MAYO SCHOOL CONFERENCE 2025
‘Our Relationship with the Cosmos’
CONFERENCE 2025 SPEAKERS
Lynn Bell has been a consulting astrologer, writer and speaker for over four decades. She has been a long-time tutor for the CPA, Mispa and Astrology University. In 2016, Lynn was the recipient of The Charles Harvey Award for Exceptional Service to Astrology. Her work can be found at www.lynnbellastrology.com
Dr. Nick Campion is Principal Lecturer in the Institute of Education and Humanities at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David and Programme Director of the University’s MAs in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology. His books include the two-volume ‘History of Western Astrology’, ‘Astrology and Cosmology in the World’s Religions’, ‘The Book of World Data’ and co-authored ‘Mundane Astrology’. He is the editor of ‘Culture and Cosmos’, and he is also Vice-President of the Astrological Association.
Rod Chang has studied astrology for over twenty years, both through self-study and through the Faculty of Astrological Studies. His favourite aspects are mundane astrology and a humanistic approach to astrology, Fixed star and Mundane Astrology. He is co-founder of the Academy of Astrology.
Wade Caves is based in Brooklyn, NY, and is an astrological consultant and educator specializing in problem-solving applications of astrology. He teaches specialist astrological subjects and astronomy at the School of Traditional Astrology and publishes his work on world affairs through Skyscript’s In Mundo publishing desk. He is the host of the World Astrology Summit, a conference dedicated to the advancement of astrology for global problem-solving.
Website: wadecaves.com | skyscript.co.uk/inmundo
Email: hello@wadecaves.com
Darby Costello began her astrology studies in the 1960s with Francis Sakoian, Louis Acker and Isabel Hickey. She moved to Southern Africa in 1971 here she continued her practice. After 12 years she came to London and developed as an international astrology consultant and teacher. She has an M.A. in Cultural Astronomy & Astrology. In 2013 received the Charles Harvey Award for Exceptional Service to Astrology. Her consultation practice has always been at the very heart of her vocation.
Aidan Foster MA, D.M. Astrol, MAPAI., has been studying and working with astrology for over 30 years. He lives in Cambridge UK and specialises in mundane astrology. While Aidan is ‘fully qualified’, he still thinks of himself as a student in many ways; helping him to keep his astrology relevant, fresh, vibrant and alive!
Lianne McCafferty holds the Mayo School Diploma (Distinction) in natal & mundane and has been one of its tutors for several years. Along with consulting internationally, she has had numerous articles published, speaks regularly at astrological conferences, and is on the Board for the Scottish Astrology Association. A former professional sportsperson and coach prior to transitioning into martial arts (currently 2nd Dan Black Belt in Shotokan Karate), she uses astrology to help enhance sport performance, mental and physical wellbeing. Website: liannemccafferty.com Email: lianne.mccafferty@yahoo.com
Greg McMullan started in his astrological journey in 2016 when fuelled with curiosity. He enrolled in the Mayo Certificate Course in 2017 which gave him a solid foundation in Natal Interpretation. Hungry for more, Greg went on to study with the LSA, before completing the Mayo Diploma in Natal and Mundane Astrology. He regularly participates in webinars and other courses and takes great satisfaction in helping clients understand their potential and interpreting life situations through an Astrological lens.
Victor Olliver is an award-winning feature writer, author, broadcaster, podcaster and editor. He is also a graduate of the Mayo School with a distinction diploma in natal and mundane astrology, and of the School of Traditional Astrology with a Practitioner’s Level certificate in Horary. He currently edits ‘The Astrological Journal’ and ‘Stellar’. His books include ‘Chasing the Dragons: An Introduction to Draconic Astrology’ and has a new documentary ‘The Beach Bum Astrologer’ about his work which is featured on YouTube.
Christeen H. Skinner FRSA is a practicing financial astrologer based in London. She is author of several books including ‘Exploring the Financial Universe’. She is a Trustee of the Urania Trust and a Director of the Alexandria iBase Project. She offers a free monthly newsletter service via her website www.financialuniverse.co.uk
Wendy Stacey is the principal of the Mayo School, Chair of the Astrological Association, and tutor on the MA Cultural Astronomy and Astrology programme at the University of Wales. She is a writer, researcher, presenter, event organiser but her clients and students remain at the heart of her love for astrology as a consultant and educator. In 2014 Wendy received the Charles Harvey award for ‘Exceptional Service to Astrology’. Website: wendystacey.com
Sue Tompkins became entranced with astrology c.1972 and has been a consultant and teacher since. She is also a practicing and registered homeopath and trained counsellor. Her books, ‘Aspects in Astrology’ (1989) and ‘The Contemporary Astrologer’s Handbook’ (2006), continue to be best-selling titles. In a survey of global professional astrologers’ favourite ten books ‘Aspects in Astrology’ came first. She lectures globally and is perhaps the most widely studied western astrologer in China. www.suetompkins.com