Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 11 am PT
Jupiter and our higher mind
Exploring the multifaceted nature of Jupiter opens a door, granting us an audience with him in his inner domain. Jupiter, as king of the gods, is unique in many ways. What does it mean to be king of the gods? What role does the mythology of Mount Olympus play in our lives? Who is Jupiter, really?
To understand the critical role that Jupiter plays in each one of our lives, we need to come to terms with many things. Why does creation exist, and what is Jupiter’s function in fulfilling this cosmic purpose? This is the foundation for understanding what Jupiter does for each of us.
As the higher mind, Jupiter provides the ability to make good judgments, to find shortcuts, to strengthen our moral fiber, to avoid actions that will disappoint us in the long run. Jupiter rules everything that has to do with the “long run”. Where does this ability come from? What role does he actually play in our lives, and how is he integrated into our personality in a way that makes him relevant? Come and find out.
Bob Mulligan: As a full-time professional astrologer since 1974, Bob serves clients and students around the world. He is the author of “Between Astrologers and Clients” and his most recent book, The Heart of Astrology: on the spiritual path, which is a culmination of 50 years of astrological practice. He writes a free monthly newsletter. Bob created the astrological chart interpretation program Indra. He has a correspondence school, The Mastery of Astrology™. Bob has spoken at conferences in the USA, India, and Europe. Following Avatar Meher Baba since 1970, he travels to India frequently. Bob’s work is to use astrology to raise consciousness.
Contact: bobmulliga@aol.com
website: www.theastrologycompany.com
After the meeting, we will be going to lunch. All participants are welcome to join us. The lunch place will be announced at the meeting.
Please note this is a hybrid meeting: Our speaker will be lecturing via Zoom and will not be at the Encinitas Community Center. But you will be able to engage with Bob and ask questions.
If you’re joining us via Zoom, you will receive the Zoom link in a separate email. (Please note it may take several hours before you receive the Zoom link.) This meeting will be recorded. All participants registered will receive a link to download the recording.
Or join us in-person on April 18, 2026, from 11 am to 1 pm
Encinitas Community Center
1140 Oakcrest Park Dr.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(Cross-streets Encinitas Blvd. & Balour Dr.)
Cottonwood Room #120
Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 11 am PT
Shamanic Planets: Pluto, Chiron, and Eris in Charts
In consultations, the importance of Pluto cannot be disputed, as he identifies areas where evolutionary growth is not only encouraged but demanded. I also routinely check Chiron placements when working with clients, because the inner wounding that is thereby revealed is important to discuss as representing challenges to enacting our fullest authenticity. Along these lines, and as I have documented in my book on Eris, The Tenth Planet, this Feminine Warrior can also be shown to be extremely significant as a guide to soul intention. Taken together, these planetary archetypes that go to depth within the psyche are entirely significant in any humanistically oriented chart analysis or reading.
Henry Seltzer has been an astrologer for 30 years, and a speaker at conferences for the past several. He wrote the acclaimed interpretations for the TimePassages astrology software, on mobile and desktop platforms, and has gone on to research the archetypal meanings of new planetary discoveries from this century. His publications include The Tenth Planet: Revelations from the Astrological Eris, published by The Wessex Astrologer, articles in The Mountain Astrologer and Geocosmic Journal, plus The Ephemeris of Trans-Neptunian KBO Planets from ACS Publications. He holds graduate degrees from NYU and UCSD, and carries on an active astrological counseling practice in Santa Cruz, CA.
After the meeting, we will be going to lunch. All participants are welcome to join us. The lunch place will be announced at the meeting.
Please note this is a hybrid meeting: Our speaker will be lecturing via Zoom and will not be at the Encinitas Community Center. But you will be able to engage with Henry and ask questions.
If you’re joining us via Zoom, you will receive the Zoom link in a separate email. (Please note it may take several hours before you receive the Zoom link.) This meeting will be recorded. All participants registered will receive a link to download the recording.
Or join us in-person on May 16, 2026, from 11 am to 1 pm
Encinitas Community Center
1140 Oakcrest Park Dr.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(Cross-streets Encinitas Blvd. & Balour Dr.)
Cottonwood Room #120
Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 11 am PT
Astrological Narrative Therapy
Foundational review of astrological birth chart: The Map of the Unconscious Mind acting as a gateway between the soul and conscious mind
- Planets: Psychological Urges
- Signs: Thought Forms
- Houses: Experiences/Identifications
Astrology connection with Sigmund Freud & David Hawkins (Psychology Behaviors & The Soul Frequency Scale)
Narrative therapy, correlation of modern psychology and astrology
Group engagement exercise
- Exercise name = The Unconscious Expedition
- 3 volunteers to participate
- Volunteers enter a meditative state
- Music/sounds play, activating visions of the unconscious mind
- Leverage volunteers’ birth charts for group conversation of astrological activations
Jake Santora | Universal Ally
Jake blends his background in therapy and astrology to offer a unique, chart-focused approach that brings ancient astrological wisdom into modern consciousness. Through this work, you’ll uncover deep connections between your natal chart and life experiences, gaining insight and clarity to support your personal growth and evolution.
Additional Credentials:
- Masters of Psychology: Marriage & Family Therapy (2027)
- Astrologic University
- Scientific Spirituality
- Applied Behavioral Therapist
- Physiological Data
After the meeting, we will be going to lunch. All participants are welcome to join us. The lunch place will be announced at the meeting.
Please note our speaker will be in person this month. If you can’t come in person, you’re welcome to attend by Zoom.
If you’re joining us via Zoom, you will receive the Zoom link in a separate email. (Please note it may take several hours before you receive the Zoom link). This meeting will be recorded. All participants registered will receive a link to download the recording.
Or join us in-person on June 20, 2026 at 11 am to 1 pm
Encinitas Community Center
1140 Oakcrest Park Dr.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(Cross-streets Encinitas Blvd. & Balour Dr.)
Cottonwood Room #120
Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 11 am PT
The Rising Sign as the Doorway: Astrology as Initiation and Choice
The Ascendant is more than a personality marker, it is the point of entry into lived experience. This talk explores the Rising sign as a threshold of initiation, showing how transits and timing activate moments of choice, embodiment, and conscious participation in one’s chart.
Venesse is a certified evolutionary astrologer and educator who approaches astrology as a practice of perception, ethical interpretation, and conscious engagement with timing. She integrates planetary cycles, chart structure, and lived experience to support meaningful growth through change. She is a Deaf astrologer and the first Deaf certified professional astrologer in the world, with a strong commitment to accessibility in astrological education.
After the meeting, we will be going to lunch. All participants are welcome to join us. The lunch place will be announced at the meeting.
Please note our speaker will be in person this month. If you can’t come in person, you’re welcome to attend by Zoom.
If you’re joining us via Zoom, you will receive the Zoom link in a separate email. (Please note it may take several hours before you receive the Zoom link). This meeting will be recorded. All participants registered will receive a link to download the recording.
Or join us in-person on July 18, 2026 at 11 am to 1 pm
Encinitas Community Center
1140 Oakcrest Park Dr.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(Cross-streets Encinitas Blvd. & Balour Dr.)
Cottonwood Room #120
Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 11 am PT
Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 11 am PT
Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 11 am PT
Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 11 am PT
The Moon ~ Friend or Foe
The Moon in our natal chart reveals how we instinctively feel, react, and seek safety in the world. It acts as an inner lens through which our emotional life is filtered, shaping our habits, memories, and automatic responses to stress and change. By exploring the Moon’s house placement and aspects, we gain insight into the emotional patterns that inform our defense and survival strategies.
When these lunar responses operate unconsciously, they can solidify into unhealthy or limiting habits—patterns that once served a protective purpose but may no longer support our growth. Through awareness and reflection, however, these same patterns can be recognized, softened, and transformed.
This workshop invites participants to deepen their relationship with their Moon, discerning when it acts as a trusted ally and when it may function as an inner adversary. Group discussion will be encouraged, offering space for shared insight, reflection, and the wisdom that emerges through collective experience.
Alexandra Karacostas is a professional, consulting astrologer. With decades of experience, she offers practical wisdom and insight. A student of astrology since 1975, Alexandra teaches and lectures nationally and abroad, serving an international clientele. Alexandra is past President of the Organization for Professional Astrology, OPA, and served on its board of directors from 2007-2024, She has worked closely with ISAR and NCGR, and continues to serve local astrology groups. Alexandra helped create OPA’s signature PG program and CS curriculum, programs that remain close to her heart. She has been published in numerous astrological magazines, was a regular writer for The Mountain Astrologer, and contributed to OPA’s books, The Professional Astrologer and the new Essential Astrology coming out soon. Alexandra also leads sacred site tours in her beloved Greece where she now resides.
After the meeting, we will be going to lunch. All participants are welcome to join us. The lunch place will be announced at the meeting.
Please note this is a hybrid meeting: Our speaker will be lecturing via Zoom and will not be at the Encinitas Community Center. But you will be able to engage with Alexandra and ask questions.
If you’re joining us via Zoom, you will receive the Zoom link in a separate email. (Please note it may take several hours before you receive the Zoom link). This meeting will be recorded. All participants registered will receive a link to download the recording.
Or join us in-person on November 21, 2026 at 11 am to 1 pm
Encinitas Community Center
1140 Oakcrest Park Dr.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(Cross-streets Encinitas Blvd. & Balour Dr.)
Cottonwood Room #120
Saturday, December 19, 2026, at 11 am PT
