About Us

The National Council for Geocosmic Research is a non-profit member organization that supports education and research exploring the relationship between cosmic patterns, earthly events and human affairs.

The National website can be found on www.geocosmic.org. The local New York Chapter is here on www.astrologynyc.org. We have the most active and accomplished astrological education system in the country. We have classes and workshops on various topics and levels of astrology taught by certified astrologers.

We also offer two intensive conferences each year plus a free meeting for members once a year and a presentation for International Astrology Day always scheduled near the vernal equinox. The topics of these events vary from astrological techniques to astrological interpretations of current events in them world, the astrology of personal development and more!

And in addition to astrological research, we produce a quarterly publication, "The Ingress," which educates and informs our membership on various astrological themes and subjects.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President: John Marchesella - A practicing astrologer since 1976, certified through Level IV, John currently heads the NCGR faculty. He is a frequent contributor to astrological publications and websites, and a familiar speaker to other NCGR chapters and organizations, such as N.Y. Open Center. Currently he serves as Chair of NCGR - USA. John is also a humanistic psychotherapist, certified by Temenos Institute, and a bereavement counselor since 1982.

Vice-President: Joe Carasso - As a second generation astrologer, Joe has been a student of astrology for over 50 years.

Treasurer: De Vovchansky - De's metaphysical life has been 34+ years with her primary focus on astrological consulting and teaching. Serving on the NCGR-NYC Board on and off, she has held four different positions, including her role now as Treasurer. Experienced in energy healing, animal reiki, and psychic readings with Tarot, Lenormand, Kipper cards and more, De's classes and events can combine all modalities in order to provide illuminating and fun programs. She is also a medium, certified by renown mediums from NJ, NY and the UK at the Inner Spiritual Center of NJ.

Executive Secretary: Stephen Fleming - Stephen has been reading professionally since 1993 and joined NCGR in 1996. His practice is a unique combination of astrology, tarot and kaballah. Stephen also serves as the chapter's E-commerce Director.

Membership Secretary: Emily Waldron

Recording Secretary: Margaret McMahon - Margaret has been studying astrology since 1997. She enjoys connecting its layers of imagery and symbolism with her interest in art, dance, literature, natural science, cultural and social history, and the amazing variety of the human experience. She has a particular interest in mundane astrology and astrological history. She also enjoys volunteering as a tutor in English and History for a New York public school.

Member-at-Large: Michael Lutin

The Ingress Editor: Howard Moore - Howard Moore is a consulting astrologer with NCGR-PAA Level II certification. He began to study astrology in 2003 and hasn’t stopped. He’s been on the board of NCGR’s New York City chapter since 2017, first as membership secretary and currently as editor of The Ingress, the chapter’s newsletter. He’s also assistant editor of the NCGR Geocosmic Journal, and in 2024, he was elected to NCGR’s national board as program director. By day, he’s an editor at a financial publication. His website is howardastrologer.com. Reach him at howard.astrologer@gmail.com.

Public Relations/Webmaster: Dale Glogowski

Associates Coordinator: TBA

COMMITTEES

Education: John Marchesella - A practicing astrologer since 1976, certified through Level IV, John currently heads the NCGR faculty. He is a frequent contributor to astrological publications and websites, and a familiar speaker to other NCGR chapters and organizations, such as N.Y. Open Center. Currently he serves as Chair of NCGR - USA. John is also a humanistic psychotherapist, certified by Temenos Institute, and a bereavement counselor since 1982.

Recording Library: Nan Kaplan - Nan began studying astrology in 1971. Since 1983 she has been on the NCGR NY chapter board. During the day she is a high school librarian in the Bronx. The senior class in their last will and testament is leaving her her own psychic hotline or a crystal ball.

E-commerce Director: Stephen Fleming - Stephen relocated to New York City in 1981 to practice astrology and tarot. He has been reading professionally since 1993 and joined NCGR in 1996. Stephen served as the chapter's Editorial Director from 1999-2014 and now handling e-commerce sales.

Research Director: TBA

ASSOCIATES

NCGR-NYC Associates help out at conferences, mailings, and any other work that needs to be done. Availability and attitude are important for they must be there to help the board with their various jobs.

The rewards are the boards gratitude and free entrance into events. This position is only available when vacated by a previous associate. If you would like to be considered for this position you can submit your name by E-mail.

Current Associates:

Chiemi Matsumoto, Lakschmi Scalise, Maria Wander Escudero, Danny Larkin