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by Robert Wilkinson
Following up on yesterday's article on the general meaning and function of the "Inferior conjunction" between the Sun and Mercury, today we explore the specifics of the Gemini Inferior conjunction of June 7, 2008.
by Robert Wilkinson
Though seemingly an obscure part of Astrology, in fact the Inferior and Superior Conjunctions between the Sun and Mercury mark very important points in how our life evolves relative to how our minds are either racing forward or backward evaluating our experiences.
by Robert Wilkinson
Over the years many have asked me what Mercury retrograde is good for. We know it's supposedly NOT a good time to sign contracts, make purchases of electronics or major moves or decisions, and we are supposed to hang out with the energies, seeing that things may not be as they appear, and so on. That said, there is much that a Mercury retrograde period is good for, such as traveling, research, and other important things.
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 which house(s) this May-June 2008 Mercury retrograde period falls in relative to your Sun or rising sign. Then you can consult my article How Does Mercury Retrograde Affect Us In The Different Houses? to find how this transit will affect you personally as a result of Mercury retrograding through the houses in your chart.
by Robert Wilkinson
To continue the party one more day, here are two of my favorite Bob Dylan creations, both beautiful love songs in their unique way. I've included links to the original audio album tracks on BobDylan.com so that you can hear some of each song as it was originally performed.
Continue reading "Two Bob Dylan Love Songs - Audio Included" »
by Robert Wilkinson
May 24th marks the birthday of a force majure across generations and a true American original. He just won a Pulitzer Prize, making him the first rock star ever to achieve such a thing. As I wrote last year, "His work is vast, awesome, majestic, and compelling, We haven't known an American poet who embodied such electricity since Walt Whitman... Some of your offerings still have the power to blow the illusion to the far side of Pluto." Definitely more below the fold.
Continue reading "Happy Birthday to America's Bard for the Ages, Bob Dylan - With Lots of Videos" »
by Robert Wilkinson
Yes, it's THAT time again! Three times each year, Mercury goes retrograde, throwing many people and circumstances into a whirlwind of over, under, sideways and down. But does it? Just what is Mercury retrograde, and how will this one affect us?
by Robert Wilkinson
Better late than never! I realized the Sun is about to enter Gemini, and I never gave you this year's list of distinguished Taurus traits and people. So to that end, here's this year's birthday celebration shoutout to the tribe of Taurus.
Continue reading "Taurus 2008 - Gentle Determined Earth Spirits" »
by Robert Wilkinson
Yes, this is an amazing Cosmic moment in time! Due to the degrees where last month's and this month's Full Moon falls, we have been blessed to have TWO Wesak Festivals this year. Traditionally the Wesak Festival is considered the Full Moon of May since it celebrates the birth and enlightenment of the Buddha, Himself a Sun in Taurus and Moon in Scorpio. However, for the first and last time in many years, we're having two Full Moons, one in April and one in May, triggering the first and last degrees of those signs.
Continue reading "The May 2008 Wesak Festival Full Moon of Sun in Taurus and Moon in Scorpio" »
by Robert Wilkinson
In Parts 1, 2, and 3 we explored general Spiritual factors of Jupiter, Saturn, 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 2007 through now. 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.
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