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Friday, September 4
 

9:00am CDT

Archetypal Astrology and Psychedelic Therapy
Friday September 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
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

9:00am CDT

Unveiling the Dragons of Solar Eclipses: Discovering Your Dragon Family
Friday September 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Solar eclipses are part of cycles known as SAROS families or Dragon Families, each spanning approximately 1300 years. Every person has a unique Dragon Family, composed of nine distinct Dragon types. Understanding your personal Dragon and Dragon Family offers insights into your soul's true needs and their connections across lifetimes. This knowledge helps uncover deeper truths, aligning your life's path with your spiritual essence.
Speakers
avatar for Aleksandar Imsiragic

Aleksandar Imsiragic

Johannes Kepler Astrological Institute
Aleksandar Imsiragic is a professional astrologer and the founder of the Johannes Kepler Astrological Institute. Since 1988, he has been practicing astrology and has authored 20 astrological books. His work integrates a synthesis of Western and Eastern traditions of knowledge, with... Read More →
Friday September 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
LA/Miami/Scottsdale Room - 5th floor 5th floor

9:00am CDT

Soul Purpose and Our Evolutionary Journey
Friday September 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Hidden in the depths of the birth chart is your soul map. It reveals why you are here, what you are to learn and what you are to contribute. In this lecture we will explore the role of the Moon, its nodes, angular planets, aspects and briefly touch on pre-natal eclipses and how they contribute to why you are here and where your energy should be focused. Additionally, we will use other specialized methods to determine a glimpse of your past lives.
Speakers
avatar for Sandra-Leigh Serio

Sandra-Leigh Serio

Sandra-Leigh is certified by ISAR, AFA and OPA as a professional astrologer and has written for the Mountain Astrologer, Llewellyn Publications, Horoscope Magazine and StarIQ. Twice she appeared on George Noory's Beyond Belief and had hosted her own radio and television shows. She... Read More →
Friday September 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
IN/Iowa Room - 6th floor 6th floor

9:00am CDT

The Lord of the Ascendant: Who’s in Charge Here, And What Do They Want?
Friday September 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
In this session, we'll use fun worksheets to deepen our familiarity with the planet that rules our natal ascendant. We'll explore how this god acts through us to steer our life direction and analyze how compatible their goals are with those of our other natal placements. We'll explore Hellenistic concepts of sect and planetary condition to understand which life topics are supporting our ascendant lord and what might be getting in their way.
Speakers
avatar for Madeline DeCotes

Madeline DeCotes

NEW Speaker, Honeycomb Collective
Madeline is a co-creator of Honeycomb Collective, where she designs new ways of visualizing astrological data and tutors emerging astrologers. She is a 2019 graduate of the former Portland School of Astrology and studies primarily Hellenistic teachings. Madeline is fascinated by the... Read More →
Friday September 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
MI/MI State Room - 6th floor 6th floor

11:00am CDT

The Draconic Chart- Getting in Touch with Our Deeper Self
Friday September 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Draconic astrology, based on lunar symbolism, allows us to get in touch with a deeper emotional level. The draconic chart, also known as the “chart of the soul,” describes a more intimate side of our personality, which is not usually visible at first glance. It acts as a sort of backdrop to the tropical chart, providing access to information that enriches our view and, very often, shows the key piece that was missing in our interpretation.
Speakers
avatar for Maria Blaquier

Maria Blaquier

STA School of Traditional Astrology
María Blaquier, born in Argentina is the founder of the astrology school www.mariablaquier.com. She teaches the STA Horary and Astronomy courses in Spanish. She's part of the Spanish Speaking Satellite at OPA. Her studies also include Psychological, Draconic, Hellenistic and Medieval... Read More →
Friday September 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor 4th floor

11:00am CDT

Chiron In Taurus (2026 - 2034) The Blood of Eden
Friday September 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
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

11:00am CDT

The Times of our Life: Breaking Through
Friday September 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
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

11:00am CDT

From Prediction to Presence: Astrology’s Role in an Uncertain World
Friday September 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
As predictive technology reshapes our world, astrology may need to pivot. What if its role isn’t to forecast but to help clients build resilience in the unknown? This lecture explores how astrologers can shift from prediction to holding, not controlling—guiding people to trust uncertainty, take meaningful risks, and live their values. By reframing astrology as a tool for presence and navigation, we invite deeper engagement with life itself.
Speakers
avatar for Colin Bedell

Colin Bedell

QueerCosmos, Co-Founder
Colin Bedell is an astrologer, author, and artist exploring identity and relationships through astrology. Co-founder of QueerCosmos, a resource for LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies, Colin blends spirituality and scholarship with accessible content. Named one of the most influential... Read More →
Friday September 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
LA/Miami/Scottsdale Room - 5th floor 5th floor

11:00am CDT

Palmistry for Astrologers
Friday September 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Palmistry and astrology go hand in hand. In India, if you tell anyone you’re an astrologer, they’ll show you their hands, assuming that if you’re an educated astrologer, you must also know palmistry. This lecture demonstrates the links between palmistry and the planets, all of which have their place in the hand. A basic knowledge of palmistry can provide any astrologer with valuable insights into their client’s personality, profession and more.
Speakers
avatar for Alan Annand

Alan Annand

ACVA, UAC Planning Committee
Alan Annand is a Canadian astrologer, palmist and author. A graduate of both the British Faculty of Astrological Studies and the American College of Vedic Astrology, he has 40+ years experience in consulting, and teaching astrology and palmistry. He’s written 10 books on astrology... Read More →
Friday September 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Lakeview Room - 2nd floor 2nd floor

11:00am CDT

Transform Challenging Aspects Through Chakras
Friday September 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Energy Astrology connects your natal planets and aspects with your energy centers (chakras). This system provides a fast and accurate way to gain a deeper understanding of the natal chart—especially when it comes to challenging aspects and what they are calling you to heal, activate, and learn. Through practical examples, you will learn how to easily apply this system in your own life and in your work with clients.
Speakers
avatar for Lea Imsiragic

Lea Imsiragic

Dr. Lea Imsiragic is an international speaker, author, intuitive and success coach. She blends her expertise in human physiology, Energy Psychology, coaching and astrology in order to help people discover their most amazing and deepest gifts and to live them fully in all areas of... Read More →
Friday September 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Great American Room - 6th floor 6th floor

2:30pm CDT

Introduction to Astrological Magic
Friday September 4, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
If you are new to astrology and want to get started with using astrology to make talismans and harness celestial energies, this is the talk for you. Astrology provides the diagnosis of a problem, and magic is the remedy. We will learn about the magical attributes of the visible planets and their special gifts, as well as techniques to remediate and alleviate difficult planetary periods.
Speakers
avatar for Nina Gryphon

Nina Gryphon

Nina Gryphon is an astrologer and corporate lawyer living in Los Angeles, California. 
Nina practices traditional astrology, with a special emphasis on astrological magic and astrological remediation. She publishes educational astrology and magic videos, and teaches classes and... Read More →
Friday September 4, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Denver/Houston/KC Room -5th floor 5th floor

2:30pm CDT

The Ascendant and the Journey Of 1000 Miles
Friday September 4, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
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

2:30pm CDT

Planets In Debility - The Marginalized Experience
Friday September 4, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Planets in detriment or fall are said to be less empowered. Are there threads of connection between disempowered planets and disempowered people? This talk explores the themes of disempowerment and marginalization through the experiences of planets in debility. How the Sun in Libra, for example, must broker for self-actualization through the eyes of others, systems of governance. How the Moon in Scorpio, for example, must fight for support, care, and nourishment.
Speakers
avatar for Camille Michelle Gray

Camille Michelle Gray

NEW Speaker
I am an astrologer from Washington, D.C. I started practicing astrology in 2017. My consults are steeped in the soulful concepts & archetypal poetry of Evolutionary Astrology & are informed by the technical & traditional techniques of Hellenistic Astrology. In addition to being a... Read More →
Friday September 4, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Wisconsin Room - 6th floor 6th floor

2:30pm CDT

Spiritual Dimensions of the Black Moon
Friday September 4, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Black Moon Lilith continues to reveal her Mysteries. The Black Moon has a subtle, non-physical body, intimately connected to the Moon's orbit, Lunar Nodes and our incarnational history.  New insights into this fascinating and elusive energetic point, gleaned from ancient spiritual teachings from Mother Divine, take us deep into soul dimensions. Considerations include the Galactic Center, the Great Attractor, quantum physics, Shiva/Shakti and the Holy Womb Chakra.
Speakers
avatar for Kelley Hunter

Kelley Hunter

HeliaStar
Seasoned Depth Astrologer/AstroMythologist, blends influences from psycho-spirituality, holistic studies, leading edge physics, creative arts and a special interest in the Cosmic Feminine. The quantum potential of the Kuiper Belt realm inspired early, original research into this astrological... Read More →
Friday September 4, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor 4th floor

2:30pm CDT

The Sun and Saturn: Astrology's Oldest Sacred Dyad
Friday September 4, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
In this talk, we will explore the fascinating implications of the Sun's archetypal relationship with Saturn in ancient astrology and philosophy. Through a careful study of this ancient dyad, we can better understand the way that ancient astrologers thought about many things, including fate and free will, cosmic justice and grace, as well as duality and oneness.
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 →
Friday September 4, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
LA/Miami/Scottsdale Room - 5th floor 5th floor

2:30pm CDT

Master Mercury Retrograde by Turning Confusion into Clarity
Friday September 4, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
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

4:30pm CDT

The Light of my Life: An Introduction to Solar Arcs
Friday September 4, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
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

4:30pm CDT

Navigating Saturn Returns: Three Chances to Mature
Friday September 4, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
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

4:30pm CDT

The Talent Trine of Pluto, Neptune and Uranus!
Friday September 4, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
The shift of Outer Planets into new signs herald a change in the collective consciousness of human beings. Pluto into air Aquarius activates a 248 year change of thought and community. Neptune into fiery Aries initiates a 164 year cycle of beliefs societies are willing to fight and die for. Uranus into Airy communicative Gemini offers an 84 year assessment of competing beliefs. All three in a talent trine offers myriad opportunities for us!!
Speakers
avatar for Anne Ortelee

Anne Ortelee

Anne Ortelee is a certified astrologer by ISAR-CAP, AMAFA, NCGR-PAA Level 3 and OPA. She started to study astrology in 1994 and in 2001 became a full-time astrologer. Anne was trained as a traditional Western Predictive Astrologer with a psychological Jungian approach. She’s studied... Read More →
Friday September 4, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Addison/Clark Room - 4th floor 4th floor

4:30pm CDT

Astrology - Turning Passion into Profession
Friday September 4, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Sharing insights from a five-decade journey in astrology, I will focus on how to navigate the path to a professional practice. Essential topics include the various branches of astrology, the importance of education and training, finding a niche, setting realistic goals, and the importance of ethics. Attendees will be encouraged to pursue their passion for astrology with confidence and integrity. Audience participation is invited.
Speakers
avatar for Alexandra Karacostas

Alexandra Karacostas

New Speaker
Alexandra is a consulting astrologer. A student of astrology since1975, she serves an international clientele, teaching, and lecturing worldwide. She is past President of OPA, served on its board for 16 yrs, as well as working with other astrology orgs. She has been published in periodicals... Read More →
Friday September 4, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Wisconsin Room - 6th floor 6th floor
 
Saturday, September 5
 

9:00am CDT

The Philosophy of Theurgy: Reality, Evil, and the Divine
Saturday September 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
This lecture explores the philosophical foundations of theurgy, examining its approach to the nature of reality, the problem of evil, and the role of divine presence. We will consider how theurgy reconciles human suffering with a sacred cosmos and how nondualism shapes one’s relationship with the gods. Through Neoplatonic and Hermetic perspectives, we will uncover the transformative power of theurgy in bridging the human and the divine.
Speakers
avatar for Nina Gryphon

Nina Gryphon

Nina Gryphon is an astrologer and corporate lawyer living in Los Angeles, California. 
Nina practices traditional astrology, with a special emphasis on astrological magic and astrological remediation. She publishes educational astrology and magic videos, and teaches classes and... Read More →
Saturday September 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Armitage/Belmont Room - 4th floor 4th floor

9:00am CDT

Skipped Steps - Planets Square the Lunar Nodes
Saturday September 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Planetary bodies in any aspect to the moon’s nodal axis are feature contributors to the soul’s ongoing journey. Planets at a ninety-degree angle to the moon’s nodes, are at a critical stage of development. Referred to as a “skipped step” by evolutionary astrologers, this chart signature holds the potential to stall or accelerate the pace of one’s evolution. This lecture will demonstrate how to assess skipped steps and their potential resolutions.
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 →
Saturday September 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Denver/Houston/KC Room -5th floor 5th floor

9:00am CDT

Planets As Parts
Saturday September 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
If you’ve ever argued with yourself, you already understand parts. Planets are doorways to your parts with their individual needs and desires. There’s an illusion that our parts are all supposed to get on the same page and cohere into some integrated “self.” That’s impossible and sounds pretty boring. Your parts don’t have to agree. You can get to know them better, and all move forward together. Join me to actively engage more of your parts, from the chart to life.
Speakers
avatar for Tara Aal

Tara Aal

Tara Aal is an evolutionary astrologer, writer, educator, artist, and tarot reader. She’s the co-author of “Astrology by Moonlight,” and her speaking engagements include NORWAC, UAC, Kepler College, ISAR, and Living Astrologies Conference. Tara began practicing in 2011. As an... Read More →
Saturday September 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Lincolnshire Room - 6th floor 6th floor

9:00am CDT

How the Chart Lives on In the Cosmos!
Saturday September 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Have you ever wondered about the astrological influences at work when a deceased individual resurfaces in our awareness? It turns out that the handwriting on the wall of the cosmos continues to reverberate. We’ll explore the astrological configurations at play when the works or life of a departed soul return to prominence. See how our imprint evolves long after we’ve departed our earthly shell.
Speakers
avatar for Kathryn Silverton

Kathryn Silverton

AFA Board, UAC Planning Committee
Kathryn holds a master’s degree in psychology, became professionally certified by the AFA in 1983, and serves as Second Vice President on their board of directors. The primary goal of her practice is to assist her clients in navigating planetary waters. Her specialties include medical... Read More →
Saturday September 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Lakeview Room - 2nd floor 2nd floor

9:00am CDT

Discover Your Soul Business in 5 Steps Through Energy Astrology
Saturday September 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
In every natal chart, there is a point of greatest challenge—your Achilles’ heel—and at the same time, a point of highest potential. Your true purpose emerges from the connection between these two forces. In this lecture, you will learn how to identify your key challenge and your core gift, and how their integration reveals a clear direction for your soul work and business.
Speakers
avatar for Lea Imsiragic

Lea Imsiragic

Dr. Lea Imsiragic is an international speaker, author, intuitive and success coach. She blends her expertise in human physiology, Energy Psychology, coaching and astrology in order to help people discover their most amazing and deepest gifts and to live them fully in all areas of... Read More →
Saturday September 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor 6th floor

9:00am CDT

The Rising Sign: The Door of Opportunity
Saturday September 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Your rising sign is more than just a first impression, it’s the doorway to your life’s experiences, shaping how you engage with the world and embrace growth. It reveals the opportunities life presents and how you step forward to meet them. This lecture explores how each rising sign and its ruling planet guide self-discovery and transformation, helping you recognize life’s doors and step through them with confidence and purpose.
Speakers
avatar for Venesse Guy

Venesse Guy

NEW Speaker
Venesse Guy is the first certified Deaf astrologer in the world, a teacher, and an astrology activist, pioneering accessible astrology for the Deaf community. As the founder of Astro Woke, she blends evolutionary astrology with insights on identity, power, and transformation. Named... Read More →
Saturday September 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Illinois Room - 6th floor 6th floor

11:00am CDT

USA Uranus Return - 2027/28: Bridges to Build and to Burn
Saturday September 5, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
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

11:00am CDT

Unveiling The Soul with the Moon’s Journey Through the Zodiac.
Saturday September 5, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
As the Moon travels through the tropical zodiac every month, we are taken on an experiential journey through the archetypes of the 12 signs. We will explore how engaging in intentional writing and meditation exercises during each sign one can unveil through the lunar light qualities of our imagination and soul that help us gain a better understanding of the Zodiac and our own deep-rooted psychological relationships to them.
Speakers
avatar for Dorje Kirsten

Dorje Kirsten

NEW Speaker
Dorje Kirsten lives in Portland, Oregon, with his wife and four children. He spent 12 years living at Chagdud Gonpa Foundation, a Tibetan Buddhist Retreat center, as a full-time volunteer and retreatant. He has a certificate of accomplishment from Bernadette Brady’s Astro Logos... Read More →
Saturday September 5, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Illinois Room - 6th floor 6th floor

11:00am CDT

Anatomy of Fear: The Issue Chart
Saturday September 5, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Many years ago in a very obscure book there was a system called Issue Charts. You place the planet that is the issue on the Ascendant and integrate the natal chart from the perspective of Saturn. Saturn is often the archetype of fear and trepidation but how is there another way to break out of this pattern? Stathis explains this different view providing another perspective on Saturn's often difficult delineation.
Speakers
avatar for Georgia Stathis

Georgia Stathis

Georgia Stathis (www.starcycles.com)specializes in business/natal astrology since 1977 with B.S. and M.B.A. degrees. An investor and a popular speaker, she authored Business Astrology 101: Weaving the Web Between Business and Myth and Pushing through Time: Synodic Cycles and their... Read More →
Saturday September 5, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Denver/Houston/KC Room -5th floor 5th floor

11:00am CDT

Amazon Rising: The Spear of the Soul
Saturday September 5, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
The Amazon archetype reveals the courage of the human Soul. Like a force of nature, this female warrior appears when truth must be spoken, life defended, or destiny claimed. We all carry a spear, expressed in different ways—some as messengers of truth, others as peaceful warriors who light the way. Through the asteroid Amazone, discover the spear designed for you, and remember: it can never be broken. This lecture awakens inner knowing and a fire of remembrance.
Speakers
avatar for Kristin Fontana

Kristin Fontana

NEW Speaker
Kristin graduated from UCLA with a degree in Kinesiology. Following years in mainstream Corporate America, she became certified in the JWG School of Evolutionary Astrology and has been writing astrological forecasts for twenty-four years. Kristin co-hosts a monthly transits radio... Read More →
Saturday September 5, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Grace Room - 4th floor 4th floor

11:00am CDT

Retrograde Planets: Shedding Light on a Mystery
Saturday September 5, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Western astrology treats retrograde planets as weak: going backward vs forward, turning inward vs outward, obliging repetition, etc. But in Vedic astrology, retrogrades are seen as strong. Why the difference? The astronomy of retrogrades makes them shine, both in the sky and the horoscope. Whether assessing mundane matters of career or relationships, or specialized topics like spirituality, a fuller understanding of retrogrades will illuminate any chart reading.
Speakers
avatar for Gizem Heukelom

Gizem Heukelom

NEW Speaker, DharmaVedas Vedic Astrology & Coaching
Gizem Heukelom is an astrologer, educator, and life coach with over 20 years of experience. Specializing in Vedic Astrology and trained in Classical Western and Esoteric Astrology, she founded DharmaVedas Vedic Astrology & Coaching and DharmaVedas Academy in 2020, where she currently... Read More →
Saturday September 5, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Wisconsin Room - 6th floor 6th floor

2:30pm CDT

What Do the Outer Planets Want?
Saturday September 5, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
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.
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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

2:30pm CDT

Doctors Of Bodies and Souls; According to the Astrological Chart
Saturday September 5, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Since ancient times, the connection between the physical body and the soul of people has been recognized. A maladjustment in the soul of the person is often reflected in illnesses in the physical body. In this lecture we will see how in the birth chart we can discover the astrological signatures of those people who have the ability to heal people's souls and bodies.
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 →
Saturday September 5, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor 4th floor

4:30pm CDT

Three Decades of Quantum Astrology: Reframing Astrological Traditions for the Future
Saturday September 5, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
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.
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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

4:30pm CDT

Neptune/Pluto Cycle from 1891 and the Purpose of the Renaissance of Astrology
Saturday September 5, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Along with the 1893 World’s Parliament of Religions, Theosophy and the Golden Dawn, came the rediscovery of astrology. It was to build steadily, then enjoy vast expansion through 20th / 21st century computer revolution. Do this century’s outer-planetary transits reveal astrology is destined to play a central role in transforming the destructive contemporary personal and world obsession with self-interest into supportive healing relationships?
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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 →
Saturday September 5, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Lincolnshire Room - 6th floor 6th floor

4:30pm CDT

An Introduction to Daimonic Astrology
Saturday September 5, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
According to the Platonic tradition, the preincarnate human soul descends through the seven traditional planetary spheres, at each of which it takes on accretions associated with each planet. The nativity is a map of this descent and a “schematic of character.” In this presentation, we will discuss how the Personal Daimon - a tutelary genius - can guide the soul back up through the cosmic spheres.
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avatar for Jaime Paul Lamb

Jaime Paul Lamb

NEW Speaker
Jaime Paul Lamb is a traditional astrologer and occultist. He is the author of The Astrological Goetia (Inner Traditions, 2025) and has been published in The Mountain Astrologer, Astrodienst, etc. Lamb is a member of AFA, ISAR and NCGR and has studied with astrologers Chris Brennan... Read More →
Saturday September 5, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Grace Room - 4th floor 4th floor

4:30pm CDT

The Third Day Moon and Nourishing the Natal Promise
Saturday September 5, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
The 1st century astrologer Dorotheus also paid special attention to the Moon after the third day of birth. By parsing the placement, aspects, and dodecatemoria of the Moon on this day, Dorotheus felt the overall condition of the native’s life could be further understood. In this talk, we will deep-dive into how well this little-used technique can work in adding additional testimony for the practicing astrologer.
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avatar for Joli Knott

Joli Knott

NEW Speaker
Joli Knott is an astrologer, Reiki Master & teacher. Born to Indian immigrant parents in the US, Joli's awareness of astrology began from a young age, but it wasn't until her time abroad that her interest deepened. She lived in Japan for 20 years & has been in the UK since 2013. Joli... Read More →
Saturday September 5, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Minnesota Room - 6th floor 6th floor
 
Sunday, September 6
 

9:00am CDT

Ancient Astrologer Asteroids
Sunday September 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Discover which asteroids that bear the names of ancient historical astrologers, philosophers, and geographical hubs of astrological activity are “turned on” in your chart. Use this as a guide to help focus your studies, approaches, and specialty areas of research and practice. A short guide to who was who when, and how their placement in your chart intersects your life now. Of the many, which few are reaching out to you with their wisdom?
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avatar for Demetra George

Demetra George

Demetra George, scholar, translator, practitioner, brings contemporary astrology back to its ancient roots, looking to cross-cultural mythologies for the archetypal meanings of newly available planetary bodies. Turning to Greek and Latin texts, she has articulated the history, cosmology... Read More →
Sunday September 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Addison/Clark Room - 4th floor 4th floor

9:00am CDT

Taking Center Stage: Reclaiming Your Sun’s Radiance
Sunday September 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
The Sun, our brightest light, invites us to take center stage in our personal solar system. Yet the Sun’s radiance can stir ambivalence—the fear of being seen, being alone, or being labeled as arrogant. When we dim this light, depression and pointlessness may take hold. Using myth and action methods, this presentation delves into the Sun’s centrality in our lives and explores how reclaiming its brilliance can align us with our purpose and vitality.
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avatar for Meghna Bhagat

Meghna Bhagat

NEW Speaker
Meghna Bhagat’s work is rooted in self-acceptance and reclaiming one’s inner authority. Certified in Evolutionary & Horary Astrology and trained in guided self-inquiry & experiential methods, she draws on decades of inner work to help clients navigate life challenges with clarity... Read More →
Sunday September 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Grace Room - 4th floor 4th floor

9:00am CDT

Healing Astrology’s Great Schism: The Fusion of Tropical and Sidereal in a Co-Participatory Paradigm
Sunday September 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
There is no more fundamental and problematic divide in astrology than the entrenchment of the either/or binary assumption that either a tropical or sidereal zodiac is the true, valid way. While many have learned to consider and integrate both perspectives, this flexible and open-minded approach remains about as popular as an imam at a Southern Baptist church. But as we come to understand astrology as co-arising, astrology becomes much more powerful, accurate, and whole.
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avatar for Moses Siregar

Moses Siregar

Moses Siregar III (Prescott, AZ) began his practice in 1994. Today he enjoys being one of our most sought-after locational astrologers. He pioneers Holistic Astrology, a flexible modern fusion of western and vedic astrologies. He was the first President of the AYA, organizer of the... Read More →
Sunday September 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
MI/MI State Room - 6th floor 6th floor

9:00am CDT

Evolutionary Lessons and Karmic Patterns of Lunar Node Nakshatras
Sunday September 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
This lecture will explore a healing and therapeutic approach to Jyotish via Shruti, ie, oral transmission. In so doing, we’ll explore the six Nodal (Rahu & Ketu) Nakshatras to see how understanding the lessons associated with each can guide our spiritual evolution and align us with our true purpose. This lecture is a guide to help us optimize our potential in this lifetime through understanding our deepest lessons and karmic patterns as reflected in the nakshatras.

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avatar for Ksanati Nakshatra

Ksanati Nakshatra

New Speaker
Ksaṇati is a graduate of Drexel University and The Ayurvedic Institute. He hosts the annual online Maharishi Parashara Conference and co-hosts the Sedona Vedic Astrology Conference. He is currently writing a book, Dharma of the Nakshatras: Life Lessons and Evolutionary Patterns... Read More →
Sunday September 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Minnesota Room - 6th floor 6th floor

11:00am CDT

Catharsis To Clarity: Astrology, Storytelling and the Healing Power of Narrative
Sunday September 6, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
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.
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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

11:00am CDT

Reclaiming Retrogrades
Sunday September 6, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Expand your understanding of retrograde planets beyond the one-dimensional view that they are weak and ineffectual by exploring them through a lens that shows they are not only strong and powerful, but as important to our lives as planets in direct motion. Enter the retrograde planets whose purpose is to remind us that we have an inner life, an inner reality that provides a different kind of fuel and a different pathway to living life.
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avatar for Lesley Francis

Lesley Francis

NEW Speaker
Master astrologer, intuitive, facilitator, Lesley is launching a new podcast, AstroSoup. Author of the 2019 and 2020 Llewellyn Sun Sign Books. Founding member, past-president of the Edmonton Astrological Society. Editor of UAC 2018’s Mercury Rising. Leads webinars for groups including... Read More →
Sunday September 6, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Wisconsin Room - 6th floor 6th floor

11:00am CDT

Gavin Arthur: Queer Astrology Pioneer
Sunday September 6, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Gavin Arthur was the grandson of the US President Chester A. Arthur, a practicing astrologer and a sexologist. In 1965 he published his book The Circle of Sex where he described sexuality as fluid and that "there are probably as many sexual types as there are people". Although not a fully articulated astrological system, this book was heavily influenced by Astrology. This lecture examines this lost chapter in the history of Queer astrology.
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avatar for Christopher Renstrom

Christopher Renstrom

Owner, Rulingplanets.com
Christopher Renstrom is the creator of Rulingplanets.com, an online astrology site based on his book, Ruling Planets (HarperCollins). His latest books, The Cosmic Calendar and Rise & Shine: An Astrological Guide to How You Show Up in the World are both published by TarcherPerigee... Read More →
Sunday September 6, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
MI/MI State Room - 6th floor 6th floor

11:00am CDT

Pluto in Aquarius: The Promethean Fire
Sunday September 6, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
At the time of the Hiroshima bombing, Pluto was at 9°57 Leo, whereas Uranus was mid-way through Gemini. In 2029 Pluto will be at 9°57 Aquarius, whereas Uranus is back being mid-way through Gemini. Will humanity once again be confronted with the trauma of living in a world where the powers of science challenge the security and lives of people, or have we evolved into a species that wants to nurture life, not destroy it? Let's look at this marker of time.
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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 →
Sunday September 6, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Great American Room - 6th floor 6th floor

11:00am CDT

Van Gogh, Light and Dark of The Divine Fire
Sunday September 6, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
“I am a fanatic! I feel a power in me...a fire that I may not quench but must keep ablaze!” Van Gogh,an Aries. The embodiment of the archetype of the tortured artist. Poster child for Jupiter gone wild. His story told through astrology and psychoaethestics, the study of how psyche speaks through art. How do his art and astrology reveal his struggle with the mother/home archetypes, relationships, his mission, and his transcendent soul? How could astrology help him?
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avatar for Claudia Bader

Claudia Bader

Claudia Bader, PhD, NCGR-PAA Level IV Counseling Astrologer, licensed psychoanalyst and creative arts therapist. Her dissertation combines astrology and psychoanalysis. Pioneering the interface of astrology, alchemy, art, and psychoanalysis since 1973, teaching internationally, Claudia... Read More →
Sunday September 6, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Lakeview Room - 2nd floor 2nd floor

2:30pm CDT

Mercury, Mars & Venus: The Use of The Inner Planets as Agents for Self-Actualization
Sunday September 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Ancient texts write that the sources of volitional acts are, carnal (Venus), wrath (Mars) and speech (Mercury) powers. According to the 13th Century astrologer Nasiredin Tusi, although Sun, Moon, Jupiter and Saturn powers are at their perfection, Mercury, Mars and Venus can be trained towards self-actualization. During the lecture we will learn how training them will carry us to loyalty, compassion, love, trust and joy.
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avatar for Baris Ilhan

Baris Ilhan

Ilhan Astrology Institute
Bariş Ilhan, C.A., NCGR is a leading astrologer in Turkey since 1993. Owner of "Bariş Ilhan Publishing" and "Ilhan Astrology Institute", Bariş teaches, writes, lectures regularly. She has been a speaker at several regional and international conferences, including UAC, NCGR, SOTA... Read More →
Sunday September 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Great American Room - 6th floor 6th floor

2:30pm CDT

The Celestial Mind: Using Astrology for Emotional Insight and Growth
Sunday September 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
This lecture uncovers how astrology provides a framework for understanding mental health through the lens of the natal chart. Explore the Moon’s role in emotional patterns, Mercury’s connection to thoughts, and Saturn’s influence on anxiety and boundaries. Gain practical tools for self-awareness and emotional growth through astrological guidance.
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avatar for Patricia Tate

Patricia Tate

NEW Speaker, Willow Grace Astrology
Patricia Tate, creator of Willow Grace Astrology, blends Modern, Western, and Evolutionary astrology techniques to empower individuals. Through her YouTube channel, Patreon community, and consultations, she illuminates life paths, relationships, and cycles of transformation. Patricia... Read More →
Sunday September 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Illinois Room - 6th floor 6th floor

2:30pm CDT

Karmic and Reincarnation Astrology
Sunday September 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
In this lecture, we will delve into the intriguing concept that each individual experiences three incarnations simultaneously, representing distinct lives that are crucial for our spiritual and personal development. According to Hermetic Astrology, the ultimate goal is to unify these incarnations, leading to liberation and the manifestation of our True Being.
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avatar for Aleksandar Imsiragic

Aleksandar Imsiragic

Johannes Kepler Astrological Institute
Aleksandar Imsiragic is a professional astrologer and the founder of the Johannes Kepler Astrological Institute. Since 1988, he has been practicing astrology and has authored 20 astrological books. His work integrates a synthesis of Western and Eastern traditions of knowledge, with... Read More →
Sunday September 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor 6th floor

2:30pm CDT

Revelatory Astrology - Using the Power of Image and Imagination
Sunday September 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Discover how to have a more profound connection with archetypes, using their ‘own language’ - the power of imagery. Learn about Journeywork and Jungian Active Imagination to invoke archetypal imagery and dialogue with planets, and how to design guided journeys for yourself or clients. You’ll also explore using AI to create emotive, evocative images to further harness the healing and revelatory power of imagination.
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avatar for Patricia Walsh

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 →
Sunday September 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Denver/Houston/KC Room -5th floor 5th floor

2:30pm CDT

Underneath the Covers of the 28 Phases of the Moon: Moving In and Out of Phase with your Moon Phase
Sunday September 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
From Yeats’ unrequited love to his bride’s automatic writing during their honeymoon, the story of A Vision is a fascinating one. Even more interesting is the underlying system of the double gyre that illuminates the pulse of life as we move in and out of phase with ourselves. Specific pragmatic ways to explain and use them with your clients and with yourself.
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avatar for Linda Leaman

Linda Leaman

UAC Advisor
Linda Leaman PhD, CAP, is a full-time astrologer with over 35 years of experience. She’s taught astrology, mentored and conducted workshops on many topics, but her passion is the 28 Phases of the Moon. She has served on the AFAN steering committee, served as its Presiding Officer... Read More →
Sunday September 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor 4th floor

2:30pm CDT

Discover Your Higher Purpose By Linking Natal – Draconic – Heliocentric charts
Sunday September 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
The Draconic Chart is where you find your past life gifts and talents. Consider taking a deeper look into using soul talents from “Draconic chart” to see current life growth in the “Natal chart”. Then we will examine the soul’s higher purpose by studying your “Heliocentric chart”. We will tie all three charts together to examine the Higher expression of each planet.
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avatar for Pam Gallagher

Pam Gallagher

Midwest School of Astrology, Founder. Pam Gallagher, ISAR certified, has over 50 years of experience practicing, studying and teaching astrology, She specializes in education, forecasting and spiritual development using astrology.   Pam opened the Midwest School of Astrology in Cincinnati... Read More →
Sunday September 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Grace Room - 4th floor 4th floor

2:30pm CDT

Where Astrology Ends, Tarot Begins
Sunday September 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Astrology is perfect for answering many types of questions. Tarot is too. Neither is perfect for answering all questions. Together these divinatory tools fill in each other’s blind spots and provide comprehensive specificity in readings. Learn how to incorporate the strengths of both to provide epic value to clients. Having given thousands of mixed astrology-tarot readings, Nick will offer specific techniques to deliver detailed interpretations, predictions, & guidance.
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avatar for Nick Lasky

Nick Lasky

NEW Speaker, Spiritual Teacher
Nick Lasky is a metaphysical teacher specializing in astrology, tarot divination, meditation, and sacred ceremonies. He is the founder of the Society of Awakening Souls and co-founder of the Aquarian House of Astrology & the Cacao Men’s Circle. He was the writer for the monthly... Read More →
Sunday September 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
IN/Iowa Room - 6th floor 6th floor

4:30pm CDT

The Draconic Chart ~ The Soul's Map!
Sunday September 6, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
The Draconic Chart offers a unique perspective on an individual's soul and evolution. The node in the natal chart moves to 0 Aries. The remaining planets arc the same degrees. Analyzing the Draconic Chart, one can assess the underlying purpose of the native's life. Hidden talents are highlighted. Choices are offered. Blocks and problems are explained. Solutions are offered. Synastry between the Draconic and Natal charts launch your life!!
Speakers
avatar for Anne Ortelee

Anne Ortelee

Anne Ortelee is a certified astrologer by ISAR-CAP, AMAFA, NCGR-PAA Level 3 and OPA. She started to study astrology in 1994 and in 2001 became a full-time astrologer. Anne was trained as a traditional Western Predictive Astrologer with a psychological Jungian approach. She’s studied... Read More →
Sunday September 6, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Armitage/Belmont Room - 4th floor 4th floor

4:30pm CDT

The Solar Eclipse as a Process of Acceleration of Our Evolutionary Consciousness
Sunday September 6, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
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

4:30pm CDT

Mapping your Soul’s Intention for Evolution: The Secondary Progressed Chart
Sunday September 6, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
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.
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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

4:30pm CDT

As Above, So Below: Herbs as Allies for Astrological Remediation
Sunday September 6, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
In a contemporary context, traditional astro-herbalism offers up language and guidance in bridging connectivity between celestial realms and our terrestrial experience. This talk will explore how to select herbs to serve as allies in strengthening or mitigating natal placements based on herbal energetics and actions that align with the placement’s needs, as well as herbal support for transits and seasons of life based on herbal actions, energetics, and seasonality.
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avatar for Cori Anne Adams

Cori Anne Adams

NEW Speaker
Cori Anne is a Brooklyn-based astrologer, herbalist, folk practitioner, writer, and occult historian. She is passionate about the history and lineage of western astrology and aims to honor that through her own practice by rooting contemporary, intersectional perspective into ancient... Read More →
Sunday September 6, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Minnesota Room - 6th floor 6th floor

4:30pm CDT

Sex Workers, Porn Stars and You
Sunday September 6, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
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.
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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

4:30pm CDT

Secrets of the 12th House and Blind Spots
Sunday September 6, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Astrologers tend to superficially lump the 12th house challenges into losses, expenditures, and foreign places, but it is much richer. The 12th house is deeply valued in the Vedic tradition because it represents a profound, subconscious realm and introduces the rich, spiritual territory of the void, which leads to enlightenment if we can grasp its ineffable mysteries. Great things can happen if we are willing to unlock its mysteries.
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avatar for Barry Rosen

Barry Rosen

Barry Rosen has been practicing Vedic astrology since 1987 and has spoken numerous times at the Sedona Vedic Astrology Conferences since 1999 and also at the British Association of Vedic Astrologers in London since 2006. He is the author of five books on Vedic astrology and teaches... Read More →
Sunday September 6, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Wisconsin Room - 6th floor 6th floor
 
Monday, September 7
 

9:00am CDT

The Mysterious 8th House: Opening Pandora's Box
Monday September 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
The 8th house explores the depths of the psyche—taboos, shared resources, sexuality, transformation, and the shadow self. Called Epikataphora (casting down) in Hellenistic Astrology, it reveals suppressed emotions and karmic ties. This talk invites you to confront its intensity and embrace the challenges it poses. Together, we’ll open Pandora’s box, facing the darkness within while uncovering the hope that lies at its core.
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avatar for Martin Sebastian Moritz

Martin Sebastian Moritz

NEW Speaker
Berlin-based Martin Sebastian Moritz, is a psychotherapist, astrologer, and trend researcher. With over 30 years of experience, he lectures for Kepler, MISPA, ISAR and writes for international journals in German and English. He has presented at NORWAC and the AA conference. He explores... Read More →
Monday September 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Great American Room - 6th floor 6th floor

9:00am CDT

The Sun on the Cross and The Turning of the Ages
Monday September 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Learn to see through both celestial (sidereal) and terrestrial (tropical) eyes to gaze upon the most powerful cycle of space and time. The World Tree is now precessing through the Galactic Gates where the Zodiac intersects the Milky Way. This sacred astronomical alignment was foretold by ancient prophecies from around the globe. It can also be seen in Washington D.C. underneath the Capitol dome. It’s time to crack the code! All aboard for a most magical mystery tour.
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avatar for Gemini Brett

Gemini Brett

Gemini Brett is a multi-disciplined astrologer, archeoastronomer, shamanic starryteller, compassionate counselor, and inspiring educator. His terrestrial translations of the celestial conversation are designed to help star seekers realign with the magic of the living sky. Brett was... Read More →
Monday September 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor 6th floor

9:00am CDT

The Flight of the Chariot: Focusing on Valens’ Four Sun-Moon Lots
Monday September 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
This presentation introduces a holistic astrological system rooted in an ancient spiritual heritage flowing from Egypt and Greece, offering an overview of Valens’ four lots generated from the Sun and Moon positions. These lots include Fortuna, Spirit, Eros and Necessity; with the Ascendant, a chariot-like structure emerges in the horoscope, resulting in an astrological construct offering tools to understand the metaphysical journey of the Soul through the horoscope.
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avatar for Douglas Noblehorse

Douglas Noblehorse

Astrologer Douglas Noblehorse is a scholar of ancient astrological practices, especially those from Egypt and Greece. Noblehorse authored the book The Flight of the Chariot, which focuses on interpreting the Lot of Fortune, Lot of Spirit, and Lots of Eros and Necessity in a birthchart... Read More →
Monday September 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Wisconsin Room - 6th floor 6th floor

9:00am CDT

Progressions Of Love
Monday September 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
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

11:00am CDT

The Shadow of Our Dark & Our Light: An Astrological Map for Deeper Illumination & Fuller Embodiment
Monday September 7, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
This talk represents a wholistic map of the human Shadow, the lunar nodes and their dispositors, the “outer” planets, and the deeper intelligence of the natal chart’s somatic geometry. I’ll share what the Shadow is and is not in relation to inner awakening and life purpose, how the nodes of our Moon channel the trans-collective power of the outer planets, and an exciting approach to celestial mechanics as innate body wisdom.
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Adam Gainsburg

For 25 years, Adam has been devoted to empowering each individual's unique marriage of their personal dharma and their timeless Being at the moment of their first sacred Breath. He has books and teaches courses on Mars, Venus, Pluto, Chiron and the Lunar Nodes. He was nominated for... Read More →
Monday September 7, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Armitage/Belmont Room - 4th floor 4th floor

11:00am CDT

Eros at the Edge: Saturn and Neptune in Aries
Monday September 7, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
As Neptune and Saturn enter Aries, we stand at a threshold: will we numb out—or awaken to the rapture of being alive? In a world marked by collective crisis, Eros—the drive toward connection, vitality, and creation—may be our most radical antidote to despair. This talk explores the fusion of structure and spirit, revealing how Neptune and Saturn in Aries invite a fierce, embodied devotion to life in all its intensity.
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avatar for Colin Bedell

Colin Bedell

QueerCosmos, Co-Founder
Colin Bedell is an astrologer, author, and artist exploring identity and relationships through astrology. Co-founder of QueerCosmos, a resource for LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies, Colin blends spirituality and scholarship with accessible content. Named one of the most influential... Read More →
Monday September 7, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor 6th floor

2:30pm CDT

Mad, Bad, and Dangerous to Know
Monday September 7, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
How are extremes in temperament - the mythic, the monstrous, and the unbounded - described in a birth chart? At a time when what is “normal’ is rapidly changing, what are the factors in both traditional and modern astrology, that give rise to disrupters? Angular outer planets, as well as malefics, are both creative and destructive; they may defy our divine nature, changing the parameters of what is socially and morally acceptable.


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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 →
Monday September 7, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Addison/Clark Room - 4th floor 4th floor

2:30pm CDT

Astrological Guiding (vs. Astrological Reading)
Monday September 7, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
What if the chart isn’t something we “read” to someone—but a doorway into a deeper experience of Self? Ana shares a Psychosynthesis-rooted, client-centered approach to consultations that shifts the focus from delivering answers to strengthening the client’s relationship with their own higher guidance. We’ll cover session flow, practical tools, and high-leverage questions that build agency, deepen self-trust, and support lasting change.
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avatar for Ana Zaharia

Ana Zaharia

Ana Zaharia is a Transformational Coach, Astrologer, and Brand Strategist with nearly two decades of experience in the personal growth arena. Combining astrology, coaching, energy work, and somatic practices, she guides clients through alignment and transformation. Ana also helps... Read More →
Monday September 7, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Lakeview Room - 2nd floor 2nd floor

2:30pm CDT

Being The Bridge - The Astrologer’s Role in Practice and in the World
Monday September 7, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
The human condition brought to you by Astrology often leaves us bereft of practical wisdom. The walk from our awkward human psyche to our peaceful soul’s purpose is a long one. Debra will share how she designed the bridge from the human psyche to your divine purpose using Astrology as the map to our higher self, while our personality is the chaperone to get us there.
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Debra Silverman

NEW Speaker, Applied Astrology
Astrologer with a Masters in clinical Psychology is a psychotherapist, spiritual guide, and author. Debra Silverman’s life mission is to bring hope to the world through the language of astrology and the compassion of the Observer. Debra is the author of The Missing Element and I... Read More →
Monday September 7, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
LA/Miami/Scottsdale Room - 5th floor 5th floor

2:30pm CDT

The Astrological Mandala, Insight Out
Monday September 7, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
We know the chart is a mandala. This visually beautiful lecture is a new take on astrology and mandalas. What makes the mandala form so powerful in the human psyche? What special qualities of mandalas relate to the chart? Is the chart a transforming object? A separation that is not a separation but a form of union? Using a prism of art/art therapy, neurobiology, Jung, psychoanalysis, and the cosmos, explore our divine science through the mandala archetype.
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Claudia Bader

Claudia Bader, PhD, NCGR-PAA Level IV Counseling Astrologer, licensed psychoanalyst and creative arts therapist. Her dissertation combines astrology and psychoanalysis. Pioneering the interface of astrology, alchemy, art, and psychoanalysis since 1973, teaching internationally, Claudia... Read More →
Monday September 7, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Minnesota Room - 6th floor 6th floor

2:30pm CDT

(Neo)Platonic Astrology: Contemplation And the Metaphysics of Astrology
Monday September 7, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Neoplatonists conceive astrology as a metaphysical language, thus as a contemplative method. While sometimes critical with the astrologers, they offer deeply spiritual but also practical views on astrology, relevant today. What is the being of the planetary gods and their presence down here through the correspondences? What is the nature of providence, fate and soul? The astrological interpretation of our tutelary spirit (daimon): why and how to follow our own star.
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avatar for José Manuel Redondo

José Manuel Redondo

NEW Speaker
This 2025 Capulus reaches 30 years practicing astrology and magic. Besides being an active consultant, he has a PhD in ancient philosophy and has been teaching at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) for over 17 years, also doing published research on neoplatonism (and... Read More →
Monday September 7, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Illinois Room - 6th floor 6th floor

2:30pm CDT

Parenting by Pluto Generations
Monday September 7, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
“It’s 10 o’clock, do you know where your children are?” While the Moon reflects nurturing styles, the traits of each Pluto generation shape parenting approaches, affecting generations of children with their own Pluto profile. By exploring the key characteristics of parents in each generation, we gain insights into our imprinting . Observing parenting through this lens helps us embrace Pluto’s healing medicine, empowering us to transform.
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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 →
Monday September 7, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
IN/Iowa Room - 6th floor 6th floor

2:30pm CDT

The IC In Relationship: Where and to Whom We Are Tethered
Monday September 7, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
One of the most sensitive yet under-appreciated points in the chart, the IC and placements aspecting the IC hold a powerful pull when activated in relationships. Recognizing these patterns in our charts helps trace their relational, ancestral, and spiritual origins, so that we can more fully and honestly show up to our connections with others and increase our capacity for togetherness, a true balm for our times.
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Pallas K Augustine

NEW Speaker
Pallas K. Augustine, MA is a Canadian astrologer living and teaching in Western Massachusetts. Initiated as a child into mysteries of Earth and Sky, Pallas began consulting in 2016 with a relational approach to the astromagical arts bridging their psychological and traditional lineages... Read More →
Monday September 7, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor 6th floor

4:30pm CDT

The Perfect Circle: The Nature of Aspects
Monday September 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
In this talk Mark will show how the twelve signs are the basis for understanding aspects; the square being Cancer, the trine Leo and the inconjunct Virgo, as they are the first aspects formed to the origin of the twelve, Aries. As a result, we see that there are two ‘types’ of conjunction, the Aries type in new phase and the Pisces type culminating. The talk offers a skeleton key to unlock all aspects.
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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 →
Monday September 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Armitage/Belmont Room - 4th floor 4th floor

4:30pm CDT

The Planetary Odd Couple of Mercury and Pluto
Monday September 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Although Mercury is often dismissed as a planetary lightweight, this assumption distracts us from its more serious side. Hermes served as a psychopomp, a guide of souls journeying into the Underworld. Mercury reveals the unconscious hell realms of disincarnate consciousness through talk therapy to recover our Persephone-like abducted thoughts. Explore Mercury’s complex archetype, its psychedelic functions, and its role in individual shadow work.
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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 →
Monday September 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Addison/Clark Room - 4th floor 4th floor

4:30pm CDT

Saturn-Neptune in Aries: A Spiritual Invocation and Astromythological Flight
Monday September 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Greg will discuss how to meet current challenges joining the grounded, strategic consciousness of Saturn with the spiritual heart, openness, translucency, and compassionate intention of Neptune. We’ll consider stories from the MB, which depicts tasks of individuation in a world of rivalry, competition, and corruption. The Aries conjunction’s placement in the horoscope highlights where to set things in motion and become an active force as we face the eye of the storm.
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avatar for Greg Bogart

Greg Bogart

Greg Bogart, PhD, MFT is a Bay Area astrologer, psychotherapist, and psychology lecturer at Sonoma State University. Greg’s books include Astrology as a Therapeutic Art: Healing Human Relationships; Astrology’s Higher Octaves; Planets in Therapy; Astrology and Spiritual Awake... Read More →
Monday September 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
IN/Iowa Room - 6th floor 6th floor

4:30pm CDT

The Importance of Storytelling and Relatable Language in a Compelling Astrological Reading.
Monday September 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
As astrologers, we’ve studied our craft for years, often decades. We know what nadir, cazimi, and ingress mean, but that is astrobabble for most clients. The best readings connect with clients emotionally, inspiring them to embody the promise of their charts. This talk examines the importance of relatable language, storytelling, and actionable examples of planetary energies for a meaningful reading.
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avatar for Dabney Lawless

Dabney Lawless

NEW Speaker
Dabney Lawless is an Evolutionary Astrologer who trained with Steven Forrest and achieved his "Master Level" apprenticeship certification. She has a popular YouTube channel exploring various astrological topics. She was the resident astrologer for Parents Magazine, Pregnancy & Newborn... Read More →
Monday September 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Grace Room - 4th floor 4th floor

4:30pm CDT

Timothy Leary and Ram Dass - How Their Work Is Valuable During The Uranus-Pluto Trine
Monday September 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
These two men had a great impact on the culture and the collective unconscious at the time of the Uranus-Pluto conjunction in the 1960’s. I will analyze both charts, tracking their life events using progressions and transits. We will look at their synastry to see how and why they came together. Now that Pluto and Uranus are in an air trine, their teachings will come forward and guide us on how to use them.
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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 →
Monday September 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Wisconsin Room - 6th floor 6th floor

4:30pm CDT

Your Guardian Angel
Monday September 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
One of the different techniques of Medieval Astrology is to determine and interpret the personal spiritual entity, which is the Guardian Angel or Almutem Figuris with its astrological definition. Indicating the native’s connection with the spiritual world and the conditions which characterize nature of his Guardian Angel, Almutem Figuris signifies his path which leads to spiritual evolution. Öner will teach how to calculate it and make some practices on sample charts.
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avatar for Öner Döşer

Öner Döşer

Öner Döşer is an instructor, publisher and author of 40 books, founder of AstroArt School of Astrology, Astrology Television, AstroArt Publications. He is translating and publishing books on Ottoman Astrology and teaching it’s techniques worldwide. Oner received Robert Zoller’s... Read More →
Monday September 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor 6th floor
 
Tuesday, September 8
 

9:00am CDT

What a Long Strange Trip It's Been!
Tuesday September 8, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
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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avatar for Patricia Walsh

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

9:00am CDT

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

9:00am CDT

Chiron in Taurus 2026- 2033
Tuesday September 8, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
This talk will explore some key myths surrounding Chrion, and what it tells us about his astrological implications for the collective, with an eye to major aspects, including Chiron’s role in the most important major configuration of the decade: The Great Sextile. But Chiron will be squaring Pluto, which tells us that embracing the wisdom of Chiron might first come through an awareness of how deep those collective wounds go.
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avatar for Nadiya Shah

Nadiya Shah

French Vanity Fair named Nadiya Shah one of the top 12 astrologers on the planet, crowning her a pioneer in video astrology. She is an Award- Winning Astrologer, Author, Media Personality, and is one of the few people in the world to hold an M.A. in the Cultural Study of Cosmology... Read More →
Tuesday September 8, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
LA/Miami/Scottsdale Room - 5th floor 5th floor

9:00am CDT

Your Soul's Journey: Edgar Cayce, Astrology and Your Mission
Tuesday September 8, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
A cosmological ride through the universe! Edgar Cayce, the sleeping prophet, had some fascinating insights into reincarnation, interplanetary sojourns, and our souls' lessons. Why does astrology work? Stephen Poplin, transpersonal astrologer, has spent years integrating the Cayce material with modern systems of astrology interpretation. One of the intriguing questions of the program will be: "Which planet did You come from?!"
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avatar for Stephen Poplin

Stephen Poplin

NEW Speaker, Eutopia
Stephen has a B.A. in philosophy, M.A. Humanities. Professional astrologer since 1981. Co-director of Astrology Institute West, San Francisco, CA, in 1990s; past Presidents of local NCGRs in Virginia Beach and Washington, DC. Studied mundane, AstroCartography, hypnotherapy, and altered... Read More →
Tuesday September 8, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Minnesota Room - 6th floor 6th floor

9:00am CDT

Between Saturn and Neptune: The Reality Game, Beyond Boundaries
Tuesday September 8, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Is Saturn the illusion that there’s a reality, and Neptune the reality that life is an illusion? The two are like a reality game, building things up and breaking them down. They seem so opposite, but they’re working together to give you a new view. We need form to recognize formlessness, and a boundary to go beyond it. Join me to explore what you’re here to build up and break down for yourself, and what reality waits in the space between your coming together and undone.
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avatar for Tara Aal

Tara Aal

Tara Aal is an evolutionary astrologer, writer, educator, artist, and tarot reader. She’s the co-author of “Astrology by Moonlight,” and her speaking engagements include NORWAC, UAC, Kepler College, ISAR, and Living Astrologies Conference. Tara began practicing in 2011. As an... Read More →
Tuesday September 8, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
MI/MI State Room - 6th floor 6th floor

9:00am CDT

How To Awaken Your Own Soul’s Creative Purpose Through Astrology, Art and Music
Tuesday September 8, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Although as astrologers we know that everything happens for a special reason and at a specific time, the symbolism behind color, music, sacred geometry, and all expressions of art in relation to Astrology are incredible tools to access your unconscious mind and gain conscious understanding about the hidden creative purpose of your soul.
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avatar for Ursula Stockder

Ursula Stockder

owner, Centro Ursulas
Ursula is a Mexican astrologer, Jungian therapist specialized in palliative care and painter. She is a full-time astrologer and teaches astrology since 1995. At the moment she is the Mexican satellite for OPA Organization for Professional Astrology, the ISAR Global Director and the... Read More →
Tuesday September 8, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor 4th floor

11:00am CDT

Creating A Life Plan for Yourself with Astrology
Tuesday September 8, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
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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avatar for Samuel Reynolds

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

11:00am CDT

The Importance Of Planets On the Angles
Tuesday September 8, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Of the various techniques astrologers draw upon when interpreting horoscopes, one of the most powerful involves the role played by planets on or near any of the chart's four key angles: Ascendant, Descendant, Midheaven, and IC (immum coeli). In some cases, these can even prove to be the most influential factors in a chart. In this talk we will explore the meaning of each of the angles along with the significance of various planets and aspects positioned there.
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avatar for Ray Grasse

Ray Grasse

Ray Grasse has been an astrologer for over fifty years, and worked on the staff of the Mountain Astrologer magazine for over twenty years. He is author of ten books, including The Waking Dream, Under a Sacred Sky, and When the Stars Align.... Read More →
Tuesday September 8, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor 4th floor

11:00am CDT

Signatures of Karmic Emotional Trauma: The Moon & Uranus
Tuesday September 8, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Uranus is connected with breakthroughs, and the liberation of consciousness toward individuation. Uranus also represents sudden changes; events beyond our control, which is the very definition of trauma. Explore the natal connections between Uranus and the Moon; focusing in on the nature of karmic emotional trauma through various combinations – Uranus in the 4th, Moon in Aquarius, hard aspects between the two Uranus/Moon, along with dispositors & rulers.
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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 →
Tuesday September 8, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
LA/Miami/Scottsdale Room - 5th floor 5th floor

11:00am CDT

Chart Interpretation, Archetypal Narrative, and the Art of Biography in the Age of Uranus in Gemini
Tuesday September 8, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Astrologers retell the life story, weaving events into a cohesive biography with key characters and episodes, shimmering with mythic overtones. We discover the narrative arc that gives each life its meaning and form an aesthetic appraisal of the life and what we’ve made of our natal potentials over time. Astrobiographies of great individuals, mapping triumphs, crises, and turning points, inspire us to perform our own acts of destiny in accord with our astrological script
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avatar for Greg Bogart

Greg Bogart

Greg Bogart, PhD, MFT is a Bay Area astrologer, psychotherapist, and psychology lecturer at Sonoma State University. Greg’s books include Astrology as a Therapeutic Art: Healing Human Relationships; Astrology’s Higher Octaves; Planets in Therapy; Astrology and Spiritual Awake... Read More →
Tuesday September 8, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Great American Room - 6th floor 6th floor
 

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