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TH Wade Caves FRIDAY 26 JUNE Unlocking Signification: Sign and Planetary Profiling in Deriving robust descriptive information in a chart is a symbol-rich plunge into the heart of astrological WORKSHOPS meaning. In this energising, interactive workshop, learn how to build reliable physical descriptions of persons Morning Workshops and things from planets and signs (appearance, age, likely names, etc.), including the signification of environments Lynn Bell and locations. Listening 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 PLENARIES kakos daimon, the Bad Daemon, the one who brings us to difficult experiences, to places we would rather not Wendy Stacey go. How can we understand the tasks that are given by The Needs of the Many Outweigh the Needs of the Few planets in this complex house? With the conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn in , followed by Pluto, we can expect fast and radical changes Bill Meridian unprecedented in human history. This talk will explore Recent Developments in Planetary Stock Trading the possibilities presented by this cycle and how this of incorporation and first trade are useful in exciting new era will be influenced by a very different stock selection. The basics will be explained. The focus and exceptional generation. will be on the earnings surprise method and the Jupiter return approach. The aim is to get an advance alert as to Safron Rossi whether a stock will be rising or falling. Liquid from Heaven: the Archetypal Medial Woman as Water-bearer Dr. Ben Dykes Saturn’s ingress into Aquarius invites an excavation of A Fast Track to Traditional Chart Reading feminine images of the Aquarius archetype. This image- Learn to identify the most important chart features so rich presentation will explore the archetypal medial you can have a meaningful conversation with a client woman who gives body to this zodiacal symbol in a new using solid predictive techniques: sect, dignities and way. Figures personifying this archetype include the Grail counter-dignities, angularity, Lots (“Arabic Parts”), special Maiden, and Greek Kore-Virgin priestesses. planetary configurations, basic house interpretation, and profections. Suitable for all traditional and modern astrologers. SATURDAY 27TH JUNE Afternoon Workshops

Lynn Bell PLENARY: The Daimon shows the Way: the 11th House Bill Meridian (Carter Memorial Lecture) Ancient texts tell us the 11th house is the house of The Power of Eclipses: Agathos Daimon, the good Daimon, who comes to help This lecture traces the development of eclipse analysis find our way, and accomplish our soul’s purpose. What from Lorne Edward Johndro through Charles Jayne to form do the promptings of our Daimon, our spirit Guide, the present. Jayne taught that eclipses are the most take, and how to build a relationship with the daimon of powerful element in astrology. Their influence is refined the 11th house. by Johndro’s element of ‘time orb.’ The method of the determination of the birth eclipse and its associated Bill Meridian shadow will be discussed. Applied Mundane Astrology Bill has been writing the Dell column of Christian König mundane astrology since 1990. This workshop discusses Dealing with Trauma in an Astrological Consultation the many mundane methods that have been found Clients frequently reveal traumas in consultation – often useful. Their relative importance of these methods and for the first time in their lives. How do we deal with that? their application will be explained. Data collection In order to offer professional counselling in the future, and maintenance will be discussed. The objective is to profound psychological knowledge is essential. As a produce accurate forecasts. trauma therapist, Christian will provide practical tips. TALK INFORMATION

Olga Morales Ray Liu The Law of Seven Demystifying the Northern 7 Mansions in Chinese The vibratory activities of the planetary universe are Astrology governed by a law of periodicity. Everything that lives Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto are clumping in has a period of birth, growth, fruition and decline. These , Aquarius and in the years ahead, the periods are governed by Septimal Law or the Law of signs composing the northern sky in . We Seven. How does this Law of Seven impact on the stock call it the ‘intangible’ place, where things unconsciously market and our lives? take form in reality. Where are we heading? The northern mansions in Chinese astrology will reveal the doorway. Aswin Balaji Subramanyan Vimsottari Dasa and Secondary Progressions Gali Sat Puran Livneh Vimsottari dasa takes the natal positions as the basis Prenatal Eclipses – Understanding Your Evolutionary Path for predictions. My work based on original research will The prenatal eclipse has an important part in our showcase how secondary progressed positions of time understanding of our evolutionary path. In this lecture, lords can be revealing in terms of manifesting events we’ll explore what prenatal eclipses are and how to in a native’s life. This will be a synthesis of eastern and observe them in the natal chart, as well as related western systems. predictive techniques, to get a deeper understanding of ourselves and our soul’s journey. Izabela Podlaska-Konkel The Dark Side of Venus John Green Venus in a natal chart is associated with pleasure, The Saturn Experience – Invocation of Always love, gifts and the easy life. But she also symbolises We often use our intellect to analyse our natal planets. our flaws, weaknesses and imperfections concerning In this hour we will instead use the process of guided money, relationships and beauty. It’s worth investigating imagery to experience our personal Saturn more our Venus and how best to handle her. We are going intuitively. Please bring along your natal chart for this to see how avoid toxic relationships, how not to guided meditation and be open to sharing your journey underestimate yourself and how not to lose money. with the group afterwards. Wade Caves Richard Swatton Sidekicks & Right-Hand (Wo)men. What is the Future: Prediction, Prognostication and Behind every hero or villain was a right-hand man Prophecy? or woman helping realise the dream or success (or This talk explores how astrology works in relation to managing catastrophic downfall!). Let’s skip a level in our prediction, prognostication and the art of prophesy. assessment of big names throughout history, and step These three facets of ‘seeing into the future’ are subtly into the astrological world of sidekicks and henchmen, different yet all possible variants in the art of astrological movers and shakers in their own right. forecasting. Using charts of events, horary questions and nativities, we shall explore the nature and technique of Mark Cullen seeing the future. A Disunited Kingdom The Brexit crisis has exacerbated the social divisions in Dr. Ben Dykes the UK everywhere, nowhere more so than in Scotland Advanced Traditional House Interpretation and Northern Ireland where there are now calls for a This talk will show you the main features of traditional second independence referendum and a border poll. Will house interpretation, following the models set down by the UK survive the turbulent decade ahead or break-up? people like Dorotheus (and after him, al-Andarzaghar and Sahl). We will use charts to illustrate the three main Anna Estaroth components: a house and its lord, the Lot (“Arabic Part”) Mental Health and Astrological Healing associated with that topic, and the natural significator Humanitarian attitudes to mental health stem from with its triplicity lords. Marcus Aurelius’ judgement that crimes, committed while mentally ill, should avoid death sentences. We explore Dr. Mark Urban-Lurain how the 12th house became associated with possession Astrological Research: Future Directions from the by witches for the early-modern astrologer/physician Machine Learning Revolution Richard Napier and how we heal mental stress today. In this talk, I will review some of the history and methodological challenges of doing quantitative Henry Seltzer astrological research, discuss the application and results Working with Chiron, Pluto, and Eris in Charts of various techniques, and provide a glimpse into future This is a lecture – with an interactive component as well directions made possible by advances in machine learning. – about these important modern astrological archetypes that invariably go to depth, in natal placements and in CONFERENCE 2020

transits. Example charts will also be from participants, Richard Smoot using a live demo of astrological software, to bring up Transforming Self: A Theory of Antiscia volunteer charts on the spot in order to discuss. Antiscia of a horoscope tell us that planets have a ‘mirror’ and a ‘reflection’ quality. We live through two Dr. Frances Clynes interdependent horoscopes: our natal, social self and The Spirit of the Depths our antiscia, inner shadow. These worlds generally work Astrology was a fundamental building block of the together, yet there are times where our survival instincts psychological theories of CG Jung. Serving his ‘Spirit of need to act. the Depths’, he deliberately confronted his unconscious and invoked the contents of the Liber Novus, or Red Book. Stephanie Johnson This presentation will look at Jung’s chart and what was Around the World the Astrology Way being activated at this time. In today’s mobile world many people travel across the globe electronically, on holiday, and to live. In this lecture Lynn Bell Stephanie Johnson explores different astro-mapping You Know You Want It – Sex in the Horoscope techniques and how they can help clients, focusing on Whether you get a lot of it or want very little to do with Astro*Carto*Graphy and various astrological influences. it, sex is a connection to desire, to pleasure, to intimacy, power, and seduction. Beyond Mars and Venus, what are Dr. Tom Stedall the erotics of the birth chart? We will look at the 5th and The Value of Quantitative Astrological Research 8th houses, and also invite Pluto and Lilith for a whirl. Drawing on “Cosmos and Psyche” (Tarnas, 2006) and my work with Rupert Sheldrake, I explore the tensions Rod Chang between the value of quantitative research for recognising Eclipse and lunar cycle knowledge excluded by the scientific worldview, and Interpreting eclipses is an important forecasting skill. In the challenge that excluded knowledge presents to the this talk, Rod will present his eclipse study, combining epistemology of this worldview. Saros and lunar cycles; how to apply them to forecasting for Mundane events and personal development; and, how Giulio Pellegrini one can use powerful eclipses when under their influence. Saturn, Ensoulment, and the Birth of the Etheric Body Rudolph Steiner determined that the initial crystallization Kim Farnell stage of childhood development takes place around age Back to the Future seven when Saturn forms a square to itself in the natal Fashions come and go in astrology – each innovation chart. We will show how this aspect corresponds to our being hailed as astrology’s future. Some techniques mental, emotional, and spiritual development. are long forgotten; others so familiar that we assume they were always there. We’ll look at the changing face Jodey Collorick of modern astrology and how some of the forgotten Dance of the Heavens: Testimony of Radicality in Horary techniques worked. All too often the newcomer to is put off by the demonstration of weak symbolism. Within the Omari Martin horary tradition however there is a concept known as radicality which requires the symbolism of chart to be Using the natal chart(s) of the owner(s) and business, rooted within the question itself, bringing it alive and learn how to combine astrology and core business making it dance. principles to start or grow a business for the professional astrologer/entrepreneur. Management, marketing, and Robyn Ray ethical dilemmas will be discussed, as well as electional Timing Events Using Moon Phases and vocational astrology. Why is it worth watching what is happening at every New and Full Moon? Can we begin to understand how events Jane Lewis will play out as we watch the Moon Phases develop? Our Planet’s Health Depends on Healing Ourselves: What is going to be important both in our lives and in Astrology as a Tool for Healing world events as they unfold? This talk offers a person-centred perspective on today’s ecological and planetary crisis by examining how Maria Blaquier individuals can use spiritual understanding of their own Family Dilemmas in a Natal Chart birth charts to gain more effective personal power and Is our life entirely our own? We carry the weight of our deeper wisdom, thereby creating the future they want for family and cultural inheritances with us, an enormous themselves and the Earth. 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 TALK INFORMATION

us to shed light on issues left unresolved from previous charts through relocation on our birthdays? Choosing generations. a location different from our birth place or residence results in turned angles of return charts, resulting in a David Hamblin different chart. Technical and philosophical aspects of Astrology: Science or Divination? this “cosmic manipulation” will be discussed. David will propose that astrology is not divination but is necessarily a scientific enquiry – but not materialist Susan Lionti science, rather the science of consciousness (the Are You Going to Read My Mind, Miss? Astrology for Young interaction between the consciousness of Earth and that People of the other planets), as suggested by the work of Rupert In this talk, Susan will discuss her experiences of reading Sheldrake. charts for kids at festivals, in schools, at home, on their own and with friends and family. She’ll look at the rewards Tim Burness and impact that these consultations can have, as well as Total Transformation the challenges they can pose. As we continue to experience the seismic shifts of the 2020 triple conjunctions, where are we headed? Total Kieron Devlin transformation is required. Using a wide range of charts Reclaiming the Muses through Asteroid Astrology to explore the interconnected crises of capitalism, The nine Greek muses are not dead, their arts can be re- ecology and democracy, this talk will explore possible invoked using asteroid astrology. Muses are channels of ways forward. creativity, preservers of culture and relate to the Golden Mean ratio. Find out which specific artistic talent the Fernanda Paiva muses may highlight in your chart. The Astrology of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ The TV series based on Margaret Atwood’s dystopian Jadranka Coic novel portraying an oppressive totalitarian theocratic Almuten: Who is in charge? society is currently receiving great critical acclaim. With The Latin translation of “almuten” from the Arabic means many saying that it depicts a reality not far from home, “victor”. A planet that has the most dignity in any specific Fernanda will explore the astrology of ‘The Handmaid’s degree of the zodiac is considered the almuten of that Tale’ and discuss how we might prevent the story from degree and can be the key planet for the whole chart or becoming a reality. a particular house. Understanding almutens helps us understand the chart better, whether natal or horary.

TH Safron Rossi SUNDAY 28 JUNE Serving the Grail: Sun and Saturn Saturn’s ingress into Aquarius invites reflection on the theme of the individual spirit in service to collective vision. PLENARY: This presentation will explore the archetypal polarity of Christian König the individual and collective through the mythic motif of Fixed Stars 2.0 – Integrating the Latest Astronomical the Grail wherein the symbolism and psychology of the Discoveries into Astrology -Aquarius axis is embedded. The parallels between humans and the stars’ astrophysical characteristics are amazing. Like us, stars are born, grow Omari Martin up, live their lives and then die. How can we astrologically interpret and connect with the stars, nebulae, clusters The presentation focuses on practical application of and galaxies? Electional Astrology, which will be demonstrated through sample charts, such as winning the lottery. The importance Crystal Eves of analyzing the planetary aspects and declinations of Chronobiology and Astrology an electional chart in relation to the natal chart will be All organisms have an internal clock and biological emphasized. Planetary rulerships will be discussed too. rhythms. The field that studies this is chronobiology. What may be fascinating to astrologers is how these rhythms Lara van Zuydam relate to the Sun’s activity. Join Crystal as she presents The Rise of Cryptocurrency: Astrology and Energy background information on chronobiology and shows Exchange during the Fourth Industrial Revolution We are how astrology relates to this growing field. living through a period of unprecedented changes in the arenas of currency and financial technology. What insights Anne C. Schneider does the venerable art of astrology afford us into Bitcoin, Improving Solar Return Charts by Relocation Blockchain and Facebook’s ? And what lies ahead? Can we improve our lives by changing our solar return CONFERENCE 2020

Cathy Stronach try and solve the conundrum? Using the elements and Astrology and the Tree of Life the planets, I will put forward the astrological theory of The Tree of Life contains astrological keys and planetary everything, and discuss how astrology can describe other powerhouses that unlock deeper meaning and reveal quantum phenomena. further correspondences. In this talk I will explore some of those meanings and explain how to place your natal Dr. Ben Dykes chart and draconic chart upon the Tree of Life to gain a A Traditional Approach to Lots (“Arabic Parts”) different perspective. This talk will explain the theory and practice of Lots in traditional , focusing on the Lots of Jupiter Lai Fortune, the father, mother, marriage, and children. How Successful People Turn Debility into Achievement Planets in debility (like fall and detriment) are usually Olga Morales viewed as being incapable and weak, which could be The Astrological Trading Methods of W.D. Gann blockages to success. And yet, successful entrepreneurs W.D. Gann was a legendary Wall St trader who discovered and celebrities do have debilitated planets in their charts. that planetary cycles infl uence speculative markets. He In this talk, we are going to study how they turn their had many horoscopes for commodities which he used weakness into traits and skills which contribute to their for forecasting future trends. Gann’s most ingenious achievement. discovery was that not only do planets give us time, but they also give us potential price levels! Leigh Weston That Declination Difference Aswin Balaji Subramanyan Based on the creation symbol and Earth’s dynamics, Medieval Solar Revolutions declination shown in visual astronomy offers a stunning Persians gave a lot of nuance in the working of solar precision of our chaotic world, often unattainable in revolutions (returns) using profections, primary directions longitude. Delineated techniques offer insight of north and fi rdaria which can be a bit overwhelming. I will versus south parallels, the surprising effects of antiscia, showcase the usage of all the techniques with a proper the power points, and the manifestation degree. sequential pattern to make it easy for astrologers in practice. Ray Liu Is Saturn Always the Problem? Get Rid of It or Lay a Robyn Ray Foundation? The Benefi t of Becoming an Ephemeris Geek In China, Saturn is called the planet of earth. 2020 and In this day of online availability on every aspect of 2021 are two years of earth, so Saturn is going to be astrology, are we missing the very real benefi t for overwhelming, moving back and forth in the Mansion Niu an astrologer to fully understand and use a tangible and Mansion Nv. From the Chinese view, how can we work ephemeris. What is a student missing by relying solely with this Saturn in a constructive way? on the internet?

Dr. Jan Seward Ryuji Kagami The Dance of Gender: Issues of Gender Identity as Jung’s Prophecy: From Pisces to the Age of Pegasus Signifi ed in the Birth Chart Carl Jung’s study of Precession and the Age of Pisces is As issues of gender and identity become more fl uid, what well known but his astrological imagination went far are the signifi cators in a birth chart that might point beyond zodiac constellations. He used other fi xed star to these issues and their resolution? The presenter, the constellations, too, including Perseus and Pegasus! What mother of a transgender son and researcher of birth is the future of the spirit that Jung saw in the stars? charts of gender-questioning individuals, will present her fi ndings and questions for further study. Richard Smoot I’ve Got a Feeling: First Impressions in Horoscope João Medeiros Judgment Applying Aspects in Natal Astrology Who is this person behind the chart and how do I Applying aspects of the luminaries in Natal Astrology are begin to piece my understanding of the person and normally overlooked. However, they are fundamental in the chart together? First impression judgments of the understanding the fl ow of life, the proposed destiny and horoscope can provide the answers you need to gain an our greatest challenges. In this talk, João Medeiros will understanding of your client’s personal style. summarize the results of his research with examples. Dr. Mark Urban-Lurain Gill Dorren Beyond p-values: Implications for Future Astrological Quantum Astrology Research The Theory of Everything is the Holy Grail of physics but The American Statistical Association, the largest statistical has been, thus far, elusive. Can astrology be of service and professional organization in the U.S., recently identifi ed TALK INFORMATION 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 Chang Aspect 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 Moritz The Future is Fluid: Gender Bending and the Dark Moon Lilith Patriachic gender role expectations dominate the world. Women fi nd themselves at odds with ‘forbidden’ female WYBOSTON LAKES facets while men must suppress any ‘weak’ traits of their yin side. Will the future still be a strictly conventional CONFERENCE CENTRE gender binary world, where kids can only be princesses or super heroes? 5 tracks available Christina Rodenbeck Gen Z Choice of 2-day or 3-day conference Pluto was in , a marker of Generation Z, a generation is precociously politically active. Malala 4* Accommodation and dining 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 Six workshops to choose from the challenge? And how can their elders assist in creating their future? Set in 350 acres of picturesque countryside, amongst lakes and alongside the banks of the Great Ouse.

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GRAND DINNER SATURDAY EVENING This year’s conference starts with Moon in 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 CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

PLENARY SPEAKERS expert knowledge of traditional and modern psychological methods of interpretation. Bill Meridian (Carter Memorial Lecture) has Wade teaches for the School of Traditional been in the investment and astrology fields Astrology. since 1972. In 2002 and in 2016, he was ranked the #1 stock market timer in the US Dr. Benjamin Dykes is a leading traditional by ‘Timer Digest’. He has been writing the astrologer and translator of Latin and Arabic, mundane column for ‘Dell Horoscope’ since who taught philosophy at universities in 1990 and is a contributing writer at ‘Forbes’. Illinois and Minnesota. He has published com. ‘Bonatti’s complete Book of Astronomy’ (2007), and ‘Traditional Astrology for Today’ Christian Koenig is a certified astrologer (2011). Soon to offer a traditional natal with the German Astrological Association. astrology course, he also offers the Logos & He has a university degree in psychology, Light philosophy lectures on MP3. runs an astrological practice and also works as a depth psychologist and trauma Bill Meridian – see plenary speakers therapist. He lectures worldwide on his astrological passion: the holistic view of SPEAKERS the sky. Lynn Bell – see workshop presenters Safron Rossi PhD is a core faculty member at Pacifica Graduate Institute in the Jungian Maria Blaquier’s studies include humanistic and Archetypal Studies MA/PhD program. astrology, draconic, medieval astrology For years she was Curator of the Joseph (MDA Zoller 2012), and horary with the Campbell and James Hillman archives. STA. In 2001 she attained a degree as a Safron is editor of Campbell’s ‘Goddesses: coach and counsellor. Between 2001 and Mysteries of the Feminine Divine’ (2013) 2008 she attended the Center of Jungian and co-editor of ‘Jung on Astrology’ (2017). Studies Fundación Vocación Humana (PhD Bernardo Nante). She works as an astrologer Wendy Stacey is Chair for the AA and and vocational counsellor. Principal of the Mayo School. She is the author of books ‘Consulting with Astrology’ Tim Burness has run a busy astrological (2012), ‘Uranus Square Pluto’ (2012, and consultation and teaching practice at contributed to ‘The New Generation’ (2012), several points over the last 30 years, ‘The Professional Astrologer’ (2016) and working with people from all walks of ‘Bitcoin Astrology’ (2018). In 2014 Wendy life. He has contributed many articles to received the Charles Harvey award for ‘The Astrological Journal’ and also a music ‘Exceptional Service to Astrology’. column to ‘IAM – Infinity Astrological Magazine’. www.timburnessastrologer.co.uk WORKSHOP PRESENTERS Wade Caves – see workshop presenters Lynn Bell is a Paris based consulting astrologer, author and teacher with a Rod Chang has studied astrology for over psychological, archetypal approach to twenty years, both through self-study a lifetime in astrology. Lynn lectures and through the LSA and the Faculty of internationally, and was a longtime tutor Astrological Studies. His favourite aspects for the CPA in London. She now teaches for are mundane astrology and a humanistic MISPA online, as well as Astrology University. approach to astrology. He is co-founder of In 2016 Lynn received the Charles Harvey the Academy of Astrology. Award for ‘Exceptional Service to Astrology’. She is the author of Planetary Threads, and For the Faculty of Astrological Studies: Dr. Cycles of Light. Frances Clynes D.F.AstrolS. is the Vice- President of the FAS and a tutor at the Wade Caves is an astrological consultant Sophia Centre, where she teaches on the and educator specialising in horary, MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology. electional and classical astrological Frances began teaching in 1989 at the Irish technique. He was certified with honours Astrological Association and has taught in from the Mayo School of Astrology and has Ireland, the UK, the US and Denmark. CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

Jadranka Coic spends time either practising Crystal Eves is a self-taught, psychologically- astrology or growing vegetables on her focused Canadian astrologer with over 30 allotment in accordance with Moon cycles. years of client work. She holds a BSc in She is a perpetual student who began Psychology and expects to graduate from studying astrology more than fifteen the Wales MA program this June. She is a years ago, and now is doing QHP Diploma. member of the Canadian Chronobiology She is the Treasurer of the Astrological Association as well as the Canadian Positive Association and the Beginners’ Class Tutor Psychology Association. for the Astrological Lodge of London. Kim Farnell has been President of the For the Company of Astrologers: Jodey Astrological Lodge of London since 2008, Collorick is a founder member of the Bristol has lectured widely in the UK and overseas, and Bath Astrologers’ Forum. Jodey has and has been interviewed on TV and radio been practising astrology since the early as an astrologer. She is the author of 1990s. He studied with The Company of numerous books and her primary interest is Astrologers and is now a tutor for their the . one-year foundation and Katarche horary courses. For the Mercury Internet School of (MISPA): John Mark Cullen studied with the Faculty of Green is director of MISPA which offers a Astrological Studies and later completed diploma course in psychological astrology. Deborah Houlding’s STA qualification in He also teaches for the CPA. He is the horary astrology. He was chair of the Scottish author of ‘Do You Love Me? The Astrology Astrological Association from 2011-16 and of Relationships’ and was the editor of the has been mundane astrology moderator on ‘Astrological Journal’ from 2008-13. the Skyscript website since 2010. Mark’s astrological approach is grounded in David Hamblin, M.A., D.F.Astrol.S., was traditional astrological practice. Chairman of the Astrological Association for two years in the 1980s, and was a tutor Kieron Devlin has had a lifelong interest for the Faculty of Astrological Studies. He in astrology. With a background in teaching has written three books: ‘Harmonic Charts’ in higher education, his approach is eclectic, (1983), ‘The Spirit of Numbers’ (2011) and including psychological, mythological, ‘Harmonic Astrology in Practice’ (2019). His locational, asteroids, centaurs, traditional website is at www.davidhamblin.net. and non-traditional astrologies. He is building his consultancy having just Stephanie Johnson is currently the sole completed a Diploma at the London School director of Esoteric Technologies Pty Ltd, of Astrology. and one of the creators of Solar Fire and Gill Dorren has been studying astrology Astro Gold. Stephanie is based in the for 30 years and was Vice President of The beachside suburb of Frankston, Australia Astrological Lodge of London. She has also where she runs her software business and studied Cosmology at The Open University her own international consultation business and has a special interest in Quantum and astrology report writing service. Physics. She has given many lectures on astrological subject and written articles for Ryuji Kagami is one of most well-known and the ‘Astrology Quarterly’. widely read media astrologers in Japan. He has also translated books by James Hillman, Dr. Benjamin Dykes – see workshop Liz Greene, Nick Campion and Maggie Hyde presenters into Japanese. He holds an MA in Jungian Studies and is a visiting Professor of Kyoto Anna Estaroth has a BSc in Psychology, an Bunkyo University and Heian-Jogakuin MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology and University. is a Fellow of the Association of Professional Astrologers International. Trained in family Christian Koenig – see plenary speakers 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. CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

For the School of Traditional Astrology Jupiter Olga Morales is the founder of Astrology for Lai is a practising astrologer based in Hong Gann Traders. She has been lecturing on the Kong. She is a tutor of the STA School of astrological trading methods of Wall Street Traditional Astrology and co-founder trader and astrologer W.D. Gann since 2005. of Academy of Astrology, with the aim of Olga has taught Gann methods throughout promoting to Chinese Australia and in Hong Kong, London, the communities. She also incorporates Chinese UAE, and in New York with Bill Meridian. astrology, I-Ching and Feng Shui into her own astrological practice. Martin Sebastian Moritz is a psychologist, therapist and trend researcher based in For the White Eagle Lodge: Jane Lewis Berlin. A consulting and teaching astrologer teaches, writes and practises spiritual for over 20 years, he writes articles astrology through consultations and for astrological journals in Germany, written work. Jane’s approach treats Switzerland and the UK. He specialises in astrology primarily as a tool for personal gender issues, psychological and karmic development and spiritual growth, and her astrology and has written a book about the practice is informed by her wider interests in 8th House. holistic practices, metaphysics, and Earth healing. Fernanda Paiva is a practising astrologer with a BA in History and an astrology Susan Lionti recently qualified from the certificate with distinction from the London London School of Astrology. She reads School of Astrology. She has been published charts for adults and children, combining by Flare UK and in ‘The Astrological Journal’ her passion for the craft with a wealth and she is currently completing the MA in of varied life experience, which includes Cultural Astronomy and Astrology at the working in the City of London as a computer University of Wales. analyst, putting on raves, and running her own customer-focused retail business. Giulio Pellegrini is a consulting astrologer based in Seattle. He has studied with the Ray Liu holds an MS in Finance and an MA in Faculty of Astrological Studies and is a the History of Ancient China. He is President certified horary astrology practitioner with of the NCGR China Chapter and founder the STA. Giulio is a recipient of the OPA Most of the Beijing Culture Center of Astrology. Promising Astrologer scholarship and is a A researcher, educator and author of the member of the AFAN Steering Committee history of ancient Chinese astronomy, his directing the mentorship program. scholastic specialties include the Chinese 28 mansions and 24 Solar Terms. Izabela Podlaska-Konkel has been an astrologer since 1998 and teaches at the Omari Martin is a certified professional Warsaw School of Astrology and Polish astrologer, life member of the AFA, and Astrological Association, both of which she President of The Friends of Astrology. He co-founded. She runs one of the biggest and is owner of SOULAR WISDOM™, a human most popular Polish astrology websites, personality and behaviour consulting Astroportal.pl. She is also editor of the business, and aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa He ‘Astrologia Profesjonalna’ magazine. has presented at Norwac, UAC and the Indian Institute of Oriental Heritage 2019. Robyn Ray has been a permanent student of astrology since the 1980s having studied João Medeiros is a professional astrologer, with various bodies including the FAS and coach and author. He graduated in the STA. She’s delighted with the revival Economics and founded the CEIA (Centre in astrology but feels that some aspects for Education of Integrated Astrology). He cannot be fully appreciated by a student has studied all branches of astrology in- using only online information. depth and seeks a balance between the classical and modern approaches. He is a leading promoter of astrology in Portugal. CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

Christina Rodenbeck writes one of the Institute of Integral Studies, and is a most finely crafted and clever astrology research assistant to Rupert Sheldrake. blogs on the net, The Oxford Astrologer, He is a research fellow of the Schumacher which will be having its tenth anniversary Institute. in 2020. She also writes a regular column for the ‘Astrological Journal’ on fashion, Cathy Stronach qualified with a diploma in and for Infinity Astrological Magazine on Astrology in 1996. For over 30 years she “phenomena”. has been practising and teaching Astrology and Qabalah. Cathy has been published in Gali Sat Puran Livneh, ISAR.CAP, is a various magazines and papers. She now runs practicing full time Astrologer in Israel. the Costa del Sol astrology group. Author of She is ISAR’s GD in Israel, organizes ‘12 Shining Lanterns – Astrological Wheel local conferences as well as presenting of the Year.’ in international online webinars and conferences. Gali is also a KRI certified Aswin Balaji Subramanyan has a foundation Kundalini Yoga teacher and trainer and a in Vedic astrology and developed a keen mantra musician. interest in Hellenistic and medieval astrological traditions. Being the founder Anne C. Schneider has been studying and publisher of an astrological e-Magazine astrology since the age of nine. She holds called ‘Celestial Vibes’, his major work a diploma from the German Astrologers’ is to integrate the Eastern and Western Association (DAV) and is also a certified astrological techniques by respecting the Vedic astrologer. Her interests include cosmological differences. classical techniques. In 2000, she founded a mundane astrology research group and For the London School of Astrology: Richard organises their annual conferences. Swatton is a psychotherapist and musician who has been studying astrology for 40 Henry Seltzer has been an astrologer for years. He became a professional astrologer over 30 years, and a speaker at conferences after graduating from the CPA in 1988. He for the past several. His publications is now on the staff of the London School of include ‘The Tenth Planet’, about Eris, and Astrology. His book ‘The Horary Process’ is the TimePassages astrology software due in 2020. for desktop platforms and iPhone/ Android. Henry runs an active astrological Dr. Mark Urban-Lurain is a Consulting Editor counselling practice in Santa Cruz, CA. for ‘Correlation’, Secretary of the Society for Scientific Exploration, a member of ISAR, Dr. Jan Seward is a clinical psychologist and NCGR and AFAN and, from 2001–11, was a astrologer using astrological divination faculty member at Kepler College, where he both in traditional horary as well as for taught research methods and statistics. His everyday client readings. A student of interest in statistical astrological research Dr. Geoffrey Cornelius, she is particularly spans 40 years. interested in helping clients navigate the moments of their lives by the grace of the Lara van Zuydam is a London-based cosmos. financial services solicitor and regulatory specialist, yoga teacher and mystic. She has Richard Smoot is ISAR’s Operations Manager a special interest in tarot, demonology and and publisher of the ‘ISAR International traditional astrology. Astrologer‘ magazine. For NCGR–PAA, he is an examiner and publishes their journals. Leigh Westin (MS; MA; D.F. Astrol.S.; CA, For OPA, he’s a group leader and trainer. At NCGR-PAA, researcher, author) pioneered a UAC 2018, he received the Regulus Award declination premise, the LunarSeasonsTM for Community Service. theory, discovered fixed sign out-of-bounds Venus and Mars, and basis of true antiscia. Dr. Tom Stedall studied Physics at Cambridge Leigh is a NCGR- PAA Examiner and cited University and holds a PhD in Physics by ‘The Mountain Astrologer’ as “ a highly from Bristol University in computational creative astrological thinker.” biochemistry. He was a visiting scholar in Philosophy and Religion at the California