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Celebrating the 2025 Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.

by Robert Wilkinson

Today would have been the 96th birthday of a true American hero and icon for the ages, the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Regardless of his human flaws, he was one of the giants of all times. Today we remember that voice with videos of Martin doing his sacred work, all of his most important speeches, and some awesome documentaries at the bottom.

Astrology Arizona is Hosting Predictions for 2025 From Around the World This Saturday, January 18, at 1 pm MST, 3 pm EST

Please join us this Saturday January 18, as Astrology Arizona is hosting a Zoom presentation from 1-3 pm MST, 3-5 pm EST featuring our yearly Predictions for 2025 From Around the World. As I have done for the past 5 years, I've collected predictions from dozens of astrologers around the world, as well as other less metaphysical sources. I usually have at least a dozen page which will inform, entertain, astonish, and maybe even make you laugh.

This is always a great event, generating an excellent discussion with good fellowship, lively interactions, and a good hang. We hope you will join us for this event at Noon PST, 1 pm MST, 3 pm EST on Saturday, January 18, since “what one astrologer misses another catches.” There is a modest admission charge of $10 for members and $15 for non-members. (Contributors to the predictions pay member prices for this event.) You can register at our website Astrology Arizona and click on the Donate button at the top of the page.

Astrology Class – Sun-Mars Cycles and Mars Retrograde Periods 2000-2029

by Robert Wilkinson

We’re in the heart of Sun opposing Mars! Once it’s no longer partile in a few days, we will all quickly feel a major shift in the energies. No wonder! When these two power planets line up in opposition, something’s got to give!

The January 2025 Full Moon of 24 Capricorn-Cancer Pt. 3 – Aspects, Evolutionary Configurations, and More

by Robert Wilkinson

The next two weeks is a combination of harmony and friction; harmony within the spiritual field, friction in the social field. Find a way to celebrate the potential for a transcendent security which is on the way.

A Second Bill of Rights For America And the World

by Robert Wilkinson

As I was occupied with Wildfire business on Saturday, this didn't get posted. So today we celebrate that January 11 was the 81st anniversary of FDR’s 1944 State of the Union speech where he outlined a “Second Bill of Rights under which a new basis of security and prosperity can be established for all – regardless of station, or race, or creed.” Adopting these would make our world a much better place for all people everywhere.

Happy 2025 Birthday Blessings to One of India’s Greatest Lights of the Ages, Swami Vivekananda

by Robert Wilkinson

Today is the birthday of the great Spiritual Teacher Swami Vivekananda, representative of Hinduism at the 1893 Parliament of World’s Religions and one of the first to bring meditation and yoga to the US.

Sunday Pink Floyd and Folk Show Celebrating the 2025 Birthday of Syd Barrett, Sandy Denny, and Mr. Rowan Atkinson

by Robert Wilkinson

January 6 would have been Syd Barrett’s birthday. A legendary and tragic figure in the history of pop music, he was the original genius behind Pink Floyd. It was also the birthday of Sandy Denny, another tragic figure who I believe was one of the greatest female singers of all time. And finally, it was the birthday of the globally loved comedian Mr. Rowan Atkinson, aka “Mr. Bean.”

Sunday Early Show Celebrating the 2024 Birthday of the Remarkable Marianne Faithfull

by Robert Wilkinson

Today we finish our December Capricorn musical birthdays. December 29 was the birthday of one of the most distinctly beautiful voices of the British Invasion!

The January 2025 Full Moon of 24 Capricorn-Cancer Pt. 2 – Sabian Symbols Showing the Light of A Timely Rescue Expressed By Mobilizing the Soul

by Robert Wilkinson

As most of you know, the December 2020 Solstice conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn at 1 Aquarius launched new 20 and 200 year eras. This Full Moon helps us see clearly a way to a deeper and broader peace and security, even if it is done in indirect or roundabout ways. This is a time to “focus our enthusiasms” and allow our Soul to link parts of our personality so we can express our Higher Self.

Saturday Night Attitude Dancing at the 2024 Birthday of Progressive Country and Media Pioneer 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. When he died 3 years ago I felt like I lost a friend I’ve known for 50 years. Today we have some really fantastic videos for our concert, so let’s begin the party early!

Saturday Anti-War Celebration at the 2025 New Year’s Birthday of Country Joe McDonald

by Robert Wilkinson

Today we celebrate the birthday of an antiwar musical icon born on New Year’s Day, known for one big thing. But what a huge thing it was. Today we go Bay Area psychedelic!!

The January 2025 Full Moon of 24 Capricorn-Cancer Pt. 1 – Playing Defense Leads To Progress

by Robert Wilkinson

This Full Moon is another “fork in the road” two weeks, with a need to feel our way into new understanding. There is great promise these next two weeks, with a need to be cautious around those who are actively or passively aggressive.

Friday Musical Magic at the 2025 Birthday of Stephen Stills and George Martin

by Robert Wilkinson

Yes, the guitar maestro had a birthday on January 3, as did the Fifth Beatle!

Death is A Universal and Grief Gives Us Spiritual Power

by Robert Wilkinson

As long time members of this community know, January 9 is a day of solemn remembrance for me. 37 years ago today my life changed forever, and after years of doing “healthy grief work,” led me to a profound peace and inner clarity I would never have known otherwise.

An Astrological Overview of January 2025

by Robert Wilkinson

As the editor of the Astrology Arizona newsletter, I compose an overview of each month. Today we take a look at the primary factors for January 2025.

Goodbye To North Node in Aries, Hello To North Node in Pisces

by Robert Wilkinson

On January 11, 2025, we finish the North Node in Aries/South Node in Libra era we began on July 17, 2023, and enter the North Node in Pisces/South Node in Virgo era which will last until late July 2026. What can we expect?

Astrology in January 2025 - Mercury In Capricorn

by Robert Wilkinson

At 2:30 am PST on January 8, Mercury leaves Sagittarius and enters the practical sign of Capricorn. Having done our review of the themes of 2024, we now begin to move into the themes of 2025 which promise a renewal of love. Mercury in Capricorn now brings Cardinal Earth to the forefront of any planets or houses we have with Gemini or Virgo prominent.

The Four Freedoms of FDR Are the Foundation of Democracy and Human Well-Being - 2025

by Robert Wilkinson

Today we celebrate “The Four Freedoms,” said by Franklin Delano Roosevelt to be the foundations of democracy and human well-being. Given much of the fascist talk, treason, sedition, and fear in the air these days, this may provide a more timeless perspective of what the US is supposed to stand for.

Happy 2025 Birthday to the legendary Kahlil Gibran and a Salute to Ida Tarbell

by Robert Wilkinson

Today is the birthday of the immortal artist, poet, and author Kahlil Gibran (January 6, 1883 – April 10, 1931). Best known for The Prophet, published in 1923, it has sold tens of millions of copies. He died fairly young and is revered to this day.

Mars Retrograde Re-enters Cancer Affecting January through April 2025

by Robert Wilkinson

At 2:44 am PST on January 6, Mars re-enters Cancer. What does this mean for all of us?

Sunday Musical Magic at the 2025 Birthday of Sam Phillips of Sun Records, Bob Keane, Producer of Sam Cooke, Ritchie Valens, and Bobby Fuller, and Light of the Ages Paramahansa Yogananda

by Robert Wilkinson

We begin our musical weekend celebrating a Master of the Wisdom and two great producers. The producers include THE MAN who gave us Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis, and helped launch the careers of BB King, Roy Orbison, Rufus Thomas, James Cotton, Junior Parker, and Howlin’ Wolf. The second was a pioneering California producer who gave us Sam Cooke, Ritchie Valens, and Bobby Fuller. The Wise guy, Paramahansa Yogananda, was one of the most spiritual Men of the 20th century.

Sunday Triple Treat Celebrating the 2024 Birthdays of Musical Legends Del Shannon, Jeff Lynne, and Noel Paul Stookey

by Robert Wilkinson

Today we celebrate the December musical birthdays of 3 of the greatest musical talents of our time! Del Shannon, Noel (Paul) Stookey, and Jeff Lynne are all December 30 birthday boys, and we have some great videos!

Sunday Girl Groups Celebrating the 2024 Birthday of Shangri-La Mary Weiss

by Robert Wilkinson

First up today, we send out a Merry Birthday to the remarkable Mary Weiss (Dec 28, 1948- January 19, 2024). She gave us THE voice on the airwaves in "Remember (Walkin' In The Sand)," "Give Him A Great Big Kiss," and one of the greatest teen angst "class conflict" songs ever written, "Leader of the Pack." She was actively performing a few years back, and today we have some great videos of her talent.

Saturday Night Attitude Dance at the 2024 Birthday of Johnny Otis, Edgar Winter, Earl Hines, and Alex Chilton of the Boxtops

by Robert Wilkinson

December 28 was the birthday of five major musical talents, each a legend in their own right! For your dancing pleasure, we send out a big happy to four of them, Johnny Otis, Edgar Winter, Earl Hines, and Alex Chilton.

Saturday Morning Rockabilly Celebrating the 2024 Birthday of A Legend of Rock and Roll, Scotty Moore

by Robert Wilkinson

We begin our Saturday swing session with an early rockabilly musical feast which introduced rock and roll to the world! December 27th would have been Scotty Moore’s 93rd birthday! He was the guitar player who inspired Keith Richards (and 10,000 other pickers) to pick up their axe. Need moore? Scotty was Elvis Presley's original guitarist who played on every major early hit.