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Friday, September 4
 

9:00am CDT

Mars, Saturn-Neptune in Aries, and The Mythology of the American Frontier
Friday September 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Lakeview Room - 2nd floor
This presentation is a sustained look at the role mythic Mars plays in the (Sibley) chart of the United States, where Mars is setting in the 7th House in Gemini. With an IC at 1° Aries, Mars rules the foundational point. While signifying the declaration of independence at the country’s founding, Mars ruling the roots also suggests something far more contentious residing deep in the psyche of the country, something being stirred by Saturn and Neptune in Aries.
Speakers
avatar for Shawn Nygaard

Shawn Nygaard

Imagine Astrology
Shawn Nygaard is a professional astrologer in Minneapolis, MN. He is a Tutor for MISPA (Mercury Internet School of Psychological Astrology). He has spoken at many astrology conferences and the MN Jung Association. His writing has appeared in WellBeing Astrology Guide, The Mountain... Read More →
Friday September 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Lakeview Room - 2nd floor 2nd floor
  Mythological & Archetypal, Intermediate, Advanced |   Political & Mundane, Intermediate, Advanced |   Historical & Research, Intermediate, Advanced

11:00am CDT

Four Angles & the Purusharthas, the Four Aims of Life
Friday September 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Lakeview Room - 2nd floor
Western astrology and Indian astrology observe the same sky, yet often prioritize different stories about what a chart communicates. What’s possible when they meet? Tropical astrology gives us the four angles; Jyotish offers the Purusharthas—Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha, the four aims of human life. We’ll experiment with contextualizing your tropical chart through this ancient lens with story, guided meditation and chart examples.
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 →
Friday September 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Lakeview Room - 2nd floor 2nd floor
  Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Beginner, Intermediate |   Essentials of Astrology, Beginner, Intermediate

2:30pm CDT

Patterns Formed in the Cauldron of Relationship: The Davison Midpoint Chart
Friday September 4, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Lakeview Room - 2nd floor
People eventually fall into habitual patterns of behavior in relationships. The Davison chart clearly shows these default dynamics and follows their development over time. The Davison chart offers unique features that the Composite chart doesn’t. We’ll explore the key differences and explain the advantages. Working with the Davison chart enriches your ability to interpret relationship patterns.
Speakers
avatar for Dorothy Oja

Dorothy Oja

Certified astrologer, international lecturer, writer, teacher. Consults, Surgery Elections, Relationships (Davison Chart). Faculty: IAA & Kepler College. Book: Planetary Resonance, Everything Leaves a Trace. Reports: Compatibility Romantic, Friendship & Business (Cosmic Patterns Software... Read More →
Friday September 4, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Lakeview Room - 2nd floor 2nd floor
  Relationships & Counseling, Intermediate

4:30pm CDT

Stelliums in a Birth Chart
Friday September 4, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Lakeview Room - 2nd floor
A stellium is an intense gathering of energy, formed when four or more planets are conjunct within a single house or specific span of degrees. Known as "Sanyasa Yoga" in Vedic Astrology, these clusters pose a beautiful challenge: how do we honor a chorus of voices singing in such powerful unison? This talk explores how to interpret and harness this intensity using fascinating Vedic techniques - all illustrated by compelling examples.
Speakers
avatar for Gizem Heukelom

Gizem Heukelom

NEW Speaker, DharmaVedas Vedic Astrology & Coaching
Gizem Heukelom is an astrologer, educator, and life coach with over 20 years of experience. Specializing in Vedic Astrology and trained in Classical Western and Esoteric Astrology, she founded DharmaVedas Vedic Astrology & Coaching and DharmaVedas Academy in 2020, where she currently... Read More →
Friday September 4, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Lakeview Room - 2nd floor 2nd floor
  Vedic Astrology, Intermediate |   Essentials of Astrology, Intermediate
 
Saturday, September 5
 

9:00am CDT

Astrology of Recovery
Saturday September 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Lakeview Room - 2nd floor
While signs of addiction are well documented in the natal chart, this talk explores the recovery chart - cast for the day sobriety begins. Research from 150 charts, the history of A.A. and current recovery programs point to one planet at the helm: Saturn. Its potency in recovery is demonstrated through transit, progression, declination and the Uranian Dial. As the planet of sobriety, Saturn gives the addict a new relationship to time.
Speakers
avatar for Catherine Yeager-McQuaid (Catie McQ)

Catherine Yeager-McQuaid (Catie McQ)

Professional Astrologer, Celestial Healing Arts
Catherine McQ has a private practice in Rockaway Beach, NY where she hosts monthly Astrology live teachings. Catherine is the first Diploma Graduate of the Oraculos School of Astrology becoming proficient in Natal, Predictive, Electional, Mundane, Horary, Cosmobiology, and Uranian... Read More →
Saturday September 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Lakeview Room - 2nd floor 2nd floor
  Uranian/Symmetrical Astrology, Intermediate, Advanced |   Historical & Research, Intermediate, Advanced |   Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate, Advanced

11:00am CDT

Astrology of Disability Justice
Saturday September 5, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Lakeview Room - 2nd floor
The Disability Rights Movement gained momentum during the mid and late-1900s, culminating in the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990. The work didn’t stop there! There have been countless folx who continue to fight for the rights and civil liberties that disabled people deserve. So often the stories and labor of our disabled QTBIPOC elders remain unknown. Let’s celebrate them by examining the astrology at play in their lives.
Speakers
avatar for Janay Anthony

Janay Anthony

NEW Speaker, AYA Chairperson
Janay Anthony (she/hers) is a Black, queer, multi-disabled (blind/partially deaf) couples and sex therapist, astrologer, tarot reader, and creative based in Chicago, IL. She has been deep in her esoteric studies since 2012, and incorporates her spiritual practices into her work as... Read More →
Saturday September 5, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Lakeview Room - 2nd floor 2nd floor
  Political & Mundane, Beginner |   Historical & Research, Beginner

2:30pm CDT

The Lot of Exaltation
Saturday September 5, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Lakeview Room - 2nd floor
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
  Traditional Astrology, Intermediate |   Historical & Research, Intermediate

4:30pm CDT

Learn How to Read a “Vedic” Chart in An Hour!
Saturday September 5, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Lakeview Room - 2nd floor
Can you really learn to read a chart in about an hour? Yes! Yes you can… If you have been studying Jyotish for a while but still can't quite synthesize all the factors into a coherent reading, this class is for you! Experience a thorough introduction to Jyotish, featuring the basic principles of chart analysis/synthesis. You will improve your house-based chart reading skills no matter what type of astrology you use. Learn to synthesize what you see & earn Free Prizes!
Speakers
avatar for Kenneth Miller

Kenneth Miller

Kenneth Miller, MA is a certified, consulting astrologer in San Diego, California. A life-long student of astrology, he's been practicing professionally for over twenty years. He is a graduate of Kepler College and the American College of Vedic Astrology. He has served on the national... Read More →
Saturday September 5, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Lakeview Room - 2nd floor 2nd floor
  Vedic Astrology, Beginner, Intermediate |   Essentials of Astrology, Beginner, Intermediate
 
Sunday, September 6
 

9:00am CDT

The Life Cycle of Women: Dangerous Women to The Rescue
Sunday September 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Lakeview Room - 2nd floor
Using the myth of Ceres as a guide, along with the astrological Life Clock, Faye will explore the developmental phases in women’s lives that are marked by biology and rites of passage. The world needs women, and wise feminine energy, to counteract the abuse of masculine power around the globe. To do this women must embrace being ‘dangerous’. But what does this mean? And how can women fully utilize the powerful gifts they possess? Where you are now and what comes next?
Speakers
avatar for Faye Blake

Faye Blake

Amsterdam School of Astrology
Faye, founder of the Amsterdam School of Astrology, holds an MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology. She is a noted speaker at international conferences, and her book, Vocational Astrology, forms the basis of her Vocational Apprenticeship program. Apart from encouraging personal development... Read More →
Sunday September 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Lakeview Room - 2nd floor 2nd floor
  Mythological & Archetypal, intermediate, Advanced |   Astrological Specialties, intermediate, Advanced

11:00am CDT

Van Gogh, Light and Dark of The Divine Fire
Sunday September 6, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Lakeview Room - 2nd floor
“I am a fanatic! I feel a power in me...a fire that I may not quench but must keep ablaze!” Van Gogh, an Aries. The embodiment of the archetype of the tortured artist. Poster child for Jupiter gone wild. His story told through astrology and psychoaethestics, the study of how psyche speaks through art. How do his art and astrology reveal his struggle with the mother/home archetypes, relationships, his mission, and his transcendent soul? How could astrology help him?
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 →
Sunday September 6, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Lakeview Room - 2nd floor 2nd floor
  Relationships & Counseling, Intermediate, Advanced |   Mythological & Archetypal, Intermediate, Advanced |   Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Intermediate, Advanced

2:30pm CDT

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

4:30pm CDT

Research on the Synodic Cycle of Venus
Sunday September 6, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Lakeview Room - 2nd floor
Venus’ most apparent astronomical feature in its synodic cycle with the Sun are its alternating appearances as a morning or evening “star”. In this lecture, an astronomical description of the Venus-Sun synodic cycle and its history in astrology (Babylonian astrology and Mayan astrology) will introduce a recent study showing significant correlations between Venus and human behavior as expressed in warfare and aviation disasters.
Speakers
avatar for Bruce Scofield

Bruce Scofield

Bruce Scofield, Ph.D., is an author of books, articles and research papers on astrology. He maintained a full-time practice as a consulting astrologer for 45 years and has taught science at UMass and astrology and astronomy at Kepler College. His interests include history of astrology... Read More →
Sunday September 6, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Lakeview Room - 2nd floor 2nd floor
  Historical & Research, Intermediate |   Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate |   Political & Mundane, Intermediate
 
Monday, September 7
 

9:00am CDT

Heroes in Your Chart: Understanding the Interplay of the Yogi, Yoga and Karana Lord from Pañchāṅga
Monday September 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Lakeview Room - 2nd floor
Even before you delve into the natal chart, three key factors in the Pañchāṅga (five key factors of time from the Hindu almanac) behave as real firefighters and help overcome various afflictions such as dagdha rasi, i.e., burnt signs. We go into depth of what these factors are and how the planets ruling hold the key to our nourishment, and behave as the Saptamātṛkā, the seven mother goddesses. These highly unique techniques are from the Siddhar tradition of Southern India.
Speakers
avatar for Sonal Sachdeva

Sonal Sachdeva

Divinations Org - Founder, Sonal Vedic Esssence
Sonal Sachdeva is a Vedic Consultant at the world’s oldest esoteric bookshop – Watkins Books in London, UK.She is certified Vedic Jyotiṣa Paṇḍita, under tutelage of celebrated Astrologer, Pandit Sanjay Rath and has a Diploma from Liz Greene's CPA. lectured all round the... Read More →
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Monday September 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Lakeview Room - 2nd floor 2nd floor
  Vedic Astrology, Intermediate, Advanced |   Health & Wellness, Intermediate, Advanced |   Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate, Advanced

11:00am CDT

The Consultation Chart: Heart of the Matter
Monday September 7, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Lakeview Room - 2nd 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 this 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
Lakeview Room - 2nd floor 2nd floor
  Horary & Electional, Intermediate, Advanced |   Traditional Astrology, Intermediate, Advanced

4:30pm CDT

Forensic Astrology: Solving Crimes with Astrology
Monday September 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Lakeview Room - 2nd floor
Many astrological methods and techniques will be shown and discussed in this lecture, along with several famous cases and personal cases I've worked on. Forensic astrology is used in many ways: Profiling criminals, ascertain motive, pinpoint or eliminate suspects, determine suicide, or murder, find missing persons and more. My own life personal case will be shown with charts.
Speakers
avatar for Dave Campbell

Dave Campbell

AFA President, UAC Board, The Astrology Store
Dave is the author of three astrology books: Forensic Astrology: Solving Crimes with Astrology, Interpreting Asteroids, and Amazing Asteroid Stories.  He is a full-time astrologer in Arizona, and has a store there - The Astrology Store.  He also belongs to Find Me, a group of psychics and astrologers who help find missing persons, and in some instances work on cold cases or murders.  He is the President of the AFA. email: [email protected]... Read More →
Monday September 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Lakeview Room - 2nd floor 2nd floor
  Horary & Electional, Advanced |   Astrological Specialties, Advanced
 
Tuesday, September 8
 

9:00am CDT

Septile Aspects and Multidimensional Realities
Tuesday September 8, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Lakeview Room - 2nd floor
With Near Death Experiences and UFO phenomena, I have observed a strong correlation between these events and the septile aspect. Charts of Near-Death Experiences, Ghost phenomena and UFO abductees will be discussed. Examples given for documented Near Death Experiences, such as Dannion Brinkley, a former CIA operative, who has had 3 documented NDEs. Handouts listing septile clusters in 2025 and the Dannion Brinkley charts with charts for his Near-Death events.
Speakers
avatar for Lynn Koiner

Lynn Koiner

Lynn Koiner has been a full-time professional astrologer since 1969. She was president of the Annapolis NCGR from 2006-2022. She is an instructor at the International Academy of Astrology, teaching the medical astrology curriculum for certification. Lynn has a Facebook pages - Lynn... Read More →
Tuesday September 8, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Lakeview Room - 2nd floor 2nd floor
  Astrological Specialties, Intermediate

11:00am CDT

Venus And the Search for Love
Tuesday September 8, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Lakeview Room - 2nd floor
The planet Venus has been the primary significator for love throughout the astrological tradition since ancient times. But what do we mean by ‘love’? How might we ground our understanding of Venus in perspectives of love that refuse the distortions of patriarchy? Drawing on ancient sources and the work of contemporary feminist thinkers, this presentation explores the breadth and depth of what love can mean in our lives and in our astrology.
Speakers
avatar for Michael Morris

Michael Morris

NEW Speaker
Michael J. Morris, PhD, is a queer feminist astrologer whose practice is primarily rooted in the Hellenistic tradition. They have previously presented at the Annual Conference of the Astrological Association, the World Astrology Summit, NORWAC, the Astrology and Climate Change Conference... Read More →
Tuesday September 8, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Lakeview Room - 2nd floor 2nd floor
  Essentials of Astrology, Beginner, Intermediate |   Relationships & Counseling, Beginner, Intermediate
 

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