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9:00am CDT

Solar Arc Directions: An Interactive Session

Using some charts from the audience, Frank will demonstrate how Solar Arcs are among the most powerful and reliable of astrological measurements. He’ll show how to pinpoint landmark periods in your life, then he’ll work with some horoscopes from the audience to spot, define and articulate a range of Directions that will (hopefully!) amaze everyone with their simplicity and accuracy. If you want to enhance your forecasting skills, this is the talk to come to!

Speakers

Frank Clifford

The London School of Astrology

Frank Clifford has built an eclectic 30-year career as a consultant, researcher, data collector, writer, publisher and teacher. His books include Getting to the Heart of Your Chart and The Solar Arc Handbook. He works with The Mountain Astrologer, and has won The Charles Harvey Award... Read More →

Friday May 25, 2018 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Indiana/Iowa Room

Cycles of Personal Development

11:00am CDT

The Light and Shadow of Mercury in the Secondary Progressed Chart

The changeable nature of Mercury is found in its synodic cycle and its shifts between being direct and retrograde. The meaning of Mercury’s cycles will be applied to the secondary progressed chart, where Mercury’s movement across a lifetime demarcates vital periods of personal development. Gray will explain how to interpret the shift of progressed Mercury from being direct to retrograde and vice versa, and what to pay attention to in relation to the natal chart.

Speakers

Gray Crawford

Gray Crawford is a practicing astrologer living in Olympia, Washington. Gray draws from diverse astrological influences including Dane Rudhyar, Evolutionary Astrology, Hellenistic Astrology and the Hermetic Arts. Gray synthesizes astrological approaches with an archetypal understanding... Read More →

UAC 2018 Handout Light and Shade of Mercury in the Secondary Progressed Chart pdf

Light and Shadow of Mercury in Progressions pdf

Friday May 25, 2018 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Los Angeles Room

Cycles of Personal Development

2:30pm CDT

Diachronicity and the Developmental Age Method

Diachronicity entails a meaningful coincidence between events from different stages that are expressions of the same planetary aspect. If houses represent developmental stages of specific duration, and planets in houses signal when that planetary process will be most acute, then aspects show connections between planetary periods. Learn how traumatic experiences from an earlier developmental level are unconsciously recreated at a later stage in order to be solved by virtue of the higher-level perspective.

Speakers

Glenn Perry

Director, Academy of AstroPsychology

Glenn Perry, PhD, is a professional astrologer and licensed psychotherapist in Melbourne-Viera, Florida. In addition to private practice, Dr. Perry is director of the Academy of AstroPsychology, an online school that offers a two-year Diploma Program. Glenn has authored nine books on astrology and lectures internationally on the application of astrology to the fields of counseling and consciousness. He has served as Board member, ethics chair, and research director for ISAR... Read More →

Diachronity slides pdf

Friday May 25, 2018 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Sheffield Room

Cycles of Personal Development

4:30pm CDT

Transpersonal Transits to the Moon: Crisis or Enlightenment?

The transpersonal planets shift ever so slowly. If we are lucky enough (or not!) to experience a major transit of Uranus, Neptune or Pluto to our natal moon what can be expected? What are the distinguishing characteristics of such pivotal turning points? Research indicates these transits often `open an individual up' to their spiritual, psychic gifts, and healing gifts. We will compare and contrast these significant transits, and offer supportive tools to navigate them.

Speakers

Cassandra Butler

A internationally regarded astrological counselor since 1997, Cassandra Joan Butler uses an integrative approach blending mastery in astrology, body work and intuition. Annually presenting at Lilydale Assembly, Fellowships of the Spirit, Chautauqua Institution, SOTA and the Kepler... Read More →

Friday May 25, 2018 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Kansas City Room

Cycles of Personal Development

9:00am CDT

Radical Awakening: Uranus Opposition

The Uranus opposition that occurs as we enter the mid-life of our forties has a deservedly dramatic reputation. Known as a lightning strike of revelation within cycles of personal development, it brings shakeups that upend the previous status quo of our life. This talk will explore ways to respond to the liberating impulses that arise in correspondence, as well as its connection to transits involving Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Pluto that lead into it.

Speakers

Gray Crawford

Gray Crawford is a practicing astrologer living in Olympia, Washington. Gray draws from diverse astrological influences including Dane Rudhyar, Evolutionary Astrology, Hellenistic Astrology and the Hermetic Arts. Gray synthesizes astrological approaches with an archetypal understanding... Read More →

Radical Awakening Uranus Opposition pdf

Radical Awakening Uranus Opposition pdf

Saturday May 26, 2018 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Clark Room

Cycles of Personal Development

11:00am CDT

Progressed Lunar Returns

So often eclipsed by the more widely-known Saturn returns, the progressed lunar returns at age 27 and age 54 are equally significant. They set the attitudinal stage for a successful passage out of youth and into mid-life, or out of mid-life and into the cycle of the elder. Implicit in every "mood" are a set of values and interests. Get them right, and you've set the stage for happiness as you move forward in years.

Speakers

Steven Forrest

Forrest Astrology

Steven Forrest is the author of several astrological bestsellers including, The Inner Sky. His work has been translated widely and he has traveled world-wide teaching his brand of choice-centered evolutionary astrology— an astrology which integrates free will, grounded humanistic... Read More →

Saturday May 26, 2018 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Clark Room

Cycles of Personal Development

2:30pm CDT

Who Do You Think You Are?

Since forming the first human collectives, people have been faced with at least three milestones of personal development; becoming secure within the family unit, partnering with others in cooperative endeavors, and becoming a productive and dependable contributor to the larger social group. By synthesizing the insights of astrologers with the observations of behavioral scientists, a coherent system is established in the birth chart where all three phases of personal development are found to operate interdependently.

Speakers

Bill Nastasiak

Bill Nastasiak first became interested in astrology in late 1969 when a relative gave him a copy of Edgar Cayce's biography, "There Is A River." In the second part of that book, Cayce suddenly expands the scope of his readings beyond simple medical diagnoses to include references... Read More →

Saturday May 26, 2018 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Kansas City Room

Cycles of Personal Development

4:30pm CDT

Secondary Progressions: Ready or Not!

The all-important predictive technique of Secondary Progressions really let us know what we are "ready" for. Without them, transits can be misleading and our predictive work runs the risk of being superficial and pat. True, transits might let us know what might or could happen, but Secondary Progressions let us know what we are ready and open to have happen. Emphasis will be placed on cyclical progressions, such as progressed new and full moons.

Speakers

John Marchesella

John Marchesella is a full time astrologer in New York and in Los Angeles. John is a past Chair of NCGR, and has served as President and Education Director of NCGR-NYC. He is fully certified by NCGR-PAA, and a frequent contributor to astrological publications and speaker around the... Read More →

Saturday May 26, 2018 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Belmont Room

Cycles of Personal Development

9:00am CDT

Mars and Jupiter: Paladins of Growth

We often refer the Saturn cycle to determine a person’s maturity level, and to Uranus cycle to lay down moments of change. But, what about the smaller cycles? Mars, Jupiter’s? Do their cycle mean at all? Yes! Mars two years cycle rules over our work goals and career developments. And Jupiter gives us the chance to enlarge our overall life goals every twelve years, and to calibrate them every 3 years. Our paladins of growth!

Speakers

Ezequiel Sanchez

Teacher, Instituto Superior de Astrología ISAA

Astrologer, Consultant, Teacher and Writer. His journey began in 2002 studying Tarot and Numerology in a self-taught way. In 2007, he began his training in Astrology at Centro TAO, obtained his degree in 2009 and ISAR C.A.P in 2013. Since then, he is a teacher at “Instituto Superior... Read More →

Mars and Jupiter (presentation) Ezequiel Sanchez ppsx

Mars and Jupiter (pdf format) Ezequiel Sanchez pdf

Sunday May 27, 2018 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Miami Room

Cycles of Personal Development

11:00am CDT

The Quest for Happiness and the Outer Planets

Everyone seeks to be happy and to avoid suffering. While the personal planets compel us to seek contentment, the outer planets challenge us to seek a happiness that is more in alignment with the needs of the soul. How do we use the creative energies of Uranus, Neptune and Pluto to become more fulfilled in our lives? We will explore the meaning of the outer planets and why they awaken what lies in our unconscious,

Speakers

Eileen McCabe

Eileen McCabe is a professional astrologer and a licensed clinical social worker with a private practice in New York City. She has received NCGR-PAA Level IV certification as a consulting astrologer and has a certificate in psychotherapy from the Training Institute of Self Psychology... Read More →

Sunday May 27, 2018 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Indiana/Iowa Room

Cycles of Personal Development

2:30pm CDT

The Astrological Biorhythm: The Progressed Moon by Declination

In addition to the cyclical motion around the chart, declination reveals the vertical dimension of height and depth. Cancer is at the northernmost declination, and Capricorn is southern. The Progressed Moon rises and falls in a 28 year cycle, spending 7 years in each "season," beginning with the cardinal signs. We all go through peaks and valleys through the seasonal cycle. The dimension of declination provides indispensable insight to our evolution as seen through progressions.

Speakers

Eric Meyers

Eric Meyers is an astrological counselor, teacher and author. He holds an M.A. in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology from Naropa University in Boulder Colorado. A graduate of the Steven Forrest Apprenticeship Program, he seeks to add to the growing field of evolutionary astrology... Read More →

Astrological Biorhythm.pdf pptx

Sunday May 27, 2018 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Lincolnshire

Cycles of Personal Development

4:30pm CDT

Raw Story: How Chiron Returns & Transits Reveal and Heal

Since its 1977 discovery, "Chiron the Chiropractor" has been dubbed the "Wounded Healer". What does that actually mean and how does Chiron's transits and returns manifest in the charts of individuals and of the USA? We will explore how personal, karmic and collective aches and pains are exposed through Chiron's 49-50 year journey through our horoscope and the four (and almost 5th) Chiron Returns in the chart of America.

Speakers

Shelley Ackerman

ISAR BOARD

After graduating from NYC’s HS of Music & Art, She began working and performing at the world-famous Improvisation. Throughout her award-winning career, she studied astrology and collected birth data. Eventually, astrology eclipsed all. In 1992 She obtained the then candidate Bill... Read More →

RAW STORY Chiron docx

Chiron Ackerman1 UAC2018 pdf

Chiron Ackerman2 UAC2018 pdf

Chiron Ackerman3 UAC2018 pdf

Sunday May 27, 2018 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Indiana/Iowa Room

Cycles of Personal Development

9:00am CDT

Is it a Child? Is it an Adult? It’s a Teenager

Although the concept of “teenager” is a relatively modern one there is no doubt that teenagers experiencing this extreme psychological and physical growth spurt affect the lives of everyone around them. In this lecture I would like to explore what astrologically makes a teenager a teenager. We will also explore how using astrology can help the rest of the family cope with this difficult time.

Speakers

Chris Turner

Chris Turner has been a successful practising astrologer, teacher, international lecturer, author and columnist for close to 40 years. She is currently best known as the coordinator of the highly successful Breaking Down the Borders bi annual cyber conference. Alongside her public... Read More →

Monday May 28, 2018 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Scottsdale Room

Cycles of Personal Development

11:00am CDT

Eclipses – Portals of Destiny

As the Sun and Moon cover each other in perfect symmetry (or close enough), the lights are off as our ego is blindfolded. Eclipse alignments are an opening of celestial gates and their effect can radically alter the course of our lives. Maurice will explore the influence of eclipses on both personal and collective levels, understanding their cycle and looking the important eclipses of the coming years.

Speakers

Maurice Fernandez

Vice-President, OPA

WATCH MY INTERVIEWMaurice Fernandez, author of the books Neptune, the 12th House and Pisces (New Edition), and Astrology and the Evolution of Consciousness—Volume One, is a leading Evolutionary Astrology counselor and teacher currently based in Arizona. He directs a critically acclaimed pr... Read More →

Eclipses Portals of Destiny pdf

Monday May 28, 2018 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Indiana/Iowa Room

Cycles of Personal Development

2:30pm CDT

The Survivor's Guide to Saturn's Journey Around the Horoscope - Part 2

Last time we met, we discussed Saturn's transits through the houses of the horoscope as the manifestation of natal potential. Now, we'll zoom in on how transiting Saturn influences the natal planets by aspects and cycles through our lives as the development of character.

Speakers

John Marchesella

John Marchesella is a full time astrologer in New York and in Los Angeles. John is a past Chair of NCGR, and has served as President and Education Director of NCGR-NYC. He is fully certified by NCGR-PAA, and a frequent contributor to astrological publications and speaker around the... Read More →

Monday May 28, 2018 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Michigan/MI State

Cycles of Personal Development

4:30pm CDT

Tracking the Uranus Cycle through Our Life Stages

From the first Uranus square to the midlife opposition and on to the second square and the Uranus return at age 84, this innovative transpersonal planet awakens us at each phase of the cycle through igniting our desire for individuation through personal freedom. Exploring the core themes of this cycle in our personal development and in our relationships, we will also take a look at the significance of Uranus moving into Taurus.

Speakers

Margaret Gray

Margaret is a consulting and teaching psychological astrologer based in Dublin, Ireland. She offers birth chart readings to clients all over the world, as well as teaching courses, webinars, and speaking at International conferences. She is the co-founder of ‘Relationships and... Read More →

Uranus v11 UAC pptx pdf

Monday May 28, 2018 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
Sheffield Room

Cycles of Personal Development

9:00am CDT

Astrology and the Adolescent Brain

Do you really think you’ve outgrown being a teenager?

Recent advances in neurology seem to indicate that rapid brain development during adolescence has a long-term effect. It creates life-long habits that are nearly impossible to break.

Drawing on her award-winning astrological research on astrology and education, Alex will demonstrate the link between addiction, violence and neurological developments in a variety of case studies. This is supported by some very startling results from her statistical analysis of the 20,000 entries in her behaviour database. Her critical analysis of the "modern" educational system (which has changed very littled since the 19th century) is based on years of teaching in a conventional classroom. Her study creates a compelling argument for using astrology as a catalyst for educational reform.

Alex’s lecture is highly recommended viewing for parents, teachers and other authority figures as well as anyone else who thinks it’s time to pay a little more attention to what is happening in our schools.

Speakers

Alex Trenoweth

Vice Principal, Krishnamurti Institute of Astrology

Alex Trenoweth, MA (CAA), DFAstrolS, CIA Agent 144 is an astrological researcher and professional schoolteacher in London UK. In 2015, she was awarded “International Astrologer of the Year” by the Krishnamurti Institute of Astrology (KIA) for her ground-breaking and innovative... Read More →

UAC handout pdf

Tuesday May 29, 2018 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Los Angeles Room

Cycles of Personal Development

11:00am CDT

The Journey of Life: Understanding Transits

As rites of passage, transits reflect the evolutionary journey of consciousness. . Through understanding the significance of the quadrants and the placement of planets in the natal chart, we can begin to create a framework from within which to gain insight into how the transits expand and develop our capacity for psychological growth. We will discuss the developmental cycles and archetypal meaning of the planets and why transits act as timekeepers of our human potential.

Speakers

Eileen McCabe

Eileen McCabe is a professional astrologer and a licensed clinical social worker with a private practice in New York City. She has received NCGR-PAA Level IV certification as a consulting astrologer and has a certificate in psychotherapy from the Training Institute of Self Psychology... Read More →

Tuesday May 29, 2018 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Wisconsin Room

Cycles of Personal Development