Past Events
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.
WATCH THE RECORDING HERE
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.
Saturday, June 13th
ANNUAL SPRING CONFERENCE
Love in the New Age: The Astrology of Relationships
Featuring Guest Speakers Eboni Bledsoe, Colin Bedell & Maria Wander
A Hybrid Event
Zoom & In-person
$40 for members
$55 for non-members
In-person registration at 11:45 a.m. Eastern Time at
The Center
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Community Center
208 W 13 St
New York, NY 10011
Online registration link coming soon!
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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.
12 Noon to 1:15 P.M. Eastern Time
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.
About Eboni
With a partile Venus-Saturn conjunction, Eboni Bledsoe has cultivated a reputation for injecting fun into dry topics. She is a multifaceted practitioner specializing in Traditional Renaissance and Uranian astrology, with additional expertise in hypnosis, business strategy, future studies, and the Qabalistic Tarot. Eboni brings these diverse modalities to life through the lens of 14 years of strategy consulting experience.
Eboni is the founder of both Homegirl Astrology, which awakens individuals to their own patterns and moves them toward inspired action, and Apollon Collective, which integrates astrological insight with business strategy for organizations and leaders. Her training includes coursework at Kepler College and the International Academy of Astrology, as well as a certification from the Oraculos School of Astrology. She has presented for ISAR and OPA, and at NORWAC, and will speak at the United Astrology Conference (UAC) in 2026. A perennial student, Eboni enjoys descending into research rabbit holes and creatively combining metaphysical techniques.
1:30 P.M. to 2:45 P.M. Eastern Time
Colin Bedell
From Problem to Paradox: Integrating the 6 Oppositions
Details 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.
About Colin
Colin Bedell is an artist who uses astrology as his primary medium to improve the quality of our wellbeing and relationships. He co-founded QueerCosmos, a platform bringing astrology into conversation with LGBTQIA+ lives and communities. Named one of the most influential people in wellness by Well + Good, Colin is the resident astrologer for THEM, the author of three books, and the creator of the Star Crossed deck. His work has been featured on Good Morning America, MTV, New York Magazine, and The Sunday Times (UK), and he appeared as an astrologer on Discovery+’s Written In The Stars.
3:00 P.M. TO 4:15 P.M. Eastern Time
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.
Please be advised: NO COMPLIMENTARY ZOOM RECORDINGS WILL BE OFFERED TO ANY ATTENDEES IN-PERSON OR ONLINE.
If you have questions, contact Trish Buckley onmsbuckley189@gmail.com
About Maria
Dr. Maria Wander is an internationally certified astrologer, cartomancer, author, witch, herbalist, hypnotherapist, university professor, and high priestess with a NYC-based practice. With a doctorate in nursing and board certification in biomedical informatics, she brings a grounded, research-minded approach to astrology, helping clients and students track patterns, refine timing, and build meaningful practice. Maria is the co-author of Capricorn Witch (Llewellyn) and an adept reader of Lenormand, Tarot, and Destiny cards. She serves the astrological community through nonprofit leadership, currently as President of NCGR and Vice President of the Board for the United Astrology Conference 2026.
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