Speakers
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THE UPSIDE OF DOWNTIMES
Rio Olesky received a Bachelor’s Degree in humanities from the University of California at Berkeley and a Master’s Degree in humanities from San Francisco State University. He has been a serious student of astrology since 1967 and a professional astrologer since 1976. Rio also writes monthly columns for local and national publications. He gives lectures and has been on radio and television talk shows. Rio’s Beginning Astrology classes are held at Santa Rosa Junior College and his intermediate classes are held at Crystal Channels, in Santa Rosa. Both classes have been ongoing since the mid-70’s. Although his primary focus is spiritual (he has been a practitioner of Kriya Yoga since 1975), Rio also brings to his readings the experience of being a husband, father and grandfather. He is also an accomplished didgeridoo player.
Visit Rio's website: www.starwatcher.com
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MONEY IN THE HOROSCOPE
Angel Thompson, well known astrologer, utilizes the art of spiritual realism to tune into the magnetic resonance of the stars. She is co-founder of AFAN, Trustee for Continuum, the Jim Lewis Foundation, expert in Astro*carto*graphy, and local space. She has lectured throughout the USA, and in 23 foreign countries; five World Congress’, and all UAC’s, where she was nominated five times for the Regulus Award. Currently she facilitates the Marion March Master Class, a focal point for NCGR members and Los Angeles astrologers to explore state of the art West Coast astrological thinking. Angel is a Feng Shui expert, published author and eclipse chaser.
Email Angel: Venangel@aol.com
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USA - HISTORY AND PREDICTIONS
Don's a certified NCGR Level IV astrologer known for the warmth, insight and depth he brings to his counseling practice. An astrologer since ‘72, his interest has been in how astrology evolved from the mythology and astronomy of ancient peoples. He received a degree in Classics, Magna cum Laude from UMass in ‘76, has been writing a weekly column (www.AthenasWeb.com) for various newspapers since ‘83, and in 2003 reconstructed an early model of Stonehenge in a story picked up by the New York Times. In ‘05 he wrote and produced a multi-media show for Fiske Planetarium at the U of Colorado, Boulder entitled Star, Myths and Dragons, pushing back the limits of what our forbearers knew about the heavens. This same theme is now a book entitled The Dragon’s Path. He's produced shows for radio and television and taught at colleges, universities and planetariums across the country.
Visit Don's website: www.AthenasWeb.com
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CHANGING THE NARRATIVE: MERCURY/3RD HOUSE
Laura's passion for astrology knows no bounds. Teaching and practicing since 1986, Laura teaches classes from beginning astrology to advanced. Laura is the co-owner of NORWAC, The Northwest Astrological Conference started in 1984, it gathers astrologers from across the nation for three days filled with talks, information and networking each May. She is a past president of The Washington State Astrological Association and a founding board member of Kepler College. Laura hosted her own talk show on astrology and continues to make appearances on radio and TV as well as MSN Live. From 1983-90, Laura managed her family’s astrological/metaphysical bookstore, and in 2002, was the coordinator for UAC, the United Astrology Conference, which is the world’s largest gathering of astrologers.
Visit Laura's website: www.astrologyetal.com
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KEYNOTE ADDRESS: THE URANUS-PLUTO CYCLE: HARBINGER OF RADICAL CHANGE
Robert Hand has been a student of astrology since 1960 and a full-time professional astrologer since 1972. His books include Planets in Composite, Planets in Transit, Planets in Youth, Horoscope Symbols and Essays on Astrology, and a number of shorter works on traditional astrology. He has been actively translating traditional astrological texts from Latin for several years in connection with his company ARHAT. In June 2011 the Hands moved their home and company to Las Vegas, Nevada, and established Arhat Media Ltd. He is planning soon to offer on the web, lectures and courses in his methods in astrology. He is also working on his Ph.D. dissertation in medieval history at the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC, and is currently Chairman of the Board of Kepler College.
Visit Rob's website: www.arhatmedia.comm
