CONFERENCE 2020

FRIDAY 26TH JUNE

WORKSHOPSMorning Workshops

Lynn BellListening to the Daimon: the 12th house 12th house energies can be locked away or wildly out of control.The ancients called this the house of the kakos daimon, the Bad Daemon, the one who brings us to difficult experiences, to places we would rather not go. How can we understand the tasks that are given by planets in this complex house?

Bill MeridianRecent Developments in Planetary Stock TradingHoroscopes of incorporation and first trade are useful in stock selection. The basics will be explained. The focus will be on the earnings surprise method and the Jupiter return approach. The aim is to get an advance alert as to whether a stock will be rising or falling.

Dr. Ben DykesA Fast Track to Traditional Chart Reading Learn to identify the most important chart features so you can have a meaningful conversation with a client using solid predictive techniques: sect, dignities and counter-dignities, angularity, Lots (“Arabic Parts”), special planetary configurations, basic house interpretation, and profections. Suitable for all traditional and modern astrologers.

Afternoon Workshops

Lynn BellThe Daimon shows the Way: the 11th HouseAncient texts tell us the 11th house is the house of Agathos Daimon, the good Daimon, who comes to help find our way, and accomplish our soul’s purpose. What form do the promptings of our Daimon, our spirit Guide, take, and how to build a relationship with the daimon of the 11th house.

Bill MeridianApplied Mundane AstrologyBill has been writing the Dell Horoscope column of mundane astrology since 1990. This workshop discusses the many mundane methods that have been found useful. Their relative importance of these methods and their application will be explained. Data collection and maintenance will be discussed. The objective is to produce accurate forecasts.

Wade CavesUnlocking Signification: Sign and Planetary Profiling in AstrologyDeriving robust descriptive information in a chart is a symbol-rich plunge into the heart of astrological meaning. In this energising, interactive workshop, learn how to build reliable physical descriptions of persons and things from planets and signs (appearance, age, likely names, etc.), including the signification of environments and locations.

PLENARIESWendy StaceyThe Needs of the Many Outweigh the Needs of the FewWith the conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn in Aquarius, followed by Pluto, we can expect fast and radical changes unprecedented in human history. This talk will explore the possibilities presented by this cycle and how this exciting new era will be influenced by a very different and exceptional generation.

Safron RossiLiquid from Heaven: the Archetypal Medial Woman as Water-bearer Saturn’s ingress into Aquarius invites an excavation of feminine images of the Aquarius archetype. This image-rich presentation will explore the archetypal medial woman who gives body to this zodiacal symbol in a new way. Figures personifying this archetype include the Grail Maiden, and Greek Kore-Virgin priestesses.

SATURDAY 27TH JUNEPLENARY:Bill Meridian (Carter Memorial Lecture) The Power of Eclipses:This lecture traces the development of eclipse analysis from Lorne Edward Johndro through Charles Jayne to the present. Jayne taught that eclipses are the most powerful element in astrology. Their influence is refined by Johndro’s element of ‘time orb.’ The method of the determination of the birth eclipse and its associated shadow will be discussed.

Christian KönigDealing with Trauma in an Astrological Consultation Clients frequently reveal traumas in consultation – often for the first time in their lives. How do we deal with that? In order to offer professional counselling in the future, profound psychological knowledge is essential. As a trauma therapist, Christian will provide practical tips.

TALK INFORMATIONOlga MoralesThe Law of SevenThe vibratory activities of the planetary universe are governed by a law of periodicity. Everything that lives has a period of birth, growth, fruition and decline. These periods are governed by Septimal Law or the Law of Seven. How does this Law of Seven impact on the stock market and our lives?

Aswin Balaji SubramanyanVimsottari Dasa and Secondary ProgressionsVimsottari dasa takes the natal positions as the basis for predictions. My work based on original research will showcase how secondary progressed positions of time lords can be revealing in terms of manifesting events in a native’s life. This will be a synthesis of eastern and western systems.

Izabela Podlaska-KonkelThe Dark Side of VenusVenus in a natal chart is associated with pleasure, love, gifts and the easy life. But she also symbolises our flaws, weaknesses and imperfections concerning money, relationships and beauty. It’s worth investigating our Venus and how best to handle her. We are going to see how avoid toxic relationships, how not to underestimate yourself and how not to lose money.

Richard SwattonWhat is the Future: Prediction, Prognostication and Prophecy? This talk explores how astrology works in relation to prediction, prognostication and the art of prophesy. These three facets of ‘seeing into the future’ are subtly different yet all possible variants in the art of astrological forecasting. Using charts of events, horary questions and nativities, we shall explore the nature and technique of seeing the future.

Dr. Ben DykesAdvanced Traditional House Interpretation  This talk will show you the main features of traditional house interpretation, following the models set down by people like Dorotheus (and after him, al-Andarzaghar and Sahl). We will use charts to illustrate the three main components: a house and its lord, the Lot (“Arabic Part”) associated with that topic, and the natural significator with its triplicity lords.

Dr. Mark Urban-LurainAstrological Research: Future Directions from the Machine Learning RevolutionIn this talk, I will review some of the history and methodological challenges of doing quantitative astrological research, discuss the application and results of various techniques, and provide a glimpse into future directions made possible by advances in machine learning.

Ray LiuDemystifying the Northern 7 Mansions in Chinese AstrologyJupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto are clumping in Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces in the years ahead, the signs composing the northern sky in Chinese astrology. We call it the ‘intangible’ place, where things unconsciously take form in reality. Where are we heading? The northern mansions in Chinese astrology will reveal the doorway.

Gali Sat Puran LivnehPrenatal Eclipses – Understanding Your Evolutionary PathThe prenatal eclipse has an important part in our understanding of our evolutionary path. In this lecture, we’ll explore what prenatal eclipses are and how to observe them in the natal chart, as well as related predictive techniques, to get a deeper understanding of ourselves and our soul’s journey. John GreenThe Saturn Experience – Invocation of AlwaysWe often use our intellect to analyse our natal planets. In this hour we will instead use the process of guided imagery to experience our personal Saturn more intuitively. Please bring along your natal chart for this guided meditation and be open to sharing your journey with the group afterwards.

Wade CavesSidekicks & Right-Hand (Wo)men. Behind every hero or villain was a right-hand man or woman helping realise the dream or success (or managing catastrophic downfall!). Let’s skip a level in our assessment of big names throughout history, and step into the astrological world of sidekicks and henchmen, movers and shakers in their own right.

Mark CullenA Disunited KingdomThe Brexit crisis has exacerbated the social divisions in the UK everywhere, nowhere more so than in Scotland and Northern Ireland where there are now calls for a second independence referendum and a border poll. Will the UK survive the turbulent decade ahead or break-up?

Anna EstarothMental Health and Astrological HealingHumanitarian attitudes to mental health stem from Marcus Aurelius’ judgement that crimes, committed while mentally ill, should avoid death sentences. We explore how the 12th house became associated with possession by witches for the early-modern astrologer/physician Richard Napier and how we heal mental stress today.

Henry SeltzerWorking with Chiron, Pluto, and Eris in ChartsThis is a lecture – with an interactive component as well – about these important modern astrological archetypes that invariably go to depth, in natal placements and in

CONFERENCE 2020transits. Example charts will also be from participants, using a live demo of astrological software, to bring up volunteer charts on the spot in order to discuss.

Dr. Frances ClynesThe Spirit of the DepthsAstrology was a fundamental building block of the psychological theories of CG Jung. Serving his ‘Spirit of the Depths’, he deliberately confronted his unconscious and invoked the contents of the Liber Novus, or Red Book. This presentation will look at Jung’s chart and what was being activated at this time.

Lynn BellYou Know You Want It – Sex in the HoroscopeWhether you get a lot of it or want very little to do with it, sex is a connection to desire, to pleasure, to intimacy, power, and seduction. Beyond Mars and Venus, what are the erotics of the birth chart? We will look at the 5th and 8th houses, and also invite Pluto and Lilith for a whirl.

Rod Chang Eclipse and lunar cycle Interpreting eclipses is an important forecasting skill. In this talk, Rod will present his eclipse study, combining Saros and lunar cycles; how to apply them to forecasting for Mundane events and personal development; and, how one can use powerful eclipses when under their influence.

Kim FarnellBack to the FutureFashions come and go in astrology – each innovation being hailed as astrology’s future. Some techniques are long forgotten; others so familiar that we assume they were always there. We’ll look at the changing face of modern astrology and how some of the forgotten techniques worked.

Omari Martin

Using the natal chart(s) of the owner(s) and business, learn how to combine astrology and core business principles to start or grow a business for the professional astrologer/entrepreneur. Management, marketing, and ethical dilemmas will be discussed, as well as electional and vocational astrology.

Jane LewisOur Planet’s Health Depends on Healing Ourselves: Astrology as a Tool for HealingThis talk offers a person-centred perspective on today’s ecological and planetary crisis by examining how individuals can use spiritual understanding of their own birth charts to gain more effective personal power and deeper wisdom, thereby creating the future they want for themselves and the Earth.

Richard Smoot Transforming Self: A Theory of AntisciaAntiscia of a horoscope tell us that planets have a ‘mirror’ and a ‘reflection’ quality. We live through two interdependent horoscopes: our natal, social self and our antiscia, inner shadow. These worlds generally work together, yet there are times where our survival instincts need to act.

Stephanie JohnsonAround the World the Astrology WayIn today’s mobile world many people travel across the globe electronically, on holiday, and to live. In this lecture Stephanie Johnson explores different astro-mapping techniques and how they can help clients, focusing on Astro*Carto*Graphy and various astrological influences.

Dr. Tom StedallThe Value of Quantitative Astrological ResearchDrawing on “Cosmos and Psyche” (Tarnas, 2006) and my work with Rupert Sheldrake, I explore the tensions between the value of quantitative research for recognising knowledge excluded by the scientific worldview, and the challenge that excluded knowledge presents to the epistemology of this worldview.

Giulio Pellegrini Saturn, Ensoulment, and the Birth of the Etheric BodyRudolph Steiner determined that the initial crystallization stage of childhood development takes place around age seven when Saturn forms a square to itself in the natal chart. We will show how this aspect corresponds to our mental, emotional, and spiritual development.

Jodey CollorickDance of the Heavens: Testimony of Radicality in HoraryAll too often the newcomer to horary astrology is put off by the demonstration of weak symbolism. Within the horary tradition however there is a concept known as radicality which requires the symbolism of chart to be rooted within the question itself, bringing it alive and making it dance.

Robyn Ray Timing Events Using Moon PhasesWhy is it worth watching what is happening at every New and Full Moon? Can we begin to understand how events will play out as we watch the Moon Phases develop? What is going to be important both in our lives and in world events as they unfold?

Maria BlaquierFamily Dilemmas in a Natal ChartIs our life entirely our own? We carry the weight of our family and cultural inheritances with us, an enormous influence in daily life. We are forced to deal with dilemmas that were transmitted to us, and if we do not solve them, they later pass on to our children. Natal charts allows

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David Hamblin Astrology: Science or Divination?David will propose that astrology is not divination but is necessarily a scientific enquiry – but not materialist science, rather the science of consciousness (the interaction between the consciousness of Earth and that of the other planets), as suggested by the work of Rupert Sheldrake.

Tim Burness Total TransformationAs we continue to experience the seismic shifts of the 2020 triple conjunctions, where are we headed? Total transformation is required. Using a wide range of charts to explore the interconnected crises of capitalism, ecology and democracy, this talk will explore possible ways forward.

Fernanda Paiva The Astrology of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’The TV series based on Margaret Atwood’s dystopian novel portraying an oppressive totalitarian theocratic society is currently receiving great critical acclaim. With many saying that it depicts a reality not far from home, Fernanda will explore the astrology of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ and discuss how we might prevent the story from becoming a reality.

SUNDAY 28TH JUNEPLENARY:Christian KönigFixed Stars 2.0 – Integrating the Latest Astronomical Discoveries into AstrologyThe parallels between humans and the stars’ astrophysical characteristics are amazing. Like us, stars are born, grow up, live their lives and then die. How can we astrologically interpret and connect with the stars, nebulae, clusters and galaxies?

Crystal EvesChronobiology and AstrologyAll organisms have an internal clock and biological rhythms. The field that studies this is chronobiology. What may be fascinating to astrologers is how these rhythms relate to the Sun’s activity. Join Crystal as she presents background information on chronobiology and shows how astrology relates to this growing field.

Anne C. SchneiderImproving Solar Return Charts by RelocationCan we improve our lives by changing our solar return

charts through relocation on our birthdays? Choosing a location different from our birth place or residence results in turned angles of return charts, resulting in a different chart. Technical and philosophical aspects of this “cosmic manipulation” will be discussed.

Susan LiontiAre You Going to Read My Mind, Miss? Astrology for Young PeopleIn this talk, Susan will discuss her experiences of reading charts for kids at festivals, in schools, at home, on their own and with friends and family. She’ll look at the rewards and impact that these consultations can have, as well as the challenges they can pose.

Kieron DevlinReclaiming the Muses through Asteroid AstrologyThe nine Greek muses are not dead, their arts can be re-invoked using asteroid astrology. Muses are channels of creativity, preservers of culture and relate to the Golden Mean ratio. Find out which specific artistic talent the muses may highlight in your chart.

Jadranka CoicAlmuten: Who is in charge?The Latin translation of “almuten” from the Arabic means “victor”. A planet that has the most dignity in any specific degree of the zodiac is considered the almuten of that degree and can be the key planet for the whole chart or a particular house.  Understanding almutens helps us understand the chart better, whether natal or horary.

Safron RossiServing the Grail: Sun and SaturnSaturn’s ingress into Aquarius invites reflection on the theme of the individual spirit in service to collective vision. This presentation will explore the archetypal polarity of the individual and collective through the mythic motif of the Grail wherein the symbolism and psychology of the Leo-Aquarius axis is embedded.

Omari MartinElectional AstrologyThe presentation focuses on practical application of Electional Astrology, which will be demonstrated through sample charts, such as winning the lottery. The importance of analyzing the planetary aspects and declinations of an electional chart in relation to the natal chart will be emphasized. Planetary rulerships will be discussed too.

Lara van ZuydamThe Rise of Cryptocurrency: Astrology and EnergyExchange during the Fourth Industrial Revolution We are living through a period of unprecedented changes in the arenas of currency and financial technology. What insights does the venerable art of astrology afford us into Bitcoin, Blockchain and Facebook’s Libra? And what lies ahead?

CONFERENCE 2020Cathy StronachAstrology and the Tree of LifeThe Tree of Life contains astrological keys and planetary powerhouses that unlock deeper meaning and reveal further correspondences. In this talk I will explore some of those meanings and explain how to place your natal chart and draconic chart upon the Tree of Life to gain a different perspective.

Jupiter LaiHow Successful People Turn Debility into AchievementPlanets in debility (like fall and detriment) are usually viewed as being incapable and weak, which could be blockages to success. And yet, successful entrepreneurs and celebrities do have debilitated planets in their charts. In this talk, we are going to study how they turn their weakness into traits and skills which contribute to their achievement.

Leigh WestonThat Declination DifferenceBased on the creation symbol and Earth’s dynamics, declination shown in visual astronomy offers a stunning precision of our chaotic world, often unattainable in longitude. Delineated techniques offer insight of north versus south parallels, the surprising effects of antiscia, the power points, and the manifestation degree.

Ray LiuIs Saturn Always the Problem? Get Rid of It or Lay a Foundation?In China, Saturn is called the planet of earth. 2020 and 2021 are two years of earth, so Saturn is going to be overwhelming, moving back and forth in the Mansion Niu and Mansion Nv. From the Chinese view, how can we work with this Saturn in a constructive way?

Dr. Jan SewardThe Dance of Gender: Issues of Gender Identity as Signifi ed in the Birth Chart As issues of gender and identity become more fl uid, what are the signifi cators in a birth chart that might point to these issues and their resolution? The presenter, the mother of a transgender son and researcher of birth charts of gender-questioning individuals, will present her fi ndings and questions for further study.

João MedeirosApplying Aspects in Natal AstrologyApplying aspects of the luminaries in Natal Astrology are normally overlooked. However, they are fundamental in understanding the fl ow of life, the proposed destiny and our greatest challenges. In this talk, João Medeiros will summarize the results of his research with examples.

Gill DorrenQuantum AstrologyThe Theory of Everything is the Holy Grail of physics but has been, thus far, elusive. Can astrology be of service and

try and solve the conundrum? Using the elements and the planets, I will put forward the astrological theory of everything, and discuss how astrology can describe other quantum phenomena.

Dr. Ben DykesA Traditional Approach to Lots (“Arabic Parts”) This talk will explain the theory and practice of Lots in traditional natal astrology, focusing on the Lots of Fortune, the father, mother, marriage, and children.

Olga MoralesThe Astrological Trading Methods of W.D. GannW.D. Gann was a legendary Wall St trader who discovered that planetary cycles infl uence speculative markets. He had many horoscopes for commodities which he used for forecasting future trends. Gann’s most ingenious discovery was that not only do planets give us time, but they also give us potential price levels!

Aswin Balaji SubramanyanMedieval Solar RevolutionsPersians gave a lot of nuance in the working of solar revolutions (returns) using profections, primary directions and fi rdaria which can be a bit overwhelming. I will showcase the usage of all the techniques with a proper sequential pattern to make it easy for astrologers in practice.

Robyn RayThe Benefi t of Becoming an Ephemeris GeekIn this day of online availability on every aspect of astrology, are we missing the very real benefi t for an astrologer to fully understand and use a tangible ephemeris. What is a student missing by relying solely on the internet?

Ryuji Kagami Jung’s Prophecy: From Pisces to the Age of Pegasus Carl Jung’s study of Precession and the Age of Pisces is well known but his astrological imagination went far beyond zodiac constellations. He used other fi xed star constellations, too, including Perseus and Pegasus! What is the future of the spirit that Jung saw in the stars?

Richard SmootI’ve Got a Feeling: First Impressions in Horoscope JudgmentWho is this person behind the chart and how do I begin to piece my understanding of the person and the chart together? First impression judgments of the horoscope can provide the answers you need to gain an understanding of your client’s personal style.

Dr. Mark Urban-LurainBeyond p-values: Implications for Future Astrological ResearchThe American Statistical Association, the largest statistical professional organization in the U.S., recently identifi ed

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six principles on the proper use of p-values. In this talk I introduce these six principles along with the implications for conducting statistical astrological research.

Rod ChangAspect Patterns Made Easy T-square, Kite, Yod – these magical names draw our attention, as astrologers, but how to interpret them is challenging for beginners. In this talk, Rod shares his simple method to break down complicated aspect patterns and weave them together again to understand how they infl uence us.

Martin Sebastian MoritzThe Future is Fluid: Gender Bending and the Dark Moon LilithPatriachic gender role expectations dominate the world. Women fi nd themselves at odds with ‘forbidden’ female facets while men must suppress any ‘weak’ traits of their yin side. Will the future still be a strictly conventional gender binary world, where kids can only be princesses or super heroes?

Christina RodenbeckGen ZPluto was in Sagittarius, a marker of Generation Z, a generation is precociously politically active. Malala Yousafzai, Greta Thunberg, Joshua Wong, Parkland youth — all were all born with this signature. With serious global issues to tackle, how will this generation rise to the challenge? And how can their elders assist in creating their future?

GRAND DINNER SATURDAY EVENINGThis year’s conference starts with Moon in Virgo on the Midheaven and we’re focusing on Serving the Future. How would your Moon and MC most like to work together for the future? Come dressed up to the conference dinner on Saturday night to show us where your focus would be - from interplanetary col-onisation to saving that small insect species close to home - let’s have some fun with interpreting our charts! NB: Fancy Dress optional

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PLENARY SPEAKERS Bill Meridian (Carter Memorial Lecture) has been in the investment and astrology fields since 1972. In 2002 and in 2016, he was ranked the #1 stock market timer in the US by ‘Timer Digest’. He has been writing the mundane column for ‘Dell Horoscope’ since 1990 and is a contributing writer at ‘Forbes’.com.

Christian Koenig is a certified astrologer with the German Astrological Association. He has a university degree in psychology, runs an astrological practice and also works as a depth psychologist and trauma therapist. He lectures worldwide on his astrological passion: the holistic view of the sky.

Safron Rossi PhD is a core faculty member at Pacifica Graduate Institute in the Jungian and Archetypal Studies MA/PhD program. For years she was Curator of the Joseph Campbell and James Hillman archives. Safron is editor of Campbell’s ‘Goddesses: Mysteries of the Feminine Divine’ (2013) and co-editor of ‘Jung on Astrology’ (2017).

Wendy Stacey is Chair for the AA and Principal of the Mayo School. She is the author of books ‘Consulting with Astrology’ (2012), ‘Uranus Square Pluto’ (2012, and contributed to ‘The New Generation’ (2012), ‘The Professional Astrologer’ (2016) and ‘Bitcoin Astrology’ (2018). In 2014 Wendy received the Charles Harvey award for ‘Exceptional Service to Astrology’.

WORKSHOP PRESENTERSLynn Bell is a Paris based consulting astrologer, author and teacher with a psychological, archetypal approach to a lifetime in astrology. Lynn lectures internationally, and was a longtime tutor for the CPA in London. She now teaches for MISPA online, as well as Astrology University. In 2016 Lynn received the Charles Harvey Award for ‘Exceptional Service to Astrology’. She is the author of Planetary Threads, and Cycles of Light.

Wade Caves is an astrological consultant and educator specialising in horary, electional and classical astrological technique. He was certified with honours from the Mayo School of Astrology and has

expert knowledge of traditional and modern psychological methods of interpretation. Wade teaches for the School of Traditional Astrology.

Dr. Benjamin Dykes is a leading traditional astrologer and translator of Latin and Arabic, who taught philosophy at universities in Illinois and Minnesota. He has published ‘Bonatti’s complete Book of Astronomy’ (2007), and ‘Traditional Astrology for Today’ (2011). Soon to offer a traditional natal astrology course, he also offers the Logos & Light philosophy lectures on MP3.

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SPEAKERS

Lynn Bell – see workshop presenters

Maria Blaquier’s studies include humanistic astrology, draconic, medieval astrology (MDA Zoller 2012), and horary with the STA. In 2001 she attained a degree as a coach and counsellor. Between 2001 and 2008 she attended the Center of Jungian Studies Fundación Vocación Humana (PhD Bernardo Nante). She works as an astrologer and vocational counsellor.

Tim Burness has run a busy astrological consultation and teaching practice at several points over the last 30 years, working with people from all walks of life. He has contributed many articles to ‘The Astrological Journal’ and also a music column to ‘IAM – Infinity Astrological Magazine’. www.timburnessastrologer.co.uk

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Rod Chang has studied astrology for over twenty years, both through self-study and through the LSA and the Faculty of Astrological Studies. His favourite aspects are mundane astrology and a humanistic approach to astrology. He is co-founder of the Academy of Astrology.

For the Faculty of Astrological Studies: Dr. Frances Clynes D.F.AstrolS. is the Vice-President of the FAS and a tutor at the Sophia Centre, where she teaches on the MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology. Frances began teaching in 1989 at the Irish Astrological Association and has taught in Ireland, the UK, the US and Denmark.

CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

Jadranka Coic spends time either practising astrology or growing vegetables on her allotment in accordance with Moon cycles. She is a perpetual student who began studying astrology more than fifteen years ago, and now is doing QHP Diploma. She is the Treasurer of the Astrological Association and the Beginners’ Class Tutor for the Astrological Lodge of London.

For the Company of Astrologers: Jodey Collorick is a founder member of the Bristol and Bath Astrologers’ Forum. Jodey has been practising astrology since the early 1990s. He studied with The Company of Astrologers and is now a tutor for their one-year foundation and Katarche horary courses.

Mark Cullen studied with the Faculty of Astrological Studies and later completed Deborah Houlding’s STA qualification in horary astrology. He was chair of the Scottish Astrological Association from 2011-16 and has been mundane astrology moderator on the Skyscript website since 2010. Mark’s astrological approach is grounded in traditional astrological practice.  Kieron Devlin has had a lifelong interest in astrology. With a background in teaching in higher education, his approach is eclectic, including psychological, mythological, locational, asteroids, centaurs, traditional and non-traditional astrologies. He is building his consultancy having just completed a Diploma at the London School of Astrology.

Gill Dorren has been studying astrology for 30 years and was Vice President of The Astrological Lodge of London.  She has also studied Cosmology at The Open University and has a special interest in Quantum Physics. She has given many lectures on astrological subject and written articles for the ‘Astrology Quarterly’.

Dr. Benjamin Dykes – see workshop presenters

Anna Estaroth has a BSc in Psychology, an MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology and is a Fellow of the Association of Professional Astrologers International. Trained in family therapy, she worked in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary’s overdose unit and part of the trauma team. She is currently undertaking a PhD in Skyscape Archaeology.

Crystal Eves is a self-taught, psychologically-focused Canadian astrologer with over 30 years of client work. She holds a BSc in Psychology and expects to graduate from the Wales MA program this June. She is a member of the Canadian Chronobiology Association as well as the Canadian Positive Psychology Association.

Kim Farnell has been President of the Astrological Lodge of London since 2008, has lectured widely in the UK and overseas, and has been interviewed on TV and radio as an astrologer. She is the author of numerous books and her primary interest is the history of astrology.

For the Mercury Internet School of Psychological Astrology (MISPA): John Green is director of MISPA which offers a diploma course in psychological astrology. He also teaches for the CPA. He is the author of ‘Do You Love Me? The Astrology of Relationships’ and was the editor of the ‘Astrological Journal’ from 2008-13.

David Hamblin, M.A., D.F.Astrol.S., was Chairman of the Astrological Association for two years in the 1980s, and was a tutor for the Faculty of Astrological Studies. He has written three books: ‘Harmonic Charts’ (1983), ‘The Spirit of Numbers’ (2011) and ‘Harmonic Astrology in Practice’ (2019). His website is at www.davidhamblin.net.

Stephanie Johnson is currently the sole director of Esoteric Technologies Pty Ltd, and one of the creators of Solar Fire and Astro Gold. Stephanie is based in the beachside suburb of Frankston, Australia where she runs her software business and her own international consultation business and astrology report writing service.

Ryuji Kagami is one of most well-known and widely read media astrologers in Japan. He has also translated books by James Hillman, Liz Greene, Nick Campion and Maggie Hyde into Japanese. He holds an MA in Jungian Studies and is a visiting Professor of Kyoto Bunkyo University and Heian-Jogakuin University.

Christian Koenig – see plenary speakers

CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

For the School of Traditional Astrology Jupiter Lai is a practising astrologer based in Hong Kong. She is a tutor of the STA School of Traditional Astrology and co-founder of Academy of Astrology, with the aim of promoting Western Astrology to Chinese communities. She also incorporates Chinese astrology, I-Ching and Feng Shui into her own astrological practice.

For the White Eagle Lodge: Jane Lewis teaches, writes and practises spiritual astrology through consultations and written work. Jane’s approach treats astrology primarily as a tool for personal development and spiritual growth, and her practice is informed by her wider interests in holistic practices, metaphysics, hermeticism and Earth healing.

Susan Lionti recently qualified from the London School of Astrology. She reads charts for adults and children, combining her passion for the craft with a wealth of varied life experience, which includes working in the City of London as a computer analyst, putting on raves, and running her own customer-focused retail business.

Ray Liu holds an MS in Finance and an MA in the History of Ancient China. He is President of the NCGR China Chapter and founder of the Beijing Culture Center of Astrology. A researcher, educator and author of the history of ancient Chinese astronomy, his scholastic specialties include the Chinese 28 mansions and 24 Solar Terms.

Omari Martin is a certified professional astrologer, life member of the AFA, and President of The Friends of Astrology. He is owner of SOULAR WISDOM™, a human personality and behaviour consulting business, and aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa He has presented at Norwac, UAC and the Indian Institute of Oriental Heritage 2019.

João Medeiros is a professional astrologer, coach and author. He graduated in Economics and founded the CEIA (Centre for Education of Integrated Astrology). He has studied all branches of astrology in-depth and seeks a balance between the classical and modern approaches. He is a leading promoter of astrology in Portugal.

Olga Morales is the founder of Astrology for Gann Traders. She has been lecturing on the astrological trading methods of Wall Street trader and astrologer W.D. Gann since 2005. Olga has taught Gann methods throughout Australia and in Hong Kong, London, the UAE, and in New York with Bill Meridian.

Martin Sebastian Moritz is a psychologist, therapist and trend researcher based in Berlin. A consulting and teaching astrologer for over 20 years, he writes articles for astrological journals in Germany, Switzerland and the UK. He specialises in gender issues, psychological and karmic astrology and has written a book about the 8th House.

Fernanda Paiva is a practising astrologer with a BA in History and an astrology certificate with distinction from the London School of Astrology. She has been published by Flare UK and in ‘The Astrological Journal’ and she is currently completing the MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology at the University of Wales.

Giulio Pellegrini is a consulting astrologer based in Seattle. He has studied with the Faculty of Astrological Studies and is a certified horary astrology practitioner with the STA. Giulio is a recipient of the OPA Most Promising Astrologer scholarship and is a member of the AFAN Steering Committee directing the mentorship program.

Izabela Podlaska-Konkel has been an astrologer since 1998 and teaches at the Warsaw School of Astrology and Polish Astrological Association, both of which she co-founded. She runs one of the biggest and most popular Polish astrology websites, Astroportal.pl. She is also editor of the ‘Astrologia Profesjonalna’ magazine.

Robyn Ray has been a permanent student of astrology since the 1980s having studied with various bodies including the FAS and the STA. She’s delighted with the revival in astrology but feels that some aspects cannot be fully appreciated by a student using only online information.

CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

Christina Rodenbeck writes one of the most finely crafted and clever astrology blogs on the net, The Oxford Astrologer, which will be having its tenth anniversary in 2020. She also writes a regular column for the ‘Astrological Journal’ on fashion, and for Infinity Astrological Magazine on “phenomena”.

Gali Sat Puran Livneh, ISAR.CAP, is a practicing full time Astrologer in Israel. She is ISAR’s GD in Israel, organizes local conferences as well as presenting in international online webinars and conferences. Gali is also a KRI certified Kundalini Yoga teacher and trainer and a mantra musician.

Anne C. Schneider has been studying astrology since the age of nine. She holds a diploma from the German Astrologers’ Association (DAV) and is also a certified Vedic astrologer. Her interests include classical techniques. In 2000, she founded a mundane astrology research group and organises their annual conferences. 

Henry Seltzer has been an astrologer for over 30 years, and a speaker at conferences for the past several. His publications include ‘The Tenth Planet’, about Eris, and the TimePassages astrology software for desktop platforms and iPhone/Android. Henry runs an active astrological counselling practice in Santa Cruz, CA.

Dr. Jan Seward is a clinical psychologist and astrologer using astrological divination both in traditional horary as well as for everyday client readings. A student of Dr. Geoffrey Cornelius, she is particularly interested in helping clients navigate the moments of their lives by the grace of the cosmos.

Richard Smoot is ISAR’s Operations Manager and publisher of the ‘ISAR International Astrologer‘ magazine. For NCGR–PAA, he is an examiner and publishes their journals. For OPA, he’s a group leader and trainer. At UAC 2018, he received the Regulus Award for Community Service.

Dr. Tom Stedall studied Physics at Cambridge University and holds a PhD in Physics from Bristol University in computational biochemistry. He was a visiting scholar in Philosophy and Religion at the California

Institute of Integral Studies, and is a research assistant to Rupert Sheldrake. He is a research fellow of the Schumacher Institute.

Cathy Stronach qualified with a diploma in Astrology in 1996. For over 30 years she has been practising and teaching Astrology and Qabalah. Cathy has been published in various magazines and papers. She now runs the Costa del Sol astrology group. Author of ‘12 Shining Lanterns – Astrological Wheel of the Year.’

Aswin Balaji Subramanyan has a foundation in Vedic astrology and developed a keen interest in Hellenistic and medieval astrological traditions. Being the founder and publisher of an astrological e-Magazine called ‘Celestial Vibes’, his major work is to integrate the Eastern and Western astrological techniques by respecting the cosmological differences.

For the London School of Astrology: Richard Swatton is a psychotherapist and musician who has been studying astrology for 40 years. He became a professional astrologer after graduating from the CPA in 1988. He is now on the staff of the London School of Astrology. His book ‘The Horary Process’ is due in 2020.

Dr. Mark Urban-Lurain is a Consulting Editor for ‘Correlation’, Secretary of the Society for Scientific Exploration, a member of ISAR, NCGR and AFAN and, from 2001–11, was a faculty member at Kepler College, where he taught research methods and statistics. His interest in statistical astrological research spans 40 years.

Lara van Zuydam is a London-based financial services solicitor and regulatory specialist, yoga teacher and mystic. She has a special interest in tarot, demonology and traditional astrology.

Leigh Westin (MS; MA; D.F. Astrol.S.; CA, NCGR-PAA, researcher, author) pioneered a declination premise, the LunarSeasonsTM theory, discovered fixed sign out-of-bounds Venus and Mars, and basis of true antiscia. Leigh is a NCGR- PAA Examiner and cited by ‘The Mountain Astrologer’ as “ a highly creative astrological thinker.”

CONFERENCE SPEAKERS