4th International Congress of Astrology
From May 9th to May 12th, 2025 - in Vila Nova de Gaia In-person with limited seating - no translation - English Room and Portuguese Room
For the 4th time, ASPAS - Portuguese Astrology Association brings together Astrologers from various parts of the world, promoting unity, sharing of knowledge and research. After Maia, Lisbon, Ponta Delgada, in May 2025 it will be in Gaia, the historic and emblematic city of Bridges, headquarters of ASPAS since 2012, where 24 Astrologers gathered around the theme “Era of Change” will keep the astrological “family” alive with many surprises in a warm and relaxed environment conducive to creating unique memories. We will have 3 rooms with lectures and mini-courses. We will inaugurate the congress on a cruise along the Douro River with a lecture and presentation of credentials.
Together we will build bridges.
For the 4th time, ASPAS - Portuguese Astrological Association brings together Astrologers from several parts of the world, promoting unity, sharing knowledge and research. After Maia, Lisbon, Azores, in May 2025 it will take place in Gaia, the historic and emblematic City of Bridges where ASPAS headquarters is located since 2012. 24 Astrologers will be lecturing under the theme “Era of Change” keeping alive our astrological “family” with many surprises in a warm and relaxed environment creating unforgettable memories. We will have 3 rooms with lectures and mini-courses. We will open the congress on a cruise through the waters of the Douro River with a lecture and delivery of credentials.
Let’s build bridges together.
Opening May 9 - Cais de Gaia - Boat tour – The astrology of Porto wine with Luiza Azancot
Start of the congress in 3 rooms simultaneously May 10 and 11 - English Room and Portuguese Room Lectures
Minicourses Room May 10 and 11 - Special After-conference on May 12 1 room - English
Confirmed Astrologers - Updating
ALEXANDRE GONÇALVES
PORTUGAL
Lecture
Astrologia das idades:
uma visão astro-psicológica do desenvolvimento humano
Independentemente da configuração do nosso mapa astrológico individual existem fases e processos comuns a todos os indivíduos e que vão ocorrer numa dada faixa etária bem definida.
Astrology of ages: an astro-psychological view of human development
Regardless of the configuration of our individual astrological chart, there are phases and processes common to all individuals and which will occur in a given, well-defined age range.
CARINA ALMEIDA
PORTUGAL
Lecture
The Cross of Incarnation - a compass for life!
In this lecture you will learn, based on the structure of the natal chart, about (your) Cross of the Incarnation, allowing for a more conscious personal development aligned with your purpose.
CARLOS HOLLANDA
BRASIL
Lecture
Great World Dissolution, Saturn-Neptune Cycle and Noah's Ark of the 3rd Millennium
In practically the entire year 2025 and the first half of 2026 Saturn finds Neptune between the last decan of Pisces and the first of Aries. Let's better understand the function of this cycle in communities, its possible effects and the supreme need to have contingency plans
Great World Dissolution, Saturn-Neptune Cycle and Noah's Ark of the 3rd Millennium
In practically the entire year 2025 and the first half of 2026 Saturn finds Neptune between the last decan of Pisces and the first of Aries. Let's better understand the function of this cycle in communities, its possible effects and the supreme need to have contingency plans
CAROLE TAYLOR
UNITED KINGDOM
Lecture
The Astrology of Money
Money is essential to our lives and yet many of us find that our relationship to it is not straightforward. We will also look at some example charts
SPECIAL AFETER CONFERENCE - The Joys and Wounds of Love: Exploring Outer Planets in Relationships
Join us for an interactive workshop on the impact of the transpersonal planets and Chiron on relationships. What happens when these planets are in relationship houses, or aspect relationship planets and angles? How are they woven into our relational expectations and experiences? We’ll also look at their role by transit, as they make, shape, and sometimes, break relationships. Bring your birth chart and ephemeris!
Biography
Carole Taylor has been an astrologer since gaining her professional Diploma from the Faculty of Astrological Studies in 2000. She is the co-director of The Centre for Astrology, Myth & Symbol and Asteria Teaching.
ESPECIAL POSCONFERÊNCIA - As alegrias e as feridas do amor: Explorando os Planetas Exteriores nos Relacionamentos Junte-se a nós para um workshop interativo sobre o impacto dos planetas transpessoais e de Quíron nos relacionamentos. O que acontece quando estes planetas se encontram nas casas dos relacionamentos, ou aspectam planetas e ângulos de relacionamentos? Como é que eles se inserem nas nossas expectativas e experiências relacionais? Também analisaremos o seu papel através dos trânsitos, quando criam, moldam e, por vezes, quebram relações. Traga o seu mapa astral e efemérides!
CLÁUDIA LISBOA
BRASIL
Lecture
Comparison between the cosmic state of Venus to the reality of meeting your lover.
The lecture problematizes the concept of the cosmic state of Venus through the analysis of love as an idealized platonic experience and the possibility of making a romantic encounte.
DAVID PERLOFF
USA
Lecture
Hemisphere Emphasis
What does it mean to have most of the planets on the left (Eastern side) of a chart? Or what if most of the planets are in the top half? The physical layout of a chart is quite important.
MiniCurso
10 etapas para interpretação de mapas
Como lê um mapa natal? Quais são as principais coisas a procurar? Discutiremos algumas das técnicas preferidas por Marc Edmund Jones e Dane Rudhyar, bem como algumas de minha autoria.
MiniCourse
10 Steps to Chart Interpretation
How do you go about reading a natal chart? What are the key things to look for? We'll discuss some of the techniques favored by Marc Edmund Jones and Dane Rudhyar, as well as some of my own.
Biography
David Perloff is a professional astrologer, with clients world-wide. David was a speaker for the ASPAS conferences in 2017, 2019 and 2023, is excited about returning for 2025. He has given astrology talks for groups and conferences throughout the United States and internationally. He is President of NCGR’s Boston chapter. He also teaches astrology classes via Zoom.
ELSA MARQUES
PORTUGAL
Lecture
Almuten Figuris - As a life path towards greater Soul connection.
Almuten Figuris means the winning planet that spiritually guides the native's journey. It can be said that it is the deepest, psychological and spiritual point of Traditional Astrology, revealing the most intimate purpose of the native's life.
Biography
Degree in Management, Professional Trainer with CCP from IEFP, gives training in the area of Personal Development Has completed several training courses in various areas of Astrology and with various renowned astrologers. She is an ASPAS member no. 319 and responsible for the ASPAS Delegation in the Algarve.
ENZO DE PAOLA
SPAIN
Lecture
The Internal Spheres in Astrology - Systemic View
The Internal Spheres are representations of our inner world. Just like the planets within a Natal Chart, they reflect archetypes of our human nature and its connections;´. The Internal Spheres express the positive or unfavorable dynamics.
SPECIAL PRE-CONFERENCE - Group constellation for those interested in the topic of the lecture
FILIPA ANDERSEN
PORTUGAL
Lecture
Astrology as a form of healing and personal transformation
Orienting ourselves to our Soul purpose and the respective directions for our life path, with the proper timings, also helps us to know certain energetic laws and to discover antidotes for our healing (energetic balance) on our path of soul evolution.
Biography
Astrologer, Life-coaching, Quantum and Systemic Coaching, EFT (Emotion - Freedom - Techique), Anura Flowers, Reiki, Art as personal transformation, Creativity and emotional intelligence, Spirituality and consciousness, mindfulness and self-compassion, family constellations and many other things.
INÊS SANTOS
PORTUGAL
SOFIA ALVES
PORTUGAL
Lecture
The seven-year cycles in Life and Astrology
How does this powerful energy of the number 7 manifest itself in Astrology? In this presentation we'll look at the importance of the 7-year cycles in our lives and how they manifest in our natal chart.
Biography
Inês Santos - Astróloga e Terapeuta. Licenciada em Gestão pela Universidade Católica Portuguesa em 2009 e iniciou os seus estudos em Astrologia em 2019 na Escola Faces – Isabel Guimarães, é também formada em Hipnoterapia clínica, transpessoal e regressiva pela escola Transpessoal Internacional.
https://inessantosastrologia.com/
Sofia Alves - Licenciou-se em Tradução e Interpretação de Inglês e Alemão no ISAI/ISAG. Fez o CCP e durante 12 anos trabalhou na área da educação, nos quais ensinou Inglês a crianças e adultos, e deu formação a professores. Em 2017 concluiu o Curso de Formação Profissional em Astrologia Tradicional e Moderna na escola de Astrologia Faces de Isabel Guimarães..
ISABEL GUIMARÃES
PORTUGAL
Lecture
The cycles of pregnancy in Astrology - The seed of life
Astrology is cyclical and when we experience repetitive cognitive patterns the cause is multiple, as there are many layers that we need to decode. With the astrological houses of the Pregnancy Memory of the technique created by Isabel Guimarães,
Biography
Professional Astrologer, Holistic Psychotherapist with a Master's Degree in Complementary Medicine and Naturopathy, Systemic Constellator and Therapist, with a career spanning over 20 years. Creator of the Gestation Memory method in Astrology with her technique in the Meridian Gold software.
J. LEE LEHMAN
EUA
Lecture
Identifying when a disease is spiritual
The ancients distinguished between physical, mental, and spiritual disease. How did they do that? And, more importantly, what do you do with that information once you have it?
Biography
Recipient of the 1995 Marc Edmund Jones Award, the 2008 Regulus Award for Education, the 2023 Charles Harvey Award, and author of nine books, Lee Lehman has practiced and taught astrology since the 1970s, and a Professor at Kepler College, 2000-2012. She was Research Director for NCGR from 1987-1989
JORGE LANCINHA
PORTUGAL
Lecture
The Archetypal Role of the Astrologer: Priest, Consultant, Therapist
In ancient Babylon, the astrologer took on the role of a priest, an intermediary with the deity, who presided over the cult and celebrated the rituals. In modern times, the astrologer's role takes on a therapeutic character, that of an agent facilitating personal and collective transformation.
Biography
He has a degree in Fine Arts - Painting, from FBAUL. He has dedicated himself professionally to Astrology since 2010, as a consultant and trainer, specializing in a transpersonal psychological approach. He is certified with the C.A.P. by ISAR. Training in Spirituality Psychology at AlmaSoma. Advanced Training in Analytical Psychology from IAAP.
LIANNE MCCAFFERTY
UNITED KINGDOM
Lecture
Saturn, Neptune, Juno & Ceres: A Family of Fire Igniting The Way Forward in 2025
2026 will see all outer planets in Air and Fire, but in 2025 Saturn and Neptune briefly leave the waters of Pisces and spend time in fiery Aries along with Juno and Ceres.
Biography
Lianne McCafferty D.M.S. Astrol, MAPAI, holds the Mayo School of Astrology Diploma (Distinction) in both natal & mundane astrology and has been one of its tutors for several years. In addition to teaching, consulting, speaking and writing, with numerous articles published in the likes of the AA and NCGR Journals, her current research is focused on asteroids and dwarf planets.
LUIZA AZANCOT
PORTUGAL
Lecture
The chart doesn’t die and other surprises
In the era of change I will explore the nonlinear dimension of time as it intersects with the tentacular quality of planetary symbols. Manifestations that will surprise, amuse and raise many questions.
Biography
Astrology has been a full-time occupation since 2001, mainly as a consultant with international clients. While living in the USA completed level IV of the NCGR-PAA certification.
Has presented at several international conferences, participates in workshops and her articles have been featured in The Astrological Journal of Great Britain, Isar website and Astro.com.
MARGARET GRAY
IRLANDA
Lecture
Across the River Styx and Back!. Survival, Growth and Regeneration when Relationships End
We'll look at ways of accessing resilience, self-care, self-soothing and meaning in the individual chart, the impact of transits and progressions at the time of the loss and the influence of the stage of life development you were at when it happened. The consideration of synastry.
SPECIAL AFETER CONFERENCE - The Joys and Wounds of Love: Exploring Outer Planets in Relationships
Join us for an interactive workshop on the impact of the transpersonal planets and Chiron on relationships. What happens when these planets are in relationship houses, or aspect relationship planets and angles? How are they woven into our relational expectations and experiences? We’ll also look at their role by transit, as they make, shape, and sometimes, break relationships. Bring your birth chart and ephemeris!
Biography
Margaret Gray, MSW, BA. Counseling and Psychotherapy, Diploma Psychological Astrology (CPA) Margaret has been a consulting astrologer and teacher for over 30 years. She is passionate about the Astrology of Relationships and is co-founder and director of 'Relationships and Astrology', co-director of Astrology Ireland. She is a psychotherapist.
POST-CONFERENCE SPECIAL - The Joys and Wounds of Love: Exploring the Outer Planets in Relationships Join us for an interactive workshop on the impact of the transpersonal planets and Chiron on relationships. What happens when these planets are in the houses of relationships, or aspect planets and angles of relationships? How do they play into our relationship expectations and experiences? We’ll also explore their role through transits as they create, shape, and sometimes break relationships. Bring your birth chart and ephemeris!
RICK LEVINE
EUA
Lecture
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Uranus
Uranus takes center stage as it enters Gemini in July and forms a trine with Pluto in Aquarius five times over the coming years. We know Uranus brings shock and awe — but why? How are lightning, the nervous system, electricity, and consciousness all part of this story?
Mini-Course: Working with Higher Dimensions in Natal Charts
Integrating Harmonic Aspects into the Material World
Participants will explore client session dynamics, the wide variety of goals astrologers may have when reading charts, and common pitfalls to avoid. Rick will guide us through several different approaches to chart interpretation and share his personal methods and intentions — drawing from concepts of “Quantum Astrology.”
MiniCourse Working with Higher Dimensions in Natal Charts Integrating Harmonic Aspects into the Material World
Participants will explore the dynamics of client sessions, the wide variety of purposes astrologers have for charting clients and some of the pitfalls. Rick will guide us through several different approaches to working with charts and share his own goals and methods. Using concepts from "Quantum Astrology".
Biography
Coauthored Barnes and Noble's annual Your Astrology Guides (2006-2013). Rick’s online Daily Horoscope Column reached millions daily for over twenty years. His instructional YouTube videos and courses currently reach tens of thousands of students every month. AWARDS: “International Astrologer of the Year Award” (Kolkata, India, 2018), “Fomalhaut Award for Astrological Excellence” (Turkish School of Astrology, 2019), and “Favorite Social Media Content Creator” (ISAR, 2022).
ROD CHANG
CHINA
Lecture
Blind spots in the chart
When we encounter difficulties and challenges, we often find that the issues that are troubling us already existed, but we had ignored them. If these issues are repeated over and over again, they are likely to be the issues we will have to face in this life.
SIMÃO CORTÊS
PORTUGAL
Lecture
Navigate the Heavens, Heal the Soul – Remedial Astrology Yesterday and Today
Remedial Astrology is a fascinating practice that addresses challenges found in the natal chart. Popular during the Renaissance and still widely practiced in India, it is based on the belief that we can improve or strengthen our connection with planets in difficult placements.
Mini-Course: How to Attract Life from the Heavens – A Practical Introduction to Remedial Astrology
In this mini-course, we’ll explore the practical side of Remedial Astrology, empowering participants to apply remedies to their own charts and those of others. The main focus will be on identifying which planets most need support and understanding the key associations that can be used in the remedial process.
MiniCourse - How to Attract Life from the Heavens - Practical Introduction to Remedial Astrology
In this mini-course, we will explore the practical dimension of Remedial Astrology, enabling participants to remedy their own astrological charts and those of others. The main focus will be on learning to identify the planets most in need of remediation, as well as the essential associations of the planets that can be used in this process.
Biography
He currently lives in Canterbury, United Kingdom, completing his PhD and teaching languages at a secondary school. He studied astrology at CEIA and the Company of Astrologers. He also completed his master's degree in Myth, Cosmology and the Sacred, having written his thesis on astrology pedagogy. He is co-founder of the Duranki project, a community dedicated to astrology and magic. In addition, he teaches astrology classes in several schools around the world.
WENDY STACEY
UNITED KINGDOM
Lecture
The Wounded Healer in Natal Astrology
When looking at our natal charts, Chiron can often illustrate some unresolved issues or areas where we need to address. Transits from Chiron and to our natal Chiron will highlight these, and we are forced to navigate ourselves through uncomfortable territory. Please bring your CHART.
The Wounded Healer in Natal Astrology
When looking at our natal charts, Chiron can often illustrate some unresolved issues or areas where we need to address. Transits from Chiron and to our natal Chiron will highlight these, and we are forced to navigate ourselves through uncomfortable territory. Please bring your chart.
Mini-Course A Glimpse into Astrocartography (A*C*G)
Astrocartography can be useful in natal analysis, exploring why a person may be more interested or drawn to certain places, cultures, foods or languages around the world. In this mini-course, we can also explore how Astrocartography and discovering "where in a person's life" can improve someone's life.
MiniCourse - A Glimpse at Astrocartography (A*C*G)
Astrocartography can be helpful to use in natal analysis exploring why one might be more interested or drawn to certain places, cultures, food or languages around the world. In this mini course, we can also explore how Astrocartography and finding ‘where in one’s life’ can enhance somebody’s life.
Biography
Wendy Stacey BA, MA, Dip LSA has been an astrology consultant, teacher, international speaker, researcher and writer for 35 years. She is the Principal of the international Mayo School of Astrology (since 2007) and Chair of the British Astrological Association (since 2002). In 2014 Wendy received the prestigious UK award for ‘Exceptional Service to Astrology’. Wendy is also a tutor on the MA programme in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology at the University of Wales.
ALEX TRENOWETH
UNITED KINGDOM
Lecture
Mirror Mirror:Famous People and the Actors Who Portrayed Them
Are great biopics simply down to excellent makeup, brilliant acting and wonderful direction? Or could astrology reveal more to the story? Alex examines the history of biographical movies from the earliest offering of the 1930s all the way up to the current releases.
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Biography
PT - É uma investigadora astrológica, autora e professora profissional em Londres, Reino Unido. Em 2015, foi galardoada como "Astróloga Internacional do Ano" pelo Krishnamurti Institute of Astrology (KIA) pela sua investigação pioneira e inovadora sobre "astrologia e educação", baseada no seu livro Growing Pains: Astrology in Adolescence (The Wessex Astrologer). Alex é Directora de Educação do Kepler College
EN - She is a professional astrological researcher, author and teacher in London, UK. In 2015, she was awarded "International Astrologer of the Year" by the Krishnamurti Institute of Astrology (KIA) for her pioneering and innovative research into "astrology and education", based on her book Growing Pains: Astrology in Adolescence (The Wessex Astrologer). Alex is Director of Education at Kepler College
MAURICIO BERNIS
BRASIL
Lecture
Astrology - Vocation and professional fulfillment
Astrology as a useful tool to help make decisions in professional life. A methodology developed by the author with a unique approach!
Vocational Astrology is a technique that allows you to help people in their Professional Direction. It allows you to choose the best path to follow, within a range of options that contemplates the appropriate use of your Skills in line with your Essential Values.
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Biography
Maurício Bernis is a certified astrologer by the International Society for Astrological Research (Certificate of Astrological Proficiency) and a Business Consultant. Engineer, extension in administration, psychology and parapsychology. He associates hermeticism with this knowledge in his professional practice, directing his work in the areas of Vocation, Business and Finance.
President of AstroBrasil Consultoria. Professor of Astrology. Author of books and international speaker.
ALEXEY BOREALIS
POLONIA
Lecture
Demonstration of Accurate Forecasting with Primary Directions in J.B. Morinus' Styl
You will learn how to identify the promittor of a future event in a natal chart using the methods of the 17th-century astrologer and mathematician J.B. Morinus. You will also see how to determine the date of future events from a blind chart with an accuracy of a few months. Together, we will make a forecast using primary direction methods and verify it against known events. Additionally, knowing the month and year of an event, you will learn which techniques to apply to determine the specific day it will occur.
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Biography
Alexey Borealis, M.Sc., is a predictive astrologer with 15 years of experience in forecasting events with precision down to the day.
He is known for his contributions to astrology through books, scientific research, and popularizing astrology as a purely mathematical tool for prediction. He writes for Correlation and ISAR journals and advocates Western Renaissance astrology
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