Aquarius Papers - Global Astrology

Jupiter Has Entered Its Shadow Zone at 6 Taurus

by Robert Wilkinson

Which means that Jupiter is making its first pass into the span of 6-16 Taurus, where it will go retrograde in early September. Lots of threshold action ahead!

Happy 121st 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.

"Why I Believe In Astrology" by Grant Lewi

by Robert Wilkinson

As you know, I have the highest respects for Grant Lewi, who I consider one of the eternal superstars of Astrology. Today we take a look at why he “believed in” astrology, which should provide you a few insights when you’re dealing with those who don’t “believe in” astrology. What he offers addresses the main arguments of even the most ignorant skeptics, and will help you see clearly how to defend the celestial art and science of Astrology!

Astrud Gilberto Just Left for a Higher Stage

The legendary bossa nova superstar who gave us "The Girl from Ipanema," the extraordinary Astrud Gilberto, was just given a spot on the cosmic stage. While "The Girl From Ipanema" was her biggest hit, she had dozens more including one which was obviously ripped off by Ritchie Blackmore to create "Smoke on the Water." You be the judge when you hear "Maria Quiet." For your enjoyment, an hour and 18 of Astrud doing what she did best! Astrud Gilberto and her Quartet at the North Sea Jazz Festival 1987

RIP beautiful samba queen.

Spiritual Astrology – We Control Our Destiny Through How Our Planets Evolve

by Robert Wilkinson

While our planets express a million ways over the years, we control their expression at any given stage of life. We are not “destined” for “bad things” due to planetary positions any more than we are guaranteed an easy life due to allegedly fortunate planetary positions. Ultimately, our planets do not control us; we absolutely control them.

(Ghost) Riders in the Sky: A Cowboy Legend

by Robert Wilkinson

Today we celebrate the “cowboy” song voted #1 of all time. We have every great version ever done!

The Magic of Venus From June to October 2023 - Venus in Leo Brings A Review of Our Likes and Loves

by Robert Wilkinson

Venus left sensitive and caring Cancer today at 6:46 am PDT June 5 and entered flamboyant, creative, charming and dynamic Leo, where it stays until it enters Virgo on October. What does Venus’ 4 month stay in Leo hold for all of us?

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.

Super Sunday Swamp Rock and Jazz at the 2023 Birthdays of Levon Helm and Miles Davis

by Robert Wilkinson

We finish our musical weekend celebrating the birthday of two amazing musicians! Levon Helm was a unique musical talent, and gave us some very danceable music, while our other birthday magical musician was the great jazz master Miles Davis!

Sunday Morning Dancing at the 2023 Birthdays of Bumps Blackwell and Tom T Hall

by Robert Wilkinson

These two wrote a lot of major hits, so today we moove and groove to early rock and roll and classic country. Good golly Miz Molly, Long Tall Sally's on the loose and Ready Teddy is looking to Rip it Up! We have Little Richard and "The Storyteller" on the jukebox at the Cosmic Cantina!

The 2023 Wesak and Christfest World Teacher Festivals – all the articles

by Robert Wilkinson

We now have experienced the “Three High Moons” of the Northern hemisphere Spring which brings new life and a new global Wisdom teaching to the world for the year. Today I assembled all the articles on what this year’s “compassionate Buddha Wisdom” and the subsequent “World Teacher” expression of that Wisdom as demonstrated by the past two Full Moons, with the Wesak a Lunar eclipse!

Cynthia Weil Just Found That Lovin' Feeling in the Big Gig in the Sky

Cynthia Weil, half of one of the greatest songwriting teams in history with husband Barry Mann ("Who Put the Bomp") just left the Brill Building for good. She was a remarkable songwriter: "On Broadway," "You've Lost that Lovin' Feeling," "Kicks," "Only in America," "The Shape of Things to Come," "We Gotta Get Out of This Place," "You're My Soul and Inspiration" and too many more to list here. Her music was everywhere and is still played somewhere today. If you want to hear her music, here's her last birthday celebration. Sunday Morning Music Celebrating the 2022 Birthday of Two Amazing Songwriters, Laura Nyro and Cynthia Weil. Thanks for the memories, and RIP gifted lady.

Saturday Night Attitude Dancing at the 2023 Birthday of America’s Third Poet Laureate, Bob Dylan

by Robert Wilkinson

May 24 was the birthday of one of the greatest in history! Today we begin the dance early to celebrate the life and music of a true American original, the amazing Bob Dylan.

Saturday Early Show Celebrating the 2023 Birthday of Blues Pioneer Big Joe Turner and Erik Jacobson

by Robert Wilkinson

We kick off our musical Saturday featuring two Taurus greats who had birthdays a short time ago. Big Joe Turner and producer Erik Jacobson, the man behind the Lovin' Spoonful, Tim Hardin, Sopwith Camel, and "Spirit in the Sky!"

Happy 2023 Birthday to the Legendary Allen Ginsberg

by Robert Wilkinson

Yes, the great Allen Ginsberg would have been 97 today.

Fabulous Friday Stride Piano Twisting and Shouting at the 2023 Birthday of the Legendary Fats Waller and Ron Isley

by Robert Wilkinson

In late May two of the greatest had birthdays, and so our musical weekend kicks off with fabulous dancing music! Just about everybody on Earth knows the music of Fats Waller, the Master of the stride piano, and as for Ron Isley, well “shake it up baby, twist and shout!” Time to move your happy feet!

World Invocation Day 2023 – A Global Gathering and The Great Invocation

by Robert Wilkinson

Yes, we have a global gathering going on June 3! This article explains what this “World Teacher” Full Moon is about. It’s really worth your time.

It Was 56 Years Ago that Sergeant Pepper Taught the Band to Play

by Robert Wilkinson

56 years ago was one of the turning points in music history and popular culture that spread around the world and is part of the fabric of our existence.

Mercury Leaves Its Shadow Zone at 16 Taurus To Coordinate the Future

by Robert Wilkinson

On May 31, around 9 pm PDT, Mercury left its “Shadow Zone” and now moves into the future. What does this mean?

An Astrological Overview of June 2023

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 May.

The June 2023 World Teacher Festival Full Moon of 14 Gemini-Sagittarius Pt. 3 – Aspects, Evolutionary Configurations, and More

by Robert Wilkinson

The next two weeks will give us the power to develop our telepathic aptitude and express it in a form of wisdom that is in our innermost being. Be open to higher and broader truths and adventures in living, read, write, imagine, and be open to a more joyous way to be “at One” with the human race.

The June 2023 Christfest Full Moon of 14 Gemini-Sagittarius Pt. 2 – Sabian Symbols Showing the Light of Telepathic Communication Expressed Through Our Spiritual Power

by Robert Wilkinson

This coming Full Moon World Teacher Festival is the thirty-first Full Moon since the December 2020 Solstice conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn at 1 Aquarius which launched new 20 and 200 year eras. This Christfest will bring a new loving Wisdom to the world wherever we have 14 Gemini and Sagittarius. Joy, humor, grace, and unique gifts and blessings are shown by this chart, as well as a “cutting, grinding, and polishing” effect which will help us reconsider many things as we stand on the threshold of a new era.

“Wild In The Streets”

by Robert Wilkinson

Besides the riots going on then and occasionally now, this is the title of a legendary cult flick about teenagers taking over the vote and electing an anarchist kid as president! It was released on May 29, 1968, a few weeks after Martin was assassinated, and gave us one incredible hit song which you'll definitely want to hear!

The June 2023 World Teacher Festival Full Moon of 14 Gemini-Sagittarius Pt. 1 – The 2023 World Teaching Comes Forth

by Robert Wilkinson

The Full Moon of Sun in Gemini and Moon in Sagittarius is the “Christfest,” or World Teacher Festival, where the World Teacher takes the “Eternal Buddha Wisdom” poured out at the Wesak Festival and sends that wisdom out in a new global teaching related to Love. We have been shown a deeper, more universal wisdom and grace which can renew our lives if we master the expression of this Full Moon. Be open to a new truth, a new teaching, and new spiritual realizations!

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: