Aquarius Papers - Global Astrology

How To Know When You're Being Psychologically Abused or Battered

by Robert Wilkinson

I knew when I posted the article Tactics and Strategies of Batterers and Other Abusive People it would open a beehive of insights via comments and emails. Today we examine some ways to know if we're contributing to the relational impasse through our own behavior.

Astrology in February 2010 - Entering the Mars in Leo, Jupiter in Pisces, Saturn in Libra, and Pluto in Capricorn Yods, or Fingers of God

by Robert Wilkinson

We have entered a one week period when we will experience an extremely rare configuration, that of interlocking Yod or Finger of God configurations involving the planets and signs mentioned. This shows many sacrifices squeezing us into multiple productive expansions.

Happy 2010 Video Birthday to Bob Marley the Prophet

by Robert Wilkinson

Today we honor the birthday of Robert Nesta Marley, a genuine prophet of the people of Rastafari. While not the first to bring reggae music to Babylon and the world, he was certainly the first Jamaican superstar, a man who moved tens of millions. Today we have some great live performance videos from several eras of his career, easily distinguished by the length of his dreadlocks.

The Jupiter Return for Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces - When Will Yours Happen?

by Robert Wilkinson

Lately we've been going deeper into the oceanic depths of Jupiter in Pisces and how it may symbolize what's going on in our lives. I explained the Jupiter return, as well as my experience of it. Today we take a look at past and future Jupiter Returns for everyone.

2 Million Visitors in 5 Years

Around 11:15 am MST today, this site just recorded its 2 millionth visitor! Wow! We hit 5 million page views a few weeks ago, and this is another major milestone. My thanks to all who have shown up the past few years, and I'm sure it's just going to keep on growing! Aum Namah Shivaya!!

The Jupiter Return Pt. 1 - Renewing the Magic of Life

by Robert Wilkinson

Following up on some key concepts from yesterday's article on Jupiter in Pisces, today we discuss the Jupiter Return.

Jupiter in Pisces - Strange Atmospheres and A Sense of Finality

by Robert Wilkinson

Since Jupiter in Pisces will be with us most of 2010, I've been pondering what else I could say about this position. As I have it in my natal chart, I have known this energy my entire life.

Goethe on the Power of Commitment to Influence Destiny

by Robert Wilkinson

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is considered to be one of the greatest philosophers the Western world ever produced. This was always one of my favorite Goethe quotes, as it lays bare the essential quality to a more perfect self-expression.

Mars Retrograde Triseptile Jupiter in Pisces - The Dream Time Begins, Preparing Us For Interlocking Yods, or Fingers of God

by Robert Wilkinson

This is a crucial turning point in choices that will shape our destiny over the next 5 months. Though we're enduring "traffic jams," ultimately this is making our life a work of art through the emotional intensity we're dealing with.

The 3 Paths To Enlightenment and Higher Awareness

by Robert Wilkinson

I've been reading a lot of "spiritual" works lately, from Gandhi to Ramana Maharshi to Masters KH and Morya to the newest breakthroughs in solar and wind technologies. Yes, there ARE other paths to enlightenment than merely studying and practicing esoteric and exoteric philosophies and rituals.

Mahatma Gandhi's Death Day

by Robert Wilkinson

On this day in 1948, a violent fundamentalist assassinated one of the greatest in history, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, a.k.a. "The Mahatma," or "Great Spirit." As I once sang, "Why oh why can't the violent learn to stop making good people cry? Of all the questions I've asked myself, the one that stays with me is Why?"

The Aquarius-Leo Full Moon of January 2010 - Creativity Crystallizing in Forms of Power

by Robert Wilkinson

This Full Moon falls at 11 degrees Aquarius-Leo, which fulfills the seed of the past Solar Eclipse New Moon in Capricorn. This period will help us productively consolidate through asserting our deeper, subtle personality strengths. Just remember revolution is in the air, as well as a sense of relief that we've "made it through the night."

Venus Opposed Mars is Now Past

by Robert Wilkinson

We've now made it through the first opposition, with Sun opposition Mars still occurring between now and Friday's Full Moon. This is the eye of the storm, with heart strength and a greater sense of higher purpose the rewards for those who persevere.

Astrology and Predisposition - Are You An Initiator, Consolidator, or Distributor?

by Robert Wilkinson

From ancient times, we find a natural 3-fold division of energies in how humanity does things. Some are better at beginning things, some are better at stabilizing things, and some are better at the interactions between those things and the world. We know these as Cardinal, Fixed, and Mutable sign energies, where each plays its part in initiating, stabilizing, or distributing energy. Today we explore how these relate to our charts.

Sun and Venus in Aquarius Opposition Mars Retrograde

by Robert Wilkinson

Now that we have entered the time of Aquarius, it's important to keep in mind that this opposition is very powerful, and when exact it marks a time to chill out, slow down, decrease irritability and impulsiveness, and get our energies under leash.

What Are The Sun and Moon Signs of the United States?

by Robert Wilkinson

Today we take a new look at the astrological signs of the Sun and Moon of the 50 United States. If you've wondered why certain places seem to have a specific quality, these positions may help you make sense of why certain states appeal to you or turn you off or seem to have the qualities they do. Every country, state, city and village in the world has its own astrological character, so no matter where we are, we can benefit by knowing the chart of the place we're at.

Mars Retrograde in Leo in the Nativities of Historical Figures

by Robert Wilkinson

Today is a different look at Mars retrograde in Leo. There are other ways to learn what this energy is about than only through Astrological speculations.

Success and Failure - How Much Is Fate and How Much is Free Will?

by Robert Wilkinson

Today's post takes a look at one of the intersections of fate and free will. One misconception about Astrology is that because our birth chart shows it's a "good" time or "bad" time then we are powerless to change the course of events and must accept the inevitable "good" or "bad" that is supposed to follow. This of course ignores the fundamental fact that we alone manifest our lives through the consequences of our actions and inactions.

Talks in Los Angeles and Ojai on What's Ahead in 2010 for all signs

by Robert Wilkinson

UPDATE: As you know, I'm doing talks on 2010 for each and all signs on January 24, 2 in Santa Monica and 1 in Ojai. Locations and times below. If you can't attend, I'll be recording those talks, and they will be for sale as cds, cassettes, or digital tracks emailed to you.

Mercury Retrograde is Over - Or Is It?

by Robert Wilkinson

Though Mercury is now direct, I'm still dealing with the blowback to things I set into motion while it was retrograde. Much that I began bogged down, while other things have taken some weird twists and turns.