Aquarius Papers - Global Astrology

Happy 2021 Birthday and Solar Return to Mātā Amṛtānandamayī, aka Ammachi

by Robert Wilkinson

Today is the birthday of Mātā Amṛtānandamayī, known to hundreds of millions around the world as Ammachi, “the hugging saint.”

Sunday Jazz and Blues Festival Celebrating the 2021 Birthday of Ray Charles and John Coltrane

by Robert Wilkinson

This show features two legends of the 20th century!

Sunday Early Show Celebrating the 2021 Birthday of Fenton Robinson

by Robert Wilkinson

Our Sunday kicks off spotlighting Fenton Robinson, who gave the world one of its greatest blues standards.

Saturday Night Attitude Dance at the 2021 Birthday of The Boss, Bruce Springsteen

by Robert Wilkinson

Thursday was the birthday of three of the greatest musicians who ever lived. Today and tonight we’re dancing to the music of a true working class hero!

Saturday Early Show Celebrating the 2021 Birthday of the Wrecking Crew Sax Man Steve Douglas, Songwriter Carl Sigman, Actor-singer Mike Berry, and Merseybeat hitmaker Gerry Marsden

by Robert Wilkinson

If you listened to the Beach Boys, Jan and Dean, Duane Eddy, Aretha Franklin, Bobby Darin, the Ramones, Dylan in the late 70s, or any of Phil Spector's "Wall of Sound" productions, you're heard Steve's work. Today we send up a happy birthday to one of the truly great sax players of the 20th century. It's also the birthday of a guy who is almost unknown, but considered one of the greatest songwriters of the 20th century, Carl Sigman, UK singer and actor Mike Berry, and one of the greatest hitmakers of the Merseybeat era, Gerry Marsden.

Friday Musical Feast Celebrating the 2021 Birthday of Members of the Chords, Chordettes, Esquires, Spirit, and Love!

by Robert Wilkinson

We’re having a host of musical birthdays this past week, so today we do short sets of some acts you may not recognize, but you’ve heard their music!

If You Want to Know Spiritual Factors in Your Astrology Chart This Talk's For You!

This Saturday, September 25, 1 pm PDT, I'm doing the first part of a two part presentation on "How Our Chart Expresses Our Spiritual Potential" via zoom. This Astrology Arizona special will be a comprehensive look at the spiritual factors in our charts which predispose us to find truth the way we do. I promise EVERYONE will benefit from the material I'll present! Details below the page break.

Mercury Retrograde in Libra in September-October 2021 - What It Means For Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces

by Robert Wilkinson

In case you forgot (ha ha) Mercury retrograde is about to make itself known in big ways! This article will help you figure out what house(s) this Mercury retrograde will transit in your chart. At the end there's a table so you can find which Solar chart house(s) it affects based in your birthday. There is a link to an article specifically about the possible associations of Mercury in every house. Of course, if you know your Ascendant, it's a two for one score.

Mercury Retrograde in Libra in September-October 2021 – Finding the Right Rhythm and Perspective of Action

by Robert Wilkinson

Today we take a look at important Sabian Symbols, aspects, and other factors in play the next three weeks as Mercury is retrograde in Libra.

Mercury Retrograde in Libra in September-October 2021 - An Overview

by Robert Wilkinson

Mercury goes retrograde at 26 Libra on September 26. Today we take a look at some primary factors in the coming retrograde.

It's the Autumnal Equinox 2021 - What's Coming in October, November, and December 2021

by Robert Wilkinson

And also the Vernal Equinox down under!! The Autumnal Equinox occurs at 12:21 pm PDT, 8:21 pm BST September 22. This marks the end of Summer and the beginning of Autumn in the Northern Hemisphere. It is said that a chart done for the beginning of a season offers a snapshot of the cosmic and literal weather for the next 3 months.

Celebrating the 2021 UN International Day of Peace

by Robert Wilkinson

The International Day of Peace ("Peace Day") is observed around the world each year on 21 September. Established in 1981 by unanimous United Nations resolution, Peace Day provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace above all differences and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace.

The Guide of Souls in September 2021 - Mercury Slowing Down, Preparing to go Retrograde at 26 Libra

by Robert Wilkinson

Yes, it's THAT time again! Mercury is radically slowing down, preparing to go stationary retrograde at 26 Libra on September 26. This has important implications for all signs.

Robert Wilkinson Speaking About the Spiritual Factors in Charts at Astrology Arizona on September 25, 1 pm PDT!

This Saturday I'm doing the first part of a two part presentation on "How Our Chart Expresses Our Spiritual Potential" via zoom. By understanding how our planets affect the areas of our lives indicated by the houses, we can see why we are here to learn and master certain things while being given a pass on others. Our charts show us the roadmap to the truths we are here to discover, as well as our best spiritual service to our world. We’ll take a look at why we have the focus we have, the paths we must follow, and the ultimate destiny we’re here to fulfill.

The September 2021 Full Moon at 29 Virgo-Pisces - The Light of Wisdom Expressed As Old Cycles End

by Robert Wilkinson

Because it’s been a swirl of activity around here for a while, I figured since the Full Moon is today, I’d assemble the articles so you can review them in a one stop shop. I’ve included three more which slipped down the time stream.

Sunday Second Show Celebrating the 2021 Birthday of Cass Elliot, Bill Medley, and Paul Williams

by Robert Wilkinson

This show features awesome music! For our second show we dance to the exquisite tunes of three musical birthdays, featuring the Mamas and the Papas, the Righteous Brothers, and Paul Williams! Here's a big happy and merry to two incredibly gifted vocalists and a great composer!

The September 2021 Full Moon of 29 Virgo-Pisces Pt. 3 – Aspects, Evolutionary Configurations, and More

by Robert Wilkinson

The next two weeks offers us a lot of fulfillment, with wisdom finally appearing amidst the need for forgiveness on the basis of the transfigurationo we’re going through. This is a “fateful” Full Moon as we stand on the threshold of a new way forward!

Sunday Early Show Celebrating the 2021 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 today’s early show, 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.

International Talk Like a Pirate Day 2021

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....

Saturday Night Attitude Dancing to Psychedelic Sounds at the 2021 Birthday of A True Legend, Tommy Hall of the 13th Floor Elevators

by Robert Wilkinson

Our Saturday Night show starts early, since we're celebrating the tragic genius of the jug player for one of the truly legendary bands of history.

Saturday Early Show Celebrating the 2020 Birthday of Legendary Songwriter PF Sloan and Mr. “Honeycomb,” Jimmie F. Rodgers

by Robert Wilkinson

Our Saturday early show celebrates the birthday of songwriting legend PF Sloan. Don’t know who he is? He wrote some of the greatest tunes of the 60s! And today we also celebrate and dance to the music of the “other” Jimmie (F.) Rodgers, who gave us some great folk pop tunes in the 50s!

Friday Musical Magic Celebrating the 2021 Birthday of Roy Brown, Chrissie Hynde, Benmont Tench, Chris Wilson, and Benjamin Orr

by Robert Wilkinson

Our Friday main show 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!

The September 2021 Full Moon of 29 Virgo-Pisces Pt. 2 – Sabian Symbols Showing the Light of Mind Trained in Wisdom Expressed Through An Awareness of Spectrum Mechanics

by Robert Wilkinson

This Full Moon is the tenth since the December Solstice conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn at 1 Aquarius which launched new 20 and 200 year eras. We’re headed into the future!

Happy 2021 Birthday to Literary Giant and Psychedelic Pioneer Ken Kesey

by Robert Wilkinson

Today would have been the 86th 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 2021

by Robert Wilkinson

September 17 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.) For the record, the chart for the Declaration should be for July 2, as that’s when it was first passed by majority.