Aquarius Papers - Global Astrology

How Jupiter in Capricorn in 2008 Affects Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces

by Robert Wilkinson

Jupiter in Capricorn should bring organization and power resulting from the new horizons, adventures, visions of higher truths, and greater opportunities opened up by 2007's Jupiter in Sag. Jupiter, the "expansive principle" inside us, "guru" in Sanskrit, teaches us various ways to liberate ourselves as it makes it way through the zodiac. Wherever we have Sagittarius and Pisces planets and houses, take responsibility, get organized, and develop a long term plan.

Astrology Predictions for 2008 - Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces

by Robert Wilkinson

Today is a brief overview for each sign for 2008. It's a year of practical stability as we approach a larger collective threshold state indicated by the coming squares and oppositions. The first half of 2008 shows Mars in opposition to Pluto, Neptune, and then Uranus, while late 2008 Mars brings these transpersonal energies to fulfillment, preparing us for the intensity of 2009. Get things lined up securing whatever is practical and useful for the future, since Jupiter offers protective or expansive opportunities to help us in the wild ride of years to come!

Global Astrology in 2008 - An Overview of the Outer Planets

by Robert Wilkinson

Welcome to the first of several articles about what's coming. There are many things to discuss, since 2008 promises to be a year of initiating new opportunities, new disciplines, new actions, new regimes, and new values. After many years of minimal Earth, this year will bring forth maximum advantages from persevering, organized, mature intention.

Happy Christmas Video Birthday to Annie Lennox

by Robert Wilkinson

Yes, Diva Annie Lennox has a Christmas birthday, so I figured I'd find a video or three for your Christmas enjoyment. Indeed, "sweet dreams are made of this..." May you all have a great day however you can wherever you are.

Reflections from the Heart of the Mars Retrograde Oppositions Impacting us all through January, February, and March 2008

by Robert Wilkinson

While composing a comment in another stream, I starting listing the ways I've seen this Mars retrograde period operate, and the ongoing oppositions yield their own insights. Today I'll share a few.

Christmas 2007 - Surfing the Storm of Sun Conjunct Jupiter Opposition Mars At the Full Moon

by Robert Wilkinson

You probably don't need reminding, but this is a time of many oppositions with the added energy of the Full Moon bringing many things to a head, so expect internal and external polarizations and realizations. This very strong storm of oppositions we're dealing with began in mid-December and will last through early January.

Winter Solstice 2007 - Signs of the Future Showing Us 2008

by Robert Wilkinson

The Winter Solstice occurs December 21 at 10:08 pm PST, which is 1:08 am EST and 6:23 am GMT December 22. Thus for everyone east of MST, the Solstice occurs on December 22. This is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, and from now on the Solar force will get longer and stronger, a welcome relief for those of us who need lots of sunshine to keep our dispositions equally sunny.

Sagittarius 2007 - Freedom Loving Fire Spirits

by Robert Wilkinson

Though we are almost at the Winter Solstice, December is the month that features the Fire of Sagittarius, and in 2007 we have had more Sagittarius planets than usual. When the Sun transits Sagittarius we are challenged to open to a wider view, a greater truth, and a more generous attitude regarding future possibilities. This is the sign of the quest, where the abstract mind opens to a higher reality and ideally finds a more abundant sense of humor and perspective.

Jupiter Conjunct Pluto Pt.4 - How it will affect Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces

by Robert Wilkinson

As noted in part 2, What Does the Chart of Jupiter Conjunct Pluto at the Galactic Center Tell Us? this Jupiter conjunct Pluto happens once in 12 years, and both the chart done for the time of the conjunction and the location of the conjunction itself yield profound insights as to how it will affect each sign for the next dozen years. Today we take a brief look at this 12 year influence for each of the signs.

The 7-Fold Nature of our Reality

by Robert Wilkinson

Taking a break from Jupiter, Pluto, the Galactic Center and Mars retrograde, let's reconsider some primary factors in our lives. Though Astrology teachs us what, why, and when the pulses of our Reality manifest, the "7 Sacred Planets" also symbolize greater forces and things. For example, each planet is associated with a color, tone, and Chakra, the bodily magnetic centers that receive and transmit Electric Fire. If you've wondered why the number 7 is so special, you'll definitely want to read on.