About the conference
LA Astro Fest returns to Highland Park for a weekend of intimate conversation, guided movement, and captivating performance.
Experience astrology in action with a dynamic collection of astrologers and storytellers, featuring: Ali A. Olomi, Blair Bogin, Cameron Allen, Evan Nathaniel Grim, Gemini Brett, Marval Rex, Michelle Tea, Naha Armády, Rachel Lang, Sri Sita Dass, Vivi Henriette, and Planets, Planets, Planets & More!!!!!!!!!!!
Whether you’re a seasoned astrologer or simply astro-curious, this is your opportunity to learn directly from experts, connect with like-minded individuals, and dive deep into astrology.
Pre fest
meet the speakers
Friday, June 26th
Marval A Rex
Reading To Heal With Marval Rex
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Lecture Description
In this interactive conversation, Marval Rex will share accessible tips and tricks surrounding the question, “How do I utilize astrology as a spiritual technology for healing and protection?” Rex will share specific conceptual and somatic techniques to streamline the healing process for yourself and others. Reading to Heal will expound upon how to use astrological wisdoms to engender healthy individuation, interpersonal cohesion, and the reclamation of— and dedication to—one’s life purpose.
Bio
Marval Rex Is A Transmasculine, Catalan-American Actor, Artist, Stand-Up Comedian And Professional Astrologer. Rex Has Directed And Performed In Genre-Bending Live Artworks And Films For Over A Decade. He Is The Mastermind Behind Big Dad Energy, The World’s First Exclusively Transmasculine Comedy Night Featuring The Likes Of Joey Soloway And Ever Mainerd. Rex Has Acted In Numerous Film Projects Including The Emmy Winning “Book Of Queer” On MAX, And Carries A Lead Role In Multiple Upcoming Independent Features. Rex Recently Premiered His One Man Live Comedic Show, REXODUS, To Acclaimed Reviews. He Is Currently Working On His Directorial Debut, A Documentary About His Sephardic Family Roots With Support From REBOOT Studios.
Saturday, June 27th
Rachel Lang
Astro-Activism: Astrology’s Place in Politics and Beyond
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Lecture Description
In this interactive talk, Rachel Lang explores how astrology can inspire leadership and drive social change. Drawing from her experience running for elected office and working on political campaigns, she’ll share practical guidance on using electional astrology, making predictions, and becoming a leader in the astrological community. You’ll learn how to apply these tools for personal, local, and global change.
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Rachel Lang has been an astrological consultant for 20 years and works at the intersection of spirituality, public service, and the arts. She’s the author of *Modern Day Magic: 8 Simple Rules to Realize Your Power and Shape Your Life* and *As Above, So Below*, a children’s book. Rachel teaches at the Omega Institute and the Shift Network, among others, and serves on several nonprofit boards. Her work focuses on helping individuals own their power to shape their lives and communities to thrive, using the tools of astrology and intuition.
Gemini Brett
What in the Heavens is the Tropical Zodiac?
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Lecture Description
The Tropical Zodiac is neither constellational nor seasonal (it works in the southern hemisphere too!) so what in the Heavens is it?? In this ground-fixing presentation of the Directional Zodiac, Gemini Brett will offer keys of sacred geometry, musical harmony, embodied astronomy, and modern geodesy that will help you see the energies of the Tropical Signs emanating from a place beneath our feet. You’ll also leave this lecture with everything you need to defend our craft against the rationalists’ attacks.
Bio
Gemini Brett’s terrestrial translations of the celestial conversation, expressed through the ancient arts of sacred geometry, musical harmony, embodied astronomy, and number magic activate seasoned sages as much as they initiate students new to the cosmic curriculum. He is a world-renowned astrologer, shamanic starryteller, and inspiring educator best known for reconnecting astrologers with the sacred astronomy of the living sky. Brett is the president of NCGR San Francisco and the founder of the School of Earthstrology. His passion, dedication, and innovation were recently honored by the Organization for Professional Astrology who presented him with the Orion Award for Outstanding Contribution to Astrology.
Blair Bogin
Insisting on Yourself: A Jupiter in Leo Welcome Party
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Lecture Description
This is an experimental workshop for exploring the soon-to-be-busy Leo/Aquarius axis. Through group play, movement and main character energy, we’ll embody questions like: How can I slam my first on a table and scream “I KNOW!” without getting lost in self-importance ? How might the story of my specialness fuel a purpose outside of myself ? And how might I surrender even more to my solid and glowing center ? Above all else: thine own self be true. Together we will explore Jupiter in Leo, the forthcoming nodal shift and walk the wavy line between self and group expression.
Bio
Blair Bogin is an astrologer, video artist, teacher, coach and community theater-maker. She is the Director of Planets, Planets, Planets, an alt-comedy astrology theater troupe in LA and produces a lot of experimental horoscopes and films. She’s been a consulting astrologer since 2013 alongside her studies in physical theater clown, hermetic mysticism and somatic trauma therapy. She teaches and writes on many topics and trains other astrologers and mystics at Your Life Is Enormous, an astro-coaching school.
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Evan Nathaniel Grim
The Art, Science and Intuition Behind Making Astrological Predictions
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Lecture Description
In this lecture, Evan Nathaniel Grim will reveal unique models for making astrological predictions that are inspired by his prior life as a data scientist and market analyst. Evan will showcase how to build a robust methodology for accurately projecting future themes and identifying specific events using degrees, planetary aspects and more. The lecture will also explore the intuitive aspects of astrological forecasting that defy any sort of quantitative approach. By the end of the lecture, attendees should expect to walk away with a detailed forecasting blueprint that still honors the sacred journey of divination.
Bio
Evan Nathaniel Grim went from successful digital strategist in New York to world-renowned astrologer practically overnight after a freak concussion. The concussion enhanced his connection to the spirit world and he’s now blazing a new trail in the field of astrology with his analytical approach and eerily accurate predictions. His straightforward yet deeply intuitive reading style has caught the attention of over 80 million people across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.
Sunday, June 28th
Vivi Henriette
ASTRO-TALKTALKTALK: Why Astrology? Why LA? Why Now?
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Bio
Astrology Is An Artform That Transcends Place And Space, But Los Angeles Has A Unique Role To Play In Expanding The Conversation. As A Hub For Free Thinkers, Metaphysicians, And Occult Weirdos, The City Of Los Angeles Informs Astrology Just As Astrology Informs Its Culture.
Join Us In Conversation With LA-Based Astrologers And Entertainers To Discuss The Role Of Astrology In Their Lives And Learn Ways To Integrate Astrology In Your Everyday Life.
Vivi Henriette Is An LA-Based Astrologer And Tarot Reader Whose Collaborative Approach To Divination Weaves In Storytelling And Mythology To Create A Container For Her Clients To Explore Their Personal Narrative. She’s The Host Of The Los Angeles Astro Salon And The Podcast TALKTALKTALK.
Naha Armády
Astrology in Ceremonial High Magic
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Lecture Description
In the Western Mystery Tradition, the classical planets and zodiacal signs are the key archetypes of cosmology, and they connect to the tarot, the tree of life, the stages of alchemy, and the stations of the mysteries.
Ritual magic is engaged through these forces not to control or command them, but to emulate and expand their virtues and boldly transmute their vices. Working with the transits of the moment, Naha will connect these frameworks and lead participants in a personal exploration through spheres on the tree, arcana, and sigil work on the Planetary Square.
With potent magical tools in the form of 12 consecrated zodiacal hexads, participants will have the opportunity to work directly with the Archangels of the zodiac, and charge talismans should they wish to do so.
Focusing an intention of evolution and advancement of knowledge with integrity, the group will build towards a closing ritual with an emphasis on the stewardship of wisdom.
Sri Sita Dass
Letting the Cosmological Calendar Guide Your Spiritual Practice
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Lecture Description
Lecture info: How to use the Jyotish calendar, or Panchangam, as a Vedic almanac based on solar and lunar movements, used to determine auspicious timings (Muhurat), daily planetary positions, and holidays. Learn how to incorporate chanting and rituals to optimize your manifestation.
Bio
Stephanie aka Sri Sita Dass ji is a Yoga Phenomenology Doctoral Scholar, Global Kriya Kundalini Yoga Instructor and Indic Mythology Expert. Based out of Highland Park, CA, leading spiritual pilgrimages to sacred meta-mystical and archeological sites within India, Egypt, Mexico, and Italy.
Michelle Tea
Writing Your Sign
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Lecture Description
In this workshop we will write together using astrology-based prompts, and share what we’ve created. All writing and astrology levels – and all genres! – welcome.
Bio
Michelle Tea is the award-winning author of Modern Tarot:Connecting with Your Higher Self Through the Wisdom of the Cards; Modern Magic: Stories, Rituals and Spells for Contemporary Witches, and many other works. She is the recipient of honors from Lambda Literary, PEN/America, and the Guggenheim Foundation. Tea is a founder of the Sister Spit performance tours, Drag Queen Story Hour, and DOPAMINE Books, a publishing collaboration with Semiotext(e).
Cameron Allen
At the Pace of the Planets: Using Planetary days to organize a wellness routine
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Lecture Description
Like many things in our current times, the idea of “wellness” has been captured by rigid, dogmatic, individualistic, and shallow ways of being healthy. In this conversation, we will explore how to remove ourselves from being captured by restrictive ideas around wellness through the lens of the planetary forces that we all know and love. Each planet has its virtues; physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Leaning on your relationship with the planets is a great way to think and be holistic in a way that brings liberation from the capitalist clock and allows for natural time to shine a light on a new way to enhance wellness.
Bio
Cameron is an herbalist & astrologer that sits at the crossroads of Medical, Traditional, and Evolutionary astrology. He synthesizes wisdom from his training in Ayurveda, Kundalini yoga, holds degrees in health & sports science and psychology with a focus on sports & exercise psychology, and is currently in school for Unani Tibb. Cameron has trained with teachers of lineages that have not been named here, but honors them nonetheless. All of these systems of healing and ways of knowing combine with a focus on being centered in how to be of service in any given moment.
Join The club - VIP year round
Get the full LA Astro Fest experience AND help nurture our LA astro community! The VIP package offers access to ALL events, cutie gifts, and a learning experience that extends long after the festival ends.
As a VIP Supporter, you’ll receive:
Entry to ALL festival events
Pre-Fest (Dr. Ali A. Olomi), Kickoff Party (Planets, Planets, Planets, Marval A. Rex & More!), and Full Weekend Festival Pass (Saturday & Sunday Programming).
Exclusive VIP Bonuses
One year Club Astro membership (monthly office hours & one-on-one mini reading), and access to recordings from the 1st Annual LA Astro Fest.
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