UAC 2026: Full Schedule

9:00am CDT

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

Today, assumptions of how astrology may work exist, but none have been described in detail and supporting evidence is lacking. Any theory of astrology must be built on a fundamental ontology, whether this be material or non-material, and during the previous century or more theories based on both have been proposed. In this lecture, a selection of astrological theories will be described and evaluated.

Speakers

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 →

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

Historical & Research, Intermediate | Political & Mundane, Intermediate

11:00am CDT

William Lilly - Natal Astrologer!

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

Minnesota Room - 6th floor

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

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

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

2:30pm CDT

Master Mercury Retrograde by Turning Confusion into Clarity

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

Minnesota Room - 6th floor

Mercury Retrograde has a reputation as being a negative experience that brings chaos and confusion into life, often creating feelings of anxiety and frustration. What if, however, it could be a time of achieving greater mental clarity instead? If so, this could lead to better decision-making, reducing anxiety and chaos–the exact opposite effect of what's normally attributed to Mercury Retrograde.

Speakers

Kevin DeCapite

Luna Astrology

Kevin DeCapite is the founder and developer of LUNA Astrology, a cloud platform for students and practitioners. His study involves contemplating the theory and philosophical implications of astrology with an emphasis on how individuals can best apply it creatively to life. He studied astrology and meditation with Transpersonal Astrologer Ji... Read More →

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

Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Beginner, Intermediate | Essentials of Astrology, Beginner, Intermediate | Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Beginner, Intermediate

4:30pm CDT

The Rides of Phaethon & Ra: Adventures Through the Houses

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

Minnesota Room - 6th floor

Brandon uses self-written reimaginings of the myths of Helios' Son Phaethon, followed by the Egyptian Sun God Ra, to give clever narrative explanations of the topics of the Houses. The secondary objectives are helping the audience clearly understand Primary-Motion and Sect, through the exciting stories of these Solar Deities.

Speakers

Brandon Hansen

NEW Speaker

Brandon is a Stargazer from the Southwest United States. He teaches Astronomy for Kepler College, and serves as executive secretary for Kepler's Toastmasters club. Brandon’s the inventor of a patent-pending collection of celestial displays called the Annuli. Additionally, he is... Read More →

Friday September 4, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Minnesota Room - 6th floor 6th floor

Mythological & Archetypal, Beginner, Intermediate | Astrological Specialties, Beginner, Intermediate | Essentials of Astrology, Beginner, Intermediate

9:00am CDT

Astrology of Recovery

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

Minnesota Room - 6th 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

Catherine Yeager-McQuaid

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
Minnesota Room - 6th floor 6th floor

Uranian/Symmetrical Astrology, Intermediate, Advanced | Historical & Research, Intermediate, Advanced | Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate, Advanced

11:00am CDT

Progressed Moon: Find your Emotional Weathervane

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

Minnesota Room - 6th floor

This presentation offers a valuable guide to understanding and leveraging the emotional components of your astrological chart, particularly your Moon sign. In this presentation, you will better understand your Moon Sign, its influence on your emotions and how to harness your Moon’s strengths. You will be able to plan your emotional cycle using astrological tools and techniques, making navigating highs and lows a science vs a reaction.

Speakers

Geni Picazo

NEW Speaker, OPA, UAC Planning Committee

Geni is an OPA-certified consulting professional astrologer based in Canada. An avid student of astrology since 1971, she has been practicing professionally since 1976, serving clients in many countries. Geni’s work integrates practical wisdom, insight and research. Geni is currently... Read More →

Saturday September 5, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Minnesota Room - 6th floor 6th floor

Essentials of Astrology, Beginner | Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Beginner

2:30pm CDT

The Polar Azimuthal Equidistant Projection, A Modern Armillary Sphere

Saturday September 5, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT

Minnesota Room - 6th floor

Hellenistic Astrology created the Zodiacal age - the format of all Western Astrology, while using the Horizon as the primary focus of earlier Astrology faded. Originated by AH Blackwell, the Polar Azimuthal is a Horizon-based device illustrating the entire Celestial and Terrestrial Sphere. It mimics an Armillary Sphere from Primary Directions to Parans and integrates the Earth and sky with new ways of looking astrology. This work underlies Symmetrical Astrology.

Speakers

Gary Christen

President, Astrolabe, Inc.

Gary Christen, practitioner of Symmetrical Astrology (an evolution of Uranian Astrology) is the first person in modern times awarded an accredited BA in Astrology (Livingston College, Rutgers University 1974). An international lecturer, Gary has practiced professionally since 1969... Read More →

Saturday September 5, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Minnesota Room - 6th floor 6th floor

Uranian/Symmetrical Astrology, Intermediate, Advanced | Essentials of Astrology, Intermediate, Advanced | Astrological Specialties, Intermediate, Advanced

4:30pm CDT

The Third Day Moon and Nourishing the Natal Promise

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

Minnesota Room - 6th floor

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

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

Traditional Astrology, Beginner, Intermediate | Astrological Specialties, Beginner, Intermediate | Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Beginner, Intermediate

9:00am CDT

Evolutionary Lessons and Karmic Patterns of Lunar Node Nakshatras

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

Minnesota Room - 6th floor

This lecture will explore a healing and therapeutic approach to Jyotish via Shruti, ie, oral transmission. In so doing, we’ll explore the six Nodal (Rahu & Ketu) Nakshatras to see how understanding the lessons associated with each can guide our spiritual evolution and align us with our true purpose. This lecture is a guide to help us optimize our potential in this lifetime through understanding our deepest lessons and karmic patterns as reflected in the nakshatras.

Speakers

Ksanati Nakshatra

New Speaker

Ksaṇati is a graduate of Drexel University and The Ayurvedic Institute. He hosts the annual online Maharishi Parashara Conference and co-hosts the Sedona Vedic Astrology Conference. He is currently writing a book, Dharma of the Nakshatras: Life Lessons and Evolutionary Patterns... Read More →

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

Vedic Astrology, Intermediate | Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Intermediate

11:00am CDT

Catharsis To Clarity: Astrology, Storytelling and the Healing Power of Narrative

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

Minnesota Room - 6th floor

Writing helps us make sense of our lived experiences, while astrology offers perspective on our patterns and insights into the timing of life events. Danielle shares her process of crafting an astrological memoir and guides you in creating your own astrological timeline using charts and predictive techniques. By combining expressive writing with astrology, you’ll gain therapeutic benefits that help you heal, reframe your life story, and transform pain into empowerment.

Speakers

Danielle Ashley

NEW Speaker

Danielle is a professional astrologer and Chinese medicine doctor, based in Melbourne Australia, with a special interest in medical and predictive astrology. She was introduced to astrology at five years old, sparking a lifelong curiosity about the universe. Danielle is a charity... Read More →

Sunday September 6, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Minnesota Room - 6th floor 6th floor

Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate | Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Intermediate | Health & Wellness, Intermediate

2:30pm CDT

Drawing Down the Moon: Eclipse Prediction & Astrology’s Lost Histories

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

Minnesota Room - 6th floor

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.

Speakers

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

Traditional Astrology, Beginner, Intermediate | Historical & Research, Beginner, Intermediate | Astrological Magic & Theurgy, Beginner, Intermediate

4:30pm CDT

As Above, So Below: Herbs as Allies for Astrological Remediation

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

Minnesota Room - 6th floor

In a contemporary context, traditional astro-herbalism offers up language and guidance in bridging connectivity between celestial realms and our terrestrial experience. This talk will explore how to select herbs to serve as allies in strengthening or mitigating natal placements based on herbal energetics and actions that align with the placement’s needs, as well as herbal support for transits and seasons of life based on herbal actions, energetics, and seasonality.

Speakers

Cori Anne Adams

NEW Speaker

Cori Anne is a Brooklyn-based astrologer, herbalist, folk practitioner, writer, and occult historian. She is passionate about the history and lineage of western astrology and aims to honor that through her own practice by rooting contemporary, intersectional perspective into ancient... Read More →

Sunday September 6, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Minnesota Room - 6th floor 6th floor

Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Intermediate | Astrological Magic & Theurgy, Intermediate

9:00am CDT

Secret No More: The Essential Role of Antiscia in Astrology

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

Minnesota Room - 6th floor

Antiscia and Contra-Antiscia are often called “secret” aspects, but there’s nothing subtle about their influence. This lecture demonstrates, through powerful chart examples, that these reflections across the solstice points are as impactful as any of the 5 traditional aspects. Often overlooked, they reveal connections and dynamics that demand attention in chart interpretation and serve as a powerful tool in any astrologer's toolkit.

Speakers

Kyle Pierce

NEW Speaker

Kyle Pierce is a professional astrologer based in Detroit and co-host of The Astrology Channel on YouTube. Since 2020, he has worked with clients using a blend of traditional techniques and practical insight to provide meaningful guidance. Trained by renowned astrologers such as Austin... Read More →

Monday September 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Minnesota Room - 6th floor 6th floor

Uranian/Symmetrical Astrology, Intermediate | Essentials of Astrology, Intermediate | Astrological Specialties, Intermediate

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

2:30pm CDT

The Astrological Mandala, Insight Out

Monday September 7, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT

Minnesota Room - 6th floor

We know the chart is a mandala. This visually beautiful lecture is a new take on astrology and mandalas. What makes the mandala form so powerful in the human psyche? What special qualities of mandalas relate to the chart? Is the chart a transforming object? A separation that is not a separation but a form of union? Using a prism of art/art therapy, neurobiology, Jung, psychoanalysis, and the cosmos, explore our divine science through the mandala archetype.

Speakers

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 →

Monday September 7, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Minnesota Room - 6th floor 6th floor

Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Beginner, Advanced | Mythological & Archetypal, Beginner, Advanced | Astrological Specialties, Beginner, Advanced

4:30pm CDT

Death Charts: Using Astrology to Counsel the Bereaved

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

Minnesota Room - 6th floor

This lecture will introduce you to the astrological tool of Death charts, a chart based on a loved ones' date, time and place of death. Death charts can bring awareness, understanding, hope and to the bereaved. Using a three part process you will learn to work with the client's natal chart, the chart of the loss, and transits and eclipses.

Speakers

Moon Zlotnik

New Speaker

Linda "Moon" Zlotnick began her astrological practice in 1977 in Minneapolis, MN after certification by Zipporah Dobyn through her school in Los Angeles. In 2019 she published her first book Star Sisters: An Astrologer's Memoir of Twin Loss. She now teaches astrologers how to use "death charts" to work with the bereaved... Read More →

Monday September 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Minnesota Room - 6th floor 6th floor

Astrological Specialties, Intermediate

9:00am CDT

Your Soul's Journey: Edgar Cayce, Astrology and Your Mission

Tuesday September 8, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT

Minnesota Room - 6th floor

A cosmological ride through the universe! Edgar Cayce, the sleeping prophet, had some fascinating insights into reincarnation, interplanetary sojourns, and our souls' lessons. Why does astrology work? Stephen Poplin, transpersonal astrologer, has spent years integrating the Cayce material with modern systems of astrology interpretation. One of the intriguing questions of the program will be: "Which planet did You come from?!"

Speakers

Stephen Poplin

NEW Speaker, Eutopia

Stephen has a B.A. in philosophy, M.A. Humanities. Professional astrologer since 1981. Co-director of Astrology Institute West, San Francisco, CA, in 1990s; past Presidents of local NCGRs in Virginia Beach and Washington, DC. Studied mundane, AstroCartography, hypnotherapy, and altered... Read More →

Tuesday September 8, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Minnesota Room - 6th floor 6th floor

Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Intermediate | Astrological Specialties, Intermediate

11:00am CDT

The Astro-Dream Journal

Tuesday September 8, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT

Minnesota Room - 6th floor

The Astro Dream Journal is a valuable tool connecting our internal cycles with star cycles. By observing several factors including, the planetary day and hour of the dream and recording this we have information from the dream as to how to work with these changes utilizing practices from the three sisters-Astrology, Alchemy and Magic. Chart examples involving Saturn Cycles and life themes will be shared.

Speakers

Katherine O'Connell

NEW Speaker

I have a background as an Astrologer (60 years), Clinical Psychologist, and an Interfaith Minister. As a Psychologist, I have authored two books on recovery and the healing process, taught internationally at Graduate Schools and Medical Schools, both Allopathic and Chinese, and served... Read More →

Tuesday September 8, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Minnesota Room - 6th floor 6th floor