Aquarius Papers - Global Astrology

How Is Saturn in Leo Affecting Everyone in July and August 2006?

by Robert Wilkinson

I wrote two articles a while ago where I went extensively into what all of us could expect from the on-going Saturn in Leo. Astrology 2006 – How Saturn in Leo is affecting all signs and generations goes into which age groups are most affected, and How Saturn in Leo impacts Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces in 2006 offers something for Sun or Rising signs. Today's post briefly updates what's written there.

Agni Yoga - What Is A Yogi?

by Robert Wilkinson

Many have enthusiastically responded to my previous postings from Brotherhood by the illustrious Helena Roerich and her very advanced Master known as M. Given the superstitions of our present era regarding Yogis and the lack of understanding about their traits, here's a little gem from Agni Yoga, another remarkable 1st Ray teaching of this school of realization.

Mercury Retrograde Astrology in July 2006 Pt. 2 - What It Means For Each Individual Sign

by Robert Wilkinson

In part two we explore more about this phenomenon that occurs three weeks at a time three times a year. At the end of this article I have included a table so you can find out which house(s) this July 2006 Mercury retrograde period falls in relative to your Sun or rising sign. Consult this article to find out how this transit will affect you personally as a result of Mercury retrograding through the houses in your chart.

Mercury Retrograde in Leo and Cancer in July 2006 - How It Will Affect Everyone, Pt.1

by Robert Wilkinson

This Mercury retrograde period starts July 4 (July 5 for east Asia) and ends July 28 (July 29 in Europe and points east) . This retrograde moves from 2 Leo back to 22 Cancer, with the inferior conjunction between Mercury and the Sun occurring July 18 at 26 Cancer. This degree is one of "Guests Are Reading In A Library of A Luxurious Home, " symbolizing a point of conscious fruition and "Emergence of consciousness on higher levels of being, once life has been fulfilled at normal levels." It also tells us of "the need to conform to the requirements of one's social status."

Astrology Class - The Quintile, Biquintile, 5-Pointed Star Patterns, Kite Configurations, and Void Points

by Robert Wilkinson

I was asked by a reader to explain the meaning of the void points of the current quintile-biquintile pattern between Venus, Mars, and Uranus and how they work. She wondered if a square to a void point mattered, and how to apply the void points of a pattern in our charts. Though technical, I figured my answers to her would help astrologers who frequent this site understand the very important area of aspect configurations, and add a new dimension of chart interpretation to their analyses of how charts work. For those with little knowledge of technical aspects of astrology, please bear with this post, since it is written for astrologers with a degree of knowledge regarding in-depth chart and aspect analysis.

The New Moon of Cancer 2006 - The Joy and Power of New Beginnings for some, With A Lot of Work and/or Training for others

by Robert Wilkinson

The New Moon falls at 4 degrees Cancer on Sunday, June 25, at 9:05 am PDT. For the last week of June through July 24, expect a lot of cat-and-mouse games and internal and external arguments between points of view. One voice will argue that old ways still work, while others will be pressing for an acceptance on the emotional level to act on recent decisions resulting from fundamental reorientations.

Astrology Class - Venus in Taurus quintile Uranus, Saturn, and Mars - Uniqueness and Gifts!

by Robert Wilkinson

We have an on-going Mars-Saturn conjunction square Jupiter, but another important factor to consider is that Mars and Saturn are biquintile Uranus. The aspects of the quintile series all bring forth unique or specialized qualities, material gifts and particular forms of genius, or the "quintessence" of a person or situation. Currently Venus is also sextile to Mercury and both are quincunx to Pluto, forming a "Yod," or "Finger of God." This would indicate NOW is a particularly unique and important time for all of us.

The Astrology of The Grand Irrationality - What Is It?

by Robert Wilkinson

Visitors to this site know I often refer to a phenomenon which I have termed "The Grand Irrationality." We all know it's happening, and many feel it acutely both within ourselves and with others we encounter. Some seem to be handling it okay, and seem able to function easily despite the obsessive-compulsive behaviors so prevalent in our world. Others are having a harder time with the generic weirdness. It seems as though reason alone is not enough to figure out what's happening, why, and what to do about it. Things are pretty irrational right now, and it seems to many I speak with as though Destiny itself is on the move in most if not all of our lives. Today we will explore what this is all about.

Brotherhood, Agni Yoga, and Courage As the Light of Truth

by Robert Wilkinson

Helena and Nicholas Roerich were among the most important beings doing truly Spiritual work in the first half of the 20th Century. They were contemporaries of Gandhi, and worked for global disarmament and world peace through culture the last time the world was gripped by the Grand Irrationality. The thousands of paintings and writings of both are global treasures, and so I try to post a little from time to time. Here's another valuable piece from Brotherhood, the work of the legendary Helena Roerich and her First Ray Master.

Summer 2006 Astrology - Endings and Beginnings at the Turning Point of Eternity

by Robert Wilkinson

As I see the various trends and vectors in motion, I give you a sense of what is and is to be, short term and long term, so that you can know what challenges affect all of us. When we sort out what we are learning collectively, what is left is our own particular set of challenges, breakthroughs, triumphs, and wisdom quest. When the generic stuff is removed, what's left is us. This is a particularly intense period, so let's pull some stuff together.