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International Talk Like a Pirate Day 2019

by Robert Wilkinson

Today, September 19, is a High Holy Day for Pastafarians, and thus for all good people who like to give treats to children and celebrate in the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. The official name of this Holy Day is "International Talk Like A Pirate Day," a.k.a. ITLAPD. If you want to "Come on boarrrd, matey," then by all means....

Spiritual Astrology in the Autumn of 2019 Pt. 2 - Saturn Stationary Direct at 14 Capricorn

by Robert Wilkinson

Saturn goes stationary direct on September 18 at 1:47 am PDT, 9:47 am BST. What does this mean?

Virgo 2019 – Practical Discerning Earth Spirits

by Robert Wilkinson

September is the end of Summer, a time when the Solar force is waning in the Northern Hemisphere, and the end of Winter for those “down under.” This month, featuring the sign of Virgo, adjusts and orders our Summer labors so we can know what is useful and working as it should. For those down under, it's a time of preparing for the renewal of life at the Autumnal Equinox.

Happy 2019 Birthday to Literary Giant and Psychedelic Pioneer Ken Kesey

by Robert Wilkinson

Today would have been the 84th birthday of Ken Kesey, author of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” and godfather of the Merry Pranksters and “the electric kool-aid acid tests.”

It's Constitution Day 2019

by Robert Wilkinson

Today is the anniversary of the day the U.S. "formed a more perfect union" and adopted its Constitution, the ultimate law of the land. Astrologically, this makes today, not July 4, the true birthday of the United States. (Constitutional chart at the link.) It's still a pretty good governing document, especially with the first 10 Amendments we call “The Bill of Rights.” Now if we can just hold on to what liberties we have left despite the worst efforts of the totalitarians in our society and government to take them away in the name of "safety"....

Spiritual Astrology in Autumn 2019 –Saturn Stationary Direct Pt. 1

by Robert Wilkinson

On September 18, Saturn will go stationary direct at 14 Capricorn. It now moves forward to make anew the serendipitous tredecile with Uranus in October and November, and then makes the second of three fateful biseptiles between these two spiritual heavyweights in December 2019 and January 2020.

Ric Just Joined Ben in the Greatest Rock and Roll Band Not on Earth

Ric Ocasek, founder and lead vocalist of the Cars with Ben Orr, just left the stage and is cruising to parts unknown. I suppose this means reunions are taking place only in the bardo. Celebrating his life and work, please check out last weekend's tribute to Ben Orr, the bass player of the Cars. Sunday Birthday Music Celebrating the 2019 Birthday of Benjamin Orr of the Cars.

Happy 2019 Birthday to A True Legend, Tommy Hall of the 13th Floor Elevators

by Robert Wilkinson

Our Sunday show celebrates the tragic genius of the jug player for one of the truly legendary bands of history.

Life Is a Journey Through A Veiled Enigma To Love and the Value of Kindness

by Robert Wilkinson

A few days back at my acupuncturist’s office, instead of immediately leaving after my session, I stopped to speak with a delightful stranger and another stalwart. For three people who don’t know each other, we had a profound 20 minutes together.

Take Me Home Tonight – A Tribute to Eddie Money

by Robert Wilkinson

The great Eddie Money just left the stage for the last time, and took his two tickets to Paradise and split this plane. Our late show features some great peformances!

Saturday Night Attitude Dancing at the 2019 Birthday of 7 Great Musical Talents – Maurice Chevalier, George Jones, Maria Muldaur, Barry White, Gerry Beckley, Neil Peart, and Jennifer Hudson

by Robert Wilkinson

For tonight’s Attitude Dance, we have a feast of musical styles! Tonight we’re dancing at the birthday of some remarkable musicians whose careers touch nearly every type of music known.

Saturday Early show Celebrating the Birthdays of Leo Kottke, Bill Monroe, and Mister “Plastic Jesus,” George Cromarty

by Robert Wilkinson

We're in the thick of a bunch of great musical birthdays this week, and our early show is where folk meets bluegrass!

Friday Night Concert at the 2019 Birthday of the Immortal Otis Redding and the Equally Amazing Dave Stewart

by Robert Wilkinson

Along with our early show performers, Monday was the birthday of two talents for the ages, and both made music perfect for dancing!

Friday Early Show Celebrating the 2019 Birthdays of Dee Dee Sharp, Danny Kalb, and John McFee

by Robert Wilkinson

Monday was is the birthday of several great talents. This short set early show features the music of the early 60s, great mid-60s blues rock, and the steel guitar on some of the biggest of the big!

The September 2019 Harvest Full Moon of 22 Pisces-Virgo Pt. 3 – Aspects, Configurations, and More

by Robert Wilkinson

The next two weeks will find us fulfilling the release of something so we can be more efficient, or prepare to take on a role beyond what we’ve been doing up to now. We are experiencing an amazingly efficient time, with releases of vitality to build ideas. This initiates our spiritual service!

It's the 2019 Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act

by Robert Wilkinson

It's the 25th anniversary of the 1994 Violence Against Women act signed into law by Bill Clinton. We all have to join in the effort to decrease violence and increase education, and try to end domestic violence in any and every way.

The September 2019 Harvest Full Moon of 22 Pisces-Virgo Pt. 2 – Sabian Symbols Showing the Light of Accepting Nobility By Living A Higher Life

by Robert Wilkinson

This Lunation will allow the efficiency of Light to shape our more perfect expression in the world to demonstrate the possibility of Being that higher Life. The Summer Eclipses continue to take away everything which would block our ability to accept a “mantle of power” so that our Light can take shape as a new form of Truth.

The September 2019 Full Moon of 22 Pisces-Virgo – The Harvest of 2009 and Escape From A Narrow Destiny

by Robert Wilkinson

This distributive, practical, efficient threshold Harvest Full Moon occurs at 9:33 pm PDT September 13, 5:33 am BST September 14, and falls at the 22nd degree of Virgo and Pisces. As with all Full Moons, use the light you’ve been seeing and expressing since the New Moon, and give it form and focus to see how to anchor those themes in expression. This is the Light of the practical Shaman expressed in a universal view of the human condition. Many will examine the meaning of success.

Astrology Class - Aspects and Orbs

by Robert Wilkinson

There is a lot of disagreement and confusion about astrological aspect orbs. Today we’ll take a brief look at orbs, and I’ll explain how I apply them.

New Moon, Full Moon, New Moon, Full Moon , Forever Showing Us A Bigger Beat In the Symphonic Score of our Life

by Robert Wilkinson

We all know the Full Moon each month is special, where people seem more alive, more emotional, or more generally rowdy than other times of the month, with more parties and festivities as well. It does seem to be a time when our feelings are more aroused in many ways, and so we become more emotionally and mentally alert for signals that let our subconscious mind know we’re on to something. But what are they really?

Sunday Birthday Music Celebrating the 2019 Birthday of Roy Brown, Chrissie Hynde, Benmont Tench, Chris Wilson, and Benjamin Orr

by Robert Wilkinson

Today’s set features all kinds of music, including prototypical rock and roll, the Cars, the Pretenders, Tom Petty, and the Flamin' Groovies. Because of the sheer number of awesome musical talents, these will be short sets of some VERY well-known music! We have some of the best of all time!

Musical Magic at the 2019 Birthday of Jerry Ragavoy, Shadow Morton, and Billy Preston

by Robert Wilkinson

Today we celebrate some extraordinary talents! The first two wrote and produced some of the greatest tunes of the past 50 years, and the third was THE keyboard player of the late 60s and 70s.

Saturday Night Attitude Dancing at the 2019 Birthday of the Immortal Buddy Holly

by Robert Wilkinson

Today would have been the 83rd birthday of one of the pioneers of modern pop music, a star who blazed out of West Texas, the legendary Buddy Holly. One of my favorites for 60 years, his music really does have the power to make you happy. This is truly some of the best music ever written!

Saturday Early Show Celebrating the 2019 Birthday of Jimmie Rodgers, Patsy Cline, and Sal Valentino

by Robert Wilkinson

Tomorrow is the birthday of two legendary talents and a unique voice! Get ready for some classic music!

Friday Musical Magic at the 2019 Birthday to A Master of Psychedelic Music and Imagery, Roger Waters

by Robert Wilkinson

Today is the birthday of the co-founder and original bass player of Pink Floyd, Roger Waters.