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Friday, September 4
 

9:00am CDT

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

Kelly Surtees

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

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

Beneath a Blessed Blade: Surgery and Astrology
Friday September 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Guidelines for optimal surgical elections are included in some of the earliest astrological texts. Many aphorisms have worked their way into common knowledge for medical and non-medical astrologers alike. Let's explore the philosophy and evolution of these guidelines so we can apply them while working with modern scheduling factors to select safe surgery dates. We'll also look to celebrity surgeries to see how the presence or absence of certain rules shaped the outcome.
Speakers
avatar for Ryhan Butler

Ryhan Butler

ISAR Board
Ryhan is a professional astrologer based in the Dallas area specializing in the intersection between astrology, magic, and medical history. A student of herbal medicine, Ryhan seeks to incorporate astrology into a holistic form of healing. From 2014-18 he served on the AFAN board... Read More →
Friday September 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Lincolnshire Room - 6th floor 6th floor

11:00am CDT

Getting it Wrong: Horary Edition
Friday September 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Every professional who blends experience with reasoned conjecture must face the eventuality of making a wrong call. After a decade of practicing horary astrology, a few charts still haunt me – not because the astrology was unclear, but because they showed me how easily clarity could be clouded. In this talk, we'll explore some instructive missteps and consider how recognizing our blind spots uncover meta-patterns that shape how we interpret all horary work.
Speakers
avatar for Wade Caves

Wade Caves

STA School of Traditional Astrology
Wade Caves, based in Brooklyn, NY, is an astrological consultant and educator specializing in problem-solving applications of astrology. He teaches horary, mundane, and astronomy at the School of Traditional Astrology, and founded the World Astrology Summit, a conference dedicated... Read More →
Friday September 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Denver/Houston/KC Room -5th floor 5th floor

11:00am CDT

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

Gray Crawford

Gray is a natal and horary astrology who synthesizes influences from traditional, magical, mythic-archetypal, and psychological astrology. Gray has taught at UAC, NORWAC, and ISAR astrology conferences, and numerous astrology associations. Gray is a member of the Kepler College faculty... Read More →
Friday September 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
IN/Iowa Room - 6th floor 6th floor

11:00am CDT

William Lilly - Natal Astrologer!
Friday September 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
William Lilly is regarded as the last of the great early modern astrologers, and books 1 & 2 of his classic “Christian Astrology” (1647) are still seen as essential to Horary Astrology. However, book 3 is a masterful dive into natal astrology, which until now has been available only in hard-to-read 17th-Century English. I have re-written book 3 in contemporary English, and will share with you the Natal delineation expertise of one of the greatest astrologers of all time.
Speakers
avatar for Alberto Forero

Alberto Forero

NEW Speaker, Translation of Light
Alberto Forero (Translationoflight.org) is an astrologer, designer, and YouTuber based in San Francisco. He is President of the San Francisco Astrological Society and member of NCGR and ISAR. He has studied at the School of Traditional Astrology, and Austin Coppock’s Fundamentals... Read More →
Friday September 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Minnesota 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

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

Cameron Cassidy

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

4:30pm CDT

The Hellenistic Doctrine of the Sun
- A Reconstruction of Solar Phases
Friday September 4, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
In ancient astrology, evaluating a planet’s activity based on its relationship to the Sun was as essential as considering its sign and house placements. The solar phase cycle unveils different facets of a planet’s nature, behavior, the waxing and waning of its power, and the timing of its fruition. Relating such concepts as visibility, elongation, speed, stations, and retrogrades makes understanding this cycle fundamental to our modern practice.
Speakers
avatar for Michael Ofek

Michael Ofek

Michael is a professional astrologer, philosopher, and astral magician from Israel. He specializes in ancient traditional astrology and its profound ties to Greco-Egyptian cosmology, theurgy, and magic. Drawing on over two decades of research and practice, he devoted his work to reconstructing... Read More →
Friday September 4, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
IN/Iowa Room - 6th floor 6th floor

4:30pm CDT

Tajika Vedic Astrology
Friday September 4, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Tajika Vedic astrology is a system of astrology that developed alongside Persian astrology as Western astrology was transitioning from reliance on Indian calculations to Greek methods. There is enormous crossover and similarities between that system of Vedic astrology and the Hellenistic/Arabic systems. Different zodiacs and timing methods but many shared concepts. It shows the mutual respect between cultures and sciences.
Speakers
avatar for Sam Geppi

Sam Geppi

Founder, Vedic Astrology Center
Sam Geppi (Sadasiva) is the author of “Yoga and Vedic Astrology" and The Ascendant-108 Planets of Vedic Astrology”. Shri Ravi Shankar published his book "Yoga and Vedic Astrology" through the "Art of Living", as it so deeply conveys the Vedic roots of Astrology. He founded The... Read More →
Friday September 4, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Lakeview Room - 2nd floor 2nd floor
 
Saturday, September 5
 

9:00am CDT

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

Israel Ajose

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

9:00am CDT

How Hellenistic Astrology Came to America
Saturday September 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Hellenistic astrology began arriving to America in the 1950’s. The early 1990’s foreshadowed a renaissance of traditional astrology. Demetra will recount the lineage of academic scholars and contemporary astrologers who brought news of these ancient doctrines. Personal anecdotes about how these luminaries became inspired and then handed over their discoveries, excitement, and insights to those now carrying on this tradition for modern times.


Speakers
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 →
Saturday September 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Addison/Clark Room - 4th floor 4th floor

11:00am CDT

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

Meira Epstein

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

11:00am CDT

Horary Astrology in the Ottoman Empire
Saturday September 5, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
In this talk, Öner Döşer will provide information about the Horary Astrology techniques used in the Ottoman period, using inferences from the unique 578-page work of the 19th-century Ottoman astrologer Sadullah al-Ankarawi, Mecmuatü’l Ahkam (The Book Where All Predictions Are Collected), and will make evaluations based on sample historical charts given by the author.
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 →
Saturday September 5, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Lincolnshire I - 6th floor 6th floor

11:00am CDT

The Place of Deepest Night: Re-Imagining the 4th House
Saturday September 5, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Known as the ‘subterranean place’, the 4th House takes us deep: midnight’s domain, a rich underground depository. Caves were the site of many rites and mythic figures in the Greco-Roman world – Pan, Mnemosyne, Hades, Chiron – relating to mysteries, death, initiation, ancestors, memory. We’ll explore these stories to understand the psychogeography of this sacred space, and its relation to the neighboring houses of Goddess and Good Fortune.
Speakers
avatar for Jason Holley

Jason Holley

Center for Living Astrologies
Jason Holley is an astrologer and psychotherapist who facilitates a living relationship with symbolism, dream, myth, people, and places through the practice of relational and embodied astrology. Jason leads workshops, retreats, and pilgrimages to sacred sites, and has taught at most... Read More →
Saturday September 5, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Armitage/Belmont Room - 4th floor 4th floor

2:30pm CDT

The Lot of Exaltation
Saturday September 5, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
In Book II of Anthologies, Vettius Valens describes how to calculate and delineate ‘the Exaltation’ of a nativity, also known as the Lot of Exaltation. In addition to reviewing Valens’ application of this lot in nativities, we will explore the differences between the diurnal and nocturnal formulations of the lot, studying the mechanics and patterns inherent to each.
Speakers
avatar for Rory Keys

Rory Keys

NEW Speaker
Rory is a professional Astrologer, based in London. His research revolves around the revival of Traditional Astrological techniques, specifically innovations emerging from Hellenistic Egypt. When consulting with clients, Rory’s specialty is in helping them mitigate difficult natal... Read More →
Saturday September 5, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Lakeview Room - 2nd floor 2nd floor

4:30pm CDT

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

Catherine Urban

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

4:30pm CDT

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

Deborah Houlding

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

4:30pm CDT

Chronic Illness and Disability in Client-Centered Practice
Saturday September 5, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Chronic illness and disability is a part of everyday life for many people, but it is often overlooked in the astrological field. As part of some clients’ lived reality, it is important to be able to discuss this issue, even for non-medical astrologers. We will go over some ways that chronic health issues can show up in the birth chart, both natally and in timing, and how to discuss this topic responsibly with clients.
Speakers
avatar for Leisa Schaim

Leisa Schaim

Auspicious Elections, The Astrology Podcast
Leisa Schaim co-hosts the Electional Astrology Podcast, has written for The Mountain Astrologer and Wellbeing Magazine, and has spoken at national and international conferences. She uses a blend of Hellenistic and modern techniques, and clients have praised her depth, clarity, and... Read More →
Saturday September 5, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Denver/Houston/KC Room -5th floor 5th floor

4:30pm CDT

The Luminaries in Medical Astrology
Saturday September 5, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
The importance of the Sun and Moon have always had a central role in medical astrology, but have been limited in “Western” Astrology. In this lecture we will open the spectrum of possibility of the Sun and Moon. Understanding innate heat as the Sun, Radical Moisture as the Moon, emphasizing the importance of psychosomatic medicine, and invoking the spiritual aspects of the luminaries for medicinal purposes. Join me in bringing new light to the luminaries!
Speakers
avatar for Cameron Allen

Cameron Allen

Cameron is an Astrologer & Herbalist that synthesizes multiple lineages of Astrology into his practice of various healing arts modalities. With a degree in Health and Sports Science and Psychology, direct experience with nature, Astrology, Herbalism, Yoga, Ayurveda, Embodiment practices... Read More →
Saturday September 5, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor 4th 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.
Speakers
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

Twilight Sects
Saturday September 5, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Knowing when day and night begin and end isn't always as clear as night and day! This talk explores the concept of sect in Hellenistic astrology, focusing on those who are born during twilight, the gray area between day and night. With many powerful techniques like Zodiacal Releasing hinging on whether a chart is a day or night chart, this talk will help you learn more about the astronomy of twilight and its practical implications for twilight births.
Speakers
avatar for Patrick Watson

Patrick Watson

NEW Speaker, CAPISAR
Patrick Watson is a certified professional astrologer with 20 years of experience. Known for his humorous content, he’s been featured on the Astrology Podcast, ABC, Fox, WSJ and WaPo. His research covers Hellenistic timelords, synodic cycles, election prediction, financial astrology... Read More →
Saturday September 5, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
IN/Iowa Room - 6th floor 6th 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.
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
 
Sunday, September 6
 

9:00am CDT

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

Burcu Cakir

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

9:00am CDT

Invisible Points of Power: Finding and using Antiscia and Arabic Parts
Sunday September 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
The seven traditional Arabic Parts define alternative placements of the seven traditional planets. Similarly, antiscia are shadow placements of the planets. When either of these form conjunctions and oppositions to physical planets, they illuminate significant hidden connections. We’ll see how to add and interpret these points in natal and predictive charts.
Speakers
avatar for Kathy Allan

Kathy Allan

AFA Board, UAC Planning Committee
Kathy Allan is an accomplished astrologer, writer, and teacher with a scientific background that includes a Ph.D. in Molecular Toxicology and post graduate research in Infectious Disease. She is the author of Working With Midpoints, and When Worlds Collide: Another Look at the Lunar... Read More →
Sunday September 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Lincolnshire Room - 6th floor 6th floor

11:00am CDT

Horary, Step by Step
Sunday September 6, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
The tradition of horary astrology is vast, and it can be extremely overwhelming to learn. There are so many "rules" to remember! In this lecture I present a system I developed for approaching a horary chart in an organized manner, to avoid overwhelm and ensure that nothing is missed. This is appropriate for learners familiar with astrological basics, but who may find themselves confused by the multitudinous information available about horary.
Speakers
avatar for Abigail Joy

Abigail Joy

NEW Speaker
Abigail Joy is an astrologer and herbalist specializing in horary astrology, medical astrology, and holistic health coaching. Her practice empowers clients to find joy through life’s vicissitudes.
Sunday September 6, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Grace Room - 4th floor 4th floor

11:00am CDT

70 Years & 70 Music Icons
Sunday September 6, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Firdaria, a 1st century Persian technique, seen through the lives of famous musicians, rock idols, and opera stars. As of January 1, 2025, all seventy are living legends who have survived Firdaria’s first cycle, and are currently working through their second cycle. Particular Firdaria periods have triggered their natal charts in different ways, and valuable lessons can be learned about this technique by examining a variety of experiences through their Firdaria cycle.
Speakers
avatar for Joy Usher

Joy Usher

NEW Speaker
Joy Usher began teaching astrology in 1996 and became co-principal of AstroMundi in 2002. Fellowship with Taiwanese school SATA since 2020 has extended her international reputation as a lecturer. In 2012 she co-authored 'Scala Coeli: Ladder to Heaven' with Mari Garcia. In 2018 she... Read More →
Sunday September 6, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Illinois Room - 6th floor 6th floor

2:30pm CDT

Drawing Down the Moon: Eclipse Prediction & Astrology’s Lost Histories
Sunday September 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Aglaonice of Thessaly, a female astrologer active sometime between the 5th and 1st century BCE, was famed for “drawing down the Moon”—likely a mastery of eclipse prediction. Her story reflects how astrological knowledge from women and other historically marginalized figures has been lost or obscured. This talk explores the mechanics of lunar eclipses, the contributions of overlooked astrologers, and how eclipse cycles shaped ancient predictive traditions.
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avatar for Nadia Anderson

Nadia Anderson

NEW Speaker
Nadia Anderson is a Hellenistic astrologer, researcher, and educator at Kepler College. She holds a B.A. in Greek Classics from the University of Oregon and a Master of Humanities from New York University, where she focused on comparative literature and philosophy. Trained under Demetra... Read More →
Sunday September 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Minnesota Room - 6th floor 6th floor

2:30pm CDT

Mastering Jaimini Astrology : Unravel the Secrets of Career and Relationships!
Sunday September 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
This advanced lecture delves into Jaimini’s intricate yogas like Shakti Yoga and Shiva Yoga, alongside powerful predictive tools like Mandooka, Shoola, and Padanadamsa dashas. Designed for seasoned practitioners, discover how to unlock deeper karmic insights and refine timing techniques for unparalleled astrological precision and transformative chart interpretation. We will explore celebrity charts to learn these concepts in an engaging and fun lecture.
Speakers
avatar for Shreekala Ram

Shreekala Ram

NEW Speaker
An Indian born and raised in Kuwait, Shree conceptualized Vedic Living in 2009 in Dallas. Immersed in a childhood where astrology intertwined with Hindu traditions, she grew up with stories of planets and nakshatras, shaping her early understanding of Jyotisha. Trained by renowned... Read More →
Sunday September 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Wisconsin Room - 6th floor 6th floor

4:30pm CDT

Arabic Parts in Financial Astrology
Sunday September 6, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Arabic Parts such as Parts of Fortune, Parts of Substance also known as economic indicators in financial astrology, provide important clues on the charts. Aside from these, the medieval astrologer Bonatti's studies included important provisions about how the year would pass. I will explain the rulings of that period in this magical world of Arabic parts through example charts.
Speakers
avatar for Hande Kazanova

Hande Kazanova

NEW Speaker
She graduated from Istanbul University, Department of Economics. She received her first education between 2001-2003. She completed her Classical, Horary, Electional and Mundane Astrology education at the A.S.A and received her diploma. She is ISAR CAP, certified by OPA, member of... Read More →
Sunday September 6, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Grace Room - 4th floor 4th floor

4:30pm CDT

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

Bear Ryver

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

9:00am CDT

Work With Fortune and Spirit: Explore Hidden Potential and Core Purpose in a Birth Chart
Monday September 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Discover the Lots of Fortune and Spirit in the natal chart. Learn their meaning and uncover how they change the quality and function of a house or planet. Explore how the Lot of Fortune adds energy and special potential to specific houses in the chart. Learn about the place of Acquisition and of Fame. Discover how the Lot of Spirit can describe a deeper purpose to your chart and life.
Speakers
avatar for Kelly Surtees

Kelly Surtees

Kelly's Astrology
Kelly travels worldwide to teach practical and accessible astrology that combines traditional techniques with a modern mindset. Kelly has established herself in a career that includes client consults, a private membership, plus a slew of online astrology trainings. A class with Kelly... Read More →
Monday September 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Addison/Clark Room - 4th floor 4th floor

9:00am CDT

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

Adam Elenbaas

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

9:00am CDT

Predictive Methods of Arabic Astrologers: Secrets Reveled
Monday September 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Arabic and Persian astrologers greatly contributed to the theory and practice of Western astrology leaving many nuanced though less known practical techniques of prediction. In this talk, we will review reliable methods of interpretation applicable to all forms of astrology, from horary to natal, and demonstrate its usefulness for the practicing astrologers.
Speakers
avatar for Elena Lumen

Elena Lumen

NEW Speaker, Lumen School of Classical Astrology
Elena Lumen, PhD is a traditional astrologer, counselor, and teacher. Dr Lumen is faculty at the International Academy of Astrology, and principal of Lumen School of Classical astrology, where she teaches horary, electional, and predictive astrology. Her dissertation research was... Read More →
Monday September 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Illinois Room - 6th floor 6th floor

11:00am CDT

The Consultation Chart: Heart Of the Matter
Monday September 7, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Clients seek astrological readings when they are at a crossroad in their life. The consultation chart reveals what lies at this crossroad, getting to the heart of the matter. It identifies the focus and emotional state of the client and the principal issues driving them to seek astrological counselling. Through real chart examples we will explore the basic method that help make our consultations more focused and geared to our client’s needs at the moment.
Speakers
avatar for Eve Dembowski

Eve Dembowski

NEW Speaker, STA School of Traditional Astrology
Eve Dembowski, based in Australia is a practicing astrologer, researcher, writer and teacher with a particular interest in horary, medical & traditional astrology. Her ruling planet Jupiter directs her passion for reconnecting people to the power and magic of their astrological lineage... Read More →
Monday September 7, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Minnesota Room - 6th floor 6th floor

11:00am CDT

Why Johnny Dropped Out of School
Monday September 7, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Moon-Mercury aspects play a primary role in the development of human intelligence and the mind, and have a major impact on the schooling process. This connection was already recognized by the ancients, and is evident in Ptolemy’s Tetrabiblos. We will see how these aspects affect personal communication, professional choices, and most importantly, formal school education. Recognizing this effect becomes essential and helpful insight for both parents and educators.
Speakers
avatar for Meira Epstein

Meira Epstein

Meira Epstein, C.A, NCGR-PAA is a professional astrologer since 1982. Former Technical Director on the NCGR Board. On the NY NCGR Faculty. Exam Development on NCGR-PAA Board. Creator & teacher of the NCGR Education courses. Extensive conferences & online education. Specialties: Hellenistic/classical... Read More →
Monday September 7, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Grace Room - 4th floor 4th 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.
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

2:30pm CDT

Celestial Vaults: Uncovering the Stellar Wisdom of Egyptian Temple Ceilings & Priesthood Traditions
Monday September 7, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Mirroring the sky goddess Nut and the celestial vault, Egyptian temple ceilings stand on great pillars, spangled with dazzling imagery and locked tight with secret astral wisdom. We’ll uncover the Egyptian priesthood’s astrological practices—their titles, tools, roles, & rituals. From handbooks to horoscopes, see how the cycles of the 12 months, 24 hours, 30 lunar days & 36 decans were reenacted in temple ritual & were used to map the soul & the body in natal astrology.

Speakers
avatar for Cameron Cassidy

Cameron Cassidy

NEW Speaker
Cameron Cassidy is an astrologer & yoga teacher from Salem, MA. He is also an instructor for Kepler College, as well as the editor for the CAELi Review astrological journal. Centered in the ancient eyes of Babylonian & Egyptian astrology, Cameron blends old & new traditions, seeing... Read More →
Monday September 7, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Armitage/Belmont Room - 4th floor 4th 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.
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

4:30pm CDT

Planetary Lots: Their History and Use
Monday September 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
The “planetary lots” are each associated with one of the seven classical planets (including the Sun and Moon). This talk will show how the doctrine of these lots was transmitted from its Mediterranean beginnings to its prominent place in Arabic and later astrology, especially in the work of Abū Ma‘shar. We’ll see how systems of calculation and the interpretive importance of these lots developed, with examples, from the Greco-Roman to the medieval period.
Speakers
avatar for Dorian Greenbaum

Dorian Greenbaum

Dorian Greenbaum has practiced and taught astrology since 1992. She received her Ph.D. in 2009 from the Warburg Institute, London, and teaches postgraduates at the University of Wales. Books include The Daimon in Hellenistic Astrology: Origins and Influence (2016) and Temperament... Read More →
Monday September 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Denver/Houston/KC Room -5th floor 5th floor
 
Tuesday, September 8
 

9:00am CDT

The Art of Planetary Gemstone Correspondences: A Modern Take on an Ancient Practice
Tuesday September 8, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Planetary correspondences to gemstones denote the symbolic relationship between the shining above and below. If each planet is an archetypal storehouse, you can divide any topic meaningfully by the planets. Even gemstones!  Since ancient days, stones have been thought to serve as terrestrial conduits for planetary, stellar, and astrological energies they corresponded with. Using traditional astrology and history, let's find out what gems correspond best with your chart!
Speakers
avatar for Samantha Hammer

Samantha Hammer

NEW Speaker
Samantha Hammer is a traditional astrologer based in Southern California. In 2017, she began studying astrology and has never stopped. Her work blends exploratory concepts with Hellenistic techniques and magical/practical remediation principles. Samantha’s dedication to the celestial... Read More →
Tuesday September 8, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Illinois Room - 6th floor 6th floor

9:00am CDT

Temperament: Attaining the Balance Within
Tuesday September 8, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
The four humours shaped western medical theory for thousands of years while also having significant influence on the culture at large. Astrology did not escape its influence as signs and planets became associated with humors, forming the basis of medical astrology. This lecture explores the history of humoral theory, calculating temperament from a natal chart, and practical methods to bring dysfunctional temperaments into balance.
Speakers
avatar for Ryhan Butler

Ryhan Butler

ISAR Board
Ryhan is a professional astrologer based in the Dallas area specializing in the intersection between astrology, magic, and medical history. A student of herbal medicine, Ryhan seeks to incorporate astrology into a holistic form of healing. From 2014-18 he served on the AFAN board... Read More →
Tuesday September 8, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor 6th floor

9:00am CDT

Queering Synastry: Reading Relationships Beyond the Binary
Tuesday September 8, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Identity, sexuality, gender, love: infinite iterations exist under the stars. Drawing on the LGBTQ+ experience, this kaleidoscopic how-to expands astrology as a tool to explore our relationships and ourselves. Utilizing both traditional and modern synastry techniques, Queering Synastry lays the foundation for a deep relational understanding of the threads that connect us to ourselves, each other, and the planets.
Speakers
avatar for Rowan Oliver

Rowan Oliver

NEW Speaker
Rowan Oliver is a relational astrologer, oracle, and multimedia artist. Rowan uses astrology as a tool to weave together the threads of time, linking together the past, present, and future through symbolism and storytelling. Their practice anchors the soul in the present moment, aligning... Read More →
Tuesday September 8, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Grace Room - 4th floor 4th floor

11:00am CDT

Trinity of Divine Creativity: 1st, 5th, & 9th Houses
Tuesday September 8, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
When artistic creation involves communion with divine sources of inspiration, it brings together the meaning of the 1st, 5th, and 9th houses. Within the relational field of these zodiacal places, the life force of the artist (1st house) gives birth to creative progeny (5th house) through sacred relationship (9th house). We’ll explore the charts of artistic creators to show how the trinity of the 1st, 5th, and 9th houses reveals insight into creative expression.
Speakers
avatar for Gray Crawford

Gray Crawford

Gray is a natal and horary astrology who synthesizes influences from traditional, magical, mythic-archetypal, and psychological astrology. Gray has taught at UAC, NORWAC, and ISAR astrology conferences, and numerous astrology associations. Gray is a member of the Kepler College faculty... Read More →
Tuesday September 8, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
IN/Iowa Room - 6th floor 6th floor

11:00am CDT

The Descent: Exploring Fallen Planets
Tuesday September 8, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
This lecture is a plunge back into the basics, but with depth and technical nuance. In an attempt to move beyond “Exaltation good, Fall bad,” we’ll conduct a detailed survey of the qualities, pitfalls, mitigations, remedies, and hidden potentials of Fallen planets. As Falls are present in both Vedic and Western astrology, we will make use of insights from both to paint a fuller picture of what it means to fall, and rise again.
Speakers
avatar for Austin Coppock

Austin Coppock

Austin Coppock is an astrologer based in Southern Oregon. His perspective is deeply informed by Hellenistic and Vedic astrology. Austin's written work includes hundreds of weekly columns and articles, and the books 36 Faces (2014), and The Celestial Art (2018). Austin served as President... Read More →
Tuesday September 8, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Addison/Clark Room - 4th floor 4th floor
 

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