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Friday, September 4
 

9:00am CDT

Introduction to Vedic Astrology/Jyotish
Friday September 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor
Grahas (planets), Rasis (signs), Bhavas (houses) and Drishtis (aspects) will be discussed. Although Western Astrology shares these similar elements, Vedic Astrology also employs many other unique principles, such as Nakshatras (asterisms), Dasas (planetary time periods), Divisional (harmonic) charts, and Yogas (specific planetary combinations), all unique to Jyotish. Knowing and applying these concepts will refine your analytical and predictive abilities immensely.
Speakers
avatar for Charlotte Benson

Charlotte Benson

Charlotte (Jyoti Devi) has been a full-time consulting astrologer since 1972. Her credentials include professional diplomas from AFA, NCGR, ISAR, and ACVA, and titles from ICAS and RRRF. Volunteering for Western Astrology organizations was her passion for many years.  Now she is... Read More →
Friday September 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor 4th floor
  Vedic Astrology, Beginner |   Essentials of Astrology, Beginner

11:00am CDT

The Draconic Chart: Getting in Touch with Our Deeper Self
Friday September 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor
Draconic astrology, based on lunar symbolism, allows us to get in touch with a deeper emotional level. The draconic chart, also known as the “chart of the soul,” describes a more intimate side of our personality, which is not usually visible at first glance. It acts as a sort of backdrop to the tropical chart, providing access to information that enriches our view and, very often, shows the key piece that was missing in our interpretation.
Speakers
avatar for Maria Blaquier

Maria Blaquier

STA School of Traditional Astrology
María Blaquier, born in Argentina is the founder of the astrology school www.mariablaquier.com. She teaches the STA Horary and Astronomy courses in Spanish. She's part of the Spanish Speaking Satellite at OPA. Her studies also include Psychological, Draconic, Hellenistic and Medieval... Read More →
Friday September 4, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor 4th floor
  Astrological Specialties, Beginner |   Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Beginner

2:30pm CDT

Planets In Debility: The Marginalized Experience
Friday September 4, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor
Planets in detriment or fall are said to be less empowered. Are there threads of connection between disempowered planets and disempowered people? This talk explores the themes of disempowerment and marginalization through the experiences of planets in debility. How the Sun in Libra, for example, must broker for self-actualization through the eyes of others, systems of governance. How the Moon in Scorpio, for example, must fight for support, care, and nourishment.
Speakers
avatar for Camille Michelle Gray

Camille Michelle Gray

NEW Speaker
I am an astrologer from Washington, D.C. I started practicing astrology in 2017. My consults are steeped in the soulful concepts & archetypal poetry of Evolutionary Astrology & are informed by the technical & traditional techniques of Hellenistic Astrology. In addition to being a... Read More →
Friday September 4, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor 4th floor
  Essentials of Astrology, Beginner, Intermediate |   Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Beginner, Intermediate

4:30pm CDT

Introduction to Research: Basic Ideas, Topics, and Tools
Friday September 4, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor
Are you interested in research but don’t know where to begin? This session will provide an overview of the basic concepts. What are different types of research and what questions can they answer? What are some important research findings and what do they mean for astrological practice? What are the important concepts that you need to know? What tools are available?
Speakers
avatar for Mark Urban-Lurain

Mark Urban-Lurain

Associate Professor Emeritus, Michigan State University
Mark Urban-Lurain, Ph.D., is an Emeritus Associate Professor at Michigan State University, where he used machine learning to analyze student writing in introductory STEM courses. He published the first statistical astrological research using multivariate statistics in 1982 and taught... Read More →
Friday September 4, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor 4th floor
  Historical & Research, Beginner, Intermediate
 
Saturday, September 5
 

9:00am CDT

The Rising Sign: The Door of Opportunity
Saturday September 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor
The Ascendant is more than a personality marker, it is the point of entry into lived experience. This talk explores the Rising Sign as a threshold of initiation, showing how conscious participation in one’s chart transforms the Grand Trine from a symbol of ease into an opportunity for growth, embodiment, and lived experience.
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
Sheffield Room - 4th floor 4th floor
  Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Beginner |   Mythological & Archetypal, Beginner |   Essentials of Astrology, Beginner

11:00am CDT

No Pain, No Gain!
Saturday September 5, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor
Chiron will make its first return to its discovery point in June 2027 at three degrees of Taurus. It will then spend the next three years making five squares to Pluto in Aquarius. These will be the first squares of the Chiron-Pluto cycle and since their conjunction on December 30, 1999. This talk will explore how this cycle is unfolding and what we might expect economically, technologically, politically and socially over the next four years.
Speakers
avatar for Wendy Stacey

Wendy Stacey

Director, The Mayo School of Astrology
Wendy Stacey is an astrology consultant, teacher, researcher, astrology event coordinator and author of several books and articles. She is the principal of the Mayo School of Astrology (since 2007), Chairperson for the UK Astrological Association (since 2002) and is a tutor on the... Read More →
Saturday September 5, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor 4th floor
  Political & Mundane, Intermediate, Advanced |   Financial Astrology & Economics, Intermediate, Advanced |   Historical & Research, Intermediate, Advanced

2:30pm CDT

Doctors Of Bodies and Souls According to the Astrological Chart
Saturday September 5, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor
Since ancient times, the connection between the physical body and the soul of people has been recognized. A maladjustment in the soul of the person is often reflected in illnesses in the physical body. In this lecture we will see how in the birth chart we can discover the astrological signatures of those people who have the ability to heal people's souls and bodies.
Speakers
avatar for Monica Escalante-Ochoa

Monica Escalante-Ochoa

President, AstroMexico-NCGR
Mónica is a Mexican astrologer with NCGR-PAA Level IV certification. She currently serves as NCGR International Relations Director and at PAA board. She is president of AstroMéxico Chapter. Mónica has been a practicing astrologer since 1996, she is national and international lecturer... Read More →
Saturday September 5, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor 4th floor
  Health & Wellness, Intermediate, Advanced |   Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Intermediate, Advanced

4:30pm CDT

The Luminaries in Medical Astrology
Saturday September 5, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor
The importance of the Sun and Moon have always had a central role in medical astrology, but have been limited in “Western” Astrology. In this lecture we will open the spectrum of possibility of the Sun and Moon. Understanding innate heat as the Sun, Radical Moisture as the Moon, emphasizing the importance of psychosomatic medicine, and invoking the spiritual aspects of the luminaries for medicinal purposes. Join me in bringing new light to the luminaries!
Speakers
avatar for Cameron Allen

Cameron Allen

Cameron is an Astrologer & Herbalist that synthesizes multiple lineages of Astrology into his practice of various healing arts modalities. With a degree in Health and Sports Science and Psychology, direct experience with nature, Astrology, Herbalism, Yoga, Ayurveda, Embodiment practices... Read More →
Saturday September 5, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor 4th floor
  Health & Wellness, Beginner, Intermediate |   Traditional Astrology, Beginner, Intermediate |   Astrological Specialties, Beginner, Intermediate
 
Sunday, September 6
 

9:00am CDT

Venus, Out of Bounds in Taurus? No Way! Au Contraire, and Scorpio, too
Sunday September 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor
Basically hidden is a relatively unknown 250+ year cycle of Venus that consistently reaches out of bounds in the fixed signs of Taurus and Scorpio. The last cycle ended in 1994, and a new one began in 1996, which is coming into greater emphasis now! Follow the trail that correlates with spectacular events and has a surprising relationship to Venusian solar transits. Natal chart examples, illustrated with visuals — for beginning and advanced students alike.
Speakers
avatar for Leigh Westin

Leigh Westin

Leigh Westin (MS;MA;D.F.Astrol.S.;CA, NCGR-PAA), declination pioneer, discovered Venus & Mars out-of-bounds in fixed signs; originated the declination premise from Earth’s dynamics; founded the basis of true antiscia, the theory of progressed LunarSeasons, and the relevance of Pluto-Neptune’s... Read More →
Sunday September 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor 4th floor
  Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Beginner, Advanced |   Uranian/Symmetrical Astrology, Beginner, Advanced |   Astrological Specialties, Beginner, Advanced

11:00am CDT

Eclipses with the Outer Planets Predict Major Global Transformational Changes
Sunday September 6, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor
As Rahu and Ketu transit through all the 12 signs and nakshatras, and align with outer planets Saturn and Jupiter, world events occurred that transformed the world. There are future events with the same indications that predict similar events. 2030-2032 and 2038-2039 are the most transformational times to be analyzed.
Speakers
avatar for Joni Patry

Joni Patry

University of Vedic Astrology
Joni Patry lives in Dallas, Texas and is one of the most recognized teachers and Vedic astrologers in the world with over 40 years of experience. Joni has been invited multiple times as a keynote speaker at UAC, ISAR, NCGR, as well as the Sedona Vedic Conference. She is the founder... Read More →
Sunday September 6, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor 4th floor
  Vedic Astrology, Intermediate |   Political & Mundane, Intermediate |   Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate

2:30pm CDT

Underneath the Covers of the 28 Phases of the Moon: Moving In and Out of Phase with Your Moon Phase
Sunday September 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor
From Yeats’ unrequited love to his bride’s automatic writing during their honeymoon, the story of A Vision is a fascinating one. Even more interesting is the underlying system of the double gyre that illuminates the pulse of life as we move in and out of phase with ourselves. Specific pragmatic ways to explain and use them with your clients and with yourself.
Speakers
avatar for Linda Leaman

Linda Leaman

UAC Advisor
Linda Leaman PhD, CAP, is a full-time astrologer with over 35 years of experience. She’s taught astrology, mentored and conducted workshops on many topics, but her passion is the 28 Phases of the Moon. She has served on the AFAN steering committee, served as its Presiding Officer... Read More →
Sunday September 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor 4th floor
  Philosophical/Spiritual/Esoteric, Intermediate, Advanced

4:30pm CDT

Creating Successful Electional Charts
Sunday September 6, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor
This lecture will touch on creating winning electional charts using formulas from Uranian (Symmetrical) Astrology as well as more traditional methods. We will look at charts for significant events such as business openings, weddings, travel, submitting important papers such as income taxes, taking exams, and filing lawsuits. We will also take a look at more everyday uses such as sending out customer emails and other endeavors.
Speakers
avatar for Madalyn Hillis-Dineen

Madalyn Hillis-Dineen

Astrolabe, Inc.
Madalyn Hillis-Dineen, VP of Marketing for Astrolabe, Inc., has taught, lectured and practiced Uranian/Symmetrical techniques for more than 40 years. She is also a certified Astro*Carto*Graphy interpreter. She has written for StarIQ and is a contributor to the Llewellyn anthology... Read More →
Sunday September 6, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor 4th floor
  Uranian/Symmetrical Astrology, Intermediate, Advanced

7:30pm CDT

NCGR-PAA Level IV Graduation Ceremony
Sunday September 6, 2026 7:30pm - 9:00pm CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor
This graduation ceremony honors all of the PAA Level IV graduates who completed the certification in the past seven years. For more information, contact Cathy Coleman, PAA Director of Certification and Testing, at [email protected].
Sunday September 6, 2026 7:30pm - 9:00pm CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor 4th floor
  Sponsoring Org Events
 
Monday, September 7
 

9:00am CDT

Can Astrological Insight Help Us from War to Peace
Monday September 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor
The chart for 20 July 2026 contains a very special pattern of the planets from Jupiter to Pluto. What are their darkest and brightest protentional expressions? What does this tell us of the nature and potential consequences of the contemporary breakdown in personal and world relationships? Do these planets also offer brighter understanding that could guide us on paths to gateways of reconciliation?
Speakers
avatar for Roy Gillett

Roy Gillett

Roy Gillett, Astrological Association UK President, full-time astrologer since 1976. Supports Solar Fire software. From 1980 organized and spoke at international conferences and published mundane forecasts from karmic Tibetan Buddhist perspective; since 2002 in the bi-monthly Astrological... Read More →
Monday September 7, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor 4th floor
  Political & Mundane, Intermediate, Advanced |   Historical & Research, Intermediate, Advanced |   Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate, Advanced

11:00am CDT

Quincunx Aspects: A Cosmic Detour?
Monday September 7, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th 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, Manda 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
Sheffield Room - 4th floor 4th floor
  Essentials of Astrology, Beginner, Intermediate |   Historical & Research, Beginner, Intermediate

2:30pm CDT

Saturn's Challenging Transits
Monday September 7, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor
Saturn represents the karma each soul must deal with, and its transits unfold the karmic issues we must face. The challenging transits of Saturn are Sade Sati, Ashtama, and Kantaka Shani. Sade Sati is when Saturn transits the 12th, 1st, and 2nd houses from the Moon. It is a very complex time. Ashtama Shani, Saturn's transit to the 8th house, can cause sudden transformation and health issues. Kantaka Shani, Saturn’s transit to the 4th house, influences home and career.
Speakers
avatar for Komilla Sutton

Komilla Sutton

Komilla Academy of Vedic Sciences
Komilla Sutton is an internationally renowned consultant, teacher & lecturer. Her Academy teaches three year online courses. She is the co-Founder & Chair of the British Association of Vedic Astrology (BAVA). She has been leading trips to India since 1999 and sponsoring Vedic Astrology... Read More →
Monday September 7, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor 4th floor
  Vedic Astrology, Intermediate, Advanced |   Cycles/Forecasting Techniques, Intermediate, Advanced

4:30pm CDT

Astropreneurship(R)
Monday September 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor
Dr. Omari will present the application of business principles for the professional astrologer/entrepreneur to start or grow a business. We will discuss the Four Ps and Cs of Marketing, the Marketing Process & Environment, which includes social media. We will cover Intellectual Property and Branding. The audience will learn how business analysis tools, such as Porter’s 5 Forces and SWOT Analysis can lead to profits.
Speakers
avatar for Omari Martin

Omari Martin

Soular Wisdom™
Dr. Omari is a certified professional astrologer, life and board member with the American Federation Astrologers, life member of the OPA, President of The Friends of Astrology, Inc., and Former Board Chair and faculty member of Kepler College. He is the owner of SOULAR WISDOM™ and... Read More →
Monday September 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor 4th floor
  Business Consulting & the Business of Astrology, Advanced
 
Tuesday, September 8
 

9:00am CDT

Queering Synastry: Reading Relationships Beyond the Binary
Tuesday September 8, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor
Identity, sexuality, gender, love: infinite iterations exist under the stars. Drawing on the LGBTQ+ experience, this kaleidoscopic how-to expands astrology as a tool to explore our relationships and ourselves. Utilizing both traditional and modern synastry techniques, Queering Synastry lays the foundation for a deep relational understanding of the threads that connect us to ourselves, each other, and the planets.
Speakers
avatar for Rowan Oliver

Rowan Oliver

NEW Speaker
Rowan Oliver is a relational astrologer, oracle, and multimedia artist. Rowan uses astrology as a tool to weave together the threads of time, linking together the past, present, and future through symbolism and storytelling. Their practice anchors the soul in the present moment, aligning... Read More →
Tuesday September 8, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Sheffield Room - 4th floor 4th floor
  Relationships & Counseling, Beginner, Intermediate |   Traditional Astrology, Beginner, Intermediate |   Astrological Specialties, Beginner, Intermediate
 

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