Past Events

2026 ANNUAL MEMBER MEETING

Chiron: The Path Toward Wholeness

Featuring Guest Speaker Eileen McCabe

WHEN: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2026

WHAT: The mythological story of Chiron emphasizes the struggle between the instinctual and spiritual and that it is through the integration of both that Chiron emerges as a great teacher and mentor. While the story of Chiron involves an early wounding of rejection and abandonment, Chiron also teaches us the power to heal our own wounds for the benefit of ourselves and others. We will explore how Chiron expresses itself through the natal horoscope in both sign and house placement and how the wound itself provides the alchemical gold we need for our own personal transformation.

This event is free for members.

Non-members are welcome to make a $10 donation.

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ABOUT EILEEN:

Eileen McCabe, MSW is a professional astrologer with a private practice in New York.  She has received NCGR-PAA Level IV certification as a consulting astrologer, has a graduate degree in social work and a certificate of psychotherapy in Self Psychology.  She is a teacher and counselor and combines the art of astrology with psychology and metaphysics.

2026 ANNUAL SPRING CONFERENCE

Love in the New Age: The Astrology of Relationships

Featuring Guest Speakers Eboni Bledsoe, Colin Bedell & Maria Wander

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WHEN:

SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2026

WHAT:

Every spring, the New York City Chapter of NCGR presents a new perspective on our ever-changing, ever-evolving practice. 

This year we are honored to have three expert astrologers (all will be in-person) from varied backgrounds to share with us their theories and techniques on how to apply astrology more effectively with our clients and ourselves. 

Colin Bedell

From Problem to Paradox: Integrating the 6 Oppositions

What if the zodiac isn’t asking us to choose between opposites, but to hold them at the same time? This talk reframes the six pairs of zodiac oppositions as relational paradoxes that every relationship must straddle, rather than problems to solve. Drawing on Relational Dialectics Theory, each axis becomes a dynamic tension to manage. When we integrate these oppositions rather than alternate between them, we strengthen our relational intelligence and skills. Through a queer, both/and lens, participants will learn how to work with these tensions in real time, bringing greater flexibility, clarity, and relational depth into their astrological practice.

Eboni Bledsoe

It's Complicated: Venus Meets the Malefics

The interaction of Venus with the malefics is often viewed as difficult terrain—combinations that are often seen as a source of pain or an obstacle to overcome. Yet intense pressure can also forge something valuable. This presentation will explore each of these specific Venus pairings, detailing both the potential pitfalls and the inherent strengths, and offering guidance on how to work with these challenging combinations, transforming them from shadow into potent medicine.

Maria Wander

What’s Old is New Again: Love in the Time of Prorogation

Prorogation, also known as Aphesis or Primary Directions, is an ancient traditional method of life prediction based on diurnal motion. This talk will focus on assessing the celestial longitude and latitude-dependent rising points of ascension in relation to the natal placement of the love planet Venus. We will note when Venus directs to angular placements over time and what occurs in the love life. This technique is useful for forecasting significant relationship events or evolving relationship dynamics, as well as for reviewing past timing and the nature of relationship developments. 

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International Astrology Day 2026

Gender and Power in Astrological Practice with Alejo Lopez

WHEN:

FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026

WHAT:

International Astrology Day (IAD) is an annual observance/holiday that was first asserted by the Association for Astrological Networking in 1993. Each year, NCGR-NYC uses the proceeds from our IAD events to support our astrology programs and community.

This year, we wer delighted to welcome Alejo López, who presented Gender and Power in Astrological Practice.

Gender is a loaded concept. As such, it carries power.
How is this power dynamic played out in our interpretations and in our relationships with our clients?

Alejo's research at the University of Wales, under the supervision of the Sophia Centre, led him to explore how astrologers understood the word "gender" and applied it to planetary principles. Are archetypes gendered? Does the gender of the client or the astrologer affect how they relate to the different archetypes or how we conduct the session? In this lecture, Alejo will explore how gender may have a strong, yet unrecognized, influence in our craft and we will reflect together if there is something we can do about it. 

MORE ABOUT ALEJO:

Alejo López, an Argentinian-born psychologist and astrologer, resides in Athens, Greece. He works as a full-time astrologer in his private practice as well as a tutor at the Faculty of Astrological Studies and The Centre for Relationships and Astrology. Committed to the astrological community, he serves as a board member for the Astrological Association. A licensed psychologist with a Performing Arts degree, he also holds an MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology, earning the 2023/2024 Alumni Dissertation Prize. Currently, he is a Jungian Analyst candidate for the International Association of Analytical Psychology. Alejo was also one of the founders of Stellium Magazine (an astrological magazine distributed in Spanish throughout Latin America and Spain). He integrates Jungian psychology with astrology, myths, and spiritual practices like shamanism, Kabbalah, and Sufism. He believes that learning astrology is a powerful tool for personal growth and guidance, but also to get in touch with a divine aspect of reality. He loves sharing his passion for astrology with others and offers lectures, workshops, and consultations worldwide. 

2025 Fall Conference
Uranus, Neptune & Pluto: Oh, the Places We’ve Been!

Recording now available for a donation of $60

WHEN:

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2025

WHAT:

Every Fall, the New York City Chapter of NCGR presents a new perspective on our ever-changing, ever-evolving practice. 

This year, we were honored to have three expert astrologers from varied backgrounds share with us their theories and techniques on how to apply astrology more effectively with our clients and ourselves. 

Christeen Skinner

Pluto in Capricorn - " How was it for you? " 
Looking Back at Big Changes in Money and Markets

Jackie Slevin

Uranus in Taurus ~ The Buck Stops Here

Camille Michelle Gray

Neptune in Pisces
Was It Really Real?

NCGR-NYC 2025 Annual Membership Meeting

THE TWO KEYS TO ASTRO*CARTO*GRAPHY with Kenneth Irving

WHEN:

FRIDAY, SEPT. 26, 2025

WHAT:

Astrology changed some years ago when Jim Lewis began selling world maps that showed where the Sun, the Moon, and the planets in a person’s birth chart could be found rising, setting, or on an upper or lower angle anywhere around the world. The maps made it possible to use astrology to make decisions such as where to live or where to go for a vacation, but they tended to leave the birth chart itself out of the picture. The focus of this talk, based on the book The Psychology of Astro*Carto*Graphy, shows how the birth chart and the map together can affect a move.

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This event is free for members.

Non-members are welcome to make a $10 donation.

2025 Spring Conference

EXPLORING NEW DIMENSIONS IN CHART INTERPRETATION: FIXED STARS, ASTEROIDS and LUNAR MANSIONS with Amy Angelo, J.M. Hamade and Elizabeth Hazel

Recording now available!

Every spring, the New York City Chapter of NCGR presents a new perspective on our ever-changing, ever-evolving practice. 

This year we are honored to have three expert astrologers from varied backgrounds share with us their theories and techniques for applying astrology more effectively with our clients and ourselves. These astrologers will present their perspectives based on their many years of experience, their work with clients, and their studies and observations.

The Epic of Gilgamesh: A Mythic Asteroid Exploration on the Search for Immortality

by Amy Angelo

 The Epic of Gilgamesh is a rich and ancient work of literature, originating from ancient Mesopotamia around 2100 BCE. Gilgamesh, the legendary king of Uruk, is a hero renowned for his strength, adventures, and quest for immortality. His story marks a shift in consciousness from the cyclical reality of the great mother goddess to the erection of a mighty hero. Themes of immortality and legacy, love and loss reach us through the ages in this timeless story.

In this lecture, we will delve into the mythology of Gilgamesh and explore how asteroids associated with this epic manifest in the lives and birth charts of individuals who have shifted our consciousness in a radical way. By examining the placement of these asteroids at key points in the birth chart, we uncover important archetypes, stories and mythic imprints that shape the destinies of these individuals.  Prominent asteroids from Gilgamesh’s tale will serve as guides, linking the ancient myth to our modern understanding.

The Lunar Stations

by J.M. Hamade

 An introduction to the mysterious 28- (sometimes 27-) sign zodiac of the Moon. The lunar stations, better known as the lunar mansions, make up the starry backdrop of the Moon's monthly journeys across the sky. Through the three cultures with the most enduring traditions of lunar station use, namely the Indian, Chinese, and Arab/Islamic, we will explore their significance in ancient times onwards to today.

Fixed Stars and Natal Planets

by Elizabeth Hazel

This is an excellent presentation for astrologers who are interested in integrating fixed stars into their practice and are ready to learn basic methods for delineating planet-star combinations. Liz presents a series specific constellations and stars followed by sample charts that demonstrate how those stars operate in natal charts. Participants will learn how to blend planet and star meanings, gain insights on how different planets channel stellar energies, and how fixed stars can create important life themes.

Jun 2025

3 hours 45 minutes

Includes Handouts

Donation: $60.00

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International Astrology Day 2025

THE PROCESS OF CHANGE FOR 2025-2026 with Eileen McCabe

Recording now availablefor a $12 Donation

WHEN:

FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2025

WHAT:

International Astrology Day (IAD) is an annual observance/holiday that was first asserted by the Association for Astrological Networking in 1993. Each year, NCGR-NYC uses the proceeds from our IAD events to support our astrology programs and community.

In honor of International Astrology Day 2025, we're excited to have Eileen McCabe speak to us about THE PROCESS OF CHANGE.

With Pluto now in Aquarius for the next 19 years, and with Saturn, Neptune and Uranus moving into new signs in 2025-2026, how does the astrologer help people to navigate these intense and dramatic cosmic changes in their own personal lives? We will discuss how life transitions can be both exciting and challenging and how the natal horoscope is always the key that provides a certain level of clarity in the face of any major changes in our lives.

MORE ABOUT EILEEN:

Eileen McCabe is a professional astrologer with a private practice in New York. She has received NCGR-PAA Level IV certification as a consulting astrologer, has a graduate degree in social work from Fordham University and has a certificate in psychotherapy from The Training Institute of Self Psychology. She is a teacher and counselor and combines the art of astrology with psychology and metaphysics.

NCGR-NYC 2024 Annual Membership Meeting

THE INNER LIFE OF THE ASTROLOGICAL MANDALA with Claudia Bader

WHEN:

FRIDAY SEPT 27, 2024

WHAT:

Each year, the New York Chapter of NCGR kicks off the new season with a presentation on topical issues in astrology and in the world and about the future.  And so, we have asked Claudia Bader to share her knowledge on The Inner Life of the Astrological Mandala. 

What makes the mandala form so powerful in the human psyche and how is it key how we help/are helped through astrology.  What unites astrologers , no matter our orientation?  Using the prism of Jung, attachment theory, psychoanalysis and art therapy, explore our divine science through the mandala archetype.