Aquarius Papers - Global Astrology

A 2010 Happy Birthday to Willie Nelson, American Legend and Biodiesel Pioneer - with Videos

by Robert Wilkinson

Today we give a heartfelt Happy Birthday to someone who has definitely changed the world for the better, and continues to help America achieve energy independence. Yes, it's the birthday of my old friend Willie Nelson, Taurus and all around good guy. This guy is a hero, friend of our farmers, and pioneer champion of biofuels. Free speech and other forms of plant power too! Multiple videos below the fold.

The Taurus-Scorpio Full Moon of April 2010 - Reversing Decay In the Heart of the Centrifuge

by Robert Wilkinson

This Full Moon is also known as the Wesak Festival, a global celebration of the life and enlightenment of the Buddha. I explained why in the previous article. Today we'll explore some astrological factors of this Lunation.

Spiritual Astrology in April-May 2010 - It's A Happy Buddha Birthday at the Full Moon of Taurus-Scorpio, a.k.a. The Wesak Festival!

by Robert Wilkinson

A Full Moon represents a potentially enlightened state, where the Moon, which represents form, perfectly reflects the greater light of the Sun. It marks a time when the seeds of the previous New Moon begin to actualized. The Full Moon of Sun in Taurus and Moon in Scorpio is a very special lunation, since for millennia it has been celebrated as marking the birth and enlightenment of the Buddha, said to be the first human to attain full enlightenment, and then return to the world to teach the truths that help all to transcend suffering.

Astrology Class April 2010 - What Is The Difference Between the Inferior and Superior Conjunction of Mercury With the Sun?

by Robert Wilkinson

On April 28, 2010, just after the Wesak Festival Full Moon, we'll experience the inferior conjunction between Mercury retrograde and the Sun at 9 degrees of Taurus. The inferior conjunction is an important point in the dance Mercury and the Sun do each year. So just what is the difference between the inferior and superior conjunctions of the Sun with Mercury?

Spiritual Astrology in April, May, June 2010 - Saturn Opposition Uranus Centrifuge Spins A Second Time

by Robert Wilkinson

Today we see Saturn retrograde is again exactly opposed Uranus, indicating we're in the heart of the Cosmic Centrifuge! Everywhere in the world, people are being purified in major ways, with the whirlwind flinging us all away from some people and situations and toward other people and situations. The dross is being purified by centrifugal motion, so get ready to pour off the purified essence of what's left in your life into a new container!

Mercury Retrograde in Taurus in April-May 2010 - Accelerating the Pace to Find Stable Growth

by Robert Wilkinson

Each Mercury Retrograde period is unique, yet related to other Mercury RX periods, usually because the signs are harmonized with those of past Mercury retrogrades. This one is also entirely in Earth, approximately trine the last period in Dec 2009-Jan 2010. What does this mean for all of us?

Astrology in April, May, and June 2010 - Venus and Mars Double Biquintile Pluto, with a Stiff Dash of Mercury Square Mars on Top

by Robert Wilkinson

We are entering a true point of shift now through this weekend, with some interesting and unique possibilities. There is a very special "Kite" with Venus quintile Mars and both biquintile to Pluto still on its stationary degree. Add Mercury retrograde square Mars and it seems some boils could be lanced while offering highly specialized interactive gifts and conditions.

Mercury, Venus, and Mars Retrogrades - How They Work and Relate to Past and Future Retrogrades

by Robert Wilkinson

So just what is "retrograde" anyway? Today we explore what makes a planet retrograde, how a retrograde functions, and what it means. All the planets from Mercury out to Pluto go retrograde at regular intervals. These help us integrate what we learn as we move forward in our lives and affairs.

Astrology and Mercury Retrograde April-May 2010 in Taurus - What Is Mercury Retrograde?

by Robert Wilkinson

As noted yesterday, Mercury went retrograde at 13 Taurus on April 17, 2010, 9:06 pm PDT, 0:06 am EDT and 5:06 am Greenwich time April 18. Over the next few days we'll examine the meaning of this phenomenon and how we can make best use of these recurring periods.

Mercury Retrograde Begins

by Robert Wilkinson

9:06 pm PDT last night, 0:06 am EDT today (April 18), Mercury went retrograde at 13 Taurus. For the next 3 weeks, expect returns, reconsiderations, reconnections, picking up threads left behind, and getting a new look at what needs to be quickened for types of "gain."