Aquarius Papers - Global Astrology

Mercury Retrograde Astrology - How Mercury Retrograde Works and How It's Related To Past and Future Retrogrades

by Robert Wilkinson

Yes, it's THAT time again! 3 times each year, Mercury goes retrograde, throwing people and situations into a whirlwind of over, under, sideways and down. But does it? Just what is Mercury retrograde? Over the next week or so we'll find out many elements about this period, and how this one will affect us.

The Autumnal Equinox of 2008 - Signs and signals for Fall

by Robert Wilkinson

The 2008 Autumn Equinox falls at 8:45 am PDT on 22 September, 4:45 pm GDT, and early Sept 23 in Eastern Australia and Oceana, marking the end of Summer and the beginning of Autumn. The chart done for the that point in time is said to offer a snapshot of the cosmic and literal weather we can expect over the next 3 months. It seems it will be a fairly auspicious if portentous Autumn, since there are a host of great aspects along with prominent septile (fork in the road) indicators. The Moon makes a mixed bag of aspects, long range oppositions are indicated, with a very strong productive spiritual balancing indicated these next 3 months.

Bush Trashes the Constitution - A Belated Happy Birthday to Molly Ivins

by Robert Wilkinson

I know that some readers feel politics is tedious and I exaggerate the degree that George Bush has flaunted and ignored the supreme law of our land, the US Constitution. Today's article may help you understand to what degree Dubya is an outlaw and criminal. A bit from Molly Ivins' last book, it seems that even wearing a T-shirt can get you thrown in jail, lose your job, and years of hassle. This is not about partisan politics. In fact, the Republican party has become the party of Fascism and lawlessness.

Virgo 2008 -Discriminating Practical Earth Spirits

by Robert Wilkinson

September is the end of Summer, a time when the Solar force is waning. This month sorts and adjusts what of our Summer labors are useful and working as they should, and the distributive Earth energies of Virgo help us do practical tasking preparing us for Autumn’s arrival on September 22, 2008, at 8:45 am PDT (September 23 in East Asia and Australia). The Autumnal Equinox was given that name because the lengths of day and night are the same. It is said that you can balance an egg on its end at that precise point in time, thus Libra's association with the sign of the balanced scales. For now, this time of Virgo prepares us for a new way of life and new relationships in the Libra time to come.

H.P. Blavatsky's Last Words - Hope For The Future

by Robert Wilkinson

As many of you know, in my opinion H.P. Blavatsky was arguably the most remarkable woman to walk this Earth since Mary, mother of St. Issa. She brought the Ageless Wisdom to the Western world, and changed the future of humanity forever. Today I'll share what is said to be the last thing she ever wrote, found on her desk after her death. It is an amazing blessing for us all, and offers everyone hope that regardless of how we "succeed" or "fail," our Divine Estate is guaranteed.

Attracting Your Soul Mate Through Astrology

by Robert Wilkinson

We have many "Soul mates" through lifetimes of interactions here on Earth, but there is only one "Twin Flame." A soul mate helps you know your Soul. This can come through both pleasurable and painful experiences. And not all Soul mates are supposed to be with us for our entire life. Some are here to unblock our Soul and then move on. Today we examine how to attract appropriate partners, as well as how to recognize who our Soul mates really are.

Chimes Of Freedom

by Robert Wilkinson

This song seemed fitting to post right now, given how tense things are domestically and abroad. Authoritarians and the fascist forces for war are denigrating, mocking, shouting down, threatening, jailing, and beating down those who believe we could become a more peaceful, democratic world if we'd only give it an honest chance. Bruce Springsteen once said, "This is one of the greatest songs about human freedom ever written." If you haven't heard this song, or even if you have, it's time to take a moment to ponder a phrase or two, since the chimes of freedom are indeed tolling for all of us.

Spiritual Astrology in September-October 2008 Pt. 2 - The Grand Irrationality and When It Will Be Set Into Motion

by Robert Wilkinson

As you know from other posts, Neptune and Pluto are still in septile, and therefore anchoring what I have termed The Grand Irrationality. This is a long wave global activating influence that began in the mid-1990s and will be with us for about a decade to come. It may help us understand why things are so weird on a constant basis, why people go obsessive-compulsive and make strange choices from time to time, and the reason crazy irrational behaviors seem to pervade our times. Due to this influence, we are all under pressure every so often to make life-altering choices and changes as we individually and collectively stand at forks in the road of Destiny.

How Has Jupiter Conjunct Pluto At the Galactic Center Been Affecting Us?

by Robert Wilkinson

In yesterday's article I mentioned the on-going significance of Jupiter conjunct Pluto in December 2007, and how what is happening now that Pluto has gone direct is the further development of that pulse. Today we take a new in-depth look at the 12 year cycle that was set into motion late 2007, and how it has specifically impacted each and all signs.

Jupiter AND Pluto Stationary Direct September 2008 Impacting October For All Signs - Saying Goodbye, Moving Ahead, Finding A New Rhythm and Perspective

by Robert Wilkinson

This is the point in time so many have been waiting for! Finally, Pluto begins its movement out of Sagittarius into Capricorn for the last time this long cycle, and Jupiter moves forward in lockstep trine with Saturn until the end of 2008. The stationary points are significant and will impact us for months to come.