Dean’s Update, October 2025

Greetings, FCEA community! I am writing to you just a day before the New Moon in Libra. This past weekend, I attended the OPA (The Organization for Professional Astrology) conference in Park City, Utah. How wonderful to see several of our students and recent graduates in attendance! Venus in Libra set the stage for sharing our love and passion for evolutionary astrology. I do hope to see more of you at upcoming professional conferences and retreats. Meanwhile, I’ve got some exciting news for those looking to meet in-person with Steven and fellow FCEA students, members and staff. We will have our very own FCEA retreat and live class with Steven in San Diego next April 22nd through 26th. Please hold the dates and consider joining us!

The retreat is titled, Exploring the Moon’s Sacred Power. It will be held at Humphrey’s Half Moon Inn on Shelter Island, San Diego, on the waterfront and close by to the airport and downtown. Steven will explore diverse subjects related to all things lunar in a four-day class from Thursday, April 23 to Sunday, April 26th. This is a great opportunity to hear the master in person speak about the all-important mama Moon, the secret of our happiness. What an amazing topic! Everyone loves La Luna, and how appropriate to learn Steven’s teachings at such a beautiful setting as Humphrey’s Half Moon Inn, when the Moon will be in the first quarter phase in Leo during the sessions.

But first, our opening gathering at the retreat will feature Moon in Cancer lining up with Jupiter at 17°, on the cusp of the 3rd house in the FCEA birthchart on the 22nd. What a perfect chance to love one another through some good old-fashioned warm and friendly conversation. We will have a lively and fun reception the night before after people arrive and settle into their rooms at the hotel. The retreat, in general, will focus upon the healing gifts of the Moon as we share festivities together with plenty of time to connect and enjoy the company of fellow members of the FCEA community. Lunch is included with registration and we dine in a beautiful space overlooking the marina between morning and afternoon class and snack breaks. In the evening, we will plan get-togethers so that we can all find opportunities to be with our FCEA family, while relaxing at the resort or exploring downtown San Diego.

Humphrey’s Half Moon Inn is a vacation get-away, as well. So, while not in class, we have a tropical setting to soak in pleasure at the hotel’s pool or spa, or share a break at the Oasis bar or fireside terrace. The Inn is perfect for us to enjoy a secluded retreat during the day and still be able to visit the city at night if we choose. We have a limited block of rooms saved for retreat participants, so don’t hesitate to reserve your spot. We anticipate a really special few days together and we want you to be with us!

Let me share now a few logistics: we will announce the retreat officially through an FCEA email with all the details you need to register. Cost will be $850 for all currently active students (those enrolled in classes in 2025/2026) and graduates. Students who are also Premium Members will receive an additional $75 off coupon. Registration will be $1100 for everyone else in the FCEA community. Premium Members will receive an additional $75 off coupon. There will also be a staff discount.

Registration does not include hotel accommodation; however a hotel conference rate is available at an excellent price. Lunch will be provided daily, Thursday through Sunday. Please see details in this newsletter and the FCEA email you will receive. We are so excited to be providing an opportunity to bring our FCEA community together in Southern California in April, 2026. I am so thankful to my FCEA team, especially Ruby Glasspool and Paula Wansley, for their shared wisdom in planning this event. We know that not everyone will be able to attend, but we are hopeful Exploring the Moon’s Sacred Power will be a start to future FCEA-sponsored annual retreats similar to our workshop in Athens in 2025. Keep your eyes open for further announcements and I hope to see you in San Diego!

Here’s the link to register.

Catie Cadge, PhD
October 2025