Updated 15th June 2026

QFA MONTHLY MEETINGS

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QFA MONTHLY MEETING GUEST SPEAKERS FOR 2026

Monthly meetings:  2nd Monday of each month
(except January, and yes we do meet on public holidays)
7 for 7.30pm – 9.30 ish  Lines Open at 7pm.  Times are Brisbane, AEST

Doors, lines and library open from 7pm on meeting nights.

When we have access to our venue we meet at Brisbane Theosophical Society Auditorium, 355 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill. Meetings are Simulcast on line via Zoom. When we can’t access our venue Meetings are online via Zoom BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

July 13th 2026

🎈🎉🥳  CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE QFA 🍾🥂

JO-ANNE CARDOSI – GALACTIC ASTROLOGY

Jo-Anne Cardosi is a professional astrological counsellor, teacher, lecturer and researcher.  She has been studying and practising astrology for the last 25 years.  Her special interest is in child/parent dynamics, understanding trauma and charting a new life direction free of fear.  She also has a special interest in understanding current world trends.
Dip Astro (FAA), APA member, QFA Fellow, QFA Secretary, BA (Arts), Grad.Dip. Career Education.  Now practising in Reservoir Melbourne.

GALACTIC ASTROLOGY – TO INFINITY AND BEYOND (thanks to Buzz Lightyear)
Astrology beyond the Ecliptic – The Newest Horizon.  While this includes asteroids, dwarf planets and fixed stars it will also look at the current events in astronomical exploration of the Universe.

GALACTIC ASTROLOGY the New Frontier to be discovered or is it re-discovered. Ancients always referenced worlds and ‘Gods’ beyond the earth, beyond our solar system. As any Trekkie would know:   
“Space-the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. It’s five year mission is to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and civilizations and to boldly go where no man has gone before.” 
We are now at a technological level of advancement that discovery of life and worlds beyond the edge of our Solar System is an imperative. We will look at Kuiper Belt Objects, Fixed stars and more. Are you are you a star seed from Orion? Arcturus?
Pluto in Aquarius, Uranus in Gemini, Neptune in Aries-these planetary energies are propelling us into new dimensions. Science is moving fast with great speed. Join me as I outline how we have always had access to knowledge of life beyond Earth (albeit hidden and occult) but now have the means to personally discover it and integrate these new energies into a new way of being.
“To Infinity and Beyond”-Buzz Lightyear

August 10th 2026

ROY OWEN MEMORIAL LECTURE
SPEAKER – TBA   TOPIC TBA

September 14th 2026

ALISON LEAHEY

Alison’s interest in astrology began in her teens, but it wasn’t until she studied her children’s birth charts two decades later that curiosity became a vocation. In 2024 she completed a Diploma in Astrology through the FAA and now draws on techniques from across the astrological tradition to guide individuals toward deeper spiritual insight and healing. She has a passion for teaching astrology and has future plans to train as a counsellor to better support her clients’ needs.

With a horticultural background and a love of biodynamic and permaculture principles, she spends her days in the garden and her nights stargazing at the wonder of the cosmos on her family farm in the Sunshine Coast.

TOPIC TBA

October 12th 2026

ALEX TRENOWETH  – BLOOD AND FIRE: SATURN AND NEPTUNE IN ARIES

Alex has an MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology, a diploma from the Faculty of Astrological Studies and was awarded an honorary PhD from Krishnamurti Institute of Astrology for her groundbreaking research on Adolescent Behaviour and Lunar Phases.
Author: Alex is the author of “Growing Pains“Astrology in Adolescence” and “Mirror Mirror: The Astrology of Famous People and the Actors Who Portayed Them“. She has several more books in various stages of publication.
Teacher: Alex lectures around the world on Astrology and Education as well as other topics. Despite a very busy touring schedule, she still enjoys teaching children when she can.

Blood and Fire: Saturn and Neptune in Aries

In 1882, under a powerful conjunction of Saturn–Neptune conjunction, William Booth transformed The Salvation Army from a radical street ministry into an international movement, marching beneath the now-famous cry of Blood and Fire. But this was never simply a story about one organisation. Throughout history, Saturn and Neptune have coincided with moments when belief becomes organised, when dreams demand structure, and when faith, ideology, sacrifice, and collective vision reshape the world. Revolutions are born. Institutions crumble. New prophets emerge. As Saturn and Neptune meet once again—this time in fiery Aries—we stand at the beginning of another cycle of spiritual activism, ideological battles, and bold new identities. What happens when Saturn’s discipline meets Neptune’s vision in the sign of the warrior? Who will lead? What myths will inspire us? And what happens when belief becomes action? Join international astrologer Alex Trenoweth for a thought-provoking journey through the Saturn–Neptune conjunctions of history—and a provocative look at what this new cycle may ignite.

November 9th 2026

MARC LAURENSON

Marc is the creator and principal teacher at the popular Sydney Astrology School since 2007, going online internationally in 2017. He is an AAT (accredited Astrology teacher) with the Federation of Australian Astrologers.
Marc has a thriving consultation business Marc Laurenson Astrology with a ‘wait list’ for readings. He describes his Astrology style as Evolutionary with a psychological bent with a goal of empowering people and guiding them toward more fulfilling lives.
Marc is a popular speaker on the circuit including the ISAR Conference, FAA Conferences, OPA, Breaking down the Borders online Conferences, Synchronicity University and London School of Astrology.
He has also written for many publications including Wellbeing Astrology and the FAA Journal.
Website: marclaurenson.com
Sydney Astrology School: sydneyastrologyschool.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SydneyAstrologySchool
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sydneyastrologyschool/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sydneyastrologyschool/

 

December 14th 2026

AGM
SPEAKER
QFA SOLAR RETURN

CHRISTMAS FUN

 

 

Our thanks to Sylvia Wilson, QFA Vice President (and FAA National Secretary) for the great job she does each year securing our speakers and arranging our speaker program.