Aquarius Papers - Global Astrology

How Our Thoughts Take Forms, the Desire Mind, and How To Overcome Fear

by Robert Wilkinson

Today we revisit The Magic of Space, Chapter VI, "Thought," and find our thoughts and desires have more power than we imagine.

Wisdom from the Buddha

by Robert Wilkinson

This is one of the most enduring statements of how to know truth from falsehood, wisdom from flapdoodlery, and whether you can or should believe something you've heard.

Happy 2010 Video Birthday to the Remarkable Michael Nesmith

by Robert Wilkinson

Today we celebrate the birthday of the pioneering genius of country rock who has given us laughs, a lot of truly great songs, and THE original prototypical music video, "Elephant Parts." I've found some really fantastic tunes!

Mercury Stationary Direct Affecting Events In December 2010 and January, February, and March 2011 - Foresight, Sacrifice, Anticipate, Prepare

by Robert Wilkinson

Mercury goes direct in motion 11:21 pm PST Dec 29 (7:21 am Greenwich Dec 30) and speeds up for many weeks to come. This shows a quickening of the ability to coordinate, put things together, understand the whole and the parts, the process and the larger cycles. Mercury, or Hermes, "the Guide of Souls," is also known as the Divine Trickster, as well as all lesser models. It is now stationary at 20 degrees of Sagittarius, affecting that area for months to come.

2.5 Million Visits

Hi all - Sometime around now we just passed 2.5 million visits! I only started keeping tally about 10 months after I began, and sometimes the counter stops and doesn't record some things (just like life!!), so there have been more, but I figure I'll take whatever my site counter says. Thanks for showing up at this Cosmic Cantina, and I'll see you here soon!!

Coping with Difficult Feelings in the Holiday Season

by Robert Wilkinson

From years of personal experience and knowing many who have had similar responses, it's evident that the holiday season may bring up difficult feelings for all kinds of reasons. Not that we all have them every year, but it is normal for many to experience sadness or some difficulty with their emotions. While I believe this can be antidoted over time, for those who are struggling it can be challenging. Today's article offers some ideas to assist those trying to cope.

Boxing Day 2010

by Robert Wilkinson

Boxing day isn't observed in the US, but it's one of the better "holy days" of the year, when boxes with donations for the poor are opened and distributed. There are many kinds of boxes to be opened....

The History of the Christmas Tree and Sarah J. Hale, The 19th Century Martha Stewart

by Robert Wilkinson

I knew the tradition of the Tannenbaum originated in Northern Europe, and figured that's where our tradition of the Christmas Tree came to be a big deal in America. It turns out the real story is one about marketing for women and primitive photoshopping.

Happy 2010 Christmas Video Birthday to Annie Lennox

by Robert Wilkinson

Today we offer up a giant Happy Christmas video birthday celebration to the incomparable Scottish Diva Annie Lennox.

Happy Christmas 2010

To you, from me - Happy Christmas. War is over if we really want it.
Striving is everything. The payoff is the Kingdom of Heaven.
We will outlast and outlive these times, and the new Era is upon us.
Rejoice that You are Spirit, and can never be other than who you ARE.
My blessings to all upon this Kristos Mass.
Aum, Shalom, Namaskarams, Mahalo, and God Speed
Your Friend, Robert

A Christmas Song Like No Other - "Father Christmas"

by Robert Wilkinson

If you've never heard this song, welcome to the twisted world of Ray Davies and the Kinks. It's one of my all time favorites!

Long Term December 2010 Sagittarius-Gemini Lunar Eclipse Effects Pt. 3 - Challenges and Lessons

by Robert Wilkinson

Today is the last part of what the December 2010 Sagittarius-Gemini Lunar Eclipse holds for our world. Overall the effect would seem to show gifts at the end of the end of a long term Uranian phase while challenging planets we have in mid-Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn.