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Friday, September 4
 

11:00am CDT

The Draconic Chart- Getting in Touch with Our Deeper Self
Friday September 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor
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
  Astrological Specialties, Beginner |   Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Beginner

11:00am CDT

From Prediction to Presence: Astrology’s Role in an Uncertain World
Friday September 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
LA/Miami/Scottsdale Room - 5th floor
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
  Essentials of Astrology, Beginner, Intermediate |   Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Beginner, Intermediate

11:00am CDT

Palmistry for Astrologers
Friday September 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Lakeview Room - 2nd floor
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
  Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Beginner |   Astrological Magic & Theurgy, Beginner

2:30pm CDT

Introduction to Astrological Magic
Friday September 4, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Denver/Houston/KC Room -5th floor
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
  Astrological Magic & Theurgy, Beginner |   Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Beginner |   Traditional Astrology, Beginner

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

Planets In Debility - The Marginalized Experience
Friday September 4, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Wisconsin Room - 6th floor
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
  Essentials of Astrology, Beginner, Intermediate |   Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Beginner, 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

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

4:30pm CDT

The Talent Trine of Pluto, Neptune and Uranus!
Friday September 4, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Addison/Clark Room - 4th floor
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
  Political & Mundane, Beginner, Intermediate |   Financial Astrology & Economics, Beginner, Intermediate |   Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Beginner, Intermediate
 
Saturday, September 5
 

9:00am CDT

The Philosophy of Theurgy: Reality, Evil, and the Divine
Saturday September 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Armitage/Belmont Room - 4th floor
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
  Astrological Magic & Theurgy, Beginner, Intermediate |   Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Beginner, Intermediate

9:00am CDT

Planets As Parts
Saturday September 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Lincolnshire Room - 6th floor
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
  Mythological & Archetypal, Beginner, Intermediate |   Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Beginner, Intermediate |   Essentials of Astrology, Beginner, Intermediate

9:00am CDT

The Rising Sign: The Door of Opportunity
Saturday September 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Illinois Room - 6th floor
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
  Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Beginner |   Mythological & Archetypal, Beginner |   Essentials of Astrology, Beginner

11:00am CDT

Unveiling The Soul with the Moon’s Journey Through the Zodiac.
Saturday September 5, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Illinois Room - 6th floor
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
  Essentials of Astrology, Beginner |   Mythological & Archetypal, Beginner |   Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Beginner

11:00am CDT

Amazon Rising: The Spear of the Soul
Saturday September 5, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Grace Room - 4th floor
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
  Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Beginner

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

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

4:30pm CDT

The Third Day Moon and Nourishing the Natal Promise
Saturday September 5, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Minnesota Room - 6th floor
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.
Speakers
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
  Traditional Astrology, Beginner, Intermediate |   Astrological Specialties, Beginner, Intermediate |   Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Beginner, Intermediate
 
Sunday, September 6
 

9:00am CDT

Taking Center Stage: Reclaiming Your Sun’s Radiance
Sunday September 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Grace Room - 4th floor
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.
Speakers
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
  Essentials of Astrology, Beginner |   Mythological & Archetypal, Beginner |   Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Beginner

11:00am CDT

Reclaiming Retrogrades
Sunday September 6, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Wisconsin Room - 6th floor
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.
Speakers
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
  Essentials of Astrology, Beginner, Intermediate |   Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Beginner, Intermediate |   Astrological Specialties, Beginner, Intermediate

11:00am CDT

Gavin Arthur: Queer Astrology Pioneer
Sunday September 6, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
MI/MI State Room - 6th floor
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.
Speakers
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
  Historical & Research, Beginner, Intermediate |   Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Beginner, Intermediate

11:00am CDT

Pluto in Aquarius: The Promethean Fire
Sunday September 6, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Great American Room - 6th floor
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.
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 →
Sunday September 6, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Great American Room - 6th floor 6th floor
  Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Beginner, Intermediate |   Political & Mundane, Beginner, Intermediate |   Historical & Research, Beginner, Intermediate

2:30pm CDT

The Celestial Mind: Using Astrology for Emotional Insight and Growth
Sunday September 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Illinois Room - 6th floor
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.
Speakers
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
  Health & Wellness, Beginner, Intermediate |   Astrological Specialties, Beginner, Intermediate |   Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Beginner, Intermediate

2:30pm CDT

Revelatory Astrology - Using the Power of Image and Imagination
Sunday September 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Denver/Houston/KC Room -5th floor
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.
Speakers
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
  Mythological & Archetypal, Beginner, Intermediate |   Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Beginner, Intermediate |   Astrological Specialties, Beginner, Intermediate

2:30pm CDT

Where Astrology Ends, Tarot Begins
Sunday September 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
IN/Iowa Room - 6th floor
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.
Speakers
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
  Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Beginner, Intermediate |   Astrological Specialties, Beginner, Intermediate

4:30pm CDT

The Draconic Chart ~ The Soul's Map!
Sunday September 6, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Armitage/Belmont Room - 4th floor
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
  Astrological Specialties, Beginner, Intermediate |   Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Beginner, Intermediate |   Relationships & Counseling, Beginner, Intermediate

4:30pm CDT

Secrets of the 12th House and Blind Spots
Sunday September 6, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Wisconsin Room - 6th floor
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.
Speakers
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
  Vedic Astrology, Beginner, Intermediate |   Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Beginner, Intermediate |   Essentials of Astrology, Beginner, Intermediate
 
Monday, September 7
 

9:00am CDT

The Sun on the Cross and The Turning of the Ages
Monday September 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor
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
  Mythological & Archetypal, Beginner, Advanced |   Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Beginner, 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

2:30pm CDT

Astrological Guiding (vs. Astrological Reading)
Monday September 7, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Lakeview Room - 2nd floor
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.
Speakers
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
  Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Beginner, Intermediate |   Business Consulting & the Business of Astrology, Beginner, Intermediate

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
LA/Miami/Scottsdale Room - 5th floor
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.
Speakers
avatar for Debra Silverman

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
  Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Beginner, Intermediate |   Essentials of Astrology, Beginner, Intermediate |   Relationships & Counseling, Beginner, Intermediate

2:30pm CDT

The Astrological Mandala, Insight Out
Monday September 7, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Minnesota Room - 6th floor
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.
Speakers
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 →
Monday September 7, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Minnesota Room - 6th floor 6th floor
  Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Beginner, Advanced |   Mythological & Archetypal, Beginner, Advanced |   Astrological Specialties, Beginner, Advanced

2:30pm CDT

(Neo)Platonic Astrology: Contemplation And the Metaphysics of Astrology
Monday September 7, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Illinois Room - 6th floor
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.
Speakers
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
  Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Beginner, Intermediate |   Traditional Astrology, Beginner, Intermediate |   Astrological Magic & Theurgy, Beginner, Intermediate

2:30pm CDT

Parenting by Pluto Generations
Monday September 7, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
IN/Iowa Room - 6th floor
“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.
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 →
Monday September 7, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
IN/Iowa Room - 6th floor 6th floor
  Relationships & Counseling, Beginner, Intermediate |   Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Beginner, Intermediate

4:30pm CDT

The Perfect Circle: The Nature of Aspects
Monday September 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Armitage/Belmont Room - 4th floor
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.
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 →
Monday September 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Armitage/Belmont Room - 4th floor 4th floor
  Essentials of Astrology, Beginner |   Mythological & Archetypal, Beginner |   Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Beginner

4:30pm CDT

The Planetary Odd Couple of Mercury and Pluto
Monday September 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Addison/Clark Room - 4th floor
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.
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 →
Monday September 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Addison/Clark Room - 4th floor 4th floor
  Essentials of Astrology, Beginner, Advanced |   Mythological & Archetypal, Beginner, Advanced |   Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Beginner, Advanced

4:30pm CDT

Your Guardian Angel
Monday September 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor
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.
Speakers
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
  Traditional Astrology, Beginner |   Astrological Magic & Theurgy, Beginner |   Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Beginner
 
Tuesday, September 8
 

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.
Speakers
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
  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.
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 →
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

9:00am CDT

Chiron in Taurus 2026- 2033
Tuesday September 8, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
LA/Miami/Scottsdale Room - 5th floor
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.
Speakers
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
  Mythological & Archetypal, Beginner |   Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Beginner |   Political & Mundane, Beginner

9:00am CDT

Between Saturn and Neptune: The Reality Game, Beyond Boundaries
Tuesday September 8, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
MI/MI State Room - 6th floor
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.
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 →
Tuesday September 8, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
MI/MI State Room - 6th floor 6th floor
  Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Beginner, Intermediate |   Essentials of Astrology, Beginner, Intermediate |   Mythological & Archetypal, Beginner, Intermediate

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.
Speakers
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
  Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Beginner |   Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Beginner |   Health & Wellness, Beginner
 

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