Astrodam 2026 - Building the dream - Temple of peace

Saturday, 21 February 2026, marks a brand-new beginning following the great conjunction of Neptune and Saturn at the exact starting point of the astrological calendar: 0 degrees of Aries.
These two planets meet roughly every 36 years, often coinciding with remarkable global events on Earth. This alignment represents a moment where structure meets the dream, allowing something new to emerge.
For this special occasion, Steelhenge collaborates with the Embassy of the Free Mind, welcoming them into our free space. The Embassy brings a carefully curated selection of speakers to honor this unique moment in time.

Steelhenge is honored to host this gathering. It is time to call forth a desire for peace and unification.
Steelhenge holds the intention to contribute to this collective vision.

Location:
Het Stenen Hoofd 1, Amsterdam
All workshops, presentations will take place in a big, warm yurt. 

Keynote Speakers 13:00-1800

Maya Staples - Neptune–Saturn Conjunction and Its Impact on the Hero’s Journey
This talk explores the Neptune–Saturn conjunction in Aries and how this archetype influences not only global events, but also the personal journey of the individual.
Maya Staples is an astrologer with a strong interest in psychological and mythological perspectives. She has studied astrology for the past six years, largely through independent exploration. Influenced by astrologers such as Richard Tarnas and Liz Greene, she works with symbolism, story, and lived experience. Archetypes and narrative are central to her approach, making astrology tangible and relatable in everyday life.

Maria Marqués Boving - Venue & Creative Partnerships Strategist – Embassy of the Free Mind
Maria Marqués Boving is a writer and curious flâneur of lived experience, engaging deeply with questions around humanity’s relationship to the cosmos.
She graduated in 2020 with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Leeds. Her dissertation, Cosmic Youth: Young People and Astrology Within Post-Secular and Late Modern Paradigms, explored the renewed interest of younger generations in astrology and esoteric culture as tools for navigating uncertainty.
Following the pandemic, Maria pursued postgraduate studies in faith and theology at King’s College London, alongside immersive encounters with cultures of faith, fashion, and esotericism. As we move into 2026, this inquiry continues—more relevant than ever.

Melanie Webb
Through her readings, Melanie Webb guides audiences into a world that cannot usually be seen, but can be deeply felt—a space between dream and reality.
She received over a decade of training from Drs. K. Hamaker-Zondag and currently practices Jyotisa under the guidance of J.W. van Doorn and Ko van Hespen, in the lineage of James Kelleher, Sri Yukteswar, and Parasara. Her work explores the relationship between symbols, images, and the transitory nature of time, helping us root ourselves in the present and harmonize with the Divine Omnipresent Presence.

AI & Resonance with the Cosmos
Derek Lomas explores the deep connections between artificial intelligence, ancient wisdom, and the mathematical harmonies underlying reality. Drawing from Pythagorean philosophy, cymatics, and cutting-edge AI research, his work challenges the boundary between the artificial and the natural—positioning AI as an emergent extension of the cosmos itself. A professor of Positive AI at Delft University of Technology, he collaborates with Amsterdam's Bibliotheca Philosophica Hermetica to unlock Renaissance wisdom using modern AI.