StaarCon News for November 26th

StaarCon News for November 26th

After the Opening Ceremony StaarCon 5.

StaarCon News for November 26th

As we continue the StaarCon 5 AfterGlow through December and January, there will still be quite a few great events in the lounge on Accelevents before the AfterGlow ends on January 26.

December starts strong on Monday, December 1, with Alyassia Taylor’s monthly Tarot Vibes: A Full Moon Prep Journey. We appreciate Alyassia’s commitment to StaarCon over this year and look forward to her offerings on StaarCast and at StaarCon 6.

If you have some time off over the holiday weekend, use your StaarCon 5 ticket to watch or re-watch recordings of some great conference presentations.

Pamela and Neil at StaarCon 5.
Amy Forman at Staarcon 5.

StaarCast News

I want to thank those who have signed up to be beta testers for StaarCast!

This week, we are testing the video and meeting functionality. A StaarCast presenter will be able to hold meetings, just like the AfterGlow, with several important differences.

Presenters will be able to offer pay-per-view video presentations to StaarCast members. They will be able to record a webinar or meeting for later viewing by meeting attendees and offer it to members as a pay-per-view upgrade. Presenters will receive their share of the proceeds when payouts occur.

In-person speakers at StaarCon 6 will have the opportunity to offer their recorded presentations to StaarCast members as a pay-per-view offering, receiving their share of the proceeds just like virtual presenters! StaarCast members who choose to watch the conference virtually can purchase access to a single presentation or the entire live event.

Our testing will continue. We will be contacting beta-testers soon.

A fairy looking forward to StaarCon 6.
StaarCon News for November 19th

StaarCon News for November 19th

Michelle Barrie at StaarCon 2022.

StaarCon News for November 19th

We have a new addition to the November AfterGlow schedule, and it’s tomorrow!

On Thursday, November 20, at 7 pm ET, join Kimberly Scheurer for another Spirit Circle: Modern-day Séance. Kim’s events have been very popular, and with good reason. At each of her events, each participant receives a message from spirit.

Then, on Sunday, November 23rd at 7 pm ET, join me, Christiana Gaudet, for Winter Tarot. We will discuss all the ways we can use tarot to make our holidays memorable. We will discuss Thanksgiving, New Year, Christmas, Hanukkah, Yule, and any other holiday you might be celebrating.

The StaarCon 5 AfterGlow ends on January 26. Please ensure you watch all the available presentations and plan to join us for the entire AfterGlow experience until the end. Then, get ready for our next great online offering, StaarCast!

StaarCast News

Bugs, features, and fixes.

This week was a week of testing the settings and features of the new StaarCast website. The site relies on a bespoke plugin designed to provide a unique user experience, custom-built to StaarCon specifications. The development of this plugin is a key part of the new site.

Beta testers will soon receive an invitation to test the new user experience. Please be patient as the development team is working hard to prepare the site

Cardsy B. at StaarCon 5.
Christiana Gaudet and Kimberly Scheurer at Staarcon 5.
StaarCon News for November 12th

StaarCon News for November 12th

StaarCon News for November 12th

One of the great advantages of a year-long online conference is that it allows us to explore seasonal themes. Tomorrow, Thursday, November 13, join Serena Fox for her monthly Mystic Lounging at 5:30 pm ET. Bring your cards and an open heart, and enjoy some conversation, magic, and sacred play.

On Sunday, November 23, join me, Christiana Gaudet, at 7 pm ET for Winter Tarot. We will discuss all the ways we can infuse tarot into our holiday traditions, and do some holiday-themed tarot exercises.

We are still accepting applications for beta testers for StaarCast, our permanent online home for live classes and recordings from all your favorite StaarCon presenters. We expect StaarCast to be live and ready to join by the end of the StaarCon 5 AfterGlow on January 26, 2026.

If you have a StaarCon 5 ticket that allows you to watch recordings of presentations from the conference, please note that we have until the end of the AfterGlow to view those recordings.

One very popular not-to-be-missed session was Jennifer Cooper Steidley. Jenifer is an artist who has designed two tarot decks. She is also a certified second-degree black belt in Taekwondo. Her presentation on tarot and martial arts was fun and fascinating. Make sure to see it before the end of the AfterGlow, and get ready for new, fabulous sessions on StaarCast.

StaarCast News

This week, the development team is performing final testing before we open the site to the beta testers.

The site will provide a permanent location to save the live recordings created at StaarCon and continue the AfterGlow after the live event concludes.

We want StaarCast to serve as a permanent, year-long convention held in the virtual world. StaarCast members and in-person attendees will have the opportunity to view recordings or participate in virtual events during StaarCon 6, and then after with an annual membership to StaarCast.

StaarCast presenters will be able to use the meeting rooms, chat with members, and create scheduled presentations!

Planned updates to StaarCast will make it even more user-friendly, allowing virtual attendees to view a single presentation or recording on demand, among many other improvements we’ve made based on your feedback.

To sum it up, the StaarCon 6 Main Stage events will be broadcast live on StaarCast, where possible and practical. They will be available as recordings after the live events conclude. StaarCast members can access the recordings with a monthly or yearly subscription, or pay-per-view. StaarCast presenters can use the meeting rooms to create recorded classes or workshops that can be shared by StaarCast members.

Christiana Gaudet in a Christiana Gaudet tee shirt.

StaarCon News for November 5th

Benebell Wen, Ciro Marchetti, Kristine Gorman, Gita Rash, and Christiana Gaudet at the virtual Art and Artists Breakfast at StaarCon 2021.

StaarCon News for November 5th

StaarCast, our new bespoke online conference platform, is ready for beta testing! Please sign up if you are interested in attending or giving workshops on our new platform.

While we get StaarCast up and running, please continue to enjoy the StaarCon 5 AfterGlow on Accelevents in the Meeting Hall Lounge.

We have already enjoyed two fabulous events in the lounge this month! Coming soon, please join Serena Fox on Thursday, November 13, at 5:30 pm for Mystic Lounging. Expect seasonal themes, tarot, conversation, and fellowship.

On Sunday, November 23, at 7 pm, please join me, Christiana Gaudet, for an evening of ideas, exercise, and readings on how to utilize tarot at this time of year.

We will soon have a date and location for StaarCon 6, our next in-person gathering. We are excited to welcome people to a new online platform and a new, exciting in-person conference experience.

StaarCast Beta Testers Wanted!

What’s a Beta Tester? A beta tester provides feedback on a product before its official launch by testing it in a real-world environment to identify bugs and usability issues.

We are accepting applications for the StaarCast Community beta tester program.

If you were a presenter or attendee at a StaarCon conference or hosted or participated in the AfterGlow, you can fill out the application today!

You will receive a username and password to access the website if your application is accepted. Expect a response late in November. There is a limited number of positions available for the beta test.

Christiana Gaudet speaking at StaarCon 5.
StaarCon News for October 29th

StaarCon News for October 29th

Mary K Greer, Christiana Gaudet, and Christine Ashworth at StaarCon 2023.

StaarCon News for October 29th

November marks the start of a new month of events in the Meeting Hall lounge on Accelevents, beginning with Alyassia Taylor on Sunday, November 2, at 8 pm. Join her for a celebration of the upcoming full moon, complete with a sound bath and tarot study.

Right after that, on Tuesday, November 4, at 6 pm, it’s time for Frank’s Rock-and-Roll Tarot Lounge. Frank does a fantastic job curating songs within specific themes for a fun and informative session.

Those are only the first two events for November. Check the schedule on the StaarCon website to see the rest of the month. Check often, as new events are added regularly.

Do you know that StaarCon presenter Peter Coe has published a series of books? The Intriguing Notebooks of Michael Peter Coe are spiral-bound, hand-written, and delightful. I am proud that his most recent book, The Intriguing Friends of Peter Michael Coe, features submissions from many StaarCon presenters, including me! Learn more about Peter and his books on his Facebook page.

Christiana Gaudet and Dame Darcy at StaarCon 2023.
StaarCon News for October 8th

StaarCon News for October 8th

Elise Crohn's collage class at StaarCon 5.

The Meeting Hall Lounge on Accelevents is busy this month for the StaarCon 5 AfterGlow.

Coming soon, be sure to log in and enjoy these amazing October offerings.

Tomorrow, Thursday, October 9, join Serena Fox for her monthly offering, which always includes a spiritual seasonal conversation. Join us at 5:30 pm ET.

What is more seasonally appropriate than a séance?  On Thursday, October 23, at 7 pm ET, join Kimberly Scheurer for Spirit Circle: Modern-Day Séance.

Want to learn how to talk with the spirits using tarot? On Monday, October 27, at 6:30 pm ET, join us for a workshop, Tarot for Spirit Communication with me, Christiana Gaudet.

A conference lasts a few days and is gone forever. What we are building with StaarCon is more than a conference; it’s a lasting community with ongoing offerings.

Christiana Gaudet with the StaarCon 5 banner.