Hybrid Event: Pallas K. Augustine & Cameron Cassidy
October 24, 2026 | 12:30 - 4:30 PM ET
Pallas K. Augustine, MA
The Ruins of the Imum Coeli (IC): When Our Roots Are Difficult Terrain
The IC, and the topics it holds—lineage, land, ancestors, family, and home—can bring up traumatic experiences and horrific inherited legacies, even when approached with care. As astrologers, how we relate with our own IC and the vast collective depths therein informs how we are able to meet our clients, readers, and students in their own less than positive associations. We’ll consider how astrological approaches to place, ancestral healing, and land relationship offer ways to more responsibly navigate these dangerous waters together.
About Pallas
Canadian astrologer, writer, and research-creation arts consultant living and teaching in Western Massachusetts. Initiated as a child into mysteries of Earth and Sky under prairie skies, Pallas began consulting in 2016. Co-founder of Idola Stellarum and author of The IC: An Astrology of Coming Home.
Cameron Cassidy
Turns of Fate: Loosing the Bond via Circumambulations & Zodiacal Releasing
The “loosing of the bond” is a social and technical construct of ancient philosophy, employed throughout hermetic and astrological literature. Offering freedom and liberation from challenging circumstances or simply from patterns of our life, we will look at and compare two ancient timing techniques that employ this loosing of bonds, and see what happens when they occur and coincide in our lives.
About Cameron
Astrologer & yoga teacher from Massachusetts specializing in ancient Egyptian & Babylonian sidereal and stellar traditions. Cameron teaches independently and for Kepler College, and edits the quarterly journal, The CAELI Review.
Join Us In-Person or Online via Zoom
Experience this deep-dive hybrid event in-person at The First Church in Belmont or join on Zoom from anywhere in the world. Can't attend on October 24? Register below to access the full event recording, technology permitting, after the event.
Registration & Event Fees
ADVANCE RATE CUTOFF: Friday, October 23 @ 1:00 PM ET
* Members must have a current, paid membership through NCGR (National or any local chapter). Paid membership comes with a range of benefits and is not the same as, for example, just having a subscription to the free Boston Chapter e-news and/or simply being a follower of the Chapter's Meetup group.
Session Recording Only
Unable to attend in-person or on Zoom? Registration remains open for those who wish to purchase the session recording. All purchasers will receive the viewing link via email the week following the event (technology permitting). The recording will remain viewable through December 31, 2026.
Important Registration Note
To receive the Advance Rate for both in-person and Zoom attendance, complete your online registration by Friday, October 23 @ 1:00 PM ET. After this deadline, walk-ins the day of will be charged a higher rate, and those not able to attend in person only have the option to purchase the session recording. Zoom access links will be emailed to online attendees the evening prior to the event.
Event Details
For those attending in person:
Check-in begins at noon in the second-floor lobby, accessible by elevator or stairs, at The First Church in Belmont. After you check in, please wait in the lobby, create your name tag, and mingle until the event setup is complete. Doors to the room where the event is being held will open by 12:45 p.m.
There is limited parking at The First Church in Belmont as well as on-street parking. The building is wheelchair accessible.
With others in mind, we ask that if you're not feeling well, please do not attend in person. Contact us via email no later than the morning of the event if you would like to participate via Zoom, or let us know if you prefer a refund.
For those attending online:
The session Zoom link will be emailed to you the evening before the event.
On the day of the event, the Chapter’s Zoom host will admit you to the session just prior to the start of the opening remarks at approximately 12:50 PM.
Once admitted to the session, please check your screen name and be sure it is the same as the name you registered with. If unsure how to update your screen name, please ask the Zoom host for assistance.
Know Before You Go
Parking Info
- On-Site: Allow time to find parking. The Church lot has limited parking.
- Claflin St. Lot: 10 Claflin St. (~5-min walk). $5 meter parking.
- Street Parking: Along Concord Ave. Check signs to avoid towing.
Public Transit
- MBTA Bus (74 & 75): Drops off in Belmont Center, steps from church.
- Commuter Rail: Fitchburg Line to Belmont Station (~5-7 min walk).
Book Exchange
Clear space on your shelves! Bring astrology books or media looking for a good home. You do not need to bring books to participate!
Session Recording:
The session will be recorded and, technology permitting, will be emailed the week after the event to all who have made payment, and will be viewable online through December 31, 2026.
Event Registration Questions?
Please reach out to Sarah Mattero, the Event Registrar, at ncgrboston@gmail.com
