effect of what's normally attributed to Mercury Retrograde.
Speakers
avatar for Kevin DeCapite

Kevin DeCapite

Luna Astrology
Kevin DeCapite is the founder and developer of LUNA Astrology, a cloud platform for students and practitioners. His study involves contemplating the theory and philosophical implications of astrology with an emphasis on how individuals can best apply it creatively to life. He studied astrology and meditation with Transpersonal Astrologer Ji... Read More →
Friday September 4, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Minnesota Room - 6th floor 6th floor
  Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Beginner, Intermediate |   Essentials of Astrology, Beginner, Intermediate |   Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Beginner, Intermediate

4:30pm CDT

The Light of my Life: An Introduction to Solar Arcs
Friday September 4, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Armitage/Belmont Room - 4th floor
This talk will briefly explain the difference between transits and progressions and then show how solar arc directions arise as a symbolic expression of the Sun’s significance by using the movement of the secondary progressed Sun as a base line of meaning for all the planets. Solar Arc directions animate the power of the Sun’s meaning through time, creating a sense of the animating power of the Sun’s light over the course of your life.
Speakers
avatar for Mark Jones

Mark Jones

Mark Jones Astrology
Mark Jones is an Astrologer, Psychosynthesis Therapist and Hypnotherapist working with clients and students all over the world. Mark’s books: Healing the Soul: Pluto, Uranus and the Lunar Nodes; The Soul Speaks: the Therapeutic Power of Astrology; The Planetary Nodes and Collective... Read More →
Friday September 4, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Armitage/Belmont Room - 4th floor 4th floor
  Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate |   Mythological & Archetypal, Intermediate |   Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Intermediate

4:30pm CDT

Navigating Saturn Returns: Three Chances to Mature
Friday September 4, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
LA/Miami/Scottsdale Room - 5th floor
The Saturn return cycle marks key life turning points and potential to resolve karmic themes. Each return offers a chance to slow down, reevaluate, and rebuild, maturing for the next stage of life. By understanding and embracing the lessons of these pivotal cycles, we can release what no longer serves us and proactively build anew. Embracing the hard work with patience and focus leads to evolution—fulfilling soul’s purpose in each phase of life.
Speakers
avatar for Kay Taylor

Kay Taylor

President, OPA
Kay Taylor integrates evolutionary astrology with intuitive mastery, psychosynthesis, yoga philosophy, and healing wisdom. She serves as President of OPA Foundation and the UAC2026 Board, and is on the faculty and Board of Kepler College. Kay lectures widely, and trains and mentors... Read More →
Friday September 4, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
LA/Miami/Scottsdale Room - 5th floor 5th floor
  Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Beginner, Intermediate |   Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Beginner, Intermediate
 
Saturday, September 5
 

9:00am CDT

2026 – The Venus Star Point Return of the USA
Saturday September 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
MI/MI State Room - 6th floor
The Venus Star cycle is 251 years, synched nearly to the Pluto cycle of 248 years. In November 2026 the US chart will experience its first ever Venus Star Point Return, having just completed its first ever Pluto return in 2023-24. The years before, during and after these two major cycles converging are dynamic pivot points for the US and the world. We will look at the chart of the US, these two returns and the impact they will have on the nation.
Speakers
avatar for Arielle Guttman

Arielle Guttman

Sophia Venus Productions
Celebrating 50 years in astrology in 2024, Arielle began her astrological studies in 1974. She has authored five books including a two-volume Mythic Astrology series with Kenneth Johnson and The Astro*Carto*Graphy Book of Maps with the late Jim Lewis. Her more recent work, Venus Star... Read More →
Saturday September 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
MI/MI State Room - 6th floor 6th floor
  Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate, Advanced |   Political & Mundane, Intermediate, Advanced |   Astrological Specialties, Intermediate, Advanced

9:00am CDT

Major Upheavals of History Founded in the Declination of Neptune and Pluto
Saturday September 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Grace Room - 4th floor
A fascinating historical cycle of 40 in multiple examples resounds over the centuries and ironically in Neptune’s four seasons of declination. Add Pluto and together they signal timing of world upheavals, such as the fall of Constantinople, the American Revolutionary war and many more. Could this be the source of the ancient saeculum, the unit of history discovered by the Etruscans and written about by Strauss and Howe in The Fourth Turning?
Speakers
avatar for Leigh Westin

Leigh Westin

Leigh Westin (MS;MA;D.F.Astrol.S.;CA, NCGR-PAA), declination pioneer, discovered Venus & Mars out-of-bounds in fixed signs; originated the declination premise from Earth’s dynamics; founded the basis of true antiscia, the theory of progressed LunarSeasons, and the relevance of Pluto-Neptune’s... Read More →
Saturday September 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Grace Room - 4th floor 4th floor
  Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Beginner, Advanced |   Political & Mundane, Beginner, Advanced |   Astrological Specialties, Beginner, Advanced

9:00am CDT

The Pre-Natal Lunation
Saturday September 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor
This is one of the five traditional considerations in delineating a natal chart, known as the five places of life, offering vital insights and supporting predictive time lord techniques. It highlights major life aspects not easily visible at first glance. The lunation cycle, tied to our birth, plays a key role in life’s themes. Examining the prenatal chart and its position provides essential background for understanding the natal chart's unfolding story.
Speakers
avatar for Israel Ajose

Israel Ajose

NEW Speaker
I completed his full honors in psychological astrology at the Centre of Psychological Astrology in London under the guidance of Liz Greene. I furthered my studies with Robert Zoller and Robert Schmidt in traditional and medieval astrology, integrating these diverse perspectives into... Read More →
Saturday September 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor 4th floor
  Essentials of Astrology, Intermediate, Advanced |   Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate, Advanced |   Traditional Astrology, Intermediate, Advanced

9:00am CDT

Astrology of Recovery
Saturday September 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Minnesota Room - 6th floor
While signs of addiction are well documented in the Natal Chart, this talk explores the Recovery Chart - cast for the day sobriety begins. Research from 150 charts, the history of A.A. and current recovery programs point to one planet at the helm: Saturn. Its potency in Recovery is demonstrated through transit, progression, declination and the Uranian Dial. As the planet of Sobriety, Saturn gives the addict a new relationship to Time.
Speakers
avatar for Catherine Yeager-McQuaid

Catherine Yeager-McQuaid

Catherine McQ has a private practice in Rockaway Beach, NY where she hosts monthly Astrology live teachings. Catherine is the first Diploma Graduate of the Oraculos School of Astrology becoming proficient in Natal, Predictive, Electional, Mundane, Horary, Cosmobiology, and Uranian... Read More →
Saturday September 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Minnesota Room - 6th floor 6th floor
  Uranian/Symmetrical Astrology, Intermediate, Advanced |   Historical & Research, Intermediate, Advanced |   Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate, Advanced

11:00am CDT

USA Uranus Return - 2027/28: Bridges to Build and to Burn
Saturday September 5, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor
Founded on ideals of diversity, freedom, and innovation, the United States strongly captures the essence of its Uranus in Gemini - Yet, its previous Uranus returns were marred with periods of war. As we traverse an era of rapid and radical change, what are the evolutionary intentions, the goals and risk of this return in process, for the US, for the World!
Speakers
avatar for Maurice Fernandez

Maurice Fernandez

River of Stars School of Evolutionary Astrology
Maurice Fernandez is a leading Evolutionary Astrologer with a worldwide reputation of depth and excellence for his diploma program in astrology, publications, and consulting work. Maurice is the recipient of Orion Award for Outstanding Contribution to Astrology (2022), and ISAR Community... Read More →
Saturday September 5, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor 6th floor
  Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate, Advanced |   Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Intermediate, Advanced |   Political & Mundane, Intermediate, Advanced

11:00am CDT

Yearly Update Reading – How to Focus on The Year Ahead
Saturday September 5, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Great American Room - 6th floor
We look at the three pillars of a yearly update – Saturn, Progressed Moon, and the Nodes. This a technique I learned from Monica Dimino for giving an annual reading. Monica never wrote a book so it feels important to pass on her knowledge. We will discuss her unique slant on the signs as we illustrate the technique with famous people’s charts.
Speakers
avatar for Arlan Wise

Arlan Wise

Arlan Wise, OPA certified, OPA Peer Group leader, ISAR C.A.P, has been a professional consulting astrologer since 1978. Arlan was on the Board of Directors of OPA from 1994-2024, serving three terms as president. She helped create OPA’s Astrologer’s Retreats, and OPA’s Certification... Read More →
Saturday September 5, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Great American Room - 6th floor 6th floor
  Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Beginner, Intermediate |   Relationships & Counseling, Beginner, Intermediate

11:00am CDT

Predicting with Solar Arc Direction
Saturday September 5, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
LA/Miami/Scottsdale Room - 5th floor
Solar Arc Direction is a powerful predictive tool, which oftentimes surpasses the commonly-used ones. It is unique in its premise and stands out as the technique with the most precision. It is also the preferred method in the Uranian Astrology system. In this lecture we will learn how to use it, compare it with Secondary Progression and Transits, and demonstrate an easy and integrated approach to predictive work in general.
Speakers
avatar for Meira Epstein

Meira Epstein

Meira Epstein, C.A, NCGR-PAA is a professional astrologer since 1982. Former Technical Director on the NCGR Board. On the NY NCGR Faculty. Exam Development on NCGR-PAA Board. Creator & teacher of the NCGR Education courses. Extensive conferences & online education. Specialties: Hellenistic/classical... Read More →
Saturday September 5, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
LA/Miami/Scottsdale Room - 5th floor 5th floor
  Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate, Advanced |   Traditional Astrology, Intermediate, Advanced |   Uranian/Symmetrical Astrology, Intermediate, Advanced

11:00am CDT

Progressed Moon: Find your Emotional Weathervane
Saturday September 5, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Minnesota Room - 6th floor
This presentation offers a valuable guide to understanding and leveraging the emotional components of your astrological chart, particularly your Moon sign. In this presentation, you will better understand your Moon Sign, its influence on your emotions and how to harness your Moon’s strengths. You will be able to plan your emotional cycle using astrological tools and techniques, making navigating highs and lows a science vs a reaction.
Speakers
avatar for Geni Picazo

Geni Picazo

NEW Speaker, OPA, UAC Planning Committee
Geni is an OPA-certified consulting professional astrologer based in Canada. An avid student of astrology since 1971, she has been practicing professionally since 1976, serving clients in many countries. Geni’s work integrates practical wisdom, insight and research. Geni is currently... Read More →
Saturday September 5, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Minnesota Room - 6th floor 6th floor
  Essentials of Astrology, Beginner |   Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Beginner

11:00am CDT

Four Elements, Four Epochs
Saturday September 5, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Addison/Clark Room - 4th floor
Jupiter and Saturn’s conjunctions form the backbone of the astrological study of history. Their orderly reunions move through the zodiac slowly, forming repeating 200 year periods characterized by the four elements: Fire, Earth, Air, and Water. These two century epochs are especially relevant today, as we have just entered a new elemental epoch—Air. Using historical comparison, we will explore and define each era, with a special focus on Air.
Speakers
avatar for Austin Coppock

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 →
Saturday September 5, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Addison/Clark Room - 4th floor 4th floor
  Political & Mundane, Beginner, Intermediate |   Historical & Research, Beginner, Intermediate |   Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Beginner, Intermediate

2:30pm CDT

Astro-Mapping - Geodetic, A*C*G, Local Space and Sacred Maps
Saturday September 5, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Denver/Houston/KC Room -5th floor
Geodetic Maps are a fixed zodiac system on the map of the world, into which we insert astrology charts. Astro-Cartography Maps a more recent development are astrology charts projected onto the map of the world. Local Space Maps use planetary lines cast onto the horizon from a central space. Learn the difference between all the mapping systems and and how to use these different maps together and for different purposes.
Speakers
avatar for Julija Simas

Julija Simas

NEW Speaker, Cosmic Intelligence Agency
Julija Simas is the founder and chief astrologer at the C*I*A, the Cosmic Intelligence Agency. Having lectured and presented online and in many parts of the globe at various conferences, schools and retreats, Julija devotes most of her time to the C*I*A, teaching, managing the membership... Read More →
Saturday September 5, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Denver/Houston/KC Room -5th floor 5th floor
  Astrological Specialties, Intermediate |   Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate

2:30pm CDT

The Moon, Uranus and Ancestral Healing
Saturday September 5, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Grace Room - 4th floor
Evolutionary astrology has many techniques for understanding various forms of trauma in the chart. This lecture will examine relevant archetypes as well as chart examples to illuminate ways hard aspects between the Moon, Uranus and related symbolism can describe a push toward identifying and healing intergenerational trauma and ancestral patterns. This will include natal chart configurations as well as Moon-Uranus aspects by transit.
Speakers
avatar for Amanda Moreno

Amanda Moreno

Amanda Moreno is a Seattle-based astrologer, writer and educator who has been connecting folks to their place in the universe since 2010. Her work incorporates depth psychology, integrative somatic parts work and her background in social sciences. Amanda has lectured and taught internationally... Read More →
Saturday September 5, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Grace Room - 4th floor 4th floor
  Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Beginner

2:30pm CDT

Holographic Progressions
Saturday September 5, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Lincolnshire Room - 6th floor
Every so often a pattern in your natal chart recurs by transit, even though it doesn’t directly contact your natal placements. These phase angle returns can have immense power by transit. This talk examines them across three scales of progressions (secondary, tertiary, and minor) to reveal new layers of unfolding chart promise. Learn how to identify resonant signatures in progressed time and unlock the potency of the future for your clients.
Speakers
avatar for Jenn Zahrt

Jenn Zahrt

Founder, Revelore Press
Jenn Zahrt, PhD is an author, artist, astrologer, publisher, podcaster, poet, translator, teacher, and founder of both Revelore Press and the Celestial Arts Education Library Institute in Olympia, WA. Together with Nick Campion, Zahrt is a director of the Sophia Centre Press. She's... Read More →
Saturday September 5, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Lincolnshire Room - 6th floor 6th floor
  Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Advanced |   Astrological Specialties, Advanced

2:30pm CDT

What Do the Outer Planets Want?
Saturday September 5, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
IN/Iowa Room - 6th floor
By exploring the questions of “what do they want?”, it allows for a more objective and curious perspective on these powerful celestial bodies. This mindset can make the outer planets feel less intimidating and more like opportunities for growth and exploration. Contemplating their potential power, rather than feeling controlled or helpless, can indeed be a transformative experience.
Speakers
avatar for Laura Nalbandian

Laura Nalbandian

Conference Coordinator, NORWAC & SoulWise School of Astrology
A 2nd-generation astrologer based in Seattle; Laura has been actively in service to the astro-community since 1990. She is the owner/coordinator of NORWAC, established in 1984. She is a founding board member of Kepler College,1992; has served on the board of WSAA for more than 15... Read More →
Saturday September 5, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
IN/Iowa Room - 6th floor 6th floor
  Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Beginner, Intermediate |   Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Beginner, Intermediate |   Essentials of Astrology, Beginner, Intermediate

2:30pm CDT

Venus Retrograde in Scorpio in History
Saturday September 5, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Armitage/Belmont Room - 4th floor
Venus will station retrograde in Scorpio on October 3rd, 2026. Venus has been consistently stationing retrograde in Scorpio every eight years since 1962. Prior to that, the Venus retrograde in Sagittarius that had been occurring every eight years started stationing direct in Scorpio in 1906. The story of Venus retrograde in Scorpio is therefore a 20th-21st century story, a history of how we have transformed as a global society since the turn of the last century.
Speakers
avatar for Nick Dagan Best

Nick Dagan Best

Nick Dagan Best is an astrologer from Montreal, who currently divides his time between Vancouver and Cape Town. A professional in astrology since the year 2000, Nick is a consulting astrologer and is a frequent guest and contributing researcher for The Astrology Podcast. Nick is a... Read More →
Saturday September 5, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Armitage/Belmont Room - 4th floor 4th floor
  Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate |   Political & Mundane, Intermediate |   Historical & Research, Intermediate

2:30pm CDT

What the !@#$%^& Is Happening: The Lunar Nodes and Their Correlation To Mundane Astrology
Saturday September 5, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Addison/Clark Room - 4th floor
The 18.6-year Lunar Nodal cycle has a fascinating correlation to human activity. On an individual level, it indicates shifts in states of consciousness. On a global level, it has historical correlations to economic and geopolitical peaks and valleys. We will identify what is happening in the world today, per the Lunar Nodal and other outer planetary cycles, as well as what to anticipate based on their history to mundane and economic changes.

Speakers
avatar for Raymond Merriman

Raymond Merriman

Merriman Market Analyst, Inc
President of the Merriman Market Analyst; founder of Merriman Market Timing Academy. Author of the 5-volume series on The Ultimate Book on Stock Market Timing (1997-2017) and The Gold Book: Geocosmic Correlations to Gold Price Cycles (1982), the first empirical study on planetar... Read More →
Saturday September 5, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Addison/Clark Room - 4th floor 4th floor
  Political & Mundane, Beginner, Intermediate |   Financial Astrology & Economics, Beginner, Intermediate |   Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Beginner, Intermediate

4:30pm CDT

Your Year Ahead with Monthly Profections
Saturday September 5, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Great American Room - 6th floor
Beloved for their simplicity and accuracy, annual profections have skyrocketed in popularity since their revival. But what about monthly profections? Here’s a useful approach to breaking down your year ahead by month and how to make sense of each monthly division in your forecasts.
Speakers
avatar for Catherine Urban

Catherine Urban

NEW Speaker
(NCGR-PAA IV, ISAR-CAP) With over 15 years of astrological immersion, Catherine’s practice is steeped in classical, medieval, natal and horary technique, centering compassion for human experience. Specializing in forecasting, Catherine empowers her clients to become alchemists of... Read More →
Saturday September 5, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Great American Room - 6th floor 6th floor
  Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate, Advanced |   Traditional Astrology, Intermediate, Advanced

4:30pm CDT

Celestial Influences: United Principles of Motion & Light and the Philosophy of Aspect Transference
Saturday September 5, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Armitage/Belmont Room - 4th floor
Historically, all astrologers had to understand certain key concepts in geocentric astronomy to practice their art, realising how these originate the fundamental symbolism of astrology. Nowadays, astrologers adhere to the doctrines and theoretical ‘points of art’ while often unaware of the astronomical and metaphysical principles they rest upon. The practical benefits – in reading chart symbolism – of understanding some of these primary astro-details are tremendous.
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Houlding

Deborah Houlding

STA School of Traditional Astrology
Deborah Houlding is founder of the STA School of Traditional Astrology (www.sta.co), creator of the Skyscript website (www.skyscript.co.uk), author of The Houses: Temples of the Sky, and editor of various modern editions of historical works. Recipient of the AA’s Charles Harvey... Read More →
Saturday September 5, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Armitage/Belmont Room - 4th floor 4th floor
  Essentials of Astrology, Intermediate, Advanced |   Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate, Advanced |   Traditional Astrology, Intermediate, Advanced

4:30pm CDT

Three Decades of Quantum Astrology: Reframing Astrological Traditions for the Future
Saturday September 5, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Addison/Clark Room - 4th floor
100 years ago, quantum physics shook the foundations of science. For 30 years, I’ve observed shifts in astrological practices that echo the quantum breakthroughs. As we recover our classical origins, it’s helpful to consider how these evolutionary shifts in consciousness impact modern astrology. Join me on a magical exploration into the microcosm and macrocosm that will expand your understanding of the horoscope and the cosmos in which we live.
Speakers
avatar for Rick Levine

Rick Levine

Rick Levine is an active voice in the modern world of astrology. His philosophy is simple: Astrology is a tool for empowerment, understanding, and creativity. A Founding Trustee of Kepler College. Coauthor of Barnes and Noble's mass market annual Your Astrology Guides (2006-2013). His Online Horoscope Column reached millions daily for over 20 years. His instructional YouTube videos and courses currently reach tens of thousands of students every month... Read More →
Saturday September 5, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Addison/Clark Room - 4th floor 4th floor
  Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Beginner, Advanced |   Essentials of Astrology, Beginner, Advanced |   Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Beginner, Advanced
 
Sunday, September 6
 

9:00am CDT

Helping Clients Survive Outer Planet Transits
Sunday September 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Great American Room - 6th floor
Clients often come to us when they are going through challenging or confusing times in their lives. The outer planets, Saturn through Pluto, are particularly known for causing difficulties for clients as they are dealing with issues outside of their control. We will discuss methods and techniques our clients can use to help mitigate each of these disorienting transits and align with the evolutionary awakening they initiate.
Speakers
avatar for David Pond

David Pond

David has been a professional astrologer for nearly 50 years and a previous speaker at UAC conferences. He has a Master of Science degree in "Experimental Metaphysics" and the author of "Astrology for Beginners" and "Astrology and Relationship" as well as books on meditation and the... Read More →
Sunday September 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Great American Room - 6th floor 6th floor
  Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate

9:00am CDT

Planetary Synodic Cycles Combinations: Merging Forces
Sunday September 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Armitage/Belmont Room - 4th floor
Over the course of a human lifetime, there are milestones in age where the synodic cycles of two given planets will make returns in the same given year. Venus and Mars merge at 32. Mars and Jupiter merge at 47. Mercury, Jupiter, and Saturn all merge at 59. Knowing these combinations, and how to use them, is an invaluable forecasting tool, particularly when it comes to charts that have strong configurations between two or more given planets.
Speakers
avatar for Nick Dagan Best

Nick Dagan Best

Nick Dagan Best is an astrologer from Montreal, who currently divides his time between Vancouver and Cape Town. A professional in astrology since the year 2000, Nick is a consulting astrologer and is a frequent guest and contributing researcher for The Astrology Podcast. Nick is a... Read More →
Sunday September 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Armitage/Belmont Room - 4th floor 4th floor
  Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate |   Historical & Research, Intermediate |   Astrological Specialties, Intermediate

9:00am CDT

Are Pandemics Repeating Every 100 Years?
Sunday September 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Illinois Room - 6th floor
Let’s take a look at the history of pandemics as they repeat every 100 years with an astrological lens... 1720: The Bubonic Plague • 1820: Cholera • 1920: The Spanish Flu • 2020: Coronavirus Covid-19 Is there a pattern creating pandemics that is caused by the planetary cycles? Learn of the hidden astrological key that has been at the source of our evolution as we grow from major disturbances on Earth and more!
Speakers
avatar for Diane Trimbath

Diane Trimbath

NEW Speaker, Lake County Astrological Association
Diane Trimbath, Astrologer C.A., NCGR-PAA. Astrologer, Lecturer, Teacher, Graphic Design Professional. Diane holds a Level IV Certification through NCGR and has been teaching ‘An Astrological Look Ahead Series’ through IAA since 2017. Diane is President of Lake County Astrological... Read More →
Sunday September 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Illinois Room - 6th floor 6th floor
  Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate, Advanced |   Political & Mundane, Intermediate, Advanced |   Historical & Research, Intermediate, Advanced

9:00am CDT

Primary Directions: A Timeless Technique of Prediction
Sunday September 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Wisconsin Room - 6th floor
Primary Directions one of the oldest and most powerful predictive technique used in Classical Astrology.It involves projecting the positions of planets in relation to the natal chart over time, creating a dynamic interplay between the celestial bodies and an individual’s life experiences.We will go thru the historical context and significance of Primary Directions, exploring how ancient astrologers utilized this method to gain foresight & clarity
Speakers
avatar for Burcu Cakir

Burcu Cakir

NEW Speaker
Burcu is a professional Traditional Astrologer, graduated from AstroArt Astrology School in Istanbul. She continues to work at the Astrology School as educator. She is Isar Cap and Opa Certified. Previous OPA Satellite Türkiye. She provides Opa Peer Group, Astronomy for Astrologers... Read More →
Sunday September 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Wisconsin Room - 6th floor 6th floor
  Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Advanced |   Traditional Astrology, Advanced |   Astrological Specialties, Advanced

9:00am CDT

Venus, Out of Bounds in Taurus? No Way! Au Contraire, and Scorpio, too
Sunday September 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor
Basically hidden, is an relatively unknown 250+ year cycle of Venus, that reaches consistently out-of-bounds in the fixed signs, Taurus and Scorpio. The last cycle ended in 1994, a new began in 1996 which is coming into greater emphasis now! Follow the trail correlating to spectacular events, its surprising relationship to Venusian solar transits; and the impact on natal chart examples, illustrated with visuals -- for beginning and advanced students alike.
Speakers
avatar for Leigh Westin

Leigh Westin

Leigh Westin (MS;MA;D.F.Astrol.S.;CA, NCGR-PAA), declination pioneer, discovered Venus & Mars out-of-bounds in fixed signs; originated the declination premise from Earth’s dynamics; founded the basis of true antiscia, the theory of progressed LunarSeasons, and the relevance of Pluto-Neptune’s... Read More →
Sunday September 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor 4th floor
  Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Beginner, Advanced |   Uranian/Symmetrical Astrology, Beginner, Advanced |   Astrological Specialties, Beginner, Advanced

11:00am CDT

Timing is Everything: Astro*Carto*Graphy in Action
Sunday September 6, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor
Cyclo*Carto*Graphy, a term coined by the late Jim Lewis, adds timing techniques like transits and progressions to an Astro*Carto*Graphy map, which shows where in the world your natal planets are angular. Discover the best times and places to move, make money, start a business, find love, or experience any life event. Timing is everything and Ronnie, who draws on many years of working with Astro*Carto*Graphy and with Jim himself, answers those questions: Where and When.
Speakers
avatar for Ronnie Gale Dreyer

Ronnie Gale Dreyer

Ronnie Gale Dreyer is an internationally known consultant, author, and teacher specializing in Western and Indian astrology. Based in NYC, she has clients and students throughout the world, lectures and teaches extensively for astrology groups and conferences, and is a certified Astro*Carto*Graphy... Read More →
Sunday September 6, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor 6th floor
  Astrological Specialties, Intermediate, Advanced |   Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate, Advanced

11:00am CDT

Forecasting Strategies
Sunday September 6, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Addison/Clark Room - 4th floor
How can you prepare for a Uranus transit? How should you best honour Pluto when it transits your natal chart? What would you say to a client experiencing a series of Neptune transits? In this session, Frank Clifford will offer strategies to prepare, prioritize and plan your upcoming transits. He will work with the charts of some willing audience members to demonstrate how best to recognize and participate in the seasons ahead.
Speakers
avatar for Frank Clifford

Frank Clifford

The London School of Astrology
Frank has built an eclectic, 35-year career as the writer of a dozen books, a consultant astrologer and palmist, a publisher/editor, a researcher of birth data, and the Principal of the London School of Astrology. Frank has written for The Mountain Astrologer since 2008. In 2012... Read More →
Sunday September 6, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Addison/Clark Room - 4th floor 4th floor
  Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Beginner, Intermediate

11:00am CDT

Catharsis To Clarity: Astrology, Storytelling and the Healing Power of Narrative
Sunday September 6, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Minnesota Room - 6th floor
Writing helps us make sense of our lived experiences, while astrology offers perspective on our patterns and insights into the timing of life events. Danielle shares her process of crafting an astrological memoir and guides you in creating your own astrological timeline using charts and predictive techniques. By combining expressive writing with astrology, you’ll gain therapeutic benefits that help you heal, reframe your life story, and transform pain into empowerment.
Speakers
avatar for Danielle Ashley

Danielle Ashley

NEW Speaker
Danielle is a professional astrologer and Chinese medicine doctor, based in Melbourne Australia, with a special interest in medical and predictive astrology. She was introduced to astrology at five years old, sparking a lifelong curiosity about the universe. Danielle is a charity... Read More →
Sunday September 6, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Minnesota Room - 6th floor 6th floor
  Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate |   Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Intermediate |   Health & Wellness, Intermediate

11:00am CDT

Eclipses with the Outer Planets Predict Major Global Transformational Changes
Sunday September 6, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor
As Rahu and Ketu transit through all the 12 signs and nakshatras, and align with outer planets Saturn and Jupiter, world events occurred that transformed the world. There are future events with the same indications that predict similar events. 2030-2032 and 2038-2039 are the most transformational times to be analyzed.
Speakers
avatar for Joni Patry

Joni Patry

University of Vedic Astrology
Joni Patry lives in Dallas, Texas and is one of the most recognized teachers and Vedic astrologers in the world with over 40 years of experience. Joni has been invited multiple times as a keynote speaker at UAC, ISAR, NCGR, as well as the Sedona Vedic Conference. She is the founder... Read More →
Sunday September 6, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor 4th floor
  Vedic Astrology, Intermediate |   Political & Mundane, Intermediate |   Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate

2:30pm CDT

Approaches to Developing Stories
Sunday September 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
LA/Miami/Scottsdale Room - 5th floor
In Sept 2026, what will be shaping the world stage? This session isn’t about hindsight – it’s about live analysis. We’ll take an unfolding global event, map its astrological roots, and examine what the planetary cycles suggest lies ahead. This is a dynamic, interactive session for those who want to see mundane astrology in action. Past, present, and potentials for the future of a major headline meet here, testing our interpretive skills against the movements of history.
Speakers
avatar for Wade Caves

Wade Caves

STA School of Traditional Astrology
Wade Caves, based in Brooklyn, NY, is an astrological consultant and educator specializing in problem-solving applications of astrology. He teaches horary, mundane, and astronomy at the School of Traditional Astrology, and founded the World Astrology Summit, a conference dedicated... Read More →
Sunday September 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
LA/Miami/Scottsdale Room - 5th floor 5th floor
  Political & Mundane, Intermediate |   Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate |   Horary & Electional, Intermediate

4:30pm CDT

The Solar Eclipse as a Process of Acceleration of Our Evolutionary Consciousness
Sunday September 6, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
MI/MI State Room - 6th floor
There are many ways and times in which our person has the opportunity to evolve. Solar eclipses represent a great energy that, generally, drives us in a drastic and accelerated way to take a great leap in the evolutionary process and to face what we have not been able, or wanted, to see. This conference will show real cases where the person evolved thanks to the activation of their birth chart with a solar eclipse.
Speakers
avatar for Monica Escalante-Ochoa

Monica Escalante-Ochoa

President, AstroMexico-NCGR
Mónica is a Mexican astrologer with NCGR-PAA Level IV certification. She currently serves as NCGR International Relations Director and at PAA board. She is president of AstroMéxico Chapter. Mónica has been a practicing astrologer since 1996, she is national and international lecturer... Read More →
Sunday September 6, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
MI/MI State Room - 6th floor 6th floor
  Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate, Advanced |   Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Intermediate, Advanced

4:30pm CDT

Mapping your Soul’s Intention for Evolution: The Secondary Progressed Chart
Sunday September 6, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
LA/Miami/Scottsdale Room - 5th floor
The natal chart reflects the intersection between the soul’s past and intended forward. Transits act as triggers for the experiential track whereas the secondary progressed chart reflects the pacing and evolution of the subjective consciousness as the soul moves through the unfolding of life experience. It also provides a map of the terrain the soul aims to visit over a single lifetime.
Speakers
avatar for Rose Marcus

Rose Marcus

Rose Marcus: Evolutionary Astrologer, ISAR CAP, (based in Vancouver, Canada). She wrote the daily horoscope for The Mountain Astrologer, 2007/08). Her first book, Insights into Evolutionary Astrology, a compilation project, was published in 2010 by Lewellyn Worldwide. Since 2010, Rose has co-hosted Guiding Stars, a monthly transit show (https://healthylife.net). SoulWise School of Evolutionary Astrology was launched in 2019 (https://soulwiseastrologyschool.com... Read More →
Sunday September 6, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
LA/Miami/Scottsdale Room - 5th floor 5th floor
  Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate, Advanced |   Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Intermediate, Advanced |   Astrological Specialties, Intermediate, Advanced

4:30pm CDT

Research on the Synodic Cycle of Venus
Sunday September 6, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Lakeview Room - 2nd floor
Venus’ most apparent astronomical feature in its synodic cycle with the Sun are its alternating appearances as a morning or evening “star”. In this lecture, an astronomical description of the Venus-Sun synodic cycle and its history in astrology (Babylonian astrology and Maya astrology) will introduce a recent study showing significant correlations between Venus and human behavior as expressed in warfare and aviation disasters.
Speakers
avatar for Bruce Scofield

Bruce Scofield

Bruce Scofield, Ph.D., is an author of books, articles and research papers on astrology. He maintained a full-time practice as a consulting astrologer for 45 years and has taught science at UMass and astrology and astronomy at Kepler College. His interests include history of astrology... Read More →
Sunday September 6, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Lakeview Room - 2nd floor 2nd floor
  Historical & Research, Intermediate |   Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate |   Political & Mundane, Intermediate

4:30pm CDT

Planetary Nodes in World Events and Elections
Sunday September 6, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor
We are familiar with the lunar nodes, but not as much with the planets’ nodes. The outer planets nodes are stationary over a small range of degrees for nearly a century. They reveal some important behind-the-scenes dynamics of world events as well. Using the charts of US presidents and other world leaders, we will gain more understanding of their roles by examining the planetary nodes at work in the background.
Speakers
avatar for Arielle Guttman

Arielle Guttman

Sophia Venus Productions
Celebrating 50 years in astrology in 2024, Arielle began her astrological studies in 1974. She has authored five books including a two-volume Mythic Astrology series with Kenneth Johnson and The Astro*Carto*Graphy Book of Maps with the late Jim Lewis. Her more recent work, Venus Star... Read More →
Sunday September 6, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor 6th floor
  Political & Mundane, Intermediate, Advanced |   Astrological Specialties, Intermediate, Advanced |   Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate, Advanced

4:30pm CDT

Sex Workers, Porn Stars and You
Sunday September 6, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Denver/Houston/KC Room -5th floor
A look at the development of the sex industry from the Pill to OnlyFans, from Neptune in Scorpio to Pluto in Aquarius, as well as what we can learn about ourselves from the horoscopes of those in the sex industry.
Speakers
avatar for John Marchesella

John Marchesella

John Marchesella is a certified astrologer, practicing in New York since 1976. He is a past Chair of NCGR-National, President of its New York Chapter and its Education Director. He is a frequent contributor to many astrological publications and conferences on the local level as well... Read More →
Sunday September 6, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Denver/Houston/KC Room -5th floor 5th floor
  Relationships & Counseling, Intermediate, Advanced |   Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Intermediate, Advanced |   Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate, Advanced

4:30pm CDT

Another Method for Years from Seuthes, the School of Hermeias
Sunday September 6, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Great American Room - 6th floor
Vettius Valens hands down several powerful timing techniques in his Anthologies. Best known among them are: profections, an easy and purely symbolic technique; and Zodiacal Releasing—grounded in astronomy but clunky to mentally calculate beyond the level of months. And then there’s Seuthes’ method for years. Easy to calculate - but rarely talked about. Come explore and you’ll walk away with a new tool for harvesting interpretive juice down to the wee hours
Speakers
avatar for Bear Ryver

Bear Ryver

Bear Ryver’s west coast roots blossom in the stars. Since launching his practice he’s been named an award-winning astrologer (OPA, 2018) and has presented talks at conferences like NORWAC, AMC, ISAR and more. Bear holds certifications in Hellenistic, Horary, and Electional astrology... Read More →
Sunday September 6, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Great American Room - 6th floor 6th floor
  Traditional Astrology, Beginner, Intermediate |   Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Beginner, Intermediate |   Historical & Research, Beginner, Intermediate
 
Monday, September 7
 

9:00am CDT

Can Astrological Insight Help Us from War to Peace
Monday September 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor
The chart for 20 July 2026 contains a very special pattern of the planets from Jupiter to Pluto. What are their darkest and brightest protentional expressions? What does this tell us of the nature and potential consequences of the contemporary breakdown in personal and world relationships? Do these planets also offer brighter understanding that could guide us on paths to gateways of reconciliation?
Speakers
avatar for Roy Gillett

Roy Gillett

Roy Gillett, Astrological Association UK President, full-time astrologer since 1976. Supports Solar Fire software. From 1980 organized and spoke at international conferences and published mundane forecasts from karmic Tibetan Buddhist perspective; since 2002 in the bi-monthly Astrological... Read More →
Monday September 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor 4th floor
  Political & Mundane, Intermediate, Advanced |   Historical & Research, Intermediate, Advanced |   Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate, Advanced

9:00am CDT

Progressions Of Love
Monday September 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Armitage/Belmont Room - 4th floor
For a better understanding of Secondary Progressions, let’s look at the progressions that are most indicative of relationships coming together, coming apart and how love evolves.
Speakers
avatar for John Marchesella

John Marchesella

John Marchesella is a certified astrologer, practicing in New York since 1976. He is a past Chair of NCGR-National, President of its New York Chapter and its Education Director. He is a frequent contributor to many astrological publications and conferences on the local level as well... Read More →
Monday September 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Armitage/Belmont Room - 4th floor 4th floor
  Relationships & Counseling, Beginner, Intermediate |   Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Beginner, Intermediate |   Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Beginner, Intermediate

9:00am CDT

The Secret to Using Zodiacal Releasing More Effectively
Monday September 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
LA/Miami/Scottsdale Room - 5th floor
Zodiacal releasing can be an overwhelming technique. As a result, many students will give up on the approach in favor of simpler timing techniques. In this talk, I will share what I consider to be the most basic and often overlooked approach to utilizing zodiacal releasing more intuitively and effectively in practice, whether you are reading for yourself or for clients. (Students should be familiar with the basics of zodiacal releasing to get the most out of this talk)
Speakers
avatar for Adam Elenbaas

Adam Elenbaas

Adam Elenbaas is a professional astrologer and author from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Adam holds an M.A. and MFA in Creative Writing. His first book, a Publisher’s Weekly top book of the year, called Fishers of Men: The Gospel of an Ayahuasca Vision Quest was published by Tarcher/Penguin... Read More →
Monday September 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
LA/Miami/Scottsdale Room - 5th floor 5th floor
  Traditional Astrology, Intermediate, Advanced |   Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate, Advanced

9:00am CDT

Heroes in Your Chart: Understanding the Interplay of the Yogi, Yoga and Karaṇa Lord from Pañchāṅga
Monday September 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Lakeview Room - 2nd floor
Even before you delve into the natal chart, three key factors in the Pañchāṅga (five key factors of time from the Hindu almanac) behave as real firefighters and help overcome various afflictions such as dagdha rasi, ie, burnt signs. We go into depth of what these factors are and how the planets ruling holds the key to our nourishment, and behave as the Saptamātṛkā, the seven mother goddesses. These highly unique techniques are from the Siddhar tradition of Southern India.
Speakers
avatar for Sonal Sachdeva

Sonal Sachdeva

Divinations Org - Founder, Sonal Vedic Esssence
Sonal Sachdeva is a Vedic Consultant at the world’s oldest esoteric bookshop – Watkins Books in London, UK.She is certified Vedic Jyotiṣa Paṇḍita, under tutelage of celebrated Astrologer, Pandit Sanjay Rath and has a Diploma from Liz Greene's CPA. lectured all round the... Read More →
Monday September 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Lakeview Room - 2nd floor 2nd floor
  Vedic Astrology, Intermediate, Advanced |   Health & Wellness, Intermediate, Advanced |   Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate, Advanced

11:00am CDT

Happy Cycles: Solar Arcs and Transits Linked to Lucky Breaks, Blessings, and Rewards
Monday September 7, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Lincolnshire Room - 6th floor
There are certain planetary combinations in Solar Arcs and Transits that carry the clear potential for lucky breaks, blessings and rewards. Viewing long-term arc development overlapping with transits allows us to see when there may be periods of good fortune. When we find future cycles that suggest positivity, then we need to strategically plan to do the work that will earn the rewards. Practical work must meet the potential and promise of the astrological signatures.
Speakers
avatar for Kathy Rose

Kathy Rose

Rose Astrology
For more than 40 years Kathy Rose has been a full-time consulting astrologer, lecturer and teacher with a thriving international practice. She brings an intuitive, therapeutic approach to consultations. Kathy has a popular YouTube channel plus The Maverick Podcast. She lectures for... Read More →
Monday September 7, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Lincolnshire Room - 6th floor 6th floor
  Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate

2:30pm CDT

Show Me the Money: Find Your Financial Edge with Astrology
Monday September 7, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Grace Room - 4th floor
Your money mindset is clearly shown in your natal chart promise. There’s a myriad of ways to write your unique personal money story as planetary transits and progressions unfold. One’s earning potential and monetary gain can come from various sources depending on where you focus. Your birth horoscope creates the financial foundation for your life, influencing beliefs and choices. Learn how to inspire your wallet and bank account with your vision, values, and joy.
Speakers
avatar for Trudy Carol

Trudy Carol

NEW Speaker, Invest By Cycles
Trudy Carol, BA has been studying astrology for 40+ years. Born with a curious Gemini MC, she’s enjoyed multiple careers and interests in this lifetime. Owing to a natal Venus in Taurus trine Mars and Ascendant, her astrology business now centers on money, financial markets and... Read More →
Monday September 7, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Grace Room - 4th floor 4th floor
  Financial Astrology & Economics, Beginner, Intermediate |   Astrological Specialties, Beginner, Intermediate |   Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Beginner, Intermediate

2:30pm CDT

Saturn's Challenging Transits
Monday September 7, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor
Saturn represents the karma each soul must deal with, and its transits unfold the karmic issues we must face. The challenging transits of Saturn are Sade Sati, Ashtama, and Kantaka Shani. Sade Sati is when Saturn transits the 12th, 1st, and 2nd houses from the Moon. It is a very complex time. Ashtama Shani, Saturn's transit to the 8th house, can cause sudden transformation and health issues. Kantaka Shani, Saturn’s transit to the 4th house, influences home and career.
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Komilla Sutton

Komilla Academy of Vedic Sciences
Komilla Sutton is an internationally renowned consultant, teacher & lecturer. Her Academy teaches three year online courses. She is the co-Founder & Chair of the British Association of Vedic Astrology (BAVA). She has been leading trips to India since 1999 and sponsoring Vedic Astrology... Read More →
Monday September 7, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor 4th floor
  Vedic Astrology, Intermediate, Advanced |   Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate, Advanced

4:30pm CDT

The Six Faced Deity: Tracking the Solar Phases of Mercury
Monday September 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
LA/Miami/Scottsdale Room - 5th floor
We begin by examining the Mythology of Hermes from a Cosmological perspective, placing it within the overall story of the Olympic Pantheon's emergence. From there we differentiate between the various complex and multi-faceted roles Hermes plays within many mythic fragments. Finally, we look to the astronomy of Mercury's synodic or Solar cycle for parallels and correspondences between the phases and faces of Mercury to reveal the fullness of the Mercurial Mythos.
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Gary P Caton

Gary P Caton is a noted contributor to the 21st Century Astrological Renaissance since its inception. A unique blend of practical wisdom, deep and broad knowledge with pioneering research and technique makes Gary's presentations perennially popular. A true veteran, over the last three... Read More →
Monday September 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
LA/Miami/Scottsdale Room - 5th floor 5th floor
  Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate |   Mythological & Archetypal, Intermediate

4:30pm CDT

Magnificent Venus Cycle and a Preview of the Upcoming Venus Retrograde
Monday September 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Great American Room - 6th floor
The planet Venus is magnificent to behold, and its singular cycle consists of the synodic 8-year (and 4-year) periods, Sun-Venus conjunctions (combustion or cazimi), and heliacal rising/setting of the morning/evening star. Ronnie will share examples from her book on Venus, to show how these phenomena can forecast personal and mundane events with amazing precision. We will also preview the upcoming Venus retrograde from 10/3-11/13. This lecture applies to all zodiacs.
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Ronnie Gale Dreyer

Ronnie Gale Dreyer is an internationally known consultant, author, and teacher specializing in Western and Indian astrology. Based in NYC, she has clients and students throughout the world, lectures and teaches extensively for astrology groups and conferences, and is a certified Astro*Carto*Graphy... Read More →
Monday September 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Great American Room - 6th floor 6th floor
  Vedic Astrology, Intermediate, Advanced |   Historical & Research, Intermediate, Advanced |   Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate, Advanced
 
Tuesday, September 8
 

9:00am CDT

Mastering the Annual Forecast: Integrating Techniques for Meaningful Client Consultations
Tuesday September 8, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
IN/Iowa Room - 6th floor
In this session, we’ll explore practical strategies for delivering insightful, cohesive annual forecasts. How do we synthesize the array of available techniques into a clear and meaningful consultation? Rather than focusing on a single tradition, we’ll emphasize a holistic approach to identifying key themes for the year ahead, determining the most influential planetary players, and weighing factors effectively.
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Michelle Gould

CAPISAR VP, Heavenly Writing Astrology
Michelle Gould is a consulting astrologer, who has been using astrology to support and empower others for over 20 years. She was a founding member of AYA, has served on the board of ISAR, and as an advisor for AFAN. She is the current Vice President of CAPISAR. A sought-after speaker... Read More →
Tuesday September 8, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
IN/Iowa Room - 6th floor 6th floor
  Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate |   Astrological Specialties, Intermediate

9:00am CDT

What a Long Strange Trip It's Been!
Tuesday September 8, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Armitage/Belmont Room - 4th floor
During Neptune’s journey through Pisces, transformative transits like Pluto/Uranus squares, Pluto/Saturn, and Jupiter/Saturn synods reshaped consciousness. Patricia will recap the impact of these transits, marking the new era dawning as the Saturn-Neptune conjunction at 0° Aries emerges. She’ll guide an inner journey to explore your psyche’s 'zero point,' opening you to new inspiration and unmanifest potentials during this pivotal cosmic shift.
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Patricia Walsh

Heal The Past
Patricia is a certified DMP regression practitioner and Chief Trainer for the Institute of Deep Memory Process®. She is also a certified Evolutionary Astrologer from the Jeffrey Wolf Green School of Evolutionary Astrology and author of ‘Understanding Karmic Complexes: Evolutionary... Read More →
Tuesday September 8, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Armitage/Belmont Room - 4th floor 4th floor
  Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Beginner, Intermediate |   Mythological & Archetypal, Beginner, Intermediate |   Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Beginner, Intermediate

9:00am CDT

The Uranus Cycle
Tuesday September 8, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Addison/Clark Room - 4th floor
With its 84 year orbit, Uranus mirrors the human lifespan. At age 21, roughly a quarter of the way around: leaving home. At 42, halfway: welcome to midlife, At around age 63 we enter elderhood,. Each turning point presents minefields and opportunities. The stakes are high too – every really cool old person you’ve ever met got each step right. Ditto, only backwards, for the tedious old folks you want to avoid.
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Steven Forrest

Forrest Astrology
Steven Forrest is the author of many astrological bestsellers including the classic, THE INNER SKY. His work has been translated into a dozen languages. He travels world-wide teaching choice-centered evolutionary astrology – a system which integrates free will, grounded humanistic... Read More →
Tuesday September 8, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Addison/Clark Room - 4th floor 4th floor
  Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Beginner, Intermediate |   Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Beginner, Intermediate |   Essentials of Astrology, Beginner, Intermediate

11:00am CDT

The Call of the Lunar Nodes: Navigating Collective and Personal Destiny
Tuesday September 8, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
MI/MI State Room - 6th floor
This talk explores how the transiting lunar nodes issue a collective call to action. Discover how the nodes shape societal trends, personal growth, and karmic patterns. Learn how to anticipate and prepare for their influence by understanding their connection to signs, houses, and planetary aspects. By the end, participants will gain tools to align with the nodal energies and navigate these transformative cycles with clarity and purpose.
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Celeste Brooks

NEW Speaker, Astrology by Celeste, UAC Planning Committee
Celeste Brooks is a predictive astrologer. Her offerings include classes, readings, and chart rectification. Her podcast, Celestial Insights, offers weekly guidance. Celeste is a board member of OPA and a faculty member of Kepler College. She lectures internationally.

Before transitioning into astrology full-time, she had a successful sales and marketing career spanning over 25 years. Her website is www.astrologybyceleste.com... Read More →
Tuesday September 8, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
MI/MI State Room - 6th floor 6th floor
  Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Beginner, Intermediate

11:00am CDT

The Astro-Dream Journal
Tuesday September 8, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Minnesota Room - 6th floor
The Astro Dream Journal is a valuable tool connecting our internal cycles with star cycles. By observing several factors including, the planetary day and hour of the dream and recording this we have information from the dream as to how to work with these changes utilizing practices from the three sisters-Astrology, Alchemy and Magic. Chart examples involving Saturn Cycles and life themes will be shared.
Speakers
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Katherine O'Connell

NEW Speaker
I have a background as an Astrologer (60 years), Clinical Psychologist, and an Interfaith Minister. As a Psychologist, I have authored two books on recovery and the healing process, taught internationally at Graduate Schools and Medical Schools, both Allopathic and Chinese, and served... Read More →
Tuesday September 8, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Minnesota Room - 6th floor 6th floor
  Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Beginner, Advanced |   Astrological Magic & Theurgy, Beginner, Advanced |   Astrological Specialties, Beginner, Advanced

11:00am CDT

Creating A Life Plan for Yourself with Astrology
Tuesday September 8, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Denver/Houston/KC Room -5th floor
In a 75-minute lecture, Reynolds introduces his Stellar Life Plan from his book "Consider Your Movement," based on 30+ years of experience. He discusses how planetary cycles can guide success, drawing on evolutionary psychology, neuroscience, noted astrologers, and strategy literature. He details mandates and malfunctions for six life periods.
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Samuel Reynolds

President, International Coalition of Astrology Educators
Samuel F. Reynolds, a former skeptic, had a life-changing visit to an astrologer and has since spent 30+ years studying astrology. Now, Samuel consults and teaches astrology full-time. He serves as president of the International Coalition of Astrology Educators and was the co-recipient... Read More →
Tuesday September 8, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Denver/Houston/KC Room -5th floor 5th floor
  Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Beginner |   Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Beginner |   Health & Wellness, Beginner
 

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