UAC 2026: Full Schedule

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

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

Traditional Astrology, Intermediate, Advanced | Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Intermediate, Advanced | Essentials of Astrology, Intermediate, Advanced

4:30pm CDT

The Hellenistic Doctrine of the Sun - A Reconstruction of Solar Phases

Friday September 4, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT

IN/Iowa Room - 6th floor

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

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

Traditional Astrology, Intermediate, Advanced

9:00am CDT

The Pre-Natal Lunation

Saturday September 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT

Sheffield Room - 4th floor

This is one of the five traditional considerations in delineating a natal chart, known as the five places of life, offering vital insights and supporting predictive time lord techniques. It highlights major life aspects not easily visible at first glance. The lunation cycle, tied to our birth, plays a key role in life’s themes. Examining the prenatal chart and its position provides essential background for understanding the natal chart's unfolding story.

Speakers

Israel Ajose

NEW Speaker

I completed his full honors in psychological astrology at the Centre of Psychological Astrology in London under the guidance of Liz Greene. I furthered my studies with Robert Zoller and Robert Schmidt in traditional and medieval astrology, integrating these diverse perspectives into... Read More →

Saturday September 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor 4th floor

Essentials of Astrology, Intermediate, Advanced | Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate, Advanced | Traditional Astrology, Intermediate, Advanced

11:00am CDT

Predicting with Solar Arc Direction

Saturday September 5, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT

LA/Miami/Scottsdale Room - 5th floor

Solar Arc Direction is a powerful predictive tool, which oftentimes surpasses the commonly-used ones. It is unique in its premise and stands out as the technique with the most precision. It is also the preferred method in the Uranian Astrology system. In this lecture we will learn how to use it, compare it with Secondary Progression and Transits, and demonstrate an easy and integrated approach to predictive work in general.

Speakers

Meira Epstein

Meira Epstein, C.A, NCGR-PAA is a professional astrologer since 1982. Former Technical Director on the NCGR Board. On the NY NCGR Faculty. Exam Development on NCGR-PAA Board. Creator & teacher of the NCGR Education courses. Extensive conferences & online education. Specialties: Hellenistic/classical... Read More →

Saturday September 5, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
LA/Miami/Scottsdale Room - 5th floor 5th floor

Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate, Advanced | Traditional Astrology, Intermediate, Advanced | Uranian/Symmetrical Astrology, Intermediate, Advanced

11:00am CDT

The Place of Deepest Night: Re-Imagining the 4th House

Saturday September 5, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT

Armitage/Belmont Room - 4th floor

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

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

Mythological & Archetypal, Intermediate, Advanced | Essentials of Astrology, Intermediate, Advanced | Traditional Astrology, Intermediate, Advanced

4:30pm CDT

Your Year Ahead with Monthly Profections

Saturday September 5, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT

Great American Room - 6th floor

Beloved for their simplicity and accuracy, annual profections have skyrocketed in popularity since their revival. But what about monthly profections? Here’s a useful approach to breaking down your year ahead by month and how to make sense of each monthly division in your forecasts.

Speakers

Catherine Urban

NEW Speaker

(NCGR-PAA IV, ISAR-CAP) With over 15 years of astrological immersion, Catherine’s practice is steeped in classical, medieval, natal and horary technique, centering compassion for human experience. Specializing in forecasting, Catherine empowers her clients to become alchemists of... Read More →

Saturday September 5, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Great American Room - 6th floor 6th floor

Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate, Advanced | Traditional Astrology, Intermediate, Advanced

4:30pm CDT

Celestial Influences: United Principles of Motion & Light and the Philosophy of Aspect Transference

Saturday September 5, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT

Armitage/Belmont Room - 4th floor

Historically, all astrologers had to understand certain key concepts in geocentric astronomy to practice their art, realising how these originate the fundamental symbolism of astrology. Nowadays, astrologers adhere to the doctrines and theoretical ‘points of art’ while often unaware of the astronomical and metaphysical principles they rest upon. The practical benefits – in reading chart symbolism – of understanding some of these primary astro-details are tremendous.

Speakers

Deborah Houlding

STA School of Traditional Astrology

Deborah Houlding is founder of the STA School of Traditional Astrology (www.sta.co), creator of the Skyscript website (www.skyscript.co.uk), author of The Houses: Temples of the Sky, and editor of various modern editions of historical works. Recipient of the AA’s Charles Harvey... Read More →

Saturday September 5, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Armitage/Belmont Room - 4th floor 4th floor

Essentials of Astrology, Intermediate, Advanced | Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate, Advanced | Traditional Astrology, Intermediate, Advanced

4:30pm CDT

An Introduction to Daimonic Astrology

Saturday September 5, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT

Grace Room - 4th floor

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

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

Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Intermediate, Advanced | Traditional Astrology, Intermediate, Advanced | Astrological Magic & Theurgy, Intermediate, Advanced

4:30pm CDT

Twilight Sects

Saturday September 5, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT

IN/Iowa Room - 6th floor

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

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

Traditional Astrology, Intermediate, Advanced

9:00am CDT

Primary Directions: A Timeless Technique of Prediction

Sunday September 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT

Wisconsin Room - 6th floor

Primary Directions one of the oldest and most powerful predictive technique used in Classical Astrology.It involves projecting the positions of planets in relation to the natal chart over time, creating a dynamic interplay between the celestial bodies and an individual’s life experiences.We will go thru the historical context and significance of Primary Directions, exploring how ancient astrologers utilized this method to gain foresight & clarity

Speakers

Burcu Cakir

NEW Speaker

Burcu is a professional Traditional Astrologer, graduated from AstroArt Astrology School in Istanbul. She continues to work at the Astrology School as educator. She is Isar Cap and Opa Certified. Previous OPA Satellite Türkiye. She provides Opa Peer Group, Astronomy for Astrologers... Read More →

Sunday September 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Wisconsin Room - 6th floor 6th floor

Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Advanced | Traditional Astrology, Advanced | Astrological Specialties, Advanced

11:00am CDT

Horary, Step by Step

Sunday September 6, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT

Grace Room - 4th floor

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

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

Horary & Electional, Intermediate, Advanced | Traditional Astrology, Intermediate, Advanced

11:00am CDT

70 Years & 70 Music Icons

Sunday September 6, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT

Illinois Room - 6th floor

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

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

Traditional Astrology, Intermediate, Advanced | Historical & Research, Intermediate, Advanced | Astrological Specialties, Intermediate, Advanced

2:30pm CDT

Mastering Jaimini Astrology : Unravel the Secrets of Career and Relationships!

Sunday September 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT

Wisconsin Room - 6th floor

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

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

Vedic Astrology, Advanced | Astrological Specialties, Advanced | Traditional Astrology, Advanced

4:30pm CDT

Arabic Parts in Financial Astrology

Sunday September 6, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT

Grace Room - 4th floor

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

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

Financial Astrology & Economics, Intermediate, Advanced | Traditional Astrology, Intermediate, Advanced | Historical & Research, Intermediate, Advanced

9:00am CDT

The Secret to Using Zodiacal Releasing More Effectively

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

LA/Miami/Scottsdale Room - 5th floor

Zodiacal releasing can be an overwhelming technique. As a result, many students will give up on the approach in favor of simpler timing techniques. In this talk, I will share what I consider to be the most basic and often overlooked approach to utilizing zodiacal releasing more intuitively and effectively in practice, whether you are reading for yourself or for clients. (Students should be familiar with the basics of zodiacal releasing to get the most out of this talk)

Speakers

Adam Elenbaas

Adam Elenbaas is a professional astrologer and author from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Adam holds an M.A. and MFA in Creative Writing. His first book, a Publisher’s Weekly top book of the year, called Fishers of Men: The Gospel of an Ayahuasca Vision Quest was published by Tarcher/Penguin... Read More →

Monday September 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
LA/Miami/Scottsdale Room - 5th floor 5th floor

Traditional Astrology, Intermediate, Advanced | Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate, Advanced

9:00am CDT

Predictive Methods of Arabic Astrologers: Secrets Reveled

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

Illinois Room - 6th floor

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

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

Traditional Astrology, Intermediate, Advanced | Horary & Electional, Intermediate, Advanced | Astrological Specialties, Intermediate, Advanced

11:00am CDT

The Consultation Chart: Heart Of the Matter

Monday September 7, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT

Minnesota Room - 6th floor

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

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

Horary & Electional, Intermediate, Advanced | Traditional Astrology, Intermediate, Advanced

4:30pm CDT

Planetary Lots: Their History and Use

Monday September 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT

Denver/Houston/KC Room -5th floor

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

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

Traditional Astrology, Intermediate, Advanced | Historical & Research, Intermediate, Advanced