Frances McEvoy, C.A. NCGR, began studying astrology in 1949 with Grant Lewi. She 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 NCGR since 1979 and on the NCGR National Board of Directors since 1981.

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.

As editor of Geocosmic News and NCGR Geocosmic Magazine, she is listed in the 1997 International Who's Who of Intellectuals as well as 2001 edition of International Authors and Writers. She also contributed articles to the Boston Herald, Dell Horoscope, Today's Astrologer (AFA), the Astrologer's Newsletter. Honors include the David Williams Award in 1994-95, and the Torch for Global Inspiration from American Biographical Institute in 1999.