Friday Sept 12th Pre-Gathering 9am - 12pm:
Mythic Dark Goddess Asteroids
“She changes everything she touches and everything she touches changes”
Persephone, Hekate, Lilith, Medusa, Medea, Circe, Kaali, the Fates and the Furies area are all emanations of the Dark Goddess of the dark moon phase. Historically she has been feared, denied, and exiled. As the feminine shadow, this archetype can represent repressed and thereby toxic contents of the unconscious that can erupt in disturbing ways. However, deep reserves of hidden wisdom lie in her magical mystery of transformation – the power to change one thing into another.
Discover where these asteroids are in your chart and how they impact you and your relationships. Use these insights to redeem the inner dark feminine and access the potency of her regenerative energies.
Limited space for this 3hr Pre-Gathering workshop with Demetra George!
Sign-ups include a personalised asteroid report for each participant.
About Demetra George:
Demetra George, scholar, translator, and practitioner, brings the practice of contemporary astrology back to its ancient roots. Early in her career with the publication of Asteroid Goddesses (1986), she looked to cross-cultural mythologies to draw out the archetypal meanings and psychological expression of newly available planetary bodies. She then turned to Greek and Latin texts, articulating the history, cosmology, and techniques of traditional astrology. Author of seven books, her most recent is Ancient Astrology in Theory and Practice: A Manual of Traditional Techniques, Vols. 1 &2 (Rubedo Press, 2019,2022).
A discussion on the Kali Yuga, the end and beginning of the current precessional cycle, the 4 major planetary ingresses of 2025, the US chart, and more. Learn what to expect, and how to navigate.
About Daniel Giamario:
Daniel Giamario is the Founder and President of the Turning of the Ages Mystery School™ and creator of the Shamanic Astrology Paradigm™, also known as TheGiamarioApproach ™.
He joins together an academic background in Comparative Philosophy and Religion, with teaching meditation in two worldwide organizations, and extensive world travel.
Daniel learned astrology in the late 1960’s and was part of Dane Rudhyar’s humanistic and transpersonal astrology movements in the 1970s. After a vision quest experience on Mount Shasta in 1981, his astrological vision and spiritual path became more Earth centered and a shamanically oriented astrology was born.
For many years, his specialty has been connecting astrology to the night sky at secluded locations and sacred sites in an “As Above -So Below” direct experience. He has been a full time astrological consultant since 1984. He currently has a large mentoring practice and an apprenticeship program.
The Shamanic Astrology Paradigm has evolved as a rich blend of psychological, mythological, spiritual, and shamanistic elements, specifically designed to assist in the unfoldment of the individual’s life purpose and in navigating this pivotal point of the Turning of the Ages.
Daniel has written two books: The Shamanic Astrology Handbook and Origins of The Shamanic Astrology Paradigm, as well as The Shamanic Astrology Divination Card Deck.
Daniel lives with his wife Lynne in South East Asia.
Daniel’s passions are the growing of the Turning of the Ages Mystery School’s body of knowledge, further evolution of the TheGiamarioApproach ™, and continued research to obtain answers to his life-long question: “Who are we? And what has happened?”
Maurice shares his years of research on the 12th House, exploring what may be the most misunderstood corner of the zodiac. The 12th House is often reductively portrayed as gloom and undoing, when in fact it is present in some of the most prominent and successful people, from heads of states, to influencers, and iconic historical figures.
But most importantly, the 12th House holds the keys to well-being and happiness. How well we do with LIFE! You can explore Maurice's book on the subject: Neptune, the 12th house, and Pisces.
About Maurice Fernandez:
Maurice Fernandez is a leading Evolutionary Astrologer with a worldwide reputation of depth and excellence for his diploma program in astrology, publications, and consulting work. He is the recipient of Orion Award for Outstanding Contribution to Astrology (2022), and ISAR Community Service Award (2022). He served as president of the Organization for Professional Astrology (OPA) for three consecutive terms (2014-2020).
You can get his critically acclaimed books from most online book sellers.
Join his Astrology Discussions group: facebook.com/groups/evolutionaryskies
NEPTUNE, the 12th HOUSE and PISCES: HERE
ASTROLOGY and the Evolution of Consciousness (Beginners): HERE
The ancients understood the music of the spheres—the celestial harmony that shapes our world—and this timeless wisdom is resurfacing as we reconnect with the rhythms of the universe. The planets act as conductors, guiding the symphony of existence, while we are the orchestra, interpreting their celestial cues. At the heart of this symphony lies the Akashic Field—a universal archive of every thought, action, and possibility—a timeless composition that unites planetary rhythms with our earthly instrument.
“We are the music-makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams.” ~ “Ode” by Arthur O’Shaughnessy
About Merryman Cassels:
Merryman Cassels is a vibrational astrologer, Akashic Records reader, beekeeper, and eternal student of the shamanic wisdom of the bee. Living among the luminous red rocks of Sedona, Arizona, she blends planetary symbolism, mythic storytelling, and Akashic insight to offer poetic, practical guidance for the soul’s unfolding.
She is the creator of the Astrology IRL series, a collection of calendar journals designed to help people live and learn their astrology in real life. Titles in the series include The Shamanic Wisdom of the Bees, Astrology IRL for the Ambitious Entrepreneur, and Astrology IRL for Recovery and Codependency. Each volume invites readers into a grounded and magical relationship with the sky, encouraging daily reflection, intention-setting, and cosmic alignment.
With a lifelong fascination for sacred geometry and the illuminated patterns of the universe, Merryman incorporates vibrational astrology, and Trans-Neptunian aspects to reveal the harmonic blueprints shaping our lives. Her work is deeply relational, integrating the personal with the planetary, the practical with the mystical.
She regularly offers talks—including recent presentations like Neptune’s Quill and Neptune and the Akashic Records—writes weekly horoscopes for the Sedona Center for the New Age, and is currently developing a subscription offering and visionary app to support others in dreaming the new world into being through astrology and Akashic connection.
In this presentation, Dr. Harness explores the psychological aspects of Eastern and Western astrology.
Special emphasis will be placed on the analysis of the Moon, Mercury and the Lunar Nakshatras in consultations. Challenging client styles, as well as the 'Astrologer's Shadow ', will be examined. Ethical issues of prediction and forecasting will also be addressed. The interface of fate, destiny and free will is another facet of this intriguing presentation.
About Dennis Harness:
Dennis M. Harness, Ph.D. (Dayananda) is a professional astrologer who holds a doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology. For more than thirty years, Dennis has studied both Eastern and Western techniques of astrology. He teaches workshops on Vedic Astrology and Transpersonal Psychology throughout the world. Dr. Harness is the President Emeritus of the American College of Vedic Astrology in Sedona, Arizona. He is the primary organizer of the annual Sedona Vedic Astrology Conferences.
Dennis is the author of The Nakshatras: The Lunar Mansions of Vedic Astrology, which is published by Lotus Press. Dr. Harness is currently working on a new trilogy titled The Karmic Code: Planetary Cycles of the Soul.
E-Mail: dennis@dennisharness.com
Saturday September 13th:
Hidden in The Houses –
Subtle Meanings of the Astrological Houses
Vedic Astrology (Jyotish) offers many useful principles of the 12 Houses. In addition to what you already know about the meanings of the Western Houses, Jyotish provides some really specific details.
For instance – what is the House of moral courage? This metric shows an ability to manage tough transits. Which House governs the spoken word? Hint: there’s a direct relationship to one’s vocabulary and one’s wealth. Which is the House of past life credit? This metric is generally helpful.
These refined concepts are extremely useful for accurate predictions. And they are painless – no translation required! Every Western astrologer should know these additional house attributes.
About Jyoti Devi Charlotte Benson:
The sacred language of Astrology is only as comprehensible as the abilities of its translator. Jyoti Devi strives to be a clear channel serving the timeless wisdom of the Science of Light. A resident of Arizona since 1969, Charlotte has practiced astrology as a career there since 1972.
Charlotte is very involved with supporting public awareness of the usefulness of authentic astrology. She is an experienced public speaker, guest media commentator on astrology, and presenter at international astrology conferences.
As a life-long student of the celestial art, she has studied in such diverse places as France, Mexico, Japan, India, and San Francisco! Versed in both Western astrological methods and classic Vedic astrology techniques she offers a broad spectrum of information for her clients. Jyoti Devi Charlotte is also very committed to promoting education and professional standards.
The first president of the Arizona chapter of the NCGR
Founder’s Circle member of Kepler College of Astrological Arts
Founding Sponsor of the American Council of Vedic Astrology
5 Term President of the Arizona Society of Astrologers
Executive Board Member (first lady President), American College of Vedic Astrology, Inc.
Charlotte first earned a Professional Diploma from the American Federation of Astrologers, in Western Astrology, in the 1970’s. The International Society for Astrological Research has granted her “Certified Astrological Professional” status. Also holds Level III certification through the National Council for Geocosmic Research. “Jyotisha Ratna” is her proudest achievement, through her beloved ACVA.
In her capacity as an experienced astrologer, Ms. Benson has served as a consultant to universities, police departments, municipalities, politicians and government figures, television and radio stations, professional sports franchises and figures, and Fortune 500 corporations. Adjunct informant for psychotherapists, executive coaches, physicians, legal experts.
Her “referral and repeat” private practice clientele includes thoughtful people from many nationalities, from virtually every walk of life. She has happily analyzed literally tens of thousands of charts.
Within successive thirty-year cycles, everyone, at a different age, passes through a 3 ½ year progressed Balsamic dark moon lunation phase. On an ordinary level, this can be a time of loss of identity, relationships, and clear direction. However, when viewed through the lens of night vision, these liminal intervals are rich with spiritual and metaphysical insights, psychological soul work, creative potential, and regenerative healing. Identify and reframe your balsamic dark nights of the soul.
About Demetra George:
Demetra George, scholar, translator, and practitioner, brings the practice of contemporary astrology back to its ancient roots. Early in her career with the publication of Asteroid Goddesses (1986), she looked to cross-cultural mythologies to draw out the archetypal meanings and psychological expression of newly available planetary bodies. She then turned to Greek and Latin texts, articulating the history, cosmology, and techniques of traditional astrology. Author of seven books, her most recent is Ancient Astrology in Theory and Practice: A Manual of Traditional Techniques, Vols. 1 &2 (Rubedo Press, 2019,2022).
The Planets have lines in Astro*Carto*Graphy, but did you know that the Asteroids have lines on an ACG Map too? Join Sheera as she dives deep into the archetypes of Hestia, Hera, Demeter, Athena, and Eris with real life Astro Mapping examples showing you how these stories have come to life for people around the world. Can we really continue to ignore their significance? This presentation will show why adding Asteroids to an Astro*Carto*Graphy map brings a much deeper layer and shouldn’t go unnoticed!
About Sheera Kretzmann:
Sheera Kretzmann is a Locational Astrologer, Philosophy student, Licensed Massage Therapist, 200hr Yoga Teacher, Family Herbalist, and Sound Therapist. She was gifted her first Astrology book as a young girl in middle school called “Sun & Moon Signs, an Astrological Guide to Love, Career, and Destiny” by Marisa St. Clair and was hooked ever since. Sheera became widely inspired by the books of Liz Greene and Demetra George who set the foundation of her Astrological understanding.
Having studied Astrology since 2018 and practicing professionally for 5 years, Sheera gives great accolades to her incredible teachers from Kosmos Institute, Kepler College, Centre for Astrology, Myth, & Symbol (CAMS), and Nightlight Astrology: Laurence Hillman, Arielle Guttman, Keiron Le Grice, Safron Rossi, Jason Holley, Brian Clark, Cindy McKean, Adam Elenbaas, Karen McCauley, and Ralph McIntyre.
Fascinated by archetypal studies, mythology, philosophy, symbolism, ecology, and animism, Sheera is now paving the way for a new approach to Astro*Carto*Graphy from the Archetypal perspective. She says “Archetypal Astrocartography is not about finding your “perfect place” it’s about understanding how an environment affects your psyche from a mythic, symbolic, and subconscious perspective.” Sheera believes the way we have true symbiosis with our location is by understanding the story of our Astronomical and Astrological Geography.
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Sunday September 14th:
Interpreting Natal Charts for Parents
While kids may not come with manuals, a glimpse into a snapshot of the universe can offer guidance. Regardless of age, parents can always benefit from insights into their child’s natal chart. This lecture will explore the joyful rewards and essential ethics of reading natal charts, helping parents connect with and understand their children better.
About JiJi Corvo:
JiJi is a 10-year experienced tropical natal astrologer who unpacks intersectionality, realness, and patriarchal bias through diverse clientele. Currently based out of Sedona, AZ she runs an astrology practice centered around deep connection and community. She also has helped trailblaze the first-ever Astrology Weekend Conference 2024 in Sedona, AZ as a creative director and speaker.
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In this lecture, we will explore the Composite Chart (also known as the Combined Chart) from an Evolutionary Astrological perspective. Concepts from Steven Forrest's "Skymates 2: The Composite Chart" will be inspiration for guiding the content of this lecture.
About Kirti Wright Zhu:
Kirti has delved deeply into Evolutionary Astrology (EA), absorbing insights from influential figures like Jeffrey Wolf Green and Steven Forrest. Under the mentorship of Kaypacha and the New Paradigm School of Astrology, she obtained certification, building on a lifelong fascination with astrology that began in her youth.
Her spiritual journey spans over two decades, during which she obtained a YTT 200 certification in Hatha Yoga at Divine Light Yoga in Santa Cruz and traveled extensively, eventually settling in Sedona, AZ. Living and working at the Mount Madonna Center (MMC) allowed her to train as a Hindu Priestess to Ganesa at the Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple at MMC and deepen her understanding of spiritual practices.
Guiding others toward self-discovery and healing has become Kirti’s passion. She is committed to providing tools and support for individuals as they navigate their own spiritual paths.
Join us for a deep dive into the mysteries of Black Moon Lilith, her history and astrological archetype. Get to know Black Moon Lilith and where you are ready to be set free.
Raquel Spring and Stephen Spring speak globally on the evolution of consciousness, the path of purpose, the path of freedom through the astrology of Black Moon Lilith and the sovereign feminine in our signature program the path of the priestess.
About Raquel Spring:
Fourth-Generation Astrologer | Mystic | Conscious Leadership Guide
Raquel is a world-renowned astrologer and international speaker who empowers visionary leaders to align with their path of purpose, destiny, sovereignty, and freedom. She integrates astrology with counseling, NLP, psychology, physiognomy, graphology, micro-expressions, and esoteric systems. Globally celebrated for her teachings and unique insights, Raquel awakens a new dimension of consciousness and leadership across cultures and generations.
About Stephen Spring:
Integrative Coach | Healer | Meditation Teacher | Author of Raising Our Vibration | Galactic Astrologer and Alchemist
Stephen has guided thousands of people worldwide in Vedic and Galactic Astrology. Stephen has also given guest talks at astrological societies globally.
Stephen supports individual and multigenerational family healing and harmony. With training in counseling, education, and business, he has founded educational institutions, published 10 books, and composed several music albums. His neuroscience research on subtle energy meditation has been featured globally, including in discussions with Deepak Chopra and Thomas Hübl. Stephen blends ancient wisdom with modern science, spiritual practices, and transpersonal psychology to guide families toward deep harmony and realization.
Stephen & Raquel are launching their new Sovereign program: Path of Purpose, Path of Freedom, & Path of the Priestess.
In this presentation, Yeri explores the astrological signatures of revolutions and rewritten pasts, describing their detrimental effects on us collectively to this day. With a focus on previous world events that involve currency, war and propaganda, she explains how that which we don't know can hurt us, as well as how we may better inform ourselves and empower others as researchers, astrologers and teachers. Specifically, she will outline some of the history associated with events such as the foundation of the United States and the Federal Reserve.
This talk is an elaboration of a topic mentioned in the book Psychic Self Defense & The Zodiac, in the chapter on Astrological Cycles and World Events.
About Yeri Yacoubian:
Yeri has been giving professional psychic readings, Tarot and astrological services for over 20 years. She has an extensive background in the healing arts, especially highlighting flower essences, aromatherapy, and biofeedback. She has authored three books, including Flower Spirit Medicine, Moon Signs and Family Dynamics, and Psychic Self Defense & The Zodiac.
In addition to her practices in the healing arts she is a researcher and philosopher.
Learn about the foundation of the science of differentiation and why it is more important now than ever before. We will be discussing its ties to astrology, our evolution, and how we can thrive in these everchanging times.
About Luis Colon:
Luis began his journey in astrology about 6 years ago and discovered he was a virgo sun, gemini rising, and aquarius moon. In 2022, he started studying the human design system and hasn't looked back. As a 6/2 Reflector, he knew that he could no longer continue to operate according to the homogenized world. The deconditioning journey is ongoing, but he's had a lot of surprises along the way, coming back to the self embracing his unique differentiation.
Coming Soon!
About Deborah El'elia Knighton Tallarico:
Coming soon!