StaarCon News for July 30th

StaarCon News for July 30th

A coffee break sponsored by Weiser Books at StaarCon 5.

StaarCon News for July 30th

StaarCon 6

As we announced last week, we plan to roll out a brand-new virtual platform for StaarCon before the end of the StaarCon 5 AfterGlow.

If you have attended StaarCon online in the past, or if you are taking advantage of the StaarCon AfterGlow, what are the things that matter most in an online community environment?

As we develop our new, expansive platform, we are interested in offering recordings of all sessions, interactive meetings, and the ability to purchase individual sessions. Of course, we are also excited to provide a platform that is easy to navigate.

What are you most excited to see in a new online platform for an expanded StaarCon experience? Let us know!

StaarCon 5 AfterGlow

This Sunday, August 3, at 8 pm ET, join Dr. Alyassia Taylor for her monthly gathering in preparation for the full moon. Asia combines tarot and sound healing to create a wonderful environment for intentions, healing, fellowship, and insight.

Join everyone in the Meeting Hall lounge on Accelevents. If you do not have a StaarCon 5 ticket you may purchase a $10 general admission ticket to join all the lounge AfterGlow sessions.

StaarCon News for July 23rd

StaarCon News for July 23rd

Art and Artist Breakfast with Ciro Marchetti, Kristine Gorman and Gita Rash, StaarCon 2021.

StaarCon News for July 23rd

The StaarCon 5 AfterGlow is still going strong. Remember to join Michelle Barrie on Saturday, July 26th, at 10 am ET for Mediumship with Lenormand.

StaarCon Virtual and StaarCon 6

Here is some important information about what comes next for the StaarCon AfterGlow, and StaarCon 6.

The initial concept for StaarCon was to host a traditional three-day tarot conference in a hotel in Palm Beach Gardens in January 2021. When the pandemic struck, we had to make a decision. Should we postpone our conference, or move it online? When we found Accelevents, we knew we could have a great online experience, and we did.

When we were able to meet in person, we realized we did not want to give up the added benefits of the virtual platform. Thus, for the past four years, we have been learning the best ways to do something that had never been done before, a fully hybrid tarot conference.

While one of our core missions has always been to offer a wide range of topics at StaarCon, we have enjoyed expanding into all aspects of divination, magic, spiritism, art, and creativity. We are no longer simply a tarot conference; we are a conference of exploration, creativity, and spirituality.

We have come to understand that the hybrid experience is different for everyone. Some attend online only, some come to the conference in person but stay connected on Accelevents all year, and some come to the conference and don’t spend much time using the online portion.

We are committed to offering accessibility, and part of that commitment is providing affordable options. In 2020, when we sought a suitable online alternative to a hotel conference center, we were delighted to discover Accelevents. Now, we are creating our own virtual platform that will work with our website, StaarCon.com. This will reduce confusion, enhance functionality, and enable us to offer more programming and more flexible ticket options.

The StaarCon 5 AfterGlow will continue through January 20, 2026. Before the close of the AfterGlow, tickets will be available to join the new online platform. We will begin offering new content and sharing some recordings from prior years immediately.

In this way, StaarCon virtual experience will begin online immediately after the StaarCon 5 AfterGlow ends.

Look for announcements of what we will be offering and how to get tickets coming soon.

There is something special and irreplaceable about our in-person gatherings. Over the next year, we will be working to create a wonderful in-person experience for StaarCon 6, to be held in 2027. Expect more of what you have loved in the past, and some great new offerings, all at an affordable price. The live, in-person experience will be shared with the virtual community on the new virtual platform, and recordings will be available to all StaarCon 6 attendees.

We are excited about what we have built together over the past five years, and we look forward to creating StaarCon 6 with you.

Teri Salomoni's Major Arcana headpieces on display at StaarCon 5.
StaarCon News for July 16th

StaarCon News for July 16th

Michelle Barrie at StaarCon 2022.

StaarCon News for July 16th

Please mark your calendar for a special AfterGlow session coming up on Saturday, July 26 at 10 am ET.

Michelle Barrie has been an important part of StaarCon for years.  We are excited about her upcoming presentation, “Mediumship with Lenormand.”

Michelle will teach you how to use the Lenormand system to connect with messengers from across the veil. With this technique, you’ll be able to describe the Spirit’s personality, their connection with the Querent, details about their relationship, and who they were, as well as provide a direct message.

You can join Michelle by purchasing a $10 StaarCon 5 Virtual General Admission ticket, if you do not already have one!

The view from reception at StaarCon 5.
StaarCon News for July 2nd

StaarCon News for July 2nd

The Living Major Arcana poses at StaarCon 5.

StaarCon News for July 2nd

On Sunday, July 6, at 8 pm ET, join Alyassia Taylor for her monthly offering, Tarot Vibes: A Full Moon Prep Journey.

Join us for an enchanting journey where tarot, sound, and the full moon’s energy converge to create a transformative meditative experience like no other. As we prepare to embrace the powerful energy of each full moon, this online event will guide you through a harmonious blend of intuitive tarot readings and soothing sound healing.

Event Highlights

Tarot Insights: Unlock the mysteries of the tarot as we delve into the energies surrounding each full moon. Gain clarity and guidance for your personal journey.

Sound Healing: Immerse yourself in the healing vibrations of crystal singing bowls and tuning forks, designed to align your energy and enhance your connection with the lunar cycles.

Full Moon Energy: Harness the potent energy of the full moon to set intentions, release what no longer serves you, and invite transformation into your life.

Your StaarCon 5 ticket is all you need to join Alyassia in the Meeting Room Lounge on Accelevents. General Admission tickets are still available!

Headpieces created for the StaarCon 5 Living Major Arcana.
StaarCon News for June 25th

StaarCon News for June 25th

The Wheel of Fortune Panel Readers at StaarCon.

StaarCon News for June 25th

We are excited that on Tuesday, July 1, Frank Kwiatkowski’s new monthly lounge event will have a special guest, Stacey Williams-Ng, creator of the Rhythm and Soul Tarot!

Stacey has been an integral part of StaarCon over the past few years, including creating our fairy logo. She knows her stuff when it comes to tarot, creating art, and independent publishing. Additionally, she’s from Tennessee and is well-versed in Southern culture and roots music.

She’s kindly offering a 15% discount on The Rhythm & Soul Tarot, which is independently published through her company, La Panthère Studio. To get a copy, visit the website and use promo code PANTHERE15.

In this special lounge session, Stacey will discuss her music-inspired deck and the process she used to match musical styles and influences to tarot cards.

Please join us on July 1st at 6:00 p.m. EDT for a fun and unforgettable evening. (Please note the gatherings generally last about 90 minutes.)

StaarCon is the only conference that lasts a whole year. Tickets to the StaarCon 5 AfterGlow are still available, and we are working on plans for StaarCon 6.

BaarCon at the StaarCon 5 AfterGlow.

StaarCon News for June 18th

StaarCon News for June 18th

Maria Alviz Hernando as Judgement, and Stacey Williams-Ng as the Word, Opening Ceremony, StaarCon 5.

StaarCon News for June 18th

The month of July is already shaping up to be a busy one for the StaarCon 5 lounge events, featuring sessions with Frank Kwiatkowski, Alyssia Taylor, Serena Fox, and Michelle Barrie.

Of course, the recordings from most of the StaarCon 5 sessions are available to ticketholders, and you still have until mid-January to watch them.

Tickets are still available to see the recordings and to participate in the live lounge sessions.

What about our next conference, StaarCon 6? We are busy creating an entirely new way to make StaarCon happen that will be more accessible and even more robust. We recognize that the world is evolving, and we are adapting to it.

What new live events and topics would you like to see covered in the StaarCon 5 lounge events? What would you like to see happen at StaarCon 6?

Please email me and let me know!

Christiana Gaudet StaarCon 5 attendees preparing for the costume procession at the StaarCon 5 Bardic Circle.