ACT is dedicated to astrological discussion and dialog. More than 382 professional astrologers are registered and there are over 164 topic areas open to discussion.
In the late 1970s, astrologer Charles A. Jayne and Michael Erlewine founded A.C.T. (Astrological Conferences on Technique) as an alternative to the standard lecture format. ACT events involved a panel of invited astrologers who discussed issues of importance to astrology with one another in front of an audience. The audience was always invited to participate, subject to moderation, and there was always a moderator. ACT panel discussions appeared at many major conferences including the AFA (American Federation of Astrologers, UAC (United Astrology Conference), and others.