Seminar Under the Stars with Mo Olufemi: Triplicity, A Crash Course
The Association for Young Astrologers is so excited to welcome Mo Olufemi (@australtaur) to offer us a comprehensive overview of astrological triplicity. While most of the focus later in the Western Astrological traditions has centered on looking at placements in their domicile, exaltation, fall, and detriment; there 3 other tiers of essential dignity that can add nuance to the expression of a planet and the consequences it has for the topics it rules. In this workshop, we will explore triplicity as a concept and its wide ranging uses in astrology! This is an abbreviated version of talks Mo has previously given on the subject.
Seminar Under the Stars is a continuation of AYA’s long-running lecture series, Dinner & Drinks. We’ll be delivering the same stellar talks and astrological wisdom across disciplines and traditions while extending a more welcoming hand to all who may be interested.
This event is free and open to the public. We will gather on September 22, 2022 for a live lecture and Q&A. In addition, AYA members will have lifetime access to the recording of this talk along with prior Dinner & Drinks lectures.
Join us here on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3732274719
Dinner & Drinks with Jay Imarah Evans: Remember Who You Really Are
We are so excited to welcome Jay Imarah Evans for Dinner & Drinks this Saturday, February 27th, at 6:00 PM GMT / 1:00 PM EST! She’s joining us to discuss how techniques in evolutionary astrology used by Jeff Green, Mark Jones, and Steven Forrest utilize Pluto and the lunar nodes to understand the underlying themes and trajectory of one’s life. She’ll then expand to the other planets and placements to build upon the foundation set by Pluto and the nodes to create the story that you tell about yourself.
Having an understanding of how each of these planets and calculated points in the chart interact in these techniques can help you gain a better understanding of your story and how to reclaim your agency within it.
Annanikka (Anna-Key-Ah) writes in the astrology and spiritual communities under the name Jay Imarah Evans. She is a black astrologer, polytheist, teacher, diviner, pop culture enthusiast, magical girl, and psychology student who is focused on helping others reclaim their agency. She currently has her B.S. in Psychology and is pursuing her Master’s in Forensic Psychology. Her work centers around astrology, divination, psychology, pop culture, shadow work, inner child work, and past life work. She currently lives in South Korea with her parents and younger siblings.
Join us here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85163173704?pwd=TmtrbnowYlBUekZYWjhFbmdlTUtXQT09
Dinner & Drinks 2020 Highlights
Throughout the ups and downs of 2020, one of the constants of the year was the amazing lineup of speakers who joined AYA for Dinner & Drinks. If you’re unfamiliar, Dinner & Drinks is a monthly event where AYA hosts awesome astrologers for a casual, Q&A-like discussions. It’s a great way to stay in touch with the community and learn some nuggets of knowledge along the way!
As we blast into 2021, let’s take a look back at the wonderful D&D’s we had lat year.
January
Diana Rose Harper kicked off this year’s D&D roster with a discussion on Energetic Hygiene. From visualizing boundaries to carrying vials of salt. Diana hooked us up with plenty of tips for improving our self-care game.
February
Nina Gryphon stopped by in February to teach us about Astrological Magic. This talk is sure to peak your interest regardless of your experience level. Come to learn about magic, and stay for Nina’s glorious book recommendations.
March
The #DIGNITYBABES joined AYA in March to discuss the benefits of using essential dignity within astrological work. The discussion was rich and full of insightful voices that you don’t want to miss out on.
April
April brought us the lovely duo of Chris Reppucci and Elodie St-Ornge Aubut. They discussed their research on experiential work with the lunar mansions. Be sure to catch up on their mesmerizing discoveries!
May
Becca Tarnas joined us in May to discuss Venus Retrograde from an archetypal perspective. Although the starting point of this conversation was the 2020 Venus Retrograde in Gemini transit, all the revelations in this talk are truly timeless, and this talk is definitely worth revisiting!
July
We were privileged to have Oak join us in July to present on Out of Bounds Planets & Racial Justice. Using the charts of various activists, Oak demonstrates the power of an out of bounds planet as a revolutionary. This discussion is a must-watch as the call for anti-racism begins to echo in the astrological community.
August
In August, the knowledgeable Michael Ofek joined us to talk about the magic of Mars. Playing with Fire: Astrological Magic brought us the gem of line: “Astrological magic is the astro-walk.” If you’re looking to move from talking the astro-talk to walking the astro-walk, you won’t want to miss out on this one!
September
The fabulous Kirah Tabourn stopped by to talk about the ins and outs of being a professional astrologer. Kirah’s tips are great for anyone just starting out on their professional journey as well as those who are a bit more seasoned.
November
Alice Sparkly Kat joined us in November to talk about client work and counseling skills. This discussion was jammed packed with various things to keep in mind when working with clients. If you’re hoping to improve your skills as a consulting astrologer, this is the D&D for you!
Updates from the Speakers!
We reached out to our 2020 Dinner & Drinks guests, and some of them wanted to share exciting things they’ve been working on and events coming up in the new year. Check it out!
Kelsey Rose Tortorice of #DIGNITYBABES will be teaching an 11-week course on the introduction to natal astrology called Astrology for Yourself. It starts in March 2021, and scholarships and payment plans are available! Click here to learn more, and be sure to register for the info session on Sunday, January 24th, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. Central.
Chris Reppucci & Elodie St-Onge Abut have been continuing their work with the lunar mansions. On Instagram, they post Lunar Dailies- the poetic impressions and information related to the 28 Places of the Moon. You can visit their website to learn more about the lunar zodiac and purchase lecture they’ve given on the subject.
Alice Sparkly Kat has a book coming out! Postcolonial Astrology will be released in May 2021, and you should be very excited about it.
Looking Forward
Thank you to the guests of Dinner & Drinks and to the AYA membership for making 2020’s lineup incredible. Be sure to stayed tuned in 2021 to see our next round of amazing speakers!
Dinner and Drinks with Ace: Client Work and Concepts of Counseling
After a brief pause in programming, Dinner & Drinks is back in November with guest Alice Sparkly Kat, who will join us to discuss client work for young astrologers!
Client work is a fundamental part of astrology but can be intimidating for those early into their practice, and Ace will discuss how to approach client work, empowering young astrologers to become healers, and the tricky idea of who can counsel who.
Alice Sparkly Kat is an astrologer focused on counseling, healing, and untangling the structures of colonization from astrology. In addition to client work, teaching courses, and speaking engagements, they publish extensive research on astrology on their website at http://www.alicesparklykat.com/
Dinner and Drinks is a casual, Q&A based zoom event inspired by after-hours gatherings at astrology conferences. Grab a drink or snack and bring your questions for our guest of honor! This event is free, casual, and open to everyone.
Join us on Thursday, November 19 at 6:30pm PST, 9:30pm EST with this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84986677899
If you can’t join us live, all Dinner and Drinks events are available in the Dinner and Drinks Archive for AYA Members. Not a member yet? Learn more about the benefits here, or join now!
Dinner and Drinks with Kirah – Professional Development
It can be hard to find concrete resources to kickstart your business as a young astrologer—and even harder to figure out what that business can even look like beyond consultations. Kirah Tabourn joins us for a casual Q&A on September 24 at 6:30 PM PST / 9:30 PM EST to discuss the myriad of ways she’s found inroads to becoming a professional astrologer by focusing on community—whether that’s building her own astrology publication, NFLUX Mag, starting her own podcast, creating a virtual space for patrons on Patreon, or opening up opportunities for new perspectives through her recent role as Director of Fresh Voices in Astrology.
Dinner and Drinks is a casual, Q&A based zoom event inspired by after-hours gatherings at astrology conferences. Grab a drink or snack and bring your questions for our guest of honor!
More about Kirah: https://www.thestrology.com
ZOOM LINK to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82166632122