UAC 2026: Full Schedule

9:00am CDT

High Times and Addiction in the Birth Chart

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

Learn about the planetary associations with drugs and compulsive behaviors, as well as tools for how to explore these issues in the birth chart. This is a non-judgmental talk that explores substance use from several vantage points, including addiction, maintenance use, spiritual facilitators, and recreational use.

Speakers

Jessica Lanyadoo

Love, Lanyadoo

Jessica Lanyadoo is a Humanistic Astrologer with over three decades of professional experience. Known for her grounded and accessible approach, Lanyadoo is the author of Meditations for Your Sign (2025) and Astrology for Real Relationships (2020) and hosts the acclaimed podcast Ghost... Read More →

Friday September 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor 6th floor

Health & Wellness, Intermediate, Advanced | Relationships & Counseling, Intermediate, Advanced

11:00am CDT

Chiron In Taurus (2026 - 2034) The Blood of Eden

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

NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor

Chiron was discovered in 1977 while in Taurus, marking the beginning of its unexpected incarnation in our charts! By all means Chiron in our charts represents extremes, the greatest breakthroughs and the fatal crashes. At the turn of its own 50 year return, what will CHIRON in TAURUS reveal in the next 8 years? Find its sublime elixirs, avoid its deadly poisons. Join us to explore the core theme of this transit, for you, for the world.

Speakers

Maurice Fernandez

River of Stars School of Evolutionary Astrology

Maurice Fernandez is a leading Evolutionary Astrologer with a worldwide reputation of depth and excellence for his diploma program in astrology, publications, and consulting work. Maurice is the recipient of Orion Award for Outstanding Contribution to Astrology (2022), and ISAR Community... Read More →

Friday September 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor 6th floor

Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate, Advanced | Mythological & Archetypal, Intermediate, Advanced | Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Intermediate, Advanced

2:30pm CDT

Mars Management: Coping with the Red Planet

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

NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor

Mars's job is to make sure you get what you want. If you don't come first, then everybody else does, and that means you're stuck at the back of the line. Yet not everyone is comfortable with Mars's dog-eat-dog worldview and that can lead to inner conflict. In this lecture we will examine the cultural background of Mars, how to work with its provocative behavior, as well as a rundown of Mars through the signs.

Speakers

Christopher Renstrom

Owner, Rulingplanets.com

Christopher Renstrom is the creator of Rulingplanets.com, an online astrology site based on his book, Ruling Planets (HarperCollins). His latest books, The Cosmic Calendar and Rise & Shine: An Astrological Guide to How You Show Up in the World are both published by TarcherPerigee... Read More →

Friday September 4, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor 6th floor

Essentials of Astrology, Beginner, Intermediate | Relationships & Counseling, Beginner, Intermediate | Mythological & Archetypal, Beginner, Intermediate

4:30pm CDT

Food: A Journey through the 12 Houses in Medical Astrology

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

NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor

It is said that the food you eat can be your greatest medicine or your slowest poison. Kira will explore the connection between each of the twelve houses and your attitude to nutrition and food. From eating habits and cravings to nutrient absorption and deficiencies, discover how your natal chart blueprint reflects your body’s most important needs and challenges.

Speakers

Kira Sutherland

Astrology of Health

Kira is an award-winning naturopath, nutritionist, herbalist, and medical astrologer. She divides her time between clinical practice and writing/lecturing on these subjects and is known for her vibrant, straightforward teaching style. She has lectured worldwide and combines her 30... Read More →

Friday September 4, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor 6th floor

Health & Wellness, Beginner, Intermediate | Essentials of Astrology, Beginner, Intermediate

9:00am CDT

Discover Your Soul Business in 5 Steps Through Energy Astrology

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

NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor

In every natal chart, there is a point of greatest challenge—your Achilles’ heel—and at the same time, a point of highest potential. Your true purpose emerges from the connection between these two forces. In this lecture, you will learn how to identify your key challenge and your core gift, and how their integration reveals a clear direction for your soul work and business.

Speakers

Lea Imsiragic

Dr. Lea Imsiragic is an international speaker, author, intuitive and success coach. She blends her expertise in human physiology, Energy Psychology, coaching and astrology in order to help people discover their most amazing and deepest gifts and to live them fully in all areas of... Read More →

Saturday September 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor 6th floor

Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Intermediate | Business Consulting & the Business of Astrology, Intermediate | Astrological Specialties, Intermediate

11:00am CDT

USA Uranus Return - 2027/28: Bridges to Build and to Burn

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

NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor

Founded on ideals of diversity, freedom, and innovation, the United States strongly captures the essence of its Uranus in Gemini - Yet, its previous Uranus returns were marred with periods of war. As we traverse an era of rapid and radical change, what are the evolutionary intentions, the goals and risk of this return in process, for the US, for the World!

Speakers

Maurice Fernandez

River of Stars School of Evolutionary Astrology

Saturday September 5, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor 6th floor

Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate, Advanced | Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Intermediate, Advanced | Political & Mundane, Intermediate, Advanced

2:30pm CDT

Swimming Against the Current: Pisces Beyond the Spiritual Stereotype

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

NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor

Think Pisces is all meditation cushions and monastery retreats? Think again. In this eye-opening session, Tony challenges the one-dimensional view of this misunderstood sign. Dive deep into the complex waters where mysticism meets mundane reality, as we use Jupiter’s rulership to broaden our understanding. Perfect for astrologers seeking to expand their interpretative toolkit beyond the usual "mystical dreamer" narrative.

Speakers

Tony Howard

Astrology University

Tony Howard, a Summa Cum Laude graduate from the University of Colorado, combines his background in history with astrological expertise. He founded AstrologyUniversity.com and has contributed to The Mountain Astrologer magazine & notable anthologies. As a professional educator and... Read More →

Saturday September 5, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor 6th floor

Essentials of Astrology, Beginner | Mythological & Archetypal, Beginner

4:30pm CDT

Saturn and the Kore Goddess

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

NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor

While Saturn is personified by the Devouring Father and Wise Old Man, there is another little known archetypal figure shining a light on its principles—the Kore. Personified by the Virgin goddesses Persephone and Artemis, the Kore is one-in-herself and helps us see how Saturn symbolizes a deep authenticity grounded in our essential nature and character. This talk will explore the meaning of Saturn alongside the Kore archetype, its mythology and core psychological themes.

Speakers

Safron Rossi

Safron Rossi Ph.D. is a Professor at Pacifica Graduate Institute in the Jungian and Archetypal Studies MA/PhD program, teaches regularly at Astrology University and MISPA, and is a consulting archetypal psychological astrologer. She is author of The Kore Goddess: A Mythology & Psychology... Read More →

Saturday September 5, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor 6th floor

Mythological & Archetypal, Intermediate, Advanced

9:00am CDT

The USA Uranus Return and Eclipses in 2026-2027

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

NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor

-What will the third USA Uranus return bring? Bill has studied Uranus returns in national horoscopes. This return is combined with the eclipses within that period to make a forecast.

Speakers

Bill Meridian

Bill Meridian began to study astrology in 1972. He trained to be a core energetic therapist with John Pierrakos in NYC for 9 years. He has written 4 books in the mundane and financial areas. His eclipse book is an application of the work of Jayne and Johndro. His work is a combination... Read More →

Sunday September 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor 6th floor

Political & Mundane, Intermediate, Advanced

11:00am CDT

Timing is Everything: Astro*Carto*Graphy in Action

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

NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor

Cyclo*Carto*Graphy, a term coined by the late Jim Lewis, adds timing techniques like transits and progressions to an Astro*Carto*Graphy map, which shows where in the world your natal planets are angular. Discover the best times and places to move, make money, start a business, find love, or experience any life event. Timing is everything and Ronnie, who draws on many years of working with Astro*Carto*Graphy and with Jim himself, answers those questions: Where and When.

Speakers

Ronnie Gale Dreyer

Ronnie Gale Dreyer is an internationally known consultant, author, and teacher specializing in Western and Indian astrology. Based in NYC, she has clients and students throughout the world, lectures and teaches extensively for astrology groups and conferences, and is a certified Astro*Carto*Graphy... Read More →

Sunday September 6, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor 6th floor

Astrological Specialties, Intermediate, Advanced | Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate, Advanced

2:30pm CDT

Karmic and Reincarnation Astrology

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

NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor

In this lecture, we will delve into the intriguing concept that each individual experiences three incarnations simultaneously, representing distinct lives that are crucial for our spiritual and personal development. According to Hermetic Astrology, the ultimate goal is to unify these incarnations, leading to liberation and the manifestation of our True Being.

Speakers

Aleksandar Imsiragic

Johannes Kepler Astrological Institute

Aleksandar Imsiragic is a professional astrologer and the founder of the Johannes Kepler Astrological Institute. Since 1988, he has been practicing astrology and has authored 20 astrological books. His work integrates a synthesis of Western and Eastern traditions of knowledge, with... Read More →

Sunday September 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor 6th floor

Mythological & Archetypal, Advanced | Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Advanced | Astrological Magic & Theurgy, Advanced

4:30pm CDT

Planetary Nodes in World Events and Elections

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

NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor

We are familiar with the lunar nodes, but not as much with the planets’ nodes. The outer planets nodes are stationary over a small range of degrees for nearly a century. They reveal some important behind-the-scenes dynamics of world events as well. Using the charts of US presidents and other world leaders, we will gain more understanding of their roles by examining the planetary nodes at work in the background.

Speakers

Arielle Guttman

Sophia Venus Productions

Celebrating 50 years in astrology in 2024, Arielle began her astrological studies in 1974. She has authored five books including a two-volume Mythic Astrology series with Kenneth Johnson and The Astro*Carto*Graphy Book of Maps with the late Jim Lewis. Her more recent work, Venus Star... Read More →

Sunday September 6, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor 6th floor

Political & Mundane, Intermediate, Advanced | Astrological Specialties, Intermediate, Advanced | Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate, Advanced

9:00am CDT

The Sun on the Cross and The Turning of the Ages

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

NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor

Learn to see through both celestial (sidereal) and terrestrial (tropical) eyes to gaze upon the most powerful cycle of space and time. The World Tree is now precessing through the Galactic Gates where the Zodiac intersects the Milky Way. This sacred astronomical alignment was foretold by ancient prophecies from around the globe. It can also be seen in Washington D.C. underneath the Capitol dome. It’s time to crack the code! All aboard for a most magical mystery tour.

Speakers

Gemini Brett

Gemini Brett is a multi-disciplined astrologer, archeoastronomer, shamanic starryteller, compassionate counselor, and inspiring educator. His terrestrial translations of the celestial conversation are designed to help star seekers realign with the magic of the living sky. Brett was... Read More →

Monday September 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor 6th floor

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

11:00am CDT

Eros at the Edge: Saturn and Neptune in Aries

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

NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor

As Neptune and Saturn enter Aries, we stand at a threshold: will we numb out—or awaken to the rapture of being alive? In a world marked by collective crisis, Eros—the drive toward connection, vitality, and creation—may be our most radical antidote to despair. This talk explores the fusion of structure and spirit, revealing how Neptune and Saturn in Aries invite a fierce, embodied devotion to life in all its intensity.

Speakers

Colin Bedell

QueerCosmos, Co-Founder

Colin Bedell is an astrologer, author, and artist exploring identity and relationships through astrology. Co-founder of QueerCosmos, a resource for LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies, Colin blends spirituality and scholarship with accessible content. Named one of the most influential... Read More →

Monday September 7, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor 6th floor

Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Intermediate

2:30pm CDT

The IC In Relationship: Where and to Whom We Are Tethered

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

NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor

One of the most sensitive yet under-appreciated points in the chart, the IC and placements aspecting the IC hold a powerful pull when activated in relationships. Recognizing these patterns in our charts helps trace their relational, ancestral, and spiritual origins, so that we can more fully and honestly show up to our connections with others and increase our capacity for togetherness, a true balm for our times.

Speakers

Pallas K Augustine

NEW Speaker

Pallas K. Augustine, MA is a Canadian astrologer living and teaching in Western Massachusetts. Initiated as a child into mysteries of Earth and Sky, Pallas began consulting in 2016 with a relational approach to the astromagical arts bridging their psychological and traditional lineages... Read More →

Monday September 7, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor 6th floor

Relationships & Counseling, Intermediate, Advanced | Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Intermediate, Advanced

4:30pm CDT

Your Guardian Angel

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

NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor

One of the different techniques of Medieval Astrology is to determine and interpret the personal spiritual entity, which is the Guardian Angel or Almutem Figuris with its astrological definition. Indicating the native’s connection with the spiritual world and the conditions which characterize nature of his Guardian Angel, Almutem Figuris signifies his path which leads to spiritual evolution. Öner will teach how to calculate it and make some practices on sample charts.

Speakers

Öner Döşer

Öner Döşer is an instructor, publisher and author of 40 books, founder of AstroArt School of Astrology, Astrology Television, AstroArt Publications. He is translating and publishing books on Ottoman Astrology and teaching it’s techniques worldwide. Oner received Robert Zoller’s... Read More →

Monday September 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor 6th floor

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

9:00am CDT

Temperament: Attaining the Balance Within

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

NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor

The four humours shaped western medical theory for thousands of years while also having significant influence on the culture at large. Astrology did not escape its influence as signs and planets became associated with humors, forming the basis of medical astrology. This lecture explores the history of humoral theory, calculating temperament from a natal chart, and practical methods to bring dysfunctional temperaments into balance.

Speakers

Ryhan Butler

ISAR Board

Ryhan is a professional astrologer based in the Dallas area specializing in the intersection between astrology, magic, and medical history. A student of herbal medicine, Ryhan seeks to incorporate astrology into a holistic form of healing. From 2014-18 he served on the AFAN board... Read More →

Tuesday September 8, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor 6th floor

Health & Wellness, Intermediate | Traditional Astrology, Intermediate

11:00am CDT

A Modern Look At Finding Missing Objects and People

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

NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor

Forensic Astrologer Dave Campbell will show the techniques he uses to find missing people in his cases, with many real-life examples. Determining if the missing person is dead or alive, and where they may be found, is also covered. Missing objects will also be covered. A modern look at finding objects and people which may include asteroids, Arabic parts, and fixed stars. Dave specializes in horary, following in the footsteps of Alphee Lavoie.

Speakers

Dave Campbell

AFA President, 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 →

Tuesday September 8, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
NW/OH/Purdue Room - 6th floor 6th floor

Horary & Electional, Intermediate