February 7, 1925—October 9, 2009

 

Joan McEvers, internationally known astrologer, author and teacher, passed away on October 9, 2009, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. She is survived by her husband, Dean, their four children and five grandchildren.

Through her long and highly successful experience as a teacher of astrology, Joan, with her co-author Marion D. March (1923-2001) developed a method and an approach that became widely known and used all over the world.  They co-authored the popular, now classic, six-volume instructional series, The Only Way to Learn Astrology (ACS Publications). Joan also authored 12 Times 12 for ACS, and edited a series of anthologies, The New World Astrology series for Llewellyn Publications. Her articles have appeared in numerous national and international publications.  

         Joan began her study of astrology in 1964, was self-taught at first, and then in 1969, she studied with Ruth Hale Oliver, and began teaching and counseling. Although Joan and Marion lived very busy lives in separate states, they managed to work together often and well.  They co-founded Aquarius Workshops and Aspects Magazine.  Joan also served as an AFAN coordinator.  At the 1989 United Astrology Congress, Joan and Marion were honored with the prestigious Regulus Award for Astrological Education.

 Here are two other optional pieces of information that may be used for people who want to send condolences, or may have had trouble finding Joan’s and Marion’s books in the past year or two:

 

info@acspublications.com or for mail: Dean McEvers c/o Starcrafts LLC, PO Box 446, Exeter, NH 03833.

 

The “Only Way” series, most of which were for a time out-of-print, are being republished in new editions by ACS Publications as an imprint of Starcrafts LLC, Epping, NH.  Volumes 1, 5 and 6 were completed and released earlier this year, and are now in general circulation.  Volume 2 is being released this month. Volumes 3 and 4 are in production and are expected to be in print late this year.

   

Click here to see Joan McEvers chart

BIRTH:  February 7, 1925 at 6:34 AM in Chicago, IL

DEATH: October 9, 2009, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

 Source: Astrodatabank - http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/

NaName: MCEVERS, JOAN
Date: 2/7/1925
Time: 06:34 CST (+6:00)
Gender: F
Place: Chicago, IL
Lat: 41 N 52
Lng: 87 W 39
RoddenRating: AA
DataSource: Quoted BC/BR
SourceNotes: LMR quotes her, B.C. 1979
Biography: American astrologer, the co-founder and first president of
"Aquarius Workshops,"  since 1973.  She also co-authored, along with Marion
March, the best-selling  series "The Only Way To Learn Astrology," which has
had multiple publications.  She graduated from college with a major in art,
becoming a commercial artist.  Her study of astrology began in 1965 and she
is the recipient of the Regulus Award for Education, recognizing the work of
teaching thru publication, schools and study programs.
McEvers is married and has four kids.

Categories
Category: Occult Fields: Astrologer
CategoryNote: Pro
Category: Relationship: Marriage >15 Yrs
CategoryNote: Lengthy marriage
Category: Writers: Astrology
CategoryNote:
Category: Book Collection: Occult/ Misc. Collection
CategoryNote:
Category: Famous: Top 5% of Profession
CategoryNote:
Category: Parenting: Kids >3
CategoryNote: Four
Category: Education: Teacher
CategoryNote: Co-founder of Aquarius Workshops
Category: Work: Retirement circumstances
CategoryNote: Slowing down, following different interests than astrology

Events
Event: Social: Begin a program of study
EventDate: 1965
EventNotes: Began studying astrology
Event: Social: Joined group
EventDate: 1973
EventNotes: Co-founded/first president "Aquarius Workshops"

Relationships
RelatedPerson: March, Marion
Relationship: Business Associate/Partner

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CREDITS: The attached photograph was selected by Joan’s family for the author page for new publications of the “Only Way” books.  Memorial writen by Maria Kay Simms and created by Liz Houle.