Celestial Crossroads: Encounters, Intersections and Influences

Istanbul, Turkey 27-29 April 2026

We invite submissions to speak on the use of astronomy and astrology in politics and history, and suitable topics include the use of astrology and astronomy in interpreting the past, managing the present or predicting the future, exploring technique, theory or iconography, in any culture or time period. Papers may explore individual instances of theory or technique, or the work of individual astrologers, or examples of the implementation of the application of astronomy and astrology in politics or history.

Time: 27-29 April, 2026

Place: Istanbul, Turkey

Venue:
Otag-ı Humayun
Davutpaşa Campus
Yıldız Technical University

This conference is arranged by the Sophia Centre, University of Wales Trinity Saint David in partnership with Yıldız Technical University.

We are grateful for sponsorship from the Sophia Centre Press and the Urania Trust.

Conference Committee

Nicholas Campion, University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Alejo Lopez, Independent Scholar

Mai Lootah, Rice University

Karine Dilanian, Institute of Philosophy, Russian Academy of Sciences

Host Institution Representative

Ibrahim Sona, Department of Turkish Language and Literature, Yıldız Technical University

Registration

Registration fees for the conference:

In-person: 180 Euro in person (Early Bird)
£200 after 15 March.
Registration closes 15 April.

Online: 100 Euro.
Registration open to 26 April.

Students and graduates of the University of Wales Trinity Saint David can register at a 50% discount.

To book a seat at the conference, in-person or online, please click Booking.

You can also book on Eventbrite for the Cultural Tour of Istanbul, the Bosphorous Cruise and the 5-day post conference Mesopotamia Tour.

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