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The Week of July 2-9, 2007 - Full Moon Attunements, Mercury goes stationary direct, a Moon-Venus-Pluto Grand Fire Trine, and Two Major Irrationality Patterns Active

by Robert Wilkinson

Mercury comes out of retrograde this week, so it's time to begin to crank things up after recent weeks of rehearsal, review, research, and preparation. This week things should start moving forward, but continue to build in slight delays at least unti the end of the week. We're still under the influence of the Full Moon at 6:49 am PDT June 30 that falls at 9 Capricorn, helping us all attune to our inner guides, angels, and other aspects of "Heaven Within," exteriorizing the promise of the past New Moon in Gemini.

Are We Ever Done With Karma?

by Robert Wilkinson

Today's post comes from a client who asked an important question affecting us all. She told me of an astrologer who said they could tell what age a person would have their karmic debt paid off in this life. However, my client asked her astrology teacher (no, not me!) who does karmic and archetypal astrology (like me!) about this question, and her teacher believes we are never done working out our karma (as she put it, "paying for it, suffering for it, etc...") While this subject could be explored forever, my answer may help explain how the concept of "karma" actually works.

Mercury Retrograde Astrology - Why Do Inferior Conjunctions Only Happen During Mercury Retrograde?

by Robert Wilkinson

"Inferior conjunctions" only occur when Mercury's apparent backward retrograde motion brings it to a conjunction with the Sun. Mercury, symbolizing Mental Coordination, and the Sun, the Life principle itself, do a unique dance. Each year they conjunct 3 times in a "Superior" conjunction, when Mercury is faster than the Sun, and 3 times in an "Inferior" conjunction, when Mercury is retrograde. These each have importance in the relationship of Life to Mind in our yearly affairs. If you want to learn more about this phenomenon, here's "Mercury retrograde and the Superior and Inferior Conjunction"

Spiritual Astrology in July-August 2007 affecting Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces - Part 2

by Robert Wilkinson

Yesterday In Part 1 we explored general Spiritual factors of Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto bringing forth our Higher Self as we stand individually and collectively at the threshold of a new era. I offered points of particular importance due to major aspect patterns going on in July and August. Today we continue to explore more about the pressure we're under and within, what it means, and how this is impacting certain signs directly.

Spiritual Astrology in July-August 2007 Pt. 1 - Uranus, Neptune, Pluto Retrograde Coming In From the Unknown

by Robert Wilkinson

With all three outer Transpersonal planets retrograde, we're reviewing "spiritual" forces at work since March that have us at threshold states of doing and being. Uranus binovile Pluto offers ways to see the common basis for divergent realizations. Neptune splits influences this month, giving realizations through appreciation in some situations, disappointment in others, but as it's the end of the Saturn opposition from Leo, at least we're going to get clarity despite the extreme weirdness.

Universal Mind, Limitless Light, Eternal Consciousness, Miracles and Humanity

by Robert Wilkinson

Today we revisit an article offering perspectives on Universal Mind, Consciousness Itself, the nature of Maya, Miracles, and Light, and how these impact human existence. These can serve as guides to what IS, whether we perceive it or not. We'll also explore now Soul is different than Spirit, why darkness exists at all, and why we're here.

The Week of June 25-July 2, 2007 - Saturn opposition Neptune Passes, an Inferior Conjunction, the Full Moon of Cancer-Capricorn, and Venus opposition Neptune conjunct Saturn

by Robert Wilkinson

Mercury is completely retrograde, though after the Inferior conjunction on June 28 we'll experience things picking up. We're still reverberating from Uranus going stationary retrograde, but overall this week should provide a sense of things finally moving forward, freed from the jagged edge of recent times. The Full Moon at 6:49 am PDT June 30 falling at 9 Capricorn will help us all attune to our inner guides, angels, and other aspects of "Heaven Within," and exteriorizes the promise of the New Moon in Gemini.

Summer Solstice 2007 - Unique Circumstances With New Beginnings and Good Meetings Coming Quickly

by Robert Wilkinson

The Summer Solstice falls on June 21 at 11:07 am PDT. It's the longest day of the year, and said to be the point at which "free will" acts more powerfully than any other time. It is a point of decision, and kicks off Summer, the season of work, play, productivity, and lots of sunshine for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere. If you're "down under," remember to have a little compassion for us up here in the north when December 21, the Winter Solstice, rolls around and we're freezing while you're enjoying the beach! What follows are some hints as to what we all can expect to experience over the next 3 months, regardless of where we live.

How Astrology Works - Mercury Retrograde in Cancer Heralding Mars Retrograde 2007-2008

by Robert Wilkinson

This was inspired by a recent comment. When asked how the Mercury retrograde and Mars retrograde, both in Cancer, will affect us if we have planets in Cancer, I thought it would be good to share how I see the process working so you can anticipate what you'll be dealing with later this year.

The Unified Field Grows Stronger Helping Us Recognize and Strengthen our Intuition

by Robert Wilkinson

Several people have contacted me, telling me their intuition feels like it is growing stronger, even if sometimes they don't know what it means. This happens for one or both of two reasons. First, there are times when our personal intuition grows stronger, whether by our practice or just our evolving state. Second, there are times when the field gets stronger, or the filters between the rational and intuitive levels of existence weaken. Right now we seem to be going through the second state.