Event Calendar
Workshops, Webinars and Public Appearances
January 1, 2020: Online Summit
Starstruck 2020
Join Tony on for a live interview on out of bounds planets in 2020 at the Starstruck astrology summit. The summit showcases the most important and compelling voices in astrology today. Don’t miss out on this rare celestial gathering!
January 15-February 9, 2020: Online Course
The Luminaries – Sun and Moon
In this course we will look at two of the most important astrological symbols in the natal chart: the Sun and Moon. Also called the “luminaries,” these key planets relate to the organizing principle of our psyche and our childhood conditioning. Understanding these key symbols is crucial to understanding life themes in the birth chart.
4-week course co-taught with Lynn Bell.
February 15, 2020: Online Webinar
Saturn in Aquarius
In this webinar, we’ll look at the meaning of the transit of Saturn through the sign of Aquarius. Saturn enters Aquarius March 23, 2020, heralding a time of challenge and growth for those with planets in Aquarius. The key to success during this time is facing Saturnian stimulus with resolve and forearmed with knowledge that will help you rise to the challenge instead of buckling under the pressure.
July 18-20, 2020: Bend, OR
Chart Reading Intensive
Join Tony and students from the 4-year program for a chart-reading intensive. We’ll spend the retreat working through several charts, including participant charts, applying the concepts taught in year one of our four-year training program: elements, modes, polarity, planets, aspects and more.
September 9-14, 2020: Denver, CO
ISAR Conference
Tony will present two lectures for the 2020 ISAR astrology conference: Does Saturn Rule Aquarius? and Saturn Success Stories.
Past Events
August 23 and 25, 2019: Houston, TX
The Innovation and Creativity of Out of Bounds Planets
In this lecture and workshop we'll explore the under-utilized technique of declination to learn how being out of bounds can alter the way a planet expresses in someone’s life. When planets are “out of bounds” they carry a unique quality of energy that shapes their motivation and style. This energy can accentuate, amplify or give greater freedom to the topics that planet represents. Metaphorically, these planets operate “outside the Sun’s jurisdiction.”
Many eye-opening chart examples will demonstrate how the out of bounds signature can dramatically enhance your chart interpretations.
Location: 1973 West Clay Street, Houston, TX 77019
To register, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 713.306.6565.
$85 for the lecture and workshop.
$25 lecture and $75 workshop at the door.
June 2, 2019: Bend, OR
Astrology and Your Connection to the Cosmos
In this lecture we'll look at the vibrant history of astrology to consider how and why it was developed, and why it continues to enthrall us thousands of years later. We'll talk about how astrology is used today to deepen our feeling of connection with the cosmos and provide guidance for personal empowerment.
Registration is free.
Location: Downtown Bend Library - Brooks Room
June 9, 2019: Live Webinar
How to Hear the Aspects Talking
Learn how to identify and interpret the major aspects and how they integrate into the larger context of the chart as a whole. We’ll talk about major and “minor” aspects, how to identify the most important aspect, and how to spot repeating patterns. You’ll learn how to “hear” the aspects talking in a person’s life story, biography or art.
May 24-26, 2019: Seattle, WA
How to “Hear” the Aspects and Improve Your Chart Analysis
Tony presents a lecture for the annual NORWAC astrology conference in Seattle, WA.
April 13-14, 2019
Summit presentation: Out of Bounds Planet Triggers in 2020
Tony presents a lecture on the out of bounds planet cycles in 2020 for this virtual summit.
Saturday April 13
9pm Pacific Time
Online through Astrology University
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January 18-20, 2019: Palm Springs, CA
Workshop: Make the Most of 2019
Join Kelly Surtees and Tony Howard for a special desert retreat that will help you make the most of 2019. You'll learn how to use progressions and transits to understand and align with the powerful energies unfolding in this momentous year. And you'll leave with practical tools for working with these planetary processes in your own chart.
Tony will lead morning meditations, and guided processes for increasing reslience based on Rick Hanson's work with psychology and neuroscience.
October 27-28, 2018: Virtual Summit
Astrology, Life Purpose and Destiny
Tony is the host of a virtual summit featuring 14 astrologers over two days. Tony presents a lecture "5 Tips for Saturn Mastery".
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July 21-22, 2018: Virtual Summit
Fresh Voices in Astrology
Tony is the host of a virtual summit featuring 13 astrologers over two days. Tony presents a lecture "How the Greater Malefics Can Be Your Greatest Assets" and created the bonus content "Your Mars Retrograde Survival Guide".
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May 24-29, 2018: Chicago, IL
Out of Bound Planets: Mercury, Venus and Mars
We'll explore the seldom-used technique of declination to learn how the out of bounds signature alters our understanding of Mercury, Venus and Mars. Each of these planets can be "out of bounds," meaning that their declination is greater than that set by the Sun. Metaphorically, these planets operate "outside the Sun's jurisdiction." Many eye-opening chart examples will demonstrate how the out of bounds signature can dramatically enhance basic delineation.
March 23, 2018: Seattle, WA
Venus Out of Bounds
In this lively discussion, Tony explores the little-used technique of declination to learn how the out of bounds signature alters our understanding of Mercury, Venus and Mars. Each of these planets can be “out of bounds,” which means they have a declination that is beyond that set by the Sun. Out of bounds planets operate beyond the Sun’s jurisdiction, thus coloring their behavior. We’ll use many eye-opening chart examples to modify our understanding of a planet’s behavior using this powerful easy-to-use technique.
October 21, 2017: Portland, OR
Out of Bound Planets: Mercury, Venus and Mars
Intro to Out of Bounds Inner Planets
In this lecture, you'll discover a powerful and easy way to incorporate declination into your chart analysis as we explore the always engaging topic of out of bounds planets. We'll focus here on the inner planets - Mercury, Venus and Mars, with a series of dynamic chart examples that will show you just how dramatically the out of bounds signature can modify the behavior of a planet. Out of bounds planets operate beyond the Sun’s jurisdiction, thus coloring their behavior. Metaphors like "outside the box" and "coloring outside the lines" work well to begin to understand this planetary signature, but that's just scratching the surface. Out of bounds stories are dramatic and engaging, so come on out and enjoy a fun lecture about a subject that promises to get you excited about this overlooked technique.
Mercury, Venus and Mars Out of Bounds Explored
In this workshop we'll expand on the morning lecture, delving much deeper into the many ways out of bounds planets can express in the birth chart. When an inner planet is out of bounds, it can express in a multitude of ways that we can only get a real sense of by looking at several charts. We'll look at many of these qualities of expression in detail, with a focus on the high and the low potentials inherent in each. You'll discover why Venus out of bounds folks can have a hard time setting limits, see examples of Mars out of bounds folks "going rogue," and why Mercury out of bounds people can so easily give preference to their head over their heart.
The afternoon will be filled with chart examples and stories. Bring your own charts. We'll have plenty of time to find out if you have an out of bounds planet, and share your own out of bounds stories if you'd like.
December 16, 2017: San Diego, CA
Out of Bound Planets: Mercury, Venus and Mars
In this lively discussion, Tony explores the little-used technique of declination to learn how the out of bounds signature alters our understanding of Mercury, Venus and Mars. Each of these planets can be “out of bounds,” which means they have a declination that is beyond that set by the Sun. Out of bounds planets operate beyond the Sun’s jurisdiction, thus coloring their behavior. We’ll use many eye-opening chart examples to modify our understanding of a planet’s behavior using this powerful easy-to-use technique.
June 3-4, 2017: London, UK
Challenging Mars
Tony will present a lecture on Mars for the 2017 Astrology Student Conference. Mars is often equated with anger and aggression, but there’s a great deal more to the planet of drive and initiative. In this talk, Tony will challenge typical portrayals of the red planet, consider when it is "out of bounds" and in aspect to Saturn or Neptune, and suggest ways of working with these complex energies so that we may feel more decisive and empowered. Download brochure.
April 27, 2017: San Francisco, CA
Out of Bound Planets: Mercury, Venus and Mars
In this evening lecture for the San Francisco Astrological Society, Tony explores the little-used technique of declination to learn how the out of bounds signature alters our understanding of Mercury, Venus and Mars. Each of these planets can be “out of bounds,” which means they have a declination that is beyond that set by the Sun. Out of bounds planets operate beyond the Sun’s jurisdiction, thus coloring their behavior. We’ll use many eye-opening chart examples to modify our understanding of a planet’s behavior using this powerful easy-to-use technique.
7:30 pm at The Women’s Building, 3543 18th St, SF 94110
April 23, 2017: Sacramento, CA
Out of Bound Planets: Mercury, Venus and Mars
In this afternoon lecture for the Sacramento NCGR chapter, Tony explores the little-used technique of declination to learn how the out of bounds signature alters our understanding of Mercury, Venus and Mars. Each of these planets can be “out of bounds,” which means they have a declination that is beyond that set by the Sun. Out of bounds planets operate beyond the Sun’s jurisdiction, thus coloring their behavior. We’ll use many eye-opening chart examples to modify our understanding of a planet’s behavior using this powerful easy-to-use technique.
1:00-4:00 pm at The Reserves at the Galleria Clubhouse 501 Gibson Drive, Roseville, CA
October 16, 2016: Costa Mesa, CA
Out of Bound Planets: Moon, Mercury, Venus and Mars
Tony presents a lecture for the 2016 ISAR conference introducing "out of bounds" planets. We'll look at several fun chart examples to discover some of the ways the out of bounds signature expresses.
June 11, 2016: Denver, CO
Saturn-Neptune Aspects in the Birth Chart
Join Tony in Denver Colorado for a timely lecture on Saturn-Neptune aspects. In June 2016 we'll have the second of three exact squares between Saturn and Neptune. This talk will focus mainly on people born with natal Saturn-Neptune aspects, but the information will be very useful for those experiencing the current transiting square by aspect. We'll look at Saturn-Neptune from many facets by using several key birth charts so that you'll leave armed with ways to engage this energy in constructive ways.
Saturday June 11 at 3pm
Saturn-Neptune Video Promo
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