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Astrology in June 2021 – Eclipses, Mercury Retrograde, and Other Events Still in Play!

by Robert Wilkinson

We’ve had a bunch of major events the past two weeks which are still in effect. Today is a one stop shop for a broad view of what’s going on!

Sunday Second Show Celebrating the 2021 Birthdays of Jimmy Darren, Les Paul, Deep Purple, and Mister Excitement, Jackie Wilson!

by Robert Wilkinson

Finishing our musical smorgasbord for the weekend, more illustrious birthdays from this past week. We have short sets of more than a few great tunes by some legends!

Sunday Morning Music Celebrating the 2021 Birthday of the Troggs, Dovells, Ink Spots, Sopwith Camel, and the Blues Magoos!

by Robert Wilkinson

This week we have some major musical birthdays, and today we have a broad spectrum of musical offerings! Yesterday was the birthday of one of the prototypical punk rockers, Reg Presley of the Troggs, who gave us one of the most memorable tunes in history, as well as the birthday of Len Barry of the Dovells and Bill Kenny of the Ink Spots! Today is the birthday of Terry McNeil of Sopwith Camel, and June 16 is the birthday of Peppy Castro of the Blues Magoos!

Saturn Square Uranus in 2021 – Seeing What’s Important, Disregarding the Rest

by Robert Wilkinson

Saturn squares Uranus three times this year. Because a square is most powerful within a degree and a half both forming and separating, that three degree window in this slow moving square indicates many weeks of tension three times in 2021. We’re in the heart of the second one, with the Mercury retrograde giving us a look back and signs and signals of what’s to come!

Saturday Night Attitude Dancing at the 2021 Birthday of Rod Argent of the Zombies and Obie Benson of the Four Tops

by Robert Wilkinson

Tonight we dance to the music of two legendary groups!

Saturday Morning Outlaw Show Celebrating the 2021 Birthday of Harry Nilsson and Waylon Jennings

by Robert Wilkinson

Today we celebrate the birthdays of two talents who were remarkable in their similarities and differences. These guys were both legends and outlaws! And we even have a cult movie narrated by Alan Thicke!

Friday Night Stompin’ the Blues at the 2021 Birthday of the Legendary Howlin’ Wolf

by Robert Wilkinson

Along with Shirley, yesterday would have been the 111th birthday of blues legend Chester Arthur Burnett, a.k.a. “Howlin’ Wolf.” Today we have fantastic videos of the Blues Master and a bunch of greats performing his blues canon!

Happy 2021 Birthday to Ms. Shirley Alston Reeves, The Voice of the Shirelles, the First Girl Group in Pop Music

by Robert Wilkinson

We begin our weekend musical birthdays with a pioneer in her field! This woman’s music made ten million boys pledge their love, and ten million girls swooned to the music! This was the first girl group to hit #1!

Mars Enters Leo – What’s Coming In June - July 2021

by Robert Wilkinson

Friday, June 11, Mars enters Leo. What does this mean for all of us?

Mercury Retrograde in June 2021 - How Will The Inferior Conjunction at 21 Gemini Manifest in the Future?

by Robert Wilkinson

Today we explore specifics of the Inferior Conjunction of June 10 at 21 Gemini. This “fusion of life and mind” will impact the rest of the retrograde period, and many weeks after.

Astrology Class June 2021 – It’s Mercury Retrograde! How are the Inferior and Superior Conjunctions of Mercury With the Sun Different?

by Robert Wilkinson

Just hours after the Solar eclipse, we’ll be at the halfway point in this retrograde period. At 6:13 pm PDT on June 10, we will experience the "Inferior Conjunction" between Mercury retrograde and the Sun at 21 Gemini. 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 Mercury with the Sun?

The June 2021 New Moon Solar Eclipse at 20 Gemini Pt. 3 - Signs, Sabian Symbols, and What It All Means

by Robert Wilkinson

This article covers significant aspects, degree symbols, and other important factors in this New Moon chart. Time to take a new look at what we think we know and how we know it, as well as how we communicate.

Happy 119th Birthday to My Favorite Astrologer, the Remarkable Grant Lewi

by Robert Wilkinson

Today is the birthday one of the greatest Stars in the history of Astrology, the amazing Grant Lewi. He pioneered a revolutionary approach to analyzing birth charts, signs, planets, and transits. A Dartmouth Professor, he left academia to embrace an extraordinary career as author, publisher, and one of the most brilliant lights of all time. He died a legend, having predicted his exact time of death from a cerebral hemorrhage months before it happened. Today we give a major happy to an amazing man.

The June 2021 New Moon Solar Eclipse at 20 Gemini Pt. 2 - What’s Happening in June-July (and through 2026!)

by Robert Wilkinson

This New Moon Annular Solar eclipse introduces a new focus wherever we have 20 Gemini with a theme of eliminating old perspectives and attitudes to purify our mind and lives. We’ll all take a look back to find a new view of new ideas to be externalized, purified of old distractions, deflections, and misdirected energy responses, with our task to assimilate all which we can use, and let go of nonessentials.

The Annular Solar Eclipse of June 2021 at 20 Gemini Pt. 1 - Who Does It Affect and for How Long?

by Robert Wilkinson

This Solar eclipse will remove things which have blocked our understanding and ability to see the big picture in what’s going on. This marks long term growth by the Gemini things it takes away, demonstrated by the freedom and “Physical enlightenment” available to us.

Sunday Blues Channeling at the 2021 Birthday of the Very Soulful George Ezra

by Robert Wilkinson

Tomorrow’s the birthday of the remarkable George Ezra. If you haven’t heard his music, you’re in for a treat, since his voice is as compelling as any I've heard!

Saturday Night Attitude Dancing at the 2021 Birthday Of Memphis Minnie, Jimmy Jones, Boots Randolph, and One of the Greatest Soul Brothers of them All, Curtis Mayfield

by Robert Wilkinson

June 3 was the birthday of one of the sweetest soul voices writing and singing some of the sweetest soul music ever made. So we kick off our musical birthday weekend with a gigantic happy to Mister Curtis Mayfield of the Impressions! However, before we get to the main act, we have some short sets by a grandmother of the blues, a short lived huge talent who gave us two true classics, and a sax man who made the Memphis Sound!

(Ghost) Riders in the Sky: A Cowboy Legend

by Robert Wilkinson

Today we begin our Saturday musical feast celebrating the “cowboy” song voted #1 of all time.

1968 Was A Bad Year When Good Men Were Shot For Their Troubles

by Robert Wilkinson

Between early April and early June 1968, America had two assassinations that killed a dream and broke America's heart. Today we remember one that clearly marked the end of an era. There are a few days each year that are tough for me. This is one of them.

Friday Musical Magic Celebrating the 2021 Birthday of Gary US Bonds And Johnny Carter of the Dells

by Robert Wilkinson

Our Friday concert features the music of the Flamingos, the Dells, and the twisting wizard backed by the Church Street Five with a guest appearance by the Boss!

Astrology in June 2021 - On The Threshold of an Annular Solar Eclipse at 20 Gemini

by Robert Wilkinson

As most of you already know, we have a Solar eclipse coming soon! Though they were dreaded in the ancient world, we now understand no eclipse of itself is "bad," nor do we have anything to fear. Though all eclipses are associated with loss, we cannot lose what belongs to us. They are recurring celestial phenomena marking the beginning of excellent times to clear out the old to make space for the new which comes as we let go of the old.

The Origin of Memorial Day

by Robert Wilkinson

Courtesy of one of my favorite retired teachers, something most of us were never taught. It turns out Memorial Day was started by former slaves on May 1, 1865 to honor Union soldiers who died in a Confederate prison camp. The rest of the story follows:

Astrology in June 2021 - Astrological Aspect Action Beats for the Month

by Robert Wilkinson

An astrologer I know saw the Astrology Arizona newsletter, and found this section particular rich with information about the aspects in play throughout the month. They told me they were going to print it out so they could study this condensed information at length and mark their calendar accordingly. I figured if one person was interested, others would be as well. For your consideration, here’s 3 pages of “astrological espresso” covering the aspect action beats for the month.

Happy 2021 Birthday to the Legendary Allen Ginsberg

by Robert Wilkinson

Yes, the great Allen Ginsberg would have been 95 today.

Respect and Trust

by Robert Wilkinson

Over the years I’ve had clients and friends ask me about trust and respect in relationships. While this topic could fill books (and has!), today we’ll take a short look at how to find and maintain trust and respect.