Professional Development

Lori is a bi-continental astrologer living in Rome, Italy and Illinois, USA. Her never ending love of learning and adventure has taken her from her small town upbringing in downstate Illinois to Chicago, Philadelphia, New York, Palm Springs, San Diego, and Rome, Italy.

She has a BA in business, MA in psychology, MA in marketing. Her astrology education includes the Rod Suskin three-year diploma, Hellenistic certification with Chris Brennan, Medieval and Prediction courses with Bernadette Brady, and mentoring with Kelly Surtees. She is a licensed marriage and family psychotherapist.

Lori started studying astrology in 1994. She is an astrology coach who mixes counseling and positive psychology with astrology to help people navigate their life calling.

Lori served on the Association for Astrological Networking (AFAN) board from 2019 to 2023 and served on their Mentoring and Community Event Committees. She is currently the marketing director for Kepler College and teaches the ‘Marketing for Astrologers’ course there.

With award-winning speaking skills and certifications in evolutionary and horary astrology, Meghna Bhagat brings a deep commitment to personal growth and experiential learning, developed over decades. This foundation in self-discovery enhances her teaching, helping astrologers not only deliver insights but connect authentically with their audiences.
Meghna has spoken at prestigious institutions such as OPA, ISAR, the Mayo School, the Astrological Association, Synchronicity University, Nightlight Astrology, and many others. She now shares her passion for impactful communication at Kepler College. Her class invites astrologers to make complex ideas accessible, creating messages that inspire, inform, and resonate. Meghna’s supportive approach empowers students to find their voices and fully embrace the power of astrology to reach others meaningfully.

Denise Hancock, PhD, RN, brings a combination of intellectual rigor and intuitive wisdom to astrology, like a bridge connecting two seemingly different worlds. With over twenty years of dedicated study, she weaves traditional and modern techniques into practical astrological guidance.

As Senior Editor of The Evolving Astrologer magazine since 2022, Denise has cultivated a respected voice in the astrological community. Her published works appear in The Evolving Astrologer, Astro.com, and the “Journey through the Decans” project on Astrologer’s Coop SubStack.

Denise’s unique perspective stems from her diverse professional background spanning finance, healthcare, education, and management. Her academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Nursing and B.S. degrees in Nursing and Economics. She has guided students through writing projects ranging from dissertations to professional posters and journal articles, emphasizing clear and concise communication that transforms complex ideas into accessible insights.

As organizer of the New Orleans Astrology group, Denise fosters spaces where curiosity thrives and deeper understanding takes root. She balances analytical depth with real-world relevance in her teaching, helping participants explore planetary patterns in contemporary situations.

Learn more about Denise and her work at astrologywithdenise.com.

Omari Martin, MAFM, LPMAFA, NCGR-PAA I is a certified professional astrologer and a life member of the American Federation Astrologers (AFA), President of The Friends of Astrology, Inc., Treasurer of the Astrology News Service, and Chairman of the board for Kepler College. He has a Level I certification through the National Council of Geocosmic Research

Professional Astrologer’s Alliance. He is a life member of the Organization for Professional Astrology, a certified teacher with the Church of Light – Brotherhood of Light lessons, and a certified integrative NLP practitioner through the Association for Integrative Psychology.

His academic credentials include a Bachelor of Business Administration / Accounting degree from Howard University and a Master of Accounting and Financial Management degree from Keller Graduate School of Management. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Business Management specializing in Accounting at Capella University. He is the owner of SOULAR WISDOM – a human personality and behavior consulting business that focuses on Natal and Electional Astrology and ASTROPRENEURSHIP® that provides consulting and coaching services to astrologers and other entrepreneurs for business development, profitability, and long-term strategic growth. He is an adjunct professor of accounting & finance at Harold Washington College in Chicago, IL.

Cindy McKean is the world’s top expert for AstroMapping. She’s an instructor at Kepler College who teaches beginners to advanced courses for various AstroMapping techniques. She helped develop the Kepler College AstroMapping Certificate and Advanced Certificate programs making Kepler College the premier school in the world for 3D Astrology.

Cindy completed her Advanced Diploma and AstroMapping Certificate with Kepler College. She is also certified in Astro*Carto*Graphy through Continuum, the Jim Lewis legacy foundation.

Before becoming a full time astrologer, Cindy was a physician and Clinical Research Director at Weill Cornell Medical College. Her innovations in the medical field set standards that are still used today.

When she moved to her Pluto/IC line, her whole life changed. She launched a full time esoteric business and soon after was invited to present astrology on TV, newspapers, national magazines, radio, and podcasts.

In her free time, Cindy co-creates Meteor™ 3D Astrology software, aiming to bridge the gap between astronomy and AstroMapping. She offers readings, consultations, and public speaking and can be reached through her website.

Founder, Padma Life Coaching | Evolutionary Astrologer | Author

A highly accomplished and experienced astrologer, life coach, and speaker coach, Marie O’Neill empowers individuals and organizations to unlock their potential and achieve transformative growth. With over 20 years of experience, Marie blends her expertise in astrology, coaching, and storytelling to create impactful and lasting change.

French Vanity Fair named Nadiya Shah one of the top 12 astrologers on the planet, crowning her a pioneer in video astrology. She is an Internationally Syndicated Astrologer, Author, Television and Internet Personality, and is also one of the few people in the world to hold an M.A. in the Cultural Study of Cosmology and Divination, from the University of Kent, United Kingdom.
Nadiya Shah is the author of several books, including The Body and The Cosmos and Prayers To The Sky, which both debuted as #1 New Releases in New Age Astrology on Amazon. Her school Synchronicity University teaches astrology worldwide. At 135k+ subscribers, Nadiya’s wildly popular Youtube channel, nadiyashahdotcom is one of the most-watched Astrology channels in the world.
Find her online at nadiyashah.com  

Moon began practicing astrology in 1975 and got formal training with Zipporah Dobyns through her Los Angeles school CCRS in 1979. Since then, Moon has worked with clients full time, taught astrology to beginners and seasoned students alike, participated on the board of ProSig, OPA, and STARS, and has been to many national and international conferences. Moon is currently working on certification through OPA. She is also in the progress of writing her book: “Death Chart: A Memoir,” a hybrid of astrology and memoir.