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

Playing With Fire: Astrological Magic with Michael Ofek

Join the Association for Young Astrologers for our monthly zoom event! This month, our usual evening gathering is Saturday, August 8 at 10am PT/1pm ET/8pm IDT to welcome our friends in time zones across the globe.

This month’s guest is Michael Ofek, joining us to share his insights about the theory, philosophy, and practice of astrological magic. Michael will present his unique approach to astrological magic, based on years of research and practice, going beyond the craft of talismans. After highlighting fundamental philosophical and practical principles, Michael will share some ways we can magically engage with Mars during his long stay in Aries, intentionally participating in his nature and gaining his powerful gifts.

About Michael:

Michael Ofek is a professional astrologer, writer and teacher from Israel. He has been practicing and researching the traditional lineage of astrology, with an emphasis on Hellenistic Astrology and its connection with Greco-Egyptian Cosmology, Philosophy and Magic. His passion lies in unveiling and reconstructing the conceptual roots of the tradition and the reintegration of these ancient arts. In his work, Michael stresses the importance of direct internalized experience of astrological processes, for which he has developed a unique system, drawing on Magical, Theurgical and Shamanic practices. 

Michael is an international speaker and gives workshops and lectures worldwide, including Magical/Shamanic retreats. Michael has also created one of the largest collections of Astrological Talismans available, In over a decade of cooperation with the artist David Weitzman (www.ka-gold-jewelry.com). He is also the Co-founder of the Israeli professional astrology magazine “Urania”, which also produces yearly conferences and workshops.

This event will be recorded if you can’t make it to the live session. Recordings are available to all members of the Association for Young Astrologers (AYA).

Membership is $20 per year, and astrologers of all ages and study levels are welcome to join! 

Membership is $20 per year, and astrologers of all ages and study levels are welcome to join! Membership also gives access to a library of previous Dinner and Drinks recordings, lectures donated by pro astrologers, and other perks.

To learn more about the many benefits of AYA membership, check out our Membership Benefits, or join here!

Zoom link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87486847075

Time: Saturday, August 8th at:

10am – Los Angeles 

11am – Denver 

Noon – Chicago

1pm – New York 

6pm – London

8pm – Jerusalem 

AYA’s Leadership Change – July 2020

AYA has had a recent change in leadership, and we want to be open and transparent about our process as we respond and evolve.

On July 13, 2020, Daniel Larkin resigned from the Association for Young Astrologers, and Jo Gleason stepped into the role of Interim President.

Jo Gleason intends to remain in her role of Interim President at least until the end of 2020, in order to support the call for board members process, including interviews, onboarding, and Rebrand and Restructure planning for 2020-21, which will include her transition out of the role of Interim President.

In light of this leadership change, AYA’s Call for Board Members has been extended to August 1. This call originally sought to fill the role of Vice President and Secretary, but has been expanded to reflect AYA’s intention to welcome several new voices for both title holding Officers and general Board Members. The intention of the AYA Board is to fill the position of Vice President first, so the new team member can be present for the following interviews for other positions.

The Vice President and any candidates interested in Leadership will work closely with the Interim President and other Officers to plan for AYA’s Rebrand and Restructuring initiatives, which will include Jo’s transition out of the Interim President role and the Vice President or Leadership candidate stepping into the President role.

The timing of this transition depends on the unique way this process unfolds, and current Board as well as Jo are committed to being responsive and flexible in this process. Jo will remain on board as Interim President until December 31, 2020 at minimum, unless her support is no longer needed before then, or is still needed for additional time past then.

AYA is committed to transparency and fluidity in this process as the we continue adapting to the evolving needs of the community. This plan is subject to change according to the needs of our current and future board members, applicants, and our community.

To learn more and get involved, visit our Updated Call for Board Members.

Dinner and Drinks with Oak: Out of Bounds Planets and Racial Justice

Join the Association for Young Astrologers for our monthly zoom event: Dinner and Drinks!  We encourage you to bring grub, pour out a beverage, sit at your computer or with your smartphone, and join us for a casual Q&A session inspired by after hours gatherings at astrology conferences.

This month’s guest is Oak. They will share their insights about Out of Bounds Planets. Oak will particularly focus on how these planets manifest in the charts of trailblazers for equality as well as perpetrators of injustice. 

How can we deepen our understanding of the maverick energy of an Out of Bounds Planet to coach our clients to use it constructively? How can we better harness out of bounds planets in our own charts to meet 2020? How can we cope with and recognize negative expressions of out of bounds planets in others? 

Join us on Thursday, July 2nd to explore how to understand the intersection between Out of Bounds Planets and the call for racial justice. 

About Oak: https://oakastrology.com/bio

Link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86270632230

This event will be recorded if you can’t make it to the live session. Recordings are available to all members of the Association for Young Astrologers (AYA). 

Membership is $20 per year, and astrologers of all ages and study levels are welcome to join! Membership also gives access to a library of previous Dinner and Drinks recordings, lectures donated by pro astrologers, and other perks. 

To learn more about the many benefits of AYA membership, check out our Member Benefits!

UPDATED: Call For Board Members

AYA is opening up.

Updated as of July 17, 2020.

In light of the recent change in leadership, AYA is extending the deadline for call for board members to August 1st. If you are interested in applying for a board position, please find updated descriptions of open positions below, as well as instructions for application.

The Association for Young Astrologers is seeking to expand our board and fill several positions:

• Vice President
• Secretary
• Leadership (general)
• Board Member (general)

The intention of the AYA Board is to fill the position of Vice President and/or Leadership first, so the new team member can be present for following interviews for other positions. To learn more about our process, read here. Please find descriptions for all positions and opportunities below.

Potential AYA board members are passionate team players who are invested in advocating for and supporting young and emerging astrologers. As a volunteer for the AYA Board, you have the opportunity not only to support and give back to the astrological community, but to be on the cutting edge of astrology organizations. AYA prioritizes responding to the needs of the newest generation of the astrology world, evolving, innovating, and pioneering the art’s future.

The deadline to apply via e-mail is Saturday, August 1st. However, interviews will be scheduled with applicants before August 1st as submissions are received. We encourage you to apply right now if you are interested. The email doesn’t need to be perfect─ it is just a way to open the dialogue. 

Vice President

The Vice President collaborates with the President to manage the workflow of the AYA team, and supports the President in continually aligning the organization’s projects and team with AYA’s mission. The Vice President duties include:

• Attending monthly board meetings
• Collaborating with the team on a monthly Dinner and Drinks zoom gathering:
  • gauging prescient topics
  • helping us to select and book speakers
  • taking turns hosting, facilitating, and moderating the event
• Contributing to website and social media copy by writing and/or group editing
• Communicating regularly with the Board via a private discord server
• Rolling out new 2020 initiatives 
  • Brand refresh
  • Anti-racism and intersectionality events and programs
• Working closely with the Interim President and other leadership to facilitate:
  • AYA’s Rebranding and Restructuring initiatives
  • the next leadership change in early 2021

Our organization is in a phase of evolution, which will be reflected in a rebrand led by Design Director Hugh Tran. The Vice President will be actively engaged in conversations about how our mission reflects the needs of young and emerging astrologers in 2020 and beyond, and how our website, logo, and graphic identity reflect that mission.

We are seeking a Vice President who is committed to anti-racism and justice. In 2020 and beyond, AYA plans to develop and roll out initiatives that provide a platform to BIPOC voices and compensate them monetarily, centering on anti-racism in astrology, and probe new approaches to astrology at the many intersections of race, gender expression, class, sexuality, and the spectrum of different abilities.

The AYA Board anticipates meeting once per month for two hours as it continues to roll out these initiatives. Additional meetings would be scheduled at the discretion of the Vice President as necessary to bring projects to fruition. 

Like most non-profit work with fellow astrological organizations, this is a volunteer position. In the event that the President must leave the organization, the Vice President will assume their responsibilities in the interim. There is no set term for the Vice President. In the event you decide to serve, but need to step back at a later date, you can tender a letter of resignation to the President. 

If you are interested in applying to be AYA’s next Vice President, please send an e-mail to youngastrologers@gmail.com. Please share with us a little bit about your background in astrology, a link to your website and/or social media, and your interest in the position, our mission, and 2020 initiatives.

Secretary

The Secretary works behind the scenes to organize, document, and help facilitate AYA’s regular and new initiatives. The Secretary’s duties include:

• Attending monthly board meetings
• Taking notes at the monthly board meeting, producing minutes for the discussion including action items to which the Board can refer
• Collaborating with the team on a monthly Dinner and Drinks zoom gathering:
  • gauging prescient topics
  • helping us to select speakers
  • taking turns hosting, facilitating, and moderating the event
• Communicating regularly with the Board via a private discord server
• Guiding a bylaws overhaul in 2020

We are seeking to overhaul our by-laws that govern us as a non-profit organization. The Secretary would shepherd this project, gathering documents from other non-profit organizations, and assisting the President and Vice President in drafting and ratifying them. 

We are seeking a Secretary who is committed to anti-racism and justice. In 2020 and beyond, AYA plans to develop and roll out initiatives that provide a platform to BIPOC voices and compensate them monetarily, center anti-racism in astrology, and probe new approaches to astrology at the many intersections of race, gender expression, class, sexuality, and the spectrum of different abilities.

The AYA Board anticipates meeting once per month for two hours as it continues to roll out these initiatives. The Secretary would participate in these meetings. 

Like most non-profit work with our fellow astrological organizations, this is a volunteer position. There is no set term for the Secretary. In the event you decide to serve, but need to step back at a later date, you can tender a letter of resignation to the President. 

If you are interested in applying to be AYA’s next Secretary, please send an e-mail to youngastrologers@gmail.com. Please share with us a little bit about your background in astrology, a link to your website and/or social media, and your interest in the position, our mission, and 2020 initiatives. 

Leadership

If you want to take an active role in shaping AYA’s future, continually aligning our work with our values, and are willing to make a medium to long term commitment to serving the community, this opportunity is for you. Leadership is an interest you can indicate in your application for any role.

Applying with interest in Leadership indicates your interest in being considered for the role of President, Vice President, or other leadership roles, specifically when the Interim President hands over to new leadership. This unique opportunity is highly collaborative and dependent on AYA’s ongoing transition and evolution process, but basic duties include those listed above, as well as:

• Facilitating AYA’s Rebranding and Restructuring initiative
• Facilitating and participating in the leadership transition at the beginning of 2021 (more details here)

If you are interested in applying for a Leadership position, please send an e-mail to youngastrologers@gmail.com. Please share with us a little bit about your background in astrology, a link to your website and/or social media, and your interest in our mission and 2020 initiatives. 

Board Member (general)

Board Member is a role without an officer title that indicates a supportive and project-oriented role in collaboration with Officers and other Board Members. This role offers variety and flexibility while helping support AYA’s vision with personpower.

If you feel called to contribute your time and/or skills to AYA but you’re not sure what position is the right fit, please reach out! We are open to collaborating with interested individuals in many different capacities, and we are especially interested in your ideas.

If you are interested in applying for a Board member position, please send an e-mail to youngastrologers@gmail.com. Please share with us a little bit about your background in astrology, a link to your website and/or social media, and your interest in our mission and 2020 initiatives. 

Dinner and Drinks with Becca Tarnas: Venus Retrograde

Join the Association for Young Astrologers for our monthly zoom event: Dinner and Drinks!  We encourage you to bring grub, pour out a beverage, sit at your computer or with your smartphone, and join us for a casual Q&A session inspired by after hours gatherings at astrology conferences.

This month’s guest is Becca Tarnas. She will share her insights about the upcoming Venus Retrograde through an archetypal lens. Our star of Aphrodite will be moving backwards through Gemini from May 12/13th, 2020 until June 25, 2020.

How can we deepen our relationship with the myth of Venus as she travels in reverse through Gemini? Venus begins her retrograde journey in a tight square within just 1º21’ of Neptune. Becca will speak to this unique configuration which perfects on May 20, as well as other major aspects featured in Venus’ cycle. 

Join us on Wednesday, May 13 at 6:30pm PT, 9:30pm ET to explore how to use archetypes as a guide for love and relationship.

Link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82806903523

About Becca: https://beccatarnas.com/about/

This event will be recorded if you can’t make it to the live session. Recordings are available to all members of the Association for Young Astrologers (AYA).

Membership is $20 per year, and astrologers of all ages and study levels are welcome to join! Membership also gives access to a library of previous Dinner and Drinks recordings, lectures donated by pro astrologers, and other perks. To learn more about the many benefits of AYA membership, check out our Member Benefits page! Not a member yet? Join here!

Lunar Mansions Q&A – Elodie St Onge Aubut and Chris Reppucci

Join the Association for Young Astrologers for our monthly zoom event: Dinner and Drinks!  We encourage you to bring grub, pour out a beverage, sit at your computer or with your smartphone, and join us for a casual, Q&A based event inspired by after hours gatherings at astrology conferences.

This month’s special guests are Elodie St-Onge-Aubut and Chris Reppucci. They will share their ideas about how the lunar mansions might be incorporated into astrological practice.

The moon moves through the 28 lunar mansions in the sky every month. Depending upon which mansion the moon resides in on a given day, there are particular moods, symbols, archetypes and layers of meaning to be considered in natal interpretation as well as astrological magic.

About Elodie: https://9thhouseastrology.wordpress.com/about-elodie/

About Chris: https://www.atavisceral.com/

This event is free, online, and open to everyone. Join us Thursday, April 30, 9:30pm ET/6:30pm PT.

Link to join: https://zoom.us/j/93781607835

This event will be recorded if you can’t make it to the live session. Recordings are available to all members of the Association for Young Astrologers (AYA). Membership is $20 per year, and astrologers of all ages and study levels are welcome to join! Membership also gives access to a library of previous Dinner and Drinks recordings, lectures donated by pro astrologers, and other perks. To learn more about the many benefits of AYA membership, check out our Member Benefits page! Not a member yet? Join here!

ANNOUNCING the AYA Discord

Introducing the AYA Discord server! Discord is a chat platform for communities and friends to gather, discuss, and stay connected. The AYA Discord is full of diverse channels for different types of astrology, bringing together our membership for come and go discussion at any time of the day or night. 

Sometimes the deepest insights and biggest breakthroughs begin with a single conversation; after hours at a conference, messaging back and forth with a mentor, or just having a discussion with a peer or friend.

We believe one of the best ways to support young and emerging astrologers and students is to connect them with the community. The purpose of the AYA Discord is to cultivate this community by facilitating conversation and dialogue within our membership, keeping us connected in real time. 

New to discord? It’s completely free, and easy to use on mobile and desktop. It’s perfect for staying connected especially if you choose not to participate in social media platforms, or if you’re taking a social media break.

Join the server here!

Not a member yet? Join AYA here!

Dinner and Drinks: Essential Dignity with #DignityBabes

This Women’s History Month, we’re bringing in a stellar panel to discuss the hot topic of Essential Dignity. The #dignitybabes, Charm Torres, Cello Carpenter-Pierce, Kelsey Rose Tortorice, Erin Tack-Shipley, and AYA Vice President Jo Gleason tackle questions on the concept of essential dignity.

#DignityBabes is a collaborative community conversation started by Charm, Cell, Kelsey, Erin, Diana Rose Harper, and Jo Gleason with the intention to create meaningful dialogue around essential dignity in practice, and other important topics such as professionalism, the nature of learning astrology, and responsible and aware content creation and consumption. To learn more about the campaign, check out the hashtag on instagram and twitter.

Join us on March 26th at 6:30 PM PST / 9:30 PM EST for this incredible panel at this link: https://zoom.us/j/663789431

Astrological Magic with Nina Gryphon

Dinner and Drinks is back in February, welcoming Nina Gryphon as our guest of honor! Join us Thursday, Feb 20 to chat all things astrological magic.

From magical electional rules to the myriad of talisman types, Nina is bringing her years of experience and expertise to the table to answer all your questions.

To learn more about Nina and check out her Magical Elections podcast.

Join us Thursday, Feb 20 at 9:30 EST/6:30 PST for an online Q&A based discussion that’s free and open to everyone! Click here to join the zoom meeting HERE.

Dinner and Drinks with Diana Rose: Energetic Hygiene

Dinner and Drinks is back in January, welcoming Diana Rose Harper as our guest of honor!

Diana will join us to talk all things energetic hygiene: what it is, why it matters, and how we can assess it using astrology. How are your energetic boundaries? What indicates your level of permeability, absorptiveness, or even leakiness? We’ll explore both natal and transit based answers to these important questions, and discuss how we share such insights on energetic hygiene with our clients.

More about Diana: https://ddamascenaa.com/mission

Join us Thursday, January 30 at 9:30 EST/6:30 PST for an online Q&A based discussion that’s free and open to everyone! Click here to join the zoom meeting: https://zoom.us/j/901740455