SPEAKER BIOS
Lynn Bell
Lynn Bell is a Paris-based astrologer whose work spans multiple cultures as a speaker, teacher, author and consultant in astrology. She lectures and teaches seminars around the world, including The Faculty of Astrological Studies, the LSA, and the CPA. Outside the world of astrology, she has often collaborated with Caroline Myss, and her CMED Institute. Lynn has been part of the faculty of the New Chartres School, held every year, for the past seven years in Chartres, France by Wisdom University. Lynn is the author of Planetary Threads.
DAVID CROOK
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David Crook is a San Francisco based astrologer and artist with an MFA in photo-printmaking. He has been a professional astrologer for 25 years, and has a keen interest in study and research- particularly in the field of mundane astrology. David works mainly from his Mission art studio, but also serves clients worldwide by phone and internet. For him, astrology is a spiritual path, a way of life, and a vocation that he embraces with passion and enthusiasm.
David is the sole proprietor of Stellar Insights Astrology, and Tai Chi Hip hop Productions. You can contact him by email: [email protected], or phone: 415 235-7997. Follow him on FB: https://www.facebook.com/stellarinsightsastrology and on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StellarInsights
Lilly Falconer
Lilly Falconer is an archetypal astrologer, integral intersectional feminist, writer, activist, and doctoral student of archetypal cosmology at the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, California. Lilly is a cis, white woman of settler-colonial ancestry raised in Coast Miwok territory (Sonoma Valley, California). Her doctoral focus is on the planetary archetype of Pluto within the modern Western astrological tradition. She writes, works, and offers remote astrological consultations out of her home at the edge of the woods in California’s Bay Area. Follow her blog and book a reading at lillyfalconerastrologer.com.
Hadley Fitzgerald
Hadley Fitzgerald, M.A., M.F.T., has been a licensed psychotherapist almost as long as she’s been an astrologer. She has a BA in English from UCLA, and after an epiphany in which she envisioned astrology as an integral part of the psychology and psychotherapy of the future, she received her MA from Phillips Graduate Institute in 1979 and her Marriage and Family Therapy license in 1981.
She’s the author of the Psychological Astrology section of Under One Sky by Rafael Nasser, ed. by Jodie Forrest (Seven Paws Press 2004) and the co-author (with the late Judith Harte) of Images of Soul: Reimagining Astrology (Iris & Acorn Press, 2014). In 2016, Hadley presented a year-long webinar series for post-graduate students in China on astrology and family systems. She has published numerous articles and has been a free-lance writer for more than 25 years. She has a certificate of training in Ecopsychology from the Institute for Cultural Change and is also a Certified Tarotpy® Practitioner.
STEVEN FORREST
Steven Forrest received a B.A. in Religion in 1971 from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and shortly thereafter began to establish his astrological practice. In 1984, Bantam Books published his first book, The Inner Sky. Esquire magazine called it “intelligent, well-written and actually fun.” Since then he has published several astrology classics including, The Changing Sky, Skymates, and The Night Speaks, an extended argument for the intellectual and philosophical plausibility of astrology.
Steven has the largest in-person astrological apprentice training program, which is popular for good reason. His teaching skill is masterful, and students return to the program year after year, even long after becoming professional astrologers and writers themselves. Steven offers two levels of certification in his style of Evolutionary Astrology.
STORMIE GRACE
Stormie Grace is a consulting astrologer, practicing in Colorado and around the globe since 2014. Holding a Doctorate of Business enables her to apply those skills to business and mundane astrology, as well as personal chart work. She is a contributing Astrologer to Astrologyhub.com and houses her own show on Youtube, producing learning, weekly, monthly, and yearly content. Under the study of Steven Forrest and with guidance of other Astrology mentors, she continues to expand her astrology skills and practice in Evolutionary. Stormie specializes in teaching groups and one-on-one sessions, as well as readings that bring spiritual energy into practical strategy. Member of OPA, AFAN, ISAR, NCGR and contributor to Midheaven Magazine.
KAREN HAMAKER-ZONDAG
Karen Hamaker-Zondag started her astrological practice in 1975. She is a founding member of two schools in Holland: an astrological school, Stichting Achernar, founded in 1980, and a school of Jungian psychology, Stichting Orderir, founded 1987.
A leading astrologer in Holland she also lectures extensively throughout the world and first began lecturing for the CPA in 1997. In 1999 she was invited to teach at the first real and official Astrological University in the USA, Kepler College, and be a member of the staff. This University is entitled to educate students for a Liberal Arts Degree, and will develop a program for a Masters Degree.
She is the author of many astrological books including Foundations of Personality, Psychological Astrology, Horary Astrology, The Yod Figure and Unaspected Planets and The Twelfth House.
Jessica Lanyadoo
Jessica Lanyadoo is an astrologer with over 20 years consulting experience. She is author of Astrology for Real Relationships: Understanding You, Me, and How We All Get Along, available for pre-order now. She is the host of the popular astrology and advice show, Ghost of a Podcast, and writes horoscopes that help you heal.
For Lanyadoo, no topic is taboo or unworthy of kindness. Check out her website and follow her on social media for more of her down to earth wisdom at lovelanyadoo.com.
Ray Merriman
Merriman is also well-known as a professional astrologer, having studied the subject since 1967, and receiving his professional certification form AFA (American Federation of Astrologers) in 1972. He is the author of Evolutionary Astrology: The Journey of the Soul Through the Horoscope (1977), Evolutionary Astrology: The Journey of the Soul Through States of Consciousness (1992), and The Solar Return Book of Prediction (1977). At UAC (United Astrology Congress) 1995, he received the Regulus Award for “Enhancing Astrology’s Image as a Profession.” At UAC 2012, he received the Regulus “Lifetime Achievement Award.” He also served as president of the International Society for Astrological Research (ISAR) in 1994-2000, 2002-2008, and 2015-2017
Merriman currently resides in Cave Creek, Arizona, USA. He can be reached at [email protected], or via the MMA website at www.mmacycles.com.
VANESSA MONTGOMERY
DR. CHRISTOF NIEDERWIESER
Dr. Christof Niederwieser studied “International Economics“ at the University of Innsbruck (Austria). He holds many years of management experience both in the music business and as Head of Brand and Business Development in one of the top 50 German luxury companies (Ernst & Young ranking).
Since the 1990s he has been conducting extensive astrological research focusing on business and mundane astrology, zodiac degrees, minor planets and new techniques of horoscope analysis.
He has developed methods such as the Group Horoscope as a major tool of collective astrology and the Astro-Kondratiev business cycle model. He is an expert on prognostics and the author of a four volume book series on the cultural history of forecasting. With AstroMANAGEMENT he offers astrological business consulting in the fields of strategy, branding, human resources and communication.
Website: https://www.astro-management.com
Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/astromanagement
SAM REYNOLDS
Samuel F. Reynolds, a former skeptic, had a life-changing visit to an astrologer and has since spent nearly 30 years doing charts and studying astrology. Now Samuel consults and teaches astrology full-time. He also serves on the board of directors for ISAR, the International Society for Astrological Research and has written horoscopes for several print and online publications, like Ebony and New York Magazine.
CHRISTEEN SKINNER
Christeen Skinner D.F.Astrol. S., FRSA is a Director of Cityscopes London Ltd. Christeen works with fund managers, entrepreneurs and investors. She is author of several books on financial astrology and taught for the Faculty of Astrological Studies. She is Chair of the Advisory Board of NCGR, a Trustee of the Urania Trust and a Director of the Alexandria I-base Project. In 2019, the Astrological Association awarded her the Charles Harvey Award for services to astrology.
Kelly Surtees
Kelly Surtees is a counselling astrologer and writer who splits her time between Sydney, Australia and Toronto, Canada. She is an inspiring teacher, who loves to share astrology with students and clients. With more than 15 years in private practice, Kelly is experienced, warm, friendly and insightful. Kelly’s passion for astrology is infectious, and her intention with every course is to help students like you deepen their understanding of astrology.
Past students of Kelly’s are using astrology to help others around the world. Kelly teaches with a traditional focus, grounding ancient philosophy into modern life. You’ll learn how to express the language of the sky clearly and with purpose. Kelly’s insight and knowledge is matched by her skill as a clear, accessible teacher. You’ll have fun, learn and grow as a person by studying with Kelly.
SHAKIRAH TABOURN
(Sha)Kirah Tabourn (TAY-born) is an astrologer, writer, educator and creator. She combines modern and traditional techniques to offer a unique style of astrology to her clients and students. Kirah is passionate about intersectionality and inclusiveness within the the astrology and magic community.
She produces an astrology & culture magazine called NFLUX Mag that centers and celebrates POC & Queer folks in spirituality, art & activism. She is the new director of Fresh Voices in Astrology.
Her first book Zodiac Signs: Pisces debuted in February 2020. She’s recently been featured in the astrology summits Fresh Voices 2019 and Starstruck 2020.
Alexander von Schlieffen
Alexander von Schlieffen is an astrology and visual artist. He studied at the Art Academy in Düsseldorf. He has shown work at various exhibitions in Germany and Switzerland and exhibited various art projects in public spaces focusing on portraits.
He studied astrology in Cologne earning a Diploma from the astrological association of Germany (DAV). He lives and works in Berlin.
Alexander has taught astrology at the DAV-schools in Berlin and Cologne, at the SFER in Salzburg, the Sarastro College in Vienna, Austria, the CPA and the London School of Astrology.
YOUR HOSTS
DRU ISH
Dru is a consulting astrologer hailing from Melbourne, Bunurong country of the Kulin nation. Combining their studies in Naturopathy, counselling, social sciences and vibrational Medicine, Dru has a holistic approach to astrology. Their practice includes one on one consultation, group work, Astro Tattoo sessions and writing about current events.
Mychal Bryan
MYCHAL A. BRYAN is a multidisciplinary spiritual teacher with over 15 years experience helping people find healing and clarity within their lives. His teaching and personal practice includes: Iyengar Yoga, Jikiden Reiki, Neo-Classical Astrology (Jyotish, Classical Western, & Uranian/Cosmobiology), Hypnotherapy, & Qabalistic Tarot. He combines the various traditions of his lifelong studies into his spiritual counselling and healing work.
He has taught in Jamaica, Aruba, Trinidad & Tobago, Bermuda, the United States (Puerto Rico, New Mexico, California, Louisiana, Montana), Vancouver (Canada), London (U.K), and Ibiza (Spain).
He seeks to share authenticity, integrity, and love in his teaching and consultative practice, and guides everyone he works with to their most embodied sense of self-mastery, healing, and joy. He continues to be mentored by the most esteemed teachers in the world in his various fields of practice and shares their collective wealth of wisdom to his students both in The Bahamas and around the world.
“One of the great lessons astrology teaches us is tolerance: tolerance of others and tolerance of ourselves.”
-LIZ GREENE
