COSMIC DISCOVERY CONFERENCE

April 24-26, 2026 | Nashville, Tennessee
Revolutionary Discoveries that are Redefining Astrology

COSMIC DISCOVERY CONFERENCE

April 24-26, 2026 | Nashville, Tennessee
Revolutionary Discoveries that are Redefining Astrology

COSMIC DISCOVERY CONFERENCE

April 24-26, 2026 | Nashville, Tennessee
Revolutionary Discoveries that are Redefining Astrology

Where Astrology Meets Inquiry

Welcome to the Cosmic Discovery Conference—a gathering for those ready to test, explore, and evolve astrology. 

Hosted by the Cosmobiology Institute, this event invites critical thinkers, researchers, and visionaries to engage with astrology through an evidence-based lens

Cosmic Discovery Conference | April 24–26, 2026 | Embassy Suites Hotel | Nashville South Cool Springs 

Schedule At-a-Glance:

Schedule At-a-Glance:

Thursday, April 23:

5:00PM — 6:00PM

Pre-Registration Opens

Friday, April 24:

8:00AM — 9:00AM

Pre-Registration Opens

9:00AM — 12:30PM

Pre-Conference Workshop (Additional registration required, includes post-conference workshop):
“The Magic in Modern Science”  hosted by Santino Mancuso (aka David Cochrane)

1:00PM — 5:00PM

Registration Opens

3:00PM — 4:00PM

Pre-Conference Seminar (Free for all conference attendees): 
“Research Terminology for Astrologers” — hosted by Christopher Benton

4:00PM — 5:00PM

Welcome Reception

5:00PM — 6:30PM

Opening Session, Keynote: 
“Compatibility Reframed: New Insights from Psychology and Evidence-Based Astrology” – Santino Mancuso

Saturday, April 25:

9:00AM—10:00AM

Morning General Session

10:00AM—10:45AM

New Discovery Sessions 1 (Attendees’ Choice)

“The Zodiac Under Scrutiny: A Data-Driven Look at the Signs” — Linda Berry

“Zodiac Signs in the Southern Hemisphere: Surprising Findings” — Vincent Godbout

11:00AM—12:00PM

Main Discovery Session 1

“Astrological Patterns of the Mind: Insights in Psychology” — Angela McRae

12:30PM—1:15PM

Panel Discussion 1

Panel Discussion on “Astrological Patterns of the Mind” 

1:30PM—2:15PM

New Discovery Sessions 2 (Attendees’ Choice)

“In the Zone: Planetary Patterns & Peak Athletic Performance” — Santino Mancuso

“Cardiac Disease, Cancer and Suicide: Astrology & Human Health” – Christopher Benton

2:30PM—3:30PM

Main Discovery Session 2

“Celestial Thresholds: Astrology at the End of Life” Vincent Godbout

3:35PM—4:15PM

Panel Discussion 2

Panel Discussion 2 on  “Celestial Thresholds”

4:30PM—5:15PM

Evening Closing Session

 

Sunday, April 26:

9:00AM—9:45AM

New Discovery Session 3 (Attendees’ Choice)

“Fixed Stars Revealed: Moving Beyond the Archetypes” — Starlene Breiter

“Moments of Eruption: Midpoint Patterns in School Shootings” — Manda Selva

        10:00AM—11:00AM

Main Discovery Session 3

“The Cosmic Mirror and Sexual Orientation: Outer Planets & the Search for Authenticity” — Christopher Benton

11:05AM—11:45AM

Panel Discussion 3

Panel Discussion 3 on “The Cosmic Mirror and Sexual Orientation”

1:00PM—2:00PM

Closing Session

2:30PM—4:30PM

Post-Conference Workshop (FREE for all attendees):

Attendees’ Choice: Have a burning question from the weekend, or would you like to hear more about any of the presented discoveries? The free post-conference workshop is all about what you want to learn. Vote on the topic throughout the weekend.

5:30PM

Nashville Night Out — TBA

Stay Sunday night and join us in Nashville for some fun! TBA on pricing and activity. Transportation provided.

*Please note that speakers, topics, and timing are all subject to change.

See You in Nashville, TN | April 24-26, 2026!

Manda Selva, LCSW, C.A., NCGR-PAA
Manda Selva, LCSW, C.A., NCGR-PAA

Manda Selva, LCSW, C.A., NCGR-PAA, is the Director of Research for NCGR. She began studying astrology at an early age and currently practices astrology and psychotherapy in the San Francisco Bay Area. Drawing on her educational background in science, she is passionate about applying evidence-based methods in her professional practice and in the pursuit of astrological research. 

In her role as Director of Research for NCGR, she helps publish Syzygy, NCGR’s research journal. She provides astrological consultations, writes for her blog (Astromanda.com), and has presented for NCGR and ISAR. She recently published an article on “Midpoints in School Shootings” in the Astrological Association’s journal Correlation, reflecting a long-standing passion for midpoints and their application in astrological research.

If you would like to share your thoughts, she can be reached at [email protected]