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Friday, September 4
 

9:00am CDT

Archetypal Astrology and Psychedelic Therapy
Friday September 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Illinois Room - 6th floor
Through a rich and evocative slideshow, we will explore the groundbreaking research of Richard Tarnas and Stanislav Grof in using transit astrology to choose positive days for healing sessions—as well as for understanding and integrating journeys afterward. We will review Grof’s expanded cartography of the human unconscious—the biographical, perinatal, and transpersonal layers of the psyche—and its correlation with major transits of Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto.
Speakers
avatar for Renn Butler

Renn Butler

NEW Speaker
Renn is an astrologer in Victoria, B.C. His book, Pathways to Wholeness (2014) about astrology and psychedelic therapy, was followed by The Archetypal Universe (2018), which focuses on dreams, and The Astrology of Love and Relationships (2022) about relationships. His seven-month... Read More →
Friday September 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Illinois Room - 6th floor 6th floor
  Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate, Advanced |   Mythological & Archetypal, Intermediate, Advanced |   Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Intermediate, Advanced

11:00am CDT

Scriptology: Character Building Through the Astrological Lens
Friday September 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Illinois Room - 6th floor
Step into the Storycosmos of Scriptology, where storytelling meets astrology. This lecture empowers astrologers to support writers and creatives in crafting multidimensional characters using astrological archetypes.Expand your practice by exploring astrology’s role in business consulting for creatives, offering them new perspectives and cosmic insights to enrich their work.
Speakers
avatar for Amélie Gebhard

Amélie Gebhard

NEW Speaker
Amélie Gebhard is a Berlin-based consulting astrologer and artist with a particular passion for the interdisciplinary nature of astrology. She hosts a podcast, writes a monthly column for a German magazine, and loves to combine this with her artwork. Trained in Psychological Astrology... Read More →
Friday September 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Illinois Room - 6th floor 6th floor
  Mythological & Archetypal, Intermediate, Advanced |   Business Consulting & the Business of Astrology, Intermediate, Advanced

2:30pm CDT

The Zodiac: A Cosmic Code for Understanding Life
Friday September 4, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Illinois Room - 6th floor
How well do you really know the 12 Signs? In this lecture I'll present the 12 Signs from a “reinvented” and modern point of view. Learn the pros and cons of every sign, along with their resonance with houses and planets. Understanding the meaning of each Sign, and their relationships with each other, can open and deepen your understanding of human nature and human experience, and is the essential first step in learning astrology.
Speakers
avatar for David Railey

David Railey

Astrology student since 1970. Professional since 1976. Co-founded the Daily Planets Astrology Center in 1980 and the Nodoor School of Astrology in Beijing, China in 2010. AFAN SC 2010 to 2015. Media liaison for UAC 2012. ISAR Board member 2016 to 2019. First President of CAPISAR 2019... Read More →
Friday September 4, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Illinois Room - 6th floor 6th floor
  Essentials of Astrology, Beginner |   Astrological Specialties, Beginner

4:30pm CDT

The Mother Within: A Discussion of the Moon in Medical Astrology
Friday September 4, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Illinois Room - 6th floor
This lecture explores the Moon’s influence on health through a planet-to-planet medical astrology lens. We’ll examine how different planetary combinations shape health predispositions and psychosocial dynamics. Learn how the Moon’s placement reflects your approach to self-nurturing and how to shift your internal narrative for improved well-being. Gain valuable insights into the connection between emotional and physical health and tools for healing.
Speakers
avatar for Karen Crawford

Karen Crawford

NEW Speaker
Karen Smith Crawford, M.D., an emergency medicine physician, practiced for 17 years before retiring in 2022. Passionate about astrology, she explores Modern, Evolutionary, and Traditional Astrology, with a particular focus on medical astrology. For the past two years, Karen has deepened... Read More →
Friday September 4, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Illinois Room - 6th floor 6th floor
  Health & Wellness, Intermediate
 
Saturday, September 5
 

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

2:30pm CDT

Raja Yogas and the Perils of Political Astrology
Saturday September 5, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Illinois Room - 6th floor
There are dozens of Raja Yogas which help the astrologer assess the potential to rise in life. We will meet some fascinating characters past and present, including Augustus Caesar. We will look at the common ones all students learn early in their study. We will also go on a “treasure hunt” for some less common ones. Lynn Bootes will share some cautionary tales from the history of astrology for astrologers who find themselves consulting with the ambitious client.
Speakers
avatar for Lynn Bootes

Lynn Bootes

Lynn Bootes MD is the Registrar and Dean of Students for the American College of Vedic Astrology (ACVA). She began study of western astrology in 1970 and completed the AA and MA in History of Cosmology at Kepler College in 2012. She began study of Vedic Astrology in 2006 and completed... Read More →
Saturday September 5, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Illinois Room - 6th floor 6th floor
  Vedic Astrology, Intermediate, Advanced |   Historical & Research, Intermediate, Advanced

4:30pm CDT

Rectification Method Based on Big Data Analysis
Saturday September 5, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Illinois Room - 6th floor
Many people who have not the right birth-time are "rejected" from chart interpretation. In 8 years of rectification research and more than 800 rectification cases, I have set a Rectification Analysis Pattern (RAP) of "big data computing" and "intelligent analysis". This lecture will explain and demonstrate how data processing and intelligent analysis with modern computer technology can help provide rectification efficiency and accuracy.
Speakers
avatar for Jackie Cui

Jackie Cui

NEW Speaker
For many years I has studied Eastern traditional culture, later learning modern astrology from many internationally well-known astrologers, such as David Railey, Noel Tyl, Steven Forrest, Glenn Perry, Sue Tompkins etc. In 2014 I passed the ISAR competency exam, and became an ISAR... Read More →
Saturday September 5, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Illinois Room - 6th floor 6th floor
  Astrological Specialties, Advanced
 
Sunday, September 6
 

9:00am CDT

Are Pandemics Repeating Every 100 Years?
Sunday September 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Illinois Room - 6th floor
Let’s take a look at the history of pandemics as they repeat every 100 years with an astrological lens... 1720: The Bubonic Plague • 1820: Cholera • 1920: The Spanish Flu • 2020: Coronavirus Covid-19 Is there a pattern creating pandemics that is caused by the planetary cycles? Learn of the hidden astrological key that has been at the source of our evolution as we grow from major disturbances on Earth and more!
Speakers
avatar for Diane Trimbath

Diane Trimbath

NEW Speaker, Lake County Astrological Association
Diane Trimbath, Astrologer C.A., NCGR-PAA. Astrologer, Lecturer, Teacher, Graphic Design Professional. Diane holds a Level IV Certification through NCGR and has been teaching ‘An Astrological Look Ahead Series’ through IAA since 2017. Diane is President of Lake County Astrological... Read More →
Sunday September 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Illinois Room - 6th floor 6th floor
  Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate, Advanced |   Political & Mundane, Intermediate, Advanced |   Historical & Research, 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
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
  Traditional Astrology, Intermediate, Advanced |   Historical & Research, Intermediate, Advanced |   Astrological Specialties, Intermediate, Advanced

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

4:30pm CDT

Soul Client Mapping: Discover Who You’re Meant to Serve Through Astrology
Sunday September 6, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Illinois Room - 6th floor
Struggling to pinpoint your soul customers or articulate exactly how you can help them? In this class, you’ll learn to turn your astrological partnership keys into heart-centered messaging. Through brand mapping exercises, you’ll pinpoint your clients’ deepest needs and desires, shape a memorable, referable brand to build a thriving business. Confidently align your offers, speak to those you’re designed to serve, and become the go-to leader in your specialty.
Speakers
avatar for Leslie Tagorda

Leslie Tagorda

NEW Speaker
Leslie Tagorda helps seers, seekers and changemakers become the luminary leaders they were born to be. A multi-racial, Hawaii-born astrologer, designer, podcast host, author and classical musician, Leslie came to her calling when an identity crisis led her to her natal chart. There... Read More →
Sunday September 6, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Illinois Room - 6th floor 6th floor
  Business Consulting & the Business of Astrology, Beginner, Intermediate |   Essentials of Astrology, Beginner, Intermediate |   Mythological & Archetypal, Beginner, Intermediate
 
Monday, September 7
 

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

11:00am CDT

Quincunx Aspects – A Cosmic Detour?
Monday September 7, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Illinois Room - 6th floor
The quincunx is a fascinating astrological aspect that has evolved from Ptolemy’s classification as a “non-aspect” to the modern interpretation of “needing adjustment.” Using an extreme sampling method, the author conducted research that offers a distinctive perspective on the quincunx. The findings presented in this study are uniquely derived from this approach, providing fresh insights into its significance, especially in how it manifests in people's lives.
Speakers
avatar for Manda Selva

Manda Selva

NEW Speaker, NCGR
Manda Selva, LCSW, C.A. NCGR-PAA, is the Research Director of NCGR. She practices astrology and psychotherapy in the San Francisco Bay Area. Aided by her educational background in science, she is passionate about applying evidence-based methods in her practice and pursuing astrological... Read More →
Monday September 7, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Illinois Room - 6th floor 6th floor
  Essentials of Astrology, Beginner, Intermediate |   Historical & Research, Beginner, Intermediate

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

4:30pm CDT

The Astrology of Bond--James Bond
Monday September 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Illinois Room - 6th floor
The story of 007 as it's written in the stars! The surprising, esoteric story behind the world's most famous spy. A deep dive into author Ian Fleming's interest in occultism, his use of astrology to trick the Nazis, Bond as an archetypal hero and the ultimate Scorpio, plus charts of all the Bond actors and the hidden astro-aspect that connects them all! As the producers prepare to reboot the Bond franchise, you'll never think of 007 in a superficial way again!
Speakers
avatar for Ra Rishikavi Raghudas

Ra Rishikavi Raghudas

NEW Speaker
A professional astrologer for over 40 years, Ra has spoken at astrology conferences around the world. Former Vice President/Education Director Emeritus for NCGR-LA, Ra is an author, poet, screenwriter and producer. Widely published in astro journals, he gives daily forecasts online... Read More →
Monday September 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Illinois Room - 6th floor 6th floor
  Mythological & Archetypal, Beginner, Intermediate |   Historical & Research, Beginner, Intermediate
 
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
Illinois Room - 6th floor
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
  Astrological Specialties, Beginner, Intermediate |   Traditional Astrology, Beginner, Intermediate |   Astrological Magic & Theurgy, Beginner, Intermediate

11:00am CDT

Demystifying The Astronomy of Astromapping
Tuesday September 8, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Illinois Room - 6th floor
Join Cindy McKean as she presents two essential perspectives of our sky: local space and the celestial sphere. Cindy will discuss the often-overlooked astronomical characteristics of planets and the divisions of the sky. You will gain a deeper understanding of these fundamental concepts, enabling you to derive inherent meaning from celestial placements, enriching your understanding of any chart or AstroMap you encounter.
Speakers
avatar for Cindy McKean

Cindy McKean

NEW Speaker, Kepler College
Cindy McKean is an educator, astrology software consultant, and leading expert in AstroMapping. Featured regularly on TV and media, she revived the AstroMapping trend in 2020. She played a pivotal role in developing the world’s most comprehensive AstroMapping program at Kepler College... Read More →
Tuesday September 8, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Illinois Room - 6th floor 6th floor
  Astrological Specialties, Beginner, Intermediate |   Essentials of Astrology, Beginner, Intermediate
 

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