Portuguese Astrology Association

Category: CONGRESS

  • Lianne MacCaffety

    Lianne MacCaffety

    As we move into a new era shaped by the elements of Air and Fire—fast-paced, digital, and increasingly disconnected from physical experience—the element of Earth takes on a fundamental role and becomes impossible to ignore.

    The conjunction of Saturn and Chiron in Taurus marks one of the most significant cycles of the 2020s, symbolizing a profound transformation in the way we inhabit our bodies, meet our needs, experience intimacy, and relate to the material world.

    This configuration is also part of one of the decade’s most significant fixed T-squares, involving Pluto, Haumea, and Ceres, serving as a powerful indicator of the changes that are shaping the future of humanity.

    This lecture will explore fundamental questions concerning the future of medicine, healing practices, human reproduction, the ethics of creation, and the challenges posed by technological evolution. It will offer a reflection on what it means to be human in a rapidly changing world, exploring what it means to have a body, to feel, to desire, to nourish ourselves, and to remain fully alive in an increasingly digital age.

    https://www.instagram.com/lianne_mccafferty

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    https://www.youtube.com/@liannemccafferty1238

  • Luiza Azancot

    Luiza Azancot

    The goddess Athena plays a subtle yet significant role in the film The Odyssey. Similarly, the asteroid Pallas Athena plays an often less subtle, yet equally important, role in each of our natal charts. This asteroid carries the complexity of a goddess who was born fully armed, yet accompanied by the owl—a symbol of wisdom.

    Biography

    Born in Lisbon under the sign of Gemini, she has lived a bustling life across various countries and diverse professions. Astrology has been her full-time occupation since 2001, with clients around the world. While living in the US, she completed Level IV of the NCGR-PAA certification. She has presented at several international conferences, regularly conducts workshops, and her articles have been published in The Astrological Journal of Great Britain, on the ISAR website, and on Astro.com.
    After returning to Portugal, she became the editor of 4 Seasons and a advisor to ASPAS, publishing the book Diário de uma Astróloga (Diary of an Astrologer) in 2015. A new book will be released in 2024.

    https://www.facebook.com/luiza.azancot

  • Carole Taylor

    Carole Taylor

    The Horoscope as Mandala
    Carl Jung saw the mandala as a reflection of the true and undivided self. He identified the horoscope as a form of mandala, containing the key elements of the circle and the cross or quaternity, linking it to the symbolism of both alchemy and individuation. This talk looks at drawing the birth chart by hand as a creative, imaginative and meditative engagement. We will explore the ancient symbolism of the circle and the alchemical concept of ‘squaring the circle’ via the four angles that connect earth to sky. Into this circular ritual space, we will invite the planetary deities, each with its myths, stories, rhythms, cycles and correspondences. Engaging with our own birth chart as a mandala, and as alchemical vessel or sacred space, allows us to reconnect deeply with the living essence of who we are.

    Biography
    Carole Taylor has been an astrologer for over 25 years, with client work and teaching at the heart of her practice. She runs the Centre for Astrology, Myth & Symbol, working alongside
    Brian Clark, Safron Rossi and Jason Holley. She is also co-founder of Asteria Teaching and holds an MA in Myth, Cosmology and the Sacred. She is a former President and Director of Studies at the Faculty of Astrological Studies in the UK and a former tutor on the MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology at the University of Wales.
    www.caroletaylorastrology.com

  • Rick Levine

    Rick Levine

    Instead of asking “what does a planet mean?”, this session proposes a different approach: investigating how archetypes behave when they interact with one another. Here, Astrology is understood as a living laboratory of observation, experimentation, and discovery.

    Through a series of guided experiments, participants will be invited to explore planetary archetypes by placing them in relation to one another. Using dialogues between planets, aspects, transits, and collaborative problem-solving exercises, we will discover how astrological meaning emerges from the interaction between symbols, rather than merely from their isolated interpretation.

    This interactive laboratory invites each participant to step into the role of a researcher, testing familiar concepts through direct experience and paving the way for new perspectives on the timeless language of Astrology.

    Biography

    Rick’s philosophy is simple: astrology is a tool for empowerment, understanding, and creativity. His unique approach combines astrology and spirituality, science and religion, the mind and the heart.

    He is a founding board member of Kepler College and co-authored Barnes & Noble’s annual Your Astrology Guides (2006–2013). Rick’s daily online horoscope column reached millions of people every day for over twenty years. Currently, his instructional YouTube videos and courses reach tens of thousands of students each month.

    AWARDS:

    • “International Astrologer of the Year Award” (Kolkata, India, 2018)
    • “Fomalhaut Award for Astrological Excellence” (Turkish School of Astrology, 2019)
    • “Favorite Social Media Content Creator”

    Rick Levine is a wizard by day, an internet addict by night, and categorically denies that time-traveling aliens have implanted microprocessors into his cerebral cortex.

    My Website: www.ricklevineastrologer.com

    YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ricklevine
    Instagram: @ricklevineastrologer

    Patreon: www.patreon.com/ricklevine
    Substack: https://substack.com/@ricklevineastrologer

    Facebook: www.facebook.com/ricklevineastrologer

  • Rosita Iguana

    Rosita Iguana

    Why this topic? For 26 years—since 2000—I have been tracking the correlation between the positions of Venus, as both the Morning Star and Evening Star, and political and financial crises, peace, and money, as it rules Libra and Taurus.

    In 2023, I gave an initial presentation of my research at an astrology conference dedicated to Venus. Since then, my conclusions have been reinforced by the ongoing presence of very clear patterns. These demonstrate, first, how Venus consistently reveals its nature and impact whether as Day or Night star at key chronological moments in the unfolding of material and military disruptions throughout history; and second, how its preference for transits in certain signs or within its cyclical movement stands out clearly when major market crises or armed conflicts between countries occur.

    Once again, the pattern repeated itself in February of this year when war broke out between the US and Iran. I am unaware of any other astrological research in this field.

    The presentation draws a parallel between the movements of Venus and the most significant crises in history, from Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 1783 up to the present moment. Charts and maps support the presentation.

    Biography

    For over 30 years studying and 15 years writing about Astrology. With a background in Political Sociology and published works, I am particularly interested in major planetary cycles and their correlation with historical milestones, as well as how each of us fits into our Time through the individual horoscope.

    http://rositaiguana.com

  • Rod Chang

    Rod Chang

    In Astrology, solar and lunar eclipses symbolize events that demand our attention and frequently mark significant turning points, both on an individual and collective level. In many cases, these cycles are also reflected in major events and transformations that leave a lasting mark on history.

    In this lecture, we will learn how to use solar and lunar eclipses as tools to forecast major life events. We will also explore ways to track the unfolding of these events through the Saros Cycle, the Metonic Cycle, and the analysis of planetary transits.

    A practical and in-depth approach that will allow for an understanding of how these celestial cycles interconnect, revealing fundamental time patterns for astrological interpretation and forecasting.

    Biography

    Rod Chang has been studying astrology for over thirty years and has spoken at various international conferences in Poland, the United Kingdom, Portugal, China, Japan, and Australia. Rod has also been invited several times to teach at the Faculty of Astrological Studies Summer School in Oxford.

    His favorite topics are fixed stars, comets, mundane astrology, financial astrology, astronomy, and astrocartography (astro maps), adopting a humanistic approach to astrology.

    Rod is the co-founder of the Academy of Astrology. His new book, “Comet in Astrology,” has been receiving positive reviews. In addition, Rod hosts podcasts on Instagram and on the YouTube channel AOAUK1.

    Instagram : Rodaoauk

    Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/@AOAUK1

  • Úrsula Cosmic

    Úrsula Cosmic

    Therapeutic Dynamics in Astrology – Room for 15 participants (separate registration required) for an immersive and experiential experience.

    An experience of inner listening and bodily movement, where the gesture is not choreographed, but emerges from pure sensation, breath, and the world of archetypal imagery.

    “It is a space of surrender, where the wound (Chiron), the shadow (Lilith), and desire (Venus) find their voice, embodying movement, rhythm, and presence.”

    ✦ Important Information

    • Facilitators: Co-hosted by Enzo de Paola and Paz Aragón
    • Format: In-person experience featuring therapeutic dynamics
    • Limited Capacity: Only 15 spots available to ensure a deep and intimate environment
    • Registration: Mandatory via the registration form below – Registration

    Schedule & Program

    • Friday, April 30: Opening Session (2 hours) — 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
    • Saturday, May 1: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
    • Sunday, May 2: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

    Biography

    Úrsula Cosmic is an astrologer, researcher, and mythologist. A communications professional, she is the author of the Astrological Grimoire of Lilith and the Oracle of Lilith—works that propose an innovative perspective on the Lilith archetype through astrology, mythology, and ancestral female memory.

    Every week on her social media, she shares astrological events, connecting the movements of the sky to a philosophy of life centered on self-knowledge, the evolution of consciousness, and personal transformation.

    Website; https://www.ursulacosmic.com/bienvenue

  • Wendy Stacey

    Wendy Stacey

    The Millennial generation and those that followed face unprecedented challenges, vastly different from those experienced by previous generations. They grew up in a world undergoing constant transformation and have been forced to deal with new threats and realities for which society, quite often, has yet to find adequate answers

    In this lecture, we will analyze the main challenges defining these generations, as well as their immense potential to contribute to a society undergoing profound change. We will reflect on what they can teach us as they forge their path and establish themselves as the future leaders of an ever-evolving world.

    Biography

    Wendy Stacey is the director of the Mayo School of Astrology and chair of the Astrological Association. She has written numerous articles for the ‘Astrological Journal’, ‘The Mountain Astrologer’, ‘The Career Astrologer’, and ‘The Evolving Astrologer’, with many of her articles being featured on ‘astro.com

    She is the author of the books ‘Consulting with Astrology’ (2012) and ‘Uranus Square Pluto’ (2012), and contributed to the works ‘The New Generation’ (2012), ‘The Professional Astrologer’ (2016), and ‘Bitcoin’ (2018).

    In 2014, Wendy received the Charles Harvey Award for “Exceptional Service to Astrology.”

    Wendy is also a tutor in the Master’s program in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology at the University of Wales. She led mentoring programs for the Organisation for Professional Astrology for four years, co-taught the ethics and diversity program for ISAR, and currently coordinates a research program for the NCGR.

    Website: wendystacey.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wendy.stacey.92/

    Instagram: wendystaceyastro