Frances McEvoy began studying astrology in 1949 with Grant Lewi, and has been practicing the art on a daily basis for over 50 years. A member of NCGR since 1975, she has been President of its Boston Chapter since 1979, and has served on the NCGR National Board of Directors since 1981. She served as editor of NCGR's Geocosmic News and Geocosmic Magazine for a number of years.

Author of The Power of Yods and Quincunxes, first introduced as a handout for UAC 98, Frances has also written extensively for major astrological publications, including Dell Horoscope, Today's Astrologer (AFA), and the Boston Chapter's The Astrologers' Newsletter. As a journalist, she also wrote for the Boston Herald.

Frances is listed in the 1997 International Who's Who of Intellectuals as well as 2001 edition of International Authors and Writers. She was the recipient of the David Williams Award in 1994-95, and the Torch for Global Inspiration Award from American Biographical Institute in 1999.

An extensive list of her articles is available upon request. Below is a sample of some of her current writing:

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Astral Twins: Abraham Lincoln & Charles Darwin

Vesta, Guardian of the Inner Life

Heliacal Rising of Venus

Ode to the Evening Star

Mars is Back on Center Stage, Big Time!

High Moons and Low Moons

The Power of the Twelfth House

The Roots of Medical Astrology

The Transits of Venus