UAC 2026: Full Schedule

1:00pm CDT

Birth Chart Analysis: Synthesis, Signatures and Strategies

Thursday September 3, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm CDT

Once you’re familiar with the essential components of a horoscope, the next step is to develop confidence in preparing and sharing your analysis. In this new workshop, Frank will help you identify the most significant themes of a horoscope as well as articulate its overall essence. He’ll then work with you to go deeper with interpretation and offer strategies to make the very most of a planet’s potential. Bring your charts – some will be used in this interactive day.

Speakers

Frank Clifford

The London School of Astrology

Frank has built an eclectic, 35-year career as the writer of a dozen books, a consultant astrologer and palmist, a publisher/editor, a researcher of birth data, and the Principal of the London School of Astrology. Frank has written for The Mountain Astrologer since 2008. In 2012... Read More →

Thursday September 3, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
IN/Iowa Room - 6th floor 6th floor

Pre-Conference Workshop

9:00am CDT

Soul Purpose and Our Evolutionary Journey

Friday September 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT

IN/Iowa Room - 6th floor

Hidden in the depths of the birth chart is your soul map. It reveals why you are here, what you are to learn and what you are to contribute. In this lecture we will explore the role of the Moon, its nodes, angular planets, aspects and briefly touch on pre-natal eclipses and how they contribute to why you are here and where your energy should be focused. Additionally, we will use other specialized methods to determine a glimpse of your past lives.

Speakers

Sandra-Leigh Serio

Sandra-Leigh is certified by ISAR, AFA and OPA as a professional astrologer and has written for the Mountain Astrologer, Llewellyn Publications, Horoscope Magazine and StarIQ. Twice she appeared on George Noory's Beyond Belief and had hosted her own radio and television shows. She... Read More →

Friday September 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
IN/Iowa Room - 6th floor 6th floor

Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Intermediate, Advanced

11:00am CDT

Archetypal Narratives: Transitions and Turning Points in Zodiacal Releasing

Friday September 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT

IN/Iowa Room - 6th floor

Zodiacal Releasing is an ancient timing technique that identifies time periods of heightened activity and meaningful experience, providing nuanced symbolic insight into understanding the ebb and flow of unfolding life narratives. We’ll explore how considering the transition and interplay between activated signs and planets, including the special significance of the loosing of the bonds, illuminates critical turning points in life stories and vocational calling.

Speakers

Gray Crawford

Gray is a natal and horary astrology who synthesizes influences from traditional, magical, mythic-archetypal, and psychological astrology. Gray has taught at UAC, NORWAC, and ISAR astrology conferences, and numerous astrology associations. Gray is a member of the Kepler College faculty... Read More →

Friday September 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
IN/Iowa Room - 6th floor 6th floor

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

2:30pm CDT

The Twelve Mercury Elemental Year Returns

Friday September 4, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT

IN/Iowa Room - 6th floor

Re-discover the "seven-year itch" as a series of initiations within a lifetime developmental cycle. The Mercury retrogrades complete a cycle through all four elements every six to seven years, in a series of perfections of the birth vintage. In total there are 12 returns to the element of the birth year over 79 yrs. Each of these perfections of the birth vintage further clarifies our collective Mercurial mission, and carries us through another wave in our evolution.

Speakers

Gary P Caton

Gary P Caton is a noted contributor to the 21st Century Astrological Renaissance since its inception. A unique blend of practical wisdom, deep and broad knowledge with pioneering research and technique makes Gary's presentations perennially popular. A true veteran, over the last three... Read More →

Friday September 4, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
IN/Iowa Room - 6th floor 6th floor

Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate | Relationships & Counseling, Intermediate

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