The Astrological Association Board
The Board of the Astrological Association represents the management team
Wendy Stacey
PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE
Wendy Stacey (BA, MA, Dip LSA) is the principal of the international Mayo School of Astrology (since 2007) and President of the Astrological Association (since 2025, Chairperson 2002 – 2025, Treasurer 1999 – 2002). She has written numerous articles for the ‘Astrological Journal’ and articles for ‘The Mountain Astrologer’, ‘The Evolving Astrologer’ and many of her articles have been featured on ‘astro.com’. She has authored ‘Consulting with Astrology’ (2012) and ‘Uranus Square Pluto’ (2012). She has contributed to ‘The New Generation’ (2012), ‘The Professional Astrologer’ (2016) and ‘Bitcoin’ (2018). In 2014 Wendy received the UK Charles Harvey award for ‘Exceptional Service to Astrology’. Wendy is also a tutor on the MA Cultural Astronomy and Astrology programme at the University of Wales (since 2021). She has led annual mentorship programmes for the Organisation of Professional Astrology (USA), (since 2022) and co-taught the ethics and diversity programme for ISAR (USA). Her background includes teaching research methods, psychology, and sociology. Her lifelong research on changing birth times continues and a sociological paper on the same subject was published in the ‘Midwifery Digest’ (2019). She is currently revisiting the Eysenck and Mayo data and findings on extraversion and introversion.
Email: wendy@mayoastrology.com website: wendystacey.com
Nick Campion
VICE PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE
Nick Campion (BA, MA, PhD, DMSAstrol) has been a student of the stars since 1965. A former President of the AA and the Astrological Lodge, his first love is the past, and trying to work out how we got to where we are now, a question which is usually without an answer.
He began to study the history of astrology while he was an undergraduate, on discovering that, while astrology was once central to western thought, none of his tutors seemed to think this was interesting. Nick is programme director of the MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David.
Rod Chang
Chair/Trustee
Rod Chang (BA, MA, DipA.Astrol) is an astrologer with over thirty years’ experience. He has spoken at several international conferences in the UK, China, Japan and Australia. He specialises in fixed stars, comets, mundane astrology, financial astrology and astronomy, and takes a humanistic approach to astrology.
He is also a co-founder of the Academy of Astrology. His book ‘Comets in Astrology’, the result of his twelve-year study of comets in astrology, was published in August 2025. He is also an experienced astrophotographer.
Jadranka Ćoić
Treasurer/Trustee
Jadranka Ćoić (QHP) is a perpetual student of astrology, and her astrological journey started at the FAS, continued on STA, got a diploma on QHP, and is still studying. For many years, she served on the Astrological Lodge of London as treasurer and beginner’s tutor. She is a keen amateur astrologer and loves traditional astrology.
Amanda Willams
Secretary/Trustee
Amanda Williams (BSc(Econ), MSc, ACA) is a financial astrologer, advising on economics and markets to support investment decisions. Her interest in astrology began in 1991 when she was still a corporate finance professional. After studying for the FAS diploma, she gravitated to financial astrology, running a prediction blog for 14 years before starting her astrological consulting business. She writes: “Astrologers are a disparate crowd, and in this rapidly changing world, I see the AA as the anchor for those treat astrology as a serious vocation or study. Maintaining a clear profile and identity is a challenge when the field is populated by multiple short-lived social media initiatives.”
Chris Mitchell
Trustee
Chris Mitchell (BSc, MA, PhD) has a PhD from the University of Leicester on the topic of medieval astrology and an MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology from Bath Spa University College. He was a tutor on that MA course, now hosted at the University of Wales, until his retirement in 2026 and holds a diploma in Bernadette Brady’s Medieval Astrology from Astrologos. He has been actively involved in promoting and teaching astrology since the 1990s, is on the board of the Astrological Association, and has given talks to groups and conferences in Europe and the US. He is the author of England’s First Astrology Book, and was the joint recipient of the Charles Harvey Award for Exceptional Service to Astrology in 2021.
Mary English
Trustee
Mary English (DSH, CPHH, MFHT) is a self-taught astrologer. She writes: “My work with clients is to help address various life challenges and enhance their well-being. I’m also a homeopath and hypnotherapist, and I’ve authored 17 astrology books and one on homeopathy. I host the ‘Learn Astrology with Mary’ podcast which perfectly suits my natal Moon in talkative Gemini. The AA must serve our members and the astrological community. The main challenge we face is inspiring people to join us and to consider astrology as a serious discipline capable of changing lives for the better.”
Alejo López
Trustee
Alejo López (BA, MA, DFAstrolS) is a tutor at the Faculty of Astrological Studies. He is also a licensed psychologist with a second degree in Performing Arts and an MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology from the Sophia Centre at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, where he received the 2023/2024 Alumni Association Dissertation Prize. Currently, he is a candidate for the International Association of Analytical Psychology. He has also studied astrology in Casa XI (in Buenos Aires) and in the School of Traditional Astrology by Deborah Houlding. Alejo works as a consultant astrologer and psychologist, aiming to foster self-awareness. He uses astrology’s symbolic language to guide individuals toward authentic self-discovery and to create a dialogue with the divine.
Mandi Lockley
Trustee
Mandi Lockley (BA, DipLSA) is a London based astrologer with over 20 years’ experience. Her articles have appeared in numerous publications and websites including the Astrological Association Journal and astro.com and she runs the On Purpose Astrology website. She is a regular speaker for astrological groups and organisations and hosts the YouTube Channel, On Purpose Astrology. Mandi holds the London School of Astrology’s Diploma, as well as a CertHE in Psychodynamic Counselling from Birkbeck, University of London. Mandi is also a Reiki Master and studied advanced psychic mediumship at The College of Psychic Studies. Her latest book, The On Purpose Life, was published in 2025. “In joining the AA Board, I look forward to serving astrology and its growing global community, so that its study and practice can enrich lives, as it has enriched mine.”
Lianne McCafferty
Trustee
Lianne McCafferty (DMAstrol, MAPAI) holds the Mayo School of Astrology Diploma (Distinction) in both Natal & Mundane and is one of its long-standing tutors. She is creator and host of the podcast An Astrologer’s Calling, author of Juno, More Than Meets The Eye and Intellectual Revolution, and has had numerous articles published in the likes of the Astrological and NCGR Geocosmic journals. She speaks regularly at international conferences and is on the board of both the Astrological Association and Scottish Association. Formerly a professional sportsperson prior to transitioning into martial arts, and now Second Dan Black Belt in Shotokan Karate, she also uses astrology to enhance sport performance, mental and physical wellbeing.
She works with a range of astrological techniques including Natal Analysis and Forecasting, Relationship Analysis, Vocational and Sport Analysis, Karmic Analysis, Rectification and Elections. Her current research is focused on asteroids and trans-Neptunian planets.
Saffron Dennis
Trustee
Saffron is a Hellenistic/Traditional astrologer based in East Anglia. She is on the faculty at the Nightlight Astrology school. Over the years, her studies have expanded to incorporate various fields. Saffron is a qualified Spiritual Companion, Coach and Caregiver with the Spiritual Companions Trust UK. She also holds diplomas in holistic crystal therapy, tarot reading and horticulture.
Most importantly, she sees her life experiences as a mum and grandma have enriched her understanding and practice of astrology, assisting clients for many years, while guiding the way through life’s inevitable twists and turns.
Saffron believes that the AA are at the forefront of the UK astrological community in welcoming and encouraging students and experienced astrologers alike to come together in a spirit of friendship. Through collaboration, integration and acceptance of all branches and schools of astrology, we can build an association that stands together as astrologers who love astrology!