International House, Melbourne 16-20 January 2020

Conference Programme

23rd International FAA ConferenceAstrological Crossroads & Conjunctions

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Welcome to the 23rd FAA International Astrology Conference International House, University of Melbourne

16 – 20 January 2020

Crossroads & Conjunctions In loving memory of Ed Tamplin

Welcome and Opening Chart 3

General Information 5

Pre-Conference Workshops 8

Conference Schedule 9

Post-Conference Workshops 12

Presenter’s Biographies 14

Lectures 19

Thanks to all our advertisers who supported the production of our conference program: Astrology University, Astro Mundi, Astro*Synthesis, Franchelle Ofsoske-Wyber at Vanetrra

Natural Health, Lyndal McQuinn at Shamanic Astrology, Marc Laurenson at Sydney Astrology School, Marg Murphy for the AstroCamp 2020, Narelle Macnamara at Pure Soul Astrology, Sagari at Astro Essences, Stephie and her team at Esoteric

Technologies and The Faculty of Astrological Studies,

Design and Layout: Judy Best Conference Logo: Nikki Worth Conference Bags: Edgar’s Mission

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Welcome to the 23rd biennial astrology conference sponsored by the FAA. Since 1976, our national and international community have gathered under the FAA banner to celebrate our participation with the cherished tradition of astrology. The FAA was original founded on the 8 July 1970 with the Sun at 15Cancer38 conjunct Mercury at 17Cancer11 and Mars at 23Cancer30. On the 16 January 1995, the FAA was incorporated. The Moon at 18Cancer57 continued the founding theme, opposite the Sun at 25Capricorn38 - Neptune at 23Capricorn08 and Uranus at 26Capricorn21 are like solar bookends.

So our transitional theme of Crossroads & Conjunctions is especially relevant for the FAA, not only as it is the 25th anniversary of our incorporation, but the last conference in the series that the association has convened for 44 years. It is time; it is the times.

The following chart is our official declaration of the opening of the conference on January 16, 2020 at 9.39 am in Parkville, Victoria (37S47; 144E57). We will start the conference with Welcome to Country at 9.35 am to acknowledge our aboriginal ancestors who have been the spiritual custodians of the land we now gather together on. With an exalted Venus rising, Moon in Libra and a serious party in the 11th house, we hope that the conference will reflect this image of community, social connection and depth of attachment, as well as offering a smorgasbord of inspirational learning experiences.

Our faculty is dynamic so we know that you will feel uplifted, enthused and motivated by the presentations you hear. But, perhaps like the image of the Pluto Saturn in the 11th, we are aware one of our tribe is missing. Ed Tamplin, who was always a much loved conference presenter, is not with us, at least not in body. We dedicate the conference to Ed, acknowledge his presence, but also our loss. His Pisces MC is the Ascendant of our opening chart - we are sure he is with us.

Our theme encourages us to participate with these times of transition, empower ourselves with being true to our values and to choose the path at the crossroads that is right for us.

The Zodiac Appeal:astrologers in support of our circle of animals

Our terrestrial circle of animals is always in need - The Zodiac Appeal reminds us that as astrologers we honour and support the sensitivity and sacredness of our animal world, symbolised in the

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Welcome to the 23rd FAA International Conference (cont)

heavens by our celestial zodiac, an eternal metaphor of instinctual life. In 2009 our first Zodiac Appeal was launched to support Wildlife Victoria in their heroic effort to attend to the injured animals and demolished habitats caused by the Victorian bush fires. In 2011 we relaunched the Zodiac Appeal to assist the RSPCA Queensland to house and relocate domestic and farm animals after the flood-ravage. In 2014 The Zodiac Appeal supported Animals Australia in their enduring dedication to animal wellbeing and welfare.

This year we are appealing for support for our beloved koalas and other injured wildlife devastated by the current fires – we will be collecting contributions at the conference, but are appealing for any donation you are able to make. We support all wildlife shelters or you can also donate via www.wires.org.au/donate/now. Our conference bags will support Edgar’s Mission - www.edgarsmission.com.au.

Saturday Night at the South Node

We are looking forward to celebrating times gone by with you at our Saturday night gala, Saturday Night at the South Node: the Way we Were. As this is the last conference in this cycle, we return to the way we were: a semi formal dinner with dancing and a few surprises, great company with old and new friends. Our theme for the evening invites you to come as your South Node – be creative and imaginative – you might want to dress up as a past life, a fading memory, a lingering dream, a sleeping dragon, a has been or a wanna be – whatever – the intention is fun and festivity. Join our carnival of connection and celebration. We take no responsibility for anything that happens -

Brian & Glennys – a conference gone by, somewhere at sometime -

The FAA is a non-profit organization staffed by volunteers, many of whom do hours of unseen work to ensure that our newsletters, our journals, our Exam Board, our conferences, our local branches and the organization of our national association runs as smoothly as possible. Our sincere thanks and appreciation for all who open their hearts and lend a hand. A special thank you to Barb Thorp for her support, work ethic and momentous help!

Whether at a crossroads or a conjunction we invite you to participate in making our time together special, memorable and fun. We have tried our best to create the space and invite you to enter into it.

Brian Clark & Glennys Lawton, Conference Convenors

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- General Information -

Conference Mobile 0433 575 988In the spirit of Saturn in Capricorn conjunct the Sun and Pluto with other Capricorn cohorts, not to

mention the South Node in Capricorn ‒ bad karma for breaking rules and not being organized ‒ here are some guidelines!

Registration and Information DeskThe registration desk will be open from 8.30 am on Thursday and remain open for the rest of the conference.

Schedule ChangesAny unexpected changes will be posted at the registration desk.

SmokingSmoking is prohibited in the buildings and on the grounds of the venue. There is a dedicated smoking section located near the George Hicks Building.

Wi-FiWhether you are staying or visiting, Wi-Fi is available all throughout International House. Just log into the ‘ihouse’ network – you will receive a username and password. No charge

Conference Name Tags & TicketsYour name tag will be your entry into the lecture rooms. Lunch tickets will be supplied and these need to be handed in before being permitted entry into the dining hall. Have you seen the stellium in Capricorn? – be mindful of the rules and needing your tickets, name tags and ID wherever you go! The ticket police will be out and about!

MapA mud map of the venue space is included with your registration package. A map plus the lecture program each day will be available at the registration desk as well.

Mobile PhonesPlease turn all mobile phones off during lecture time or they will be confiscated! (carried away with the power of Saturn ‒ Pluto)

Recording/PhotosRecording of any lectures using your own recording device will not be permitted. However all conference lectures are recorded and you will be able to order any lectures by digital download or on a USB. Photographing the power point presentation during any of the conference presentation is not permitted.

LecturesLectures begin on Friday at 9am and your lecture guide is in your program with times and rooms. None of the lectures can be pre-booked, so seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. While we have endeavoured to have as much space as possible in all our rooms, we can never guarantee that some may be filled, do please be early to find your seat!

Saturday CelebrationOur Saturday night celebration is at the South Node ‒ in 3D ‒ that’s Dining, Drinking and Dancing. Our banquet will be held at International House to celebrate our past FAA conferences, as this is the last one in the series. We return to the old style conference dinners where we can have fun and celebrate our astrological kinship. Our theme is The Way we Were and we invite you to come as your South Node – a past life, a past fantasy, a past memory!

ParkingCity Parking is never easy but there are options near International House. The street behind International House is The Avenue and you can park there all day for $1 an hour – from 8am to 6.30pm. You can also park on Leonard Street, the street beside International House, for $1 an hour – from 8am to 6.30pm – outside these times is free. You do not need to pay Saturday and Sunday. Save your dollar coins.

TramInternational House can be reached by catching the northbound number 19 tram, which begins at Flinders Street Station along Elizabeth Street to North Coburg. From Southern Cross Station walk to Elizabeth Street ‒ for International House, get off at stop 15 (Leonard Street and Royal Parade). For visitors you can hop on this tram to continue up to Brunswick, or take it the other way to go downtown.

MykiFor our visitors, Melbourne has a wonderful transport system to get you around. All you need is your Myki card to board trains, trams and buses and these can be bought at any 7-Eleven or other outlets. We highly recommend that you buy one for your visit – all the information you need on Myki and Melbourne transport is at: https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/tickets/myki/.

Conference RecordingsAll lectures are being recorded. As a delegate you can receive a substantial discount if you order and pay at the conference. Pre and Post conferences will not be recorded.

Laundry For those of you staying on campus, laundry facilities are available.

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Thursday, January 16, 2020

PRE – CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS

8.30 am Registration Desk Opens

9.15 am Pre-Conference Workshop Rooms Open

9.35 am Welcome to Country

9.39 am Conference Opening, as Venus rises

10.00 am Pre-Conference Workshops Begin

Lynn Bell Hoard it, Burn it, Save it, Spend it: Money Archetypes in Astrology

Wade Caves Traditional Natal Astrology for Today

Frank Clifford In the Midst of Every Difficulty Lies Opportunity: Making the Most of the Hard Aspects in Your Horoscope

11.15 am Morning Break

1.00 pm Lunch

2.00 pm Workshops Resume

3.15 pm Afternoon Break

5.00 pm Workshops Finish

5.20pm Conference Welcome and Plenary Session

5.25 pm Conference Welcome5.35 pm Crossroads and Conjunctions: The Climate of the Times with Brian Clark

6.00 pm Meet the Speakers Cocktail Party

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Monday, January 20, 2020

POST – CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS

9.00 am Registration Desk Opens 9.30 am Post-Conference Workshops Rooms Open 10. 00 am Post-Conference Workshops begin

Darby Costello The Dance of Love – the Work of Love: Synastry and Composites

Dorian Greenbaum

The Daimon and our Lots: Ancient Traditions in Astrology Jason Holley

Believing in the Night: Moon, Venus, and Mars in Relationships

11.15 am Morning Break 1.00 pm Lunch 2.00 pm Workshops Resume 3.15 pm Afternoon Break 4.45 pm Workshops Finish

Thank you for participating in the 23rd International FAA Conference Astrological Crossroads and Conjunctions

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- Speaker Biographies -

Lynn BellLynn Bell is a Paris based author, speaker, and consulting astrologer with many years of in-depth client work, and a profound interest in the effects of psyche on people’s lives. A long time tutor for the Centre for Psychological Astrology in London, she now teaches for MISPA and Astrology University on line, and guest lectures and teaches internationally. She is the 2016 winner of The Charles Harvey Award for Exceptional Service to Astrology. Lynn is the author of Planetary Threads and Cycles of Light: Solar Returns. Outside the world of astrology she has taught for Caroline Myss’s CMED and Wisdom University’s New Chartres School.

Peter Burns Peter Burns began consulting and teaching palmistry in 1984. In the late 1980s he began his study of astrology, gaining his Astrology Diploma (FAA) in 1997. He successfully completed the Apprenticeship in Horary Astrology in February 2005 and is recognized as a Horary Craftsman. He conducts correspondence courses in Horary Astrology, Palmistry and Astro-Palmistry. He served as president of the Victorian Astrologers Association (VAA) 2006–2008, and was the editor of the FAA Journal from 2000–2015. Peter is a dedicated astrologer, lecturer, writer and teacher integrating the wisdom of modern and traditional astrology.

Wade Caves Wade Caves is an astrological consultant and educator specialising in horary, electional and classical astrological techniques. He was certified with honours from the Mayo School of Astrology and has expert knowledge of traditional and modern psychological methods of chart delineation. Wade’s passion is in understanding the origins of astrological symbolism – finding reliable ways to put this information to practical use in consultation. He is the editor and annotator of the 300th anniversary edition of William Lilly’s History of His Life and Times (Rubedo Press, 2015), and teaches for the School of Traditional Astrology (STA).

Veronica Chlap Veronica began her astrological studies in the mid 90s by studying with Doris Greaves at the Regulus Ebertin School of Astrology in Canberra, obtaining her Diploma of Astrology in 1999. She was active in the Canberra Astrology Group, along with notable astrologer Roderick Kidston. In 2001, she relocated to Brisbane and joined the QFA, where she was the Acrux editor for a number of years. Veronica also ran a website for twelve years offering online astrological counselling. She is currently the QFA President.

Babula ClementBased in Brisbane, Babula teaches, consults and facilitates experiential groups, using astrology as a soulful tool of healing, insight and inspiration. She has facilitated transformational women’s astrology retreats, lectured at FAA conferences and practised her art in New Zealand, the UK and India. Her influences have been many: psychology, mythology, spiritual teachings, the arts, trees, family, astrology teachers, her students and clients and life itself. Babula has a BA Dip Ed, the FAA Practitioner’s Diploma, Certificates of Psych Astrology and Counselling, Reiki and is a Fellow of the Qld FAA.

Alan ClayNew Zealander Alan Clay has been a practising astrologer for over 40 years. His background as a humanistic astrologer is inspired by the work of Dane Rudhyar, but in the past 20 years this has broadened into a study of Chiron, the Centaurs and the newly discovered Dwarf Planets. His book Sedna Consciousness, the Soul’s Path of Destiny was launched in 2018 at UAC in Chicago. Reviewers have called it: ‘groundbreaking ’, ‘essential reading for astrologers’, ‘well-written, well-researched, and easily readable’ and ‘a treasure trove of information and inspiration’.

www.lynnbellastrology.com

www.newdawnastrology.com.au/

www.wadecaves.com

www.sednaconsciousness.com

www.westernastrology.net

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Dorian Greenbaum Dorian Gieseler Greenbaum has practised and taught astrology since 1992. In 2009, she received her Ph.D. from the Warburg Institute, London. Temperament: Astrology’s Forgotten Key was published in 2005 and her book, based on her PhD, The Daimon in Hellenistic Astrology: Origins and Influence, was published in 2016. Dorian lectures internationally and tutors in the MA program in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology (University of Wales Trinity St David). Her interests include astrological lots and how the daimon works in astrology. Her current passion is to rename the Part of Spirit to its correct name, the Lot of Daimon.

Frank CliffordFrank has built an eclectic, 30-year career as the writer of a dozen books, a consultant astrologer and palmist, a publisher-editor, a researcher of birth data, and the Principal of the London School of Astrology. Frank has written for The Mountain Astrologer since 2008 and guest edited the magazine a number of times. In 2012, he was the youngest recipient of a lifetime honour from the Astrological Association for his contribution to astrology, and a writing award from ISAR and a Regulus Award (UAC) nomination have since followed.

Darby CostelloDarby studied psychology, philosophy and theology in New York, and astrology in Boston. She then went to Africa and worked with tribal healers and diviners for seven years, while building her astrological practice. Based in London since the early 1980s, she was Head Tutor at the Centre for Psychological Astrology for many years. Darby has written several books, including the recently re-issued Water and Fire and Earth and Air. In 2006 she was awarded an MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology from Bath Spa University. Her consultation practice is at the very heart of her working life as an astrologer.

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www.frankclifford.co.uk

www.darbycostello.co.uk

www.classicalastrology.org

Jason Holley Jason Holley is an astrologer and psychotherapist in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He has taught widely on astrology, psychotherapy and myth, including at UAC, NORWAC, online with Astrology University and in graduate counselling education. He has written for The Mountain Astrologer and online and currently teaches and mentors therapists integrating astrological insight into psychotherapy. Jason is also an educator in the US psychotherapy community in the areas of character structure, trauma, addictions, dissociation, sexuality, and LGBTQ+ issues.

www.jasonholley.net/astrology

Kerry Galea Kerry Galea, Astrologer and Palmist, loves the Earth and gardening and publishes the Ancient Moon Gardening Calendar. She holds Diplomas from Astro*Synthesis and the Federation of Australian Astrologers (FAA) and is a member of the Association of Professional Astrologers (APA). She also has the Practitioners Diploma of Medieval Astrology from AstroLogos, and a Certificate in Palmistry (ICP UK). She worked as a medical scientist and trained as a teacher, now enjoying working with clients and lecturing on subjects dear to her heart.

www.kerrygalea.com.au

Mari Garcia Mari Garcia is a consulting astrologer, writer and educator whose interests include mundane and political astrology, mythology and traditional astrology. She runs a consulting practice and is co-principal of ASTRO MUNDI and has lectured for the FAA, at UAC and Breaking Down the Borders online conference. Mari’s published work includes Scala Coeli: A Ladder to Heaven, An Ancient Art in the Modern World: Australis 97 Congress Papers, The Book of Notable Births, Astro Mundi Astrology Primers and the Traditional Astrology Glossary of Terms. She writes regularly for local, national and international and publications.

www.mgarcia550.wix.com/mari-garcia

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Charyn McLean Charyn McLean has over 25 years of experience as an astrological consultant, teacher, flower essence therapist and consulting with practitioners who specialise in fertility. Her focus is on the application and integration of psychology and spirituality with astrology. Using an integrative approach, she combines counselling and flower essence therapy with the art of astrology. Her qualifications include the Diploma of Counselling (AIPC) and the FAA Practitioner’s Diploma. Charyn has lectured at many of the FAA International Conferences, including Melbourne 2018.

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Cindy NauntonBased in Perth, Cindy Naunton is a practising traditional astrologer with 30 years’ experience, qualified and accredited with the FAA. She has worked as a professional astrologer since 1992 and lectured at conferences since 1998. As well as teaching and consulting, Cindy has written journal articles, lectured, and given interviews with ABC radio. Her topics have included Chiron, eclipses, medieval techniques, solar returns and motivation. Cindy gained her Diploma in Medieval Astrology from Robert Zoller in 2005. Since then, her interests and expertise in traditional methods has expanded to become her exclusive focus.

Fay Reynolds Astrology has been an integral part of Fay Reynolds’ life for over 30 years, ever since she completed her Certificate with Astro*Synthesis in 1990. Fay’s passion is working with people who are in great stress or at a crossroads in their lives. Fay lets the chart’s imagery gently guide the direction of the client’s self-exploration to assist in developing their inner knowledge and strength. Fay is a Qualified Astrologer, having received her Diploma in Applied Astrology (Astro*Synthesis) and is a member of the APA.

Christine RothwellChristine Rothwell is a member of the APA and an Accredited Astrology Teacher (AAT). She currently teaches a four year course in Astrology from an in-depth mythological and psychological perspective. Christine’s work is influenced by an interest in mythology and archetypal psychology, as well as training in meditation, counselling, psychotherapy and family therapy. Her special areas of interest include a deepening awareness of the feminine points and combining spiritual and psychological perspectives.

www.woodfloria.com.au/practitioner/charyn-mclean/

fayreynoldsastrology@hotmail.com

Charles Jameson Charles Jameson is an astrology blogger, researcher and educator. In 1993 he began his astrological journey, which culminated in gaining the FAA Practitioner Diploma four years later. He has presented at the Victorian Astrologers Association and at the 2018 FAA Conference on the astrological life and times of cult leaders Jim Jones and Marshall Applewhite, Elizabethan astrologer Simon Forman and Jupiter–Saturn conjunction cycles. Charles is a graduate of John Frawley’s Horary Apprenticeship and Robert Zoller’s Foundation of Medieval Astrology. He was a co-convenor of the two Regulus Traditional Astrology Conferences in 2009 and 2011.

Marc LaurensonMarc’s passion for astrology started when he bought his first astrology book at the age of 10, and he never looked back. In 2007 he opened his astrological consultation business Marc Laurenson Astrology and after created the Sydney Astrology School, which has been operating successfully for the past 12 years. Marc has taught throughout Australia and New Zealand for AANSW, SARS, QFA and AFNZ. He has written for Wellbeing, SuperLiving, Sage and Use Nature. Marc has the FAA Diploma, receiving the Gold Medal with his accreditation.

www.astrologyschool.net

www.marclaurenson.com

www.christine-rothwell.com

www.cindynaunton.com

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Chris Turner Chris Turner has been a successful practising astrologer, teacher, international lecturer, author and columnist for over 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 profile, Chris was National President of the FAA and local President of AANSW. Chris has served on the Steering Committee of AFAN and currently she is serving as Vice President of the International Academy of Astrology.

Kira SutherlandKira is an Australian naturopath, nutritionist, herbalist and astrologer. She divides her time between clients, writing and lecturing on health, wellbeing and medical astrology.Known for her vibrant, straight forward teaching style, Kira has lectured in medical astrology across Australia, North America and Europe. In private practice for over 25 years, Kira combines her knowledge of natural medicine with her passion for medical astrology into a wonderful mix of mind – body medicine. Her qualifications include BHSc, Grad Dip Sports Nutrition, Adv Dip Nut Medicine, Adv Dip Naturopathy, Adv Dip Herb Med.

www.astrologyofhealth.com

www.kellysastrology.com

Anne ShotterAnne Shotter is a well known and respected Tarot consultant and educator, having been passionately involved with the study and practice of the art of Tarot for 30 years. She has studied many other modalities, including astrology, psychology, archetypes, hypnotherapy and past life regression. She incorporates this learning into her work with Tarot. Anne is the founding and current president of The Tarot Guild of Australia and has presented at many conferences both in Australia and overseas, including the 2018 FAA Conference ‘Transforming the Tradition’.

www.tarotmelbourne.net.au

Kelly SurteesKelly is Australian, living in Belgium. As a professional astrologer for over 18 years, Kelly consults, teaches and writes on astrology. She is also the editor of the annual WellBeing Astrology. Blending traditional techniques with modern insights, Kelly especially enjoys helping others discover the true power of astrology. She travels extensively, especially through the US, Canada and Australia teaching and lecturing at conferences. Find Kelly online, where you can sign up for one of her online astrology classes, book an astrology chart consult or explore astrology through her in-depth blog.

THE ZODIAC APPEAL

astrologers in support of our circle of animals

Our terrestrial circle of animals is always in need ‒ The Zodiac Appeal reminds astrologers to honour and support the sensitivity and sacredness of our animal world, symbolised by

our celestial zodiac, an eternal metaphor for the instinctual life.

Our conference supports the Zodiac Appeal –our bags are from Edgar’s Mission – a Victorian Wildlife Shelter that does amazing work. We are also collecting during the conference for wildlife shelters that are rehabilitating the injured wildlife during the

2019-20 fire season.

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AstroSynthesis

announces the release of its latest publication:

Soul, Symbol and Imagination The Artistry of Astrology

by Brian Clark

We invite you to visit our Trade Fair table where our publications – books, workbooks and booklets – and our modules from the AstroSynthesis Open Learning Program in Applied Astrology are available in CD format or digital files. We also have a wide variety of wonderful lectures on CD for sale.

AstroSynthesis wishes all the delegates, lecturers, volunteers and

participants a fulfilling and exhilarating learning experience.

In 2020 The Zodiac Appeal supports our workers in their

continuing dedication to care and rehabilitate our wildlife – please

support their work with your valuable donation:

www.wires.org.au/donate/now

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- Lecture Topics -

Wade Caves - Jupiter–Saturn Conjunctions in Air: A Look ForwardDate: Friday, January 17, 2020Time: 9.00 am - 10.15 amRoom: Jupiter

Every twenty years, the two superior planets Saturn and Jupiter reunite in the sky. They do so in the same triplicity for several consecutive conjunctions, such that we experience this pair coming together in the same element for 200+ years. In 2020, Saturn and Jupiter leave the Earth triplicity for Air. Taking a brief survey of how the transitions have been experienced over the centuries, what might we learn about Jupiter–Saturn conjunctions in Air signs to better prepare ourselves and coming generations for the promises and battles of this age? This talk is suitable for all levels, from novice to professional.

Peter Burns - 2020 Vision: Shift of the AgesDate: Friday, January 17, 2020Time: 3.45 pm - 5.00 pmRoom: Venus & Mars

2020 promises to be an important historical turning point with the conjunctions of the outer planets heralding a time of major shift. The year begins with Saturn conjunct Pluto in Capricorn, followed by Jupiter-Pluto conjunctions, with Mars squaring the Jupiter-Saturn-Pluto lineup in the second half of the year. At year’s end is the Jupiter-Saturn conjunction; its cycle has described major transitions in human civilisation since antiquity. Its importance is elevated by the fact that it takes place at the first degree of Aquarius. In this lecture Peter will utilize these cycles, together with relevant national and natal charts, to explore their potential impact in shaping the political and cultural landscape for the coming decades.

Charles Jameson - The 2020 Jupiter–Saturn Conjunction: What it Means for Humanity Date: Saturday, January 18, 2020Time: 9.00 am – 10.15 amRoom: Neptune

Jupiter–Saturn conjunction cycles have fascinated astrologers for hundreds of years. Their conjunction in 1643 was meaningful enough for William Lilly to write a whole book about it. These conjunctions follow a curious pattern: the Jupiter–Saturn conjunctions every twenty years will repeat in signs of the same element for long periods. For instance, from 1802 until 2000 nearly all Jupiter–Saturn conjunctions occurred in Earth signs. These years in the same element denote a particular era or ‘age’. This presentation looks at how history relates to these astrological eras, and why and what the December 2020 Jupiter–Saturn conjunction can tell us about humanity’s immediate future.

Cindy Naunton - Saturn, Pluto and British HistoryDate: Saturday, January 18, 2020Time: 1.45 pm - 3.00 pmRoom: Chiron

The British royal family and British Commonwealth are influenced by the Saturn-Pluto cycle. As these two planetary powerhouses are currently colliding, we can be sure we are on the threshold of significant change. This alignment has been prominent in the charts of the royal family for over 200 years, and Saturn-Pluto is currently active in the chart of Queen Elizabeth II. History shows us that these alignments have been a major catalyst in the past, and their combined influences may be affecting our personal and family histories. This lecture traces this theme from Queen Victoria to the present day.

Babula Clement - A Return to the Earth – Reclaiming Our Wild Souls Date: Sunday, January 19, 2020Time: 11.00 am – 12.15 pmRoom: Mercury

Babula will explore the impact of the current gathering of planets in Capricorn, along with the North Node in Cancer, Uranus in Taurus, and Neptune and the Black Moon in Pisces. Being essentially feminine-orientated, these Earth and Water signs resonate with the ancient wisdom of feminine realms: the body, the heart, our inner soul world, the earth, nature, food production, and more. The premise of this talk is that we must return to our connection with the earth and reclaim our wild souls if humanity is to survive, flourish and evolve.

The Astrology of 2020

Conference RecordingsAll of the fabulous conference lectures will be

recorded and offered for sale after the conference in two formats:

1. Every lecture will be available by digital download from our website2. You will be able to order the whole conference on a USB stick. We also have four 8 – lecture sets available.

Conference Delegates receive a considerable discount if you order and pay for your recordings

at the conference. See the delegate conference order forms in your conference bags.

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Darby Costello - Pluto in Capricorn, Neptune in Pisces: Reflections on Other Times and Other PlacesDate: Friday, January 17, 2020Time: 9.00 am - 10.15 amRoom: Venus & Mars

Pluto will be in Capricorn and Neptune in Pisces until 2024–6. These two planets have been sextile in these signs six times in the last 3000 years. Pluto in Capricorn reflects the collapse of outworn structures – collective and personal – while Neptune in Pisces describes new worlds emerging out of the mists of confusion and disillusion. In this talk we shall look back at those earlier times to see patterns that might give us insight into ways of navigating the present with intelligence and wisdom. We shall look especially at the periods in which Uranus was also in Taurus.

Kelly Surtees - Progressions and Rebirth Date: Friday, January 17, 2020Time: 10.50 am - 12.05 pmRoom: Neptune

Tracking your progressed planets describes permanent changes and temporary dramas. The aspects made by your progressed planets describe critical times for growth and personal evolution, as well as give you clues as to how you are ready to unfold at any given time. In this talk we’ll explore how progressed planets through their sign change show the end of an era and discuss how to fully interpret the topics associated with your progressed Moon, Sun, Mercury, Venus and Mars. Discover how progressions describe cycles of rebirth and personal evolution.

Babula Clement - Cycles of the Black Moon Lilith with the Outer Planets Date: Friday, January 17, 2020Time: 2.00 pm - 3.15 pmRoom: Venus & Mars

Lilith is a much maligned archetype, regarded as dark, scary, destructive and demonic – one that must be feared and controlled. However, we also know her as the powerful ‘Lion Heart of the Feminine’, a great divine being, the ‘Ancient Veiled One’ and the ‘Cosmic Womb/Mother Serpent’ who guides us back to healing, wholeness and integration. Her natal placement and her transits highlight themes of death and new beginnings, of the great mystery of cycles, of powerful healing of our old deep wounds of repression and disempowerment, and of a joyful release into new, authentic life. This lecture addresses these themes and focuses on the Black Moon conjunctions with the outer planets in recent and coming times.

Lynn Bell - Saturn–Pluto: Birthing the Shadow (extended lecture)Date: Friday, January 17, 2020Time: 2.00 pm - 5.00 pmRoom: Jupiter

As Saturn and Pluto come together, what has been suppressed, reviled or undervalued begins to rise up. Something unknown and perhaps unwanted is being birthed. It is a necessary birth – one that reveals aspects of the self that we may not wish to see, as well as sometimes overwhelming aspects of the collective. Saturn–Pluto comes with dread, paroxysm and a deep creative impulse – a call to inner light. What will blaze up in response to this conjunction? The first part of this lecture will look at the footprint of the cycle – its 36-year rhythm and unfolding – and in the second part we will explore questions arising from our own charts.

Charyn McLean - The Nodal Cycle – Following the Cycles and Transits of the Nodal Axis through the Lifespan Date: Friday, January 17, 2020Time: 3.45 pm - 5.00 pmRoom: Mercury

The North and South Nodes form a powerful axis within the horoscope revealing the life purpose and innate strengths we have developed through lifetimes, which assist us on the path to self-actualisation. But how did we get to where we are now? Why have our lives often followed a very different path to what we may have envisaged in our youth? Often it is the transits of the nodes which tell the story of our karmic journey. During their 18-19 year cycle, they return to activate the potential of the natal chart at different stages of soul growth.

Wade Caves - The Solar Principle and Interpretations of Planetary Phase Date: Saturday, January 18, 2020Time: 9.00 am - 10.15 amRoom: Jupiter

Astrologers often ruminate on the nature of lunar phases, but all planets undergo the process of increase and decline in their synodic cycle with the Sun. A planet’s relationship to the Sun reflects the natural lifecycle we experience in the world around us, enriched with symbolic images of conception, birth, growth and maturation, death and ultimately, rebirth. Through a phase’s influence on a planet’s speed, brilliance and motion, the working astrologer is able to glean physical, practical and psychological descriptions for use in consultation. Together, let’s uncover the key principles of phase and see them applied in a variety of contexts.

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Darby Costello - The Progressed Moon: Finding our Way Home (extended lecture) Date: Saturday, January 18, 2020Time: 9.00 am - 12.00 pmRoom: Venus & Mars

The progressed Moon offers access to one of the most powerful dimensions of our human existence, and yet it has often been considered as simply one of several factors in predicting and timing events. For those who live interior as well as exterior lives, the progressed Moon is a powerful guide illuminating places of self-reflection and inner nourishment. It brings our attention to the cycles of our emotional and spiritual development. Here, in this two-part talk, we shall explore this indicator of our soul’s journey.

Brian Clark - Planetary Pair Cycles: The Symmetry of the Spheres Date: Saturday, January 18, 2020 Time: 10.45 am - 12.00 pm Room: Neptune

From an ancient perspective the longest dual planetary cycle was one score: the twenty-year cycle of the Great Chronocrators, Jupiter and Saturn. With the discovery of Uranus, Neptune and Pluto, more synodic cycles are created, which produce awesome symmetry and symbolism. In this lecture the cycles of these ten planetary pairs, their remarkable repetitive patterns, and their collective and personal impact are introduced. We will linger a bit longer on the three new cycles that commence in 2020: Saturn-Pluto; Jupiter-Pluto and Jupiter-Saturn.

Christine Rothwell - Inanna and the Synodic Cycle of Venus (extended lecture) Date: Saturday, January 18, 2020Time: 1.45 pm - 4.45 pmRoom: Neptune

The synodic cycle of Venus – the time from one inferior conjunction to the next – was the inspiration for one of the most poignant feminine stories in myth: The Descent of Inanna, which was shaped in the oral tradition around 3,000 BCE. In ancient Sumer, Inanna ruled both Heaven and Earth. Every eight years a special ritual was held to honour Inanna’s descent into the Underworld. This lecture will look at the Venus cycle through the imagery of Inanna’s descent as an esoteric journey of initiation and as a psychological process of descent and return. We will explore natal and transiting symbolism of the key moments in the cycle as well as the monthly conjunctions with the Moon. The cycle that begins on 4 June, 2020 will be used as an illustration.

The second half of this extended lecture will be devoted to contemplative processes and reflection on the deeper significance of Venus’s cycle. Bring your personal horoscope if you plan to attend the second session.

Note: It is possible to attend just the first half of this extended lecture.

Frank Clifford - Forecasting in Action (extended lecture)

Part 1: Tools and Techniques Date: Saturday, January 18, 2020Time: 1.55 pm - 4.55 pmRoom: Jupiter

What’s your preferred forecasting method? Progressions? Directions? Solar returns or profections? Or maybe you’re someone who works just with transits. There are many methods used these days, and these can lead to confusion in the astrologer or a sense of overwhelm for the client. In this session, Frank will look at a selection of forecasting methods, help you choose the best method for the right occasion, and offer tools to simplify and aid interpretation.

Part 2: An Interactive SessionWhen it comes to forecasting, we do our best, most helpful work as consulting astrologers when we articulate the processes that can take place under various transits, progressions or directions in an ethical, effective manner. In doing so, we can help clients recognize the ‘season’ they’re in and to become aware of (and attuned to) different cycles taking place in their lives. Engaging in a dialogue with a client helps them to actively participate in co-creating their future. In this interactive session, Frank will explore the charts of as many (willing!) audience members as possible. Bring along your chart (or birth data).

Chris Turner - Suddenly I’m Old: How did I Get here? Date: Sunday, January 19, 2020Time: 9.15 am - 10.30 am Room: Mercury

Becoming a ‘senior citizen’ – especially for the Pluto in Leo generation – has always been somewhere vaguely in the far-off future ... until the day a Senior’s card arrives in the post. The mind and heart are the same as they were 30 years ago – and, true, the body is starting to ache, but surely you are not old! Astrological studies of children, teenagers, the mid-life crises etc. abound, but what about the period post-2nd Saturn Return? This lecture explores the astrology of the third Saturn cycle. (On a professional and personal note this will be my final formal astrological lecture.)

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Cycles, Passages and Returns(cont)

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Kira Sutherland - Cycles of Crisis and Cure (extended lecture)Date: Friday, January 17, 2020Time: 10.50 am - 12.05 pm; 2.00 pm - 3.15 pmRoom: Mercury

When illness or a lack of vitality impacts our lives what is it we are we being asked to experience or change? The natal chart describes the tools we can call upon to assist us in dealing with these ‘crisis’ situations, and it gives us clues as to how we can accomplish these changes with lasting results. In the first of two self-contained lectures, Kira will take us on a journey to look at the common issues, health triggers and stumbling blocks of each natal planet at times of illness. And what can we do once a ‘healing crisis’ has begun? In the second of two self-contained lectures, Kira will reveal how transits present us with opportunities to become aware of – and make adjustments to – our health, habits and wellbeing. Using her background in natural medicine, she will offer chart examples and principles of traditional healing to show how, at various transits, she supports and encourages the body to bring about relief and recovery.

Frank Clifford - Behind the Steering Wheel: Your Chart Ruler Date: Friday, January 17, 2020Time: 11.00 am - 12.15 pmRoom: Jupiter

Your Ascendant is a vehicle that showcases a general attitude or outlook – one that you adopt to negotiate and interact with the world around you. It’s your open agenda and personality (i.e. your personal reality). But each Ascendant has a ruler with twelve possible sign placements (and aspects to that ruler). The Chart Ruler reveals the motivation or hidden directive behind the Ascendant – it is you as the driver of the vehicle and the route you wish to take. Join Frank to explore examples of the Chart Ruler from his files and from the group.

Mari Garcia - Out of BoundsDate: Friday, January 17, 2020Time: 3.45 pm - 5.00 pmRoom: Neptune

When we describe a person, an act or a place as being ‘out of bounds’ we often mean they are not bound by social, professional or cultural conventions that govern society. In astrology ‘out of bounds’ refers to a planet’s declination – its position along the plane of the ecliptic. What happens when planets stray from the established path of the ecliptic? How do they manifest in the individual’s life or as a ‘sign of the times’ in mundane astrology? Do they push the boundaries of acceptability? If so, how do they do this? The lecture explores how out of bounds planets operate in a chart.

Dorian Greenbaum - The Origins of Horary AstrologyDate: Saturday, January 18, 2020Time: 10.45 am - 12.00 pmRoom: Jupiter

Much ink has been spilt over the years in discussion of the historical origins of horary astrology. Different theories have been proposed that range from its development from the Indian consultation chart to an origin in divinatory practices prevalent in the ancient Greco-Roman-Egyptian-Mesopotamian world. This talk will examine these and other theories, and bring in the branch of astrology known as katarche to elucidate how asking the astrologer a question relates to other astrological practices like elections, decumbiture and interpreting events.

Jason Holley - Of Wildness and Chastity: Scorpio Psychodynamics Date: Saturday, January 18, 2020Time: 3.30 pm - 4.45 pmRoom: Mercury

The Greek story of Scorpius occurs in the context of the tumultuous relationship of Artemis and Orion. This ancient tale, told in many ways and from many vantage points, brings a kind of moonlight into the darkness of Scorpio territory, helping us to understand the psychodynamics of Scorpio placements and transits. Familiar Scorpio themes of passion, intensity, envy and betrayal take on greater dimensions and complexity. We will consider how Scorpio placements reveal ever-shifting self-states of hunter and hunted, pursuer and evader – and especially how these self-states cycle both within a person and between people in relationship.

Wade Caves - The Question of Astrological Magic Date: Saturday, January 18, 2020Time: 3.30 pm – 4.45 pm Room: Chiron

Astrological magic is enjoying a rebound in popularity. Talismans, amulets, ointments, sprays, antipathetical remediation - these appeal to our need to be captain of our own destinies, but does it help to seek magical intervention in our lives? Connecting nativities, elections and humour theory, let’s assess astrological magic and its place in contemporary practice.

Tradition and Innovation

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Mari Garcia - Measure of Success: The Technique of Doryphory Date: Sunday, January 19, 2020Time: 9.15 am - 10.30 am Room: Jupiter

We often hear that success and fame are guarantees to a good life; that if you are successful, then you are supposedly insulated from the vicissitudes of life. ‘Doryphory’ is an ancient term used to determine an individual’s potential to achieve status in life. However, it is more than just status or success. It describes whether a person has the support of others or has access to support when it is needed; how well protected they are and their ability to withstand external attacks. The lecture will explore the technique and its application to natal charts.

Cindy Naunton - Saturn-Pluto and Indigenous Australia Date: Sunday, January 19, 2020Time: 11.05 am - 12.20 pmRoom: Chiron

From wars and revolutions to epidemics, the hard energies of Saturn-Pluto have historically coincided with major changes and challenges. By examining the past we can apply our understanding to be ready and prepared for what the future brings. Saturn-Pluto was active when white settlement occurred in Australia in 1788. Today, the current conjunction coincides with a growing restlessness with indigenous Australians. The traditional landowners had focused their attention on land rights, culture and constitution, but now indigenous history since white settlement, is under intense scrutiny. This lecture shows how we can gain insight and awareness from the oldest culture on earth.

Lynn Bell - It’s Your Fault: Idealization and Projection Date: Sunday, January 19, 2020Time: 11.05 am - 12.20 pmRoom: Jupiter

It can be all too easy to see what we don’t like in other people. How does that dislike or dissatisfaction show up in the birth chart? Oppositions are one way energy is projected outside the self. This is also true of the 7th and 10th houses, which signal enemies and those whose authority weighs on us, but what about the projections too good to be true, like idealistic projections in the 9th and fascinations in the 8th? Disowned or unrecognized qualities in the self can be projected. Understanding how some of these negative or overly positive feelings have to do with us is an important part of work on the self and any work with clients.

Fay Reynolds - An Astrological Exploration of Adoption: Finding Mother in the Birth Chart Date: Friday, January 17, 2020Time: 1.50 pm - 3.05 pmRoom: Neptune

As an adopted child, I have constantly reflected on the image and influence of ‘mother’ in the birth chart. This led me to ask the obvious question: Does our horoscope reveal how the birth mother and the adopted mother respond to us and how do we perceive them both? Fay’s investigation and subsequent findings have inspired this lecture. As part of her diploma thesis, Fay explored the image of mother in the birth chart and whether it mirrored the relationship with both mothers. Fay also interviewed a cross section of adopted people and incorporated their personal stories, the Moon in their charts and other significant planetary findings.

Veronica Chlap - The Web’s Journey: from Creation to Ubiquity Date: Friday, January 17, 2020Time: 2.00 pm - 3.15 pmRoom: Chiron

The first Web browser was created in 1991 when Uranus was approaching a conjunction to Neptune in Capricorn. How did this conjunction influence the Web’s future growth and development during the 90s? The great Saturn–Pluto opposition of 2001–02 triggered the commercialisation of the Web, tech giants and later the rise of social media. The set of Uranus–Pluto squares saw the emergence of controversial trends, with cyber crime and bullying at a peak. With the Saturn–Pluto conjunction in Capricorn my lecture examines the Web’s journey – how it became ubiquitous and how we overlooked our privacy along the way – and offers a brief look into its future.

Kelly Surtees - The Birth Chart as a Beginning Date: Saturday, January 18, 2020Time: 9.00 am - 10.15 amRoom: Mercury

Which dreams do you carry in your soul? Which mission or purpose are you here to explore? By considering the special signatures of the planets in the natal chart, you can determine some of the most important undertakings for you in this lifetime. How are special signatures assessed? Which features of the planets contribute to a positive or challenging chart signature? Discover how to assess your planets for strength, vitality and function and learn the dominant themes in your natal chart.

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Tradition and Innovation (cont) Personal Passions

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Alan Clay - Dwarf Planet Astrology Date: Saturday, January 18, 2020Time: 10.55 am - 12.10 pmRoom: Mercury

Seven new planets - plus one upgraded, one downgraded and one candidate - compliment the nine that we are already using. This lecture looks at our busy new solar system and how the new dwarf planets extend traditional astrology into a richer and more spiritual perspective. We’ll look first at Sedna (spiritual destiny) as the new outer limit of our solar system and then at the other dwarf planets in this context, studying Ceres (nurturing), Pluto (transformation), Ixion (lawlessness), Orcus (speaking out), Haumea (rebirth), Makemake (devotion), Quaoar (new perspectives), Varuna (notability) and Eris (consciousness through discord).

Marc Laurenson - Past life Planets: Working with Planets Connected to the Lunar Nodes Date: Saturday, January 18, 2020Time: 1.45 pm - 3.00 pmRoom: Venus & Mars

Often we find particular planets in our natal charts are like ‘sticking points’ - repetitive issues that we can’t seem to resolve. Like a record that is stuck we play out the fear, disappointment or drama time and time again. Chances are these planets are involved with the Moon’s Nodes. In this lecture we take a deeper look at these planets and how they are intrinsically entwined with the nodal storyline by aspect, rulership, dispositor and house placement, discovering how they can be transformed to find their higher potential.

Dorian Greenbaum - Temperament, History and Practice (extended lecture) Date: Sunday, January 19, 2020Time: 9.30 am - 12.30 pmRoom: Venus & Mars

Interest in temperament in astrology has never waned – from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance, to William Lilly, Nicholas Culpeper and John Gadbury – and in the 20th century, Rudolf Steiner and Carl Jung popularised their versions. In Part 1 of the lecture we will examine the history and practice of temperament in astrology. We’ll look at the development of temperament from Greek element theory and medical practice to its use in astrology and medicine.

In Part 2 we explore different ways of calculating temperament in the chart, and I’ll explain the system I use. Do you know your temperament? Are you choleric, melancholic, sanguine or phlegmatic? This lecture will tell you! We’ll also look at charts of famous people as well as those of class participants to see how to use temperament to enrich your own astrological practice.

Kerry Galea - Beyond the 4th towards Sacred Earth Date: Sunday, January 19, 2020Time: 9.15 am - 10.30 amRoom: Neptune

This presentation inspires a journey into the personal connection to Mother Nature and Sacred Earth via our 4th house. With Uranus in Taurus, it is timely to awaken our connection to the Earth, to respect her and to find personal connections to the wood-wide-web, which connects everything that grows. This connection to Earth is already well known in environmental and earth sciences and our 4th house reveals the way we personally connect to this Earth network. During the presentation I will look at well-known charts for signatures of this Earth connection as well as your own horoscope signatures of belonging.

Jason Holley - Astrology and the Re-membering of Psyche Date: Sunday, January 19, 2020Time: 2.00 pm - 3.15 pmRoom: Neptune

Urania, Muse of astrology, was the daughter of Mnemosyne, goddess of memory. When client and astrologer-therapist gaze into the night sky via the natal chart, we participate in the Orphic mysteries, wherein the Soul was said to gaze into and drink from the pool of Mnemosyne to remember rather than forget its many experiences and identities. When we enter the sacred space of inner stargazing together, what has been dismembered and split off can be re-membered and embodied. In this talk we will explore how experiential art-based psychotherapy can facilitate a therapeutic journey of re-membering inspired by the muse of the birth chart.

Darby Costello - Mars: The Barbarian and the Aristocrat Date: Sunday, January 19, 2020Time: 2.00 pm - 3.15 pmRoom: Jupiter

We are in a time of great turmoil and transition and we carry our ancestry in our bodies. All of the times of chaos and disruption are there in our deep memories, as are the weapons that our ancestors used to keep the line alive. Without those weapons we would not be here today. In this lecture we shall look at our Mars inheritance to develop awareness of when it is acting the thug and when it is acting with shining skill and aiming towards excellence on behalf of ourselves and those we cherish and protect.

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Personal Passions (cont)

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Dorian Greenbaum - What in the World Are We Doing When We Practise Astrology? Date: Friday, January 17, 2020Time: 9.00 am - 10.15 amRoom: Mercury

The genesis of this lecture arose when I confronted my failure to predict correctly the outcome of the 2016 U.S. presidential election. ‘So what’ you say. ‘Lots of us got it wrong!’ True, but I wanted to try to understand why I made the prediction I did. Based on the groundbreaking work of Geoffrey Cornelius, my own research into the nature of astrology and its links to divination, I will present my thoughts and hope to hear yours.

Jason Holley - The Descent of Dark Beauty: The 8th House and ErosDate: Friday, January 17, 2020Time: 10.50 am - 12.05 pmRoom: Venus & Mars

The 8th is the house where the Sun leaves his traditional rejoicing place, and ‘idles’ falling into Night. In modern astrology 8th House planets carry this notion of a fall into darkness narrated by terms such as shame, blame, invalidation, perpetration and death. These experiences terrify Day consciousness, but we will draw from ancient myth and modern psychotherapeutic journeys to discover how the descent through layers of shame and vulnerability may open into a Night consciousness of eros, mystery and unfathomable depth.

Anne Shotter - Tarot Time: Cycles in the Cards Date: Saturday, January 18, 2020Time: 1.45 pm - 3.00 pmRoom: Mercury

Embedded in the Tarot are symbols and seasons of time. This is especially evident in the Major Arcana cards, which call forth the archetypal nature of forces present at the time of the reading. Over the many years of working with clients, I have witnessed Card 20, Judgment, to signal a phase of endings and renewals, often the conclusion of a twenty year cycle. Following Judgment is the World, the final card of the Majors, also echoing the themes of completion. Judgement is frequently equated with Pluto; the World with Saturn. At the dawn of the new Saturn-Pluto cycle it feels timely to consider both these cards in the light of cycles and passages.

Lynn Bell - Breaking the Spell: Unbinding Difficult Patterns Date: Saturday, January 18, 2020Time: 3.30 pm - 4.45 pmRoom: Venus & Mars

Spells can be thought of as words that echo over and over in our minds, giving rise to ideas and feelings that have the power to turn our fate a certain way. At what moment do lifelong difficult patterns find release? Are there times we can wake up from a ‘spell’ that has kept us stuck somewhere we would rather not be? We will see how the transits of slow moving planets to natal Saturn play a key role in moments of liberation, as well as factors in the progressed horoscope. While some behaviours can be changed or adapted at many junctures, others offer themselves up to unbinding at precise moments in an individual’s life.

Charyn McLean - Astrology and Flower Essence Therapy (using Australian Wildflower Essences)Date: Sunday, January 19, 2020Time: 9.15 am - 10.30 amRoom: Chiron

In the 1930s, Dr Edward Bach became the pioneer of modern Flower Essence Therapy when he developed remedies to assist his patients in healing the emotional origins of their physical illnesses. He correlated twelve flower essences with the twelve zodiac signs. Combining Flower Essence Therapy with the horoscope as a diagnostic model, we can select remedies to assist in transforming negative core beliefs, which are seen by challenging planetary aspects. Progressions and transits reflect the cycles an individual is experiencing, and taking appropriate essences can help the individual attain a shift in consciousness and unfold the inherent potential revealed in their chart.

Glennys Lawton - Critical Crossroads: Proactivity in Times of TransitionsDate: Sunday, January 19, 2020Time: 11.00 am - 12.15 pmRoom: Neptune

At the crossroads, Alice saw a Cheshire cat in a tree. ‘Which road do I take’? she asked. He responded ‘Where do you want to go?’ ‘I don’t know’ Alice answered. ‘Then’ said the cat ‘it doesn’t matter’. Like Alice, we may be unprepared when we reach a fork in the road. This is especially significant in critical passages where choices shape the way forward. In this presentation we will explore how being proactive in times of change might better prepare us for the path ahead.

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Creative Astrology

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Frank Clifford - Astrological Inspirations Date: Sunday, January 19, 2020Time: 2.00 pm - 3.15 pmRoom: Mercury

Courageous people inspire us. Uplifting stories of overcoming obstacles or winning against the odds help us understand that almost anything is possible. Astrologically, these people are often making the most of some very challenging aspects and placements in their horoscopes. Frank will reveal these placements to show how their stories, strengths and talents offer us all an incentive to pursue the potential written in our own charts. Come along and be woken up and spurred on by some truly memorable people, their stories and their horoscopes.

Wade Caves - Healing with Horary Astrology Date: Sunday, January 19, 2020Time: 2.00 pm - 3.15 pm Room: Venus & Mars

Horary, the branch which best reflects astrology’s divinatory nature, requires three things: a sincere dilemma or situation that needs resolving; the sincere and meaningful intent of a questioner; and an astrologer who consents to acting as the intermediary between heaven and earth. Fluent horary interpretations demand a fair deal of creative freedom, but how can this be with a technique bearing a reputation for being rules-based? Is horary truly about rules or is something deeper, more profound at work? Come explore what it really means to be a horary astrologer: knowledge, certainly, but also a healthy dose of creativity.

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Creative Astrology (cont)

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- Lecture Times and Rooms -

TIME ROOM LECTURES/PRESENTERFriday 9.00 am JUPITER Jupiter-Saturn Conjunctions in Air: A Look Forward with Wade Caves

Friday 9.00 am VENUS & MARS Pluto in Capricorn, Neptune in Pisces: Reflections on Other Times and Other Places with Darby Costello

Friday 9.00 am MERCURY What in the World are We Doing When We Practise Astrology with Dorian Greenbaum

Friday 10.50 am MERCURY Cycles of Crisis and Cure: Part 1 with Kira Sutherland

Friday 10.50 am NEPTUNE Progressions and Rebirth with Kelly Surtees

Friday 10.50 am VENUS & MARS The Descent of Dark Beauty: The 8th House and Eros with Jason Holley

Friday 11.00 am JUPITER Behind the Steering Wheel: Your Chart Ruler with Frank Clifford

Friday 1.50 pm NEPTUNE An Astrological Exploration of Adoption with Fay Reynolds

Friday 2.00 pm MERCURY Cycles of Crises and Cure: Part 2 with Kira Sutherland

Friday 2.00 pm CHIRON The Web’s Journey with Veronica Chlap

Friday 2.00 pm VENUS & MARS Cycles of the Black Moon Lilith with the Outer Planets with Babula Clement

Friday 2.00 pm JUPITER Saturn-Pluto: Birthing the Shadow (extended lecture) with Lynn Bell

Friday 3.45 pm NEPTUNE Out of Bounds with Mari Garcia

Friday 3.45 pm MERCURY The Nodal Cycle with Charyn McLean

Friday 3.45 pm VENUS & MARS 2020 Vision: The Shift of the Ages with Peter Burns

Friday 3.50 pm CHIRON Q & A: Astro Gold and Solar Fire Software with Stephanie Johnson

Friday 5.20 pm JUPITER APA Panel: Q&A with Frank Clifford, Dorian Greenbaum, Jason Holley, Christine Rothwell and Mari Garcia

Saturday 9.00 am JUPITER The Solar Principle & Interpretations of Planetary Phase with Wade Caves

Saturday 9.00 am MERCURY The Birth Chart as a Beginning with Kelly Surtees

Saturday 9.00 am NEPTUNE The 2020 Jupiter-Saturn Conjunction: What it Means for Humanity with Charles Jameson

Saturday 9.00 am VENUS & MARS The Progressed Moon: Finding our Way Home (extended lecture) with Darby Costello

Saturday 10.45 am JUPITER The Origins of Horary Astrology with Dorian Greenbaum

Saturday 10.45 am NEPTUNE Planetary Pair Cycles: The Symmetry of the Spheres with Brian Clark

Saturday 10.55 am MERCURY Dwarf Planet Astrology with Alan Clay

Saturday 1.45 pm NEPTUNE Inanna and the Synodic Cycle of Venus (lecture followed by an experiential session) with Christine Rothwell

Saturday 1.45 pm VENUS & MARS Past Life Planets: Working with Planets Linked to the Lunar Nodes with Marc Laurenson

Saturday 1.45 pm MERCURY Tarot Time: Cycles in the Cards with Anne Shotter

Saturday 1.45 pm CHIRON Saturn, Pluto and British History with Cindy Naunton

Saturday 1.55 pm JUPITER Forecasting in Action (extended lecture) with Frank Clifford

Saturday 3.30 pm VENUS & MARS Breaking the Spell: Unbinding Difficult Patterns with Lynn Bell

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TIME ROOM LECTURES/PRESENTERSaturday 3.30 pm MERCURY Wildness & Chastity: Scorpio Psychodynamics with Jason Holley

Saturday 3.30 pm CHIRON The Question of Astrological Magic with Wade Caves

Sunday 9.15 am CHIRON Astrology and Flower Essence Therapy with Charyn McLean

Sunday 9.15 am NEPTUNE Beyond the 4th towards Sacred Earth with Kerry Galea

Sunday 9.15 am JUPITER Measure of Success: The Technique of Doryphory with Mari Garcia

Sunday 9.15 am MERCURY Suddenly I’m Old – How Did I Get Here? with Chris Turner

Sunday 9.30 am VENUS & MARS Temperament, History and Practice (extended lecture) with Dorian Greenbaum

Sunday 11.00 am MERCURY Return to Earth – Reclaiming our Wild Souls with Babula Clement

Sunday 11.00 am NEPTUNE Critical Crossroads: Proactivity in Times of Transition with Glennys Lawton

Sunday 11.05 am JUPITER It’s Your Fault: Idealization and Projection with Lynn Bell

Sunday 11.05 am CHIRON Saturn Pluto and Indigenous Australia with Cindy Naunton

Sunday 2.00 pm JUPITER Mars: The Barbarian and the Aristocrat with Darby Costello

Sunday 2.00 pm MERCURY Astrological Inspirations with Frank Clifford

Sunday 2.00 pm NEPTUNE Astrology and the Re-membering of Psyche with Jason Holley

Sunday 2.00 pm VENUS & MARS Healing with Horary Astrology with Wade Caves

Sunday 3.45 pm JUPITER The Astrology of 2020 with Lynn Bell, Wade Caves, Darby Costello &Peter Burns

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