Expanding the New Moon’s Promise: The Lunar Phase Family Cycle

Join us in person on October 17, 2026, from 11 am to 1 pm

The National Council for Geocosmic Research, Inc. (NCGR) is an international organization committed to raising the standards of astrological education and research. If you’re ready to deepen your knowledge of astrology and explore this fascinating subject with some of the world’s most knowledgeable and experienced astrologers, we invite you to join us on the third Saturday of every month.

Encinitas Community Center
1140 Oakcrest Park Dr.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(Cross-streets Encinitas Blvd. & Balour Dr.)
Cottonwood Room 120

$15 for non-members
$10 for members
Register online at ncgrsandiego.org
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Expanding the New Moon’s Promise: The Lunar Phase Family Cycle

with April Elliott Kent

The New Moon phase is a moment for fresh starts and new beginnings, when we set intentions for the coming lunar month. But how much can we really accomplish within a 28-day lunar cycle? Do we have to confine our lunar wishes to those modest enough to be fulfilled in a single month?

Enter the Lunar Phase Family Cycle, which expands the symbolism and promise of each New Moon over a three-year period in which a First Quarter, Full, and Last Quarter Moon fall near the same degree. Each New Moon carries more weight and potential than a single lunar month can hold, and a story that needs much more time to unfold.

April Elliott Kent is a professional astrologer and author living in San Diego, California. She is the author of Astrological Transits (Fair Winds Press, 2015), The Essential Guide to Practical Astrology (Alpha/Penguin, 2011), and Star Guide to Weddings (Llewellyn, 2008). A popular lecturer, April has served on the faculties of UAC (2012, 2018, 2026), SOTA (2016), ISAR (2016), Making of the One Thing (2018, New Zealand), and Beyond the Borders (2020).

April is the past president of the San Diego Astrological Society and served on the AFAN Steering Committee and the board of NCGR San Diego. She is a member of ISAR, NCGR, and OPA. Her weekly Big Sky Astrology Podcast is new each Monday.

To learn more about April and her work, please visit her website at:
http://www.bigskyastrology.com

After the meeting, we will be going to lunch. All participants are welcome to join us. The lunch place will be announced at the meeting.

Please note this is a hybrid meeting: Our speaker will be lecturing in person at the Encinitas Community Center.

You will receive the Zoom link in a separate email. (Please note it may take several hours before you receive the Zoom link). This meeting will be recorded. All participants registered will receive a link to download the recording.

Or join us in person on October 17, 2026, from 11 am to 1 pm
Encinitas Community Center
1140 Oakcrest Park Dr.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(Cross-streets Encinitas Blvd. & Balour Dr.)
Cottonwood Room 120