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The October 2020 Full Moon at 9 Scorpio-Taurus Pt. 2 – Sabian Symbols Showing the Light of Repair Work Expressed In Generating Happiness and Joy

by Robert Wilkinson

This Full Moon is the eighth one since the Great Mutation waveform was activated at the end of March. We are now past the heart of the squares in play from early July to late October, but we still need to stay balanced, secure what we care about, play defense, and plan for the future which is already under way!

Election 2020 – Observations and Predictions

by Robert Wilkinson

Hi everyone. I’m writing this short piece because I’ve been inundated with questions and more than a few people freaking out and having an extremely stressed time right now. Today we will address these things.

The October 2020 Full Moon at 9 Scorpio-Taurus Pt. 1 – Repairing Stress Through Finding Happiness Within

by Robert Wilkinson

This stabilizing, intense, revolutionary, and extremely rebellious Full Moon giving us the ability to “fulfill an ambition” in joyous ways occurs at 7:49 am PDT, 2:49 pm GMT October 31, and falls at the 9th degree of Scorpio and Taurus. Keep consolidating your gains, move cautiously into the future as it unfolds, care for what you care about, and find a way beyond the stress of the past year.

Wednesday Scorpio Music Celebrating the 2020 Birthday of Hank Marvin of the Shadows and a True Benefactor of Humanity, Dr. Jonas Salk

by Robert Wilkinson

Today we celebrate the birthdays of two historic trail blazing Scorpios. The first is one of the greatest lights of all time, the man who saved the world from polio, Dr. Jonas Salk. The second begins our series of birthday tributes to Scorpio musicians, a man who is one of the most influential guitarists of the past 60 years, the legendary Hank Marvin of the Shadows.

The Perils of an Unexamined Life

by Robert Wilkinson

This post is inspired by an excellent take on the coming election planetary cluster by Michael Erlewine indicating America will be "looking back" despite everyone wanting to move forward. His analysis reminds me of a poem by Lucille Clifton where she speaks of the perils of "the unexamined life." Perhaps America is being forced to examine its life? What follows is one of my favorite poems by one of my favorite poets.

Astrology Class – Outer Planets and the Dance of Power In 2020-2024 As We Transition Between Eras

by Robert Wilkinson

The inner planets represent elements of our personality; the outer planets represent the dance of power in the social, cultural, and transpersonal levels of life.

Celebrating the 162nd Birthday of President Theodore Roosevelt

by Robert Wilkinson

I usually don’t celebrate presidential birthdays, but today is an exception. Despite his flaws, Teddy Roosevelt was one of the greatest presidents the US ever had. Today I found a few things that show us why.

Past and Present Mercury Retrogrades - Reversals, Returns, Roundabouts, and Re-Doing Things

by Robert Wilkinson

The current and previous Mercury retrogrades have accompanied many anecdotes about how it worked in others’ lives. Today I’ll share some strange retrograde occurrences.

A Great Evening Light Show!

by Robert Wilkinson

We’re having a perfect geometric light show in the early night sky! We can now see the Moon, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn all shining brightly across a 90 degree span.

Sunday West Texas Rock and Roll at the 2020 Birthday of the Legendary Bobby Fuller

by Robert Wilkinson

Today we celebrate the tragic life and death of the blazing star from El Paso, Bobby Fuller. He picked up the lineage that Buddy Holly created, and kept the torch of great west Texas rock and roll alight at its best. If you like Buddy Holly’s music, then you’ll love Bobby Fuller!

Sunday Afternoon Blue Eyed Soul Celebrating the 2020 Birthday of Rascal Front Man Eddie Brigati

by Robert Wilkinson

For our Sunday afternoon show, we celebrate the birthday of the great Eddie Brigati, vocalist and songwriter for the legendary "blue eyed soul" group the Young Rascals. We have some great videos of this classic group for your dancing pleasure!

Sunday Morning Hit Parade Celebrating the 2020 Birthday of Brill Building Songwriter Ellie Greenwich

by Robert Wilkinson

Our Sunday early show features pop classics written by an amazing Libra-Scorpio cuspal musical genius! Ellie Greenwich gave us some of the most loved music of the 60s, and we have major videos.

Saturday Night Attitude Dancing at the 2020 Birthday of Musical Force Majeure Tom Petty

by Robert Wilkinson

Today would have been Tom Petty’s 70th birthday. Have fun tonight, since Charlie T. really did have a lot of attitude!

Saturday Afternoon Beau Brummeling at the 2020 Birthday of Guitarist Ron Elliott

by Robert Wilkinson

Never heard of him? He was a founder, lead player, and songwriter for the Beau Brummels, one of the truly great Bay Area groups in the mid-60s!

Which Countries Have Daylight Saving Time, and When Does It Change?

by Robert Wilkinson

Since Daylight Saving Time all around the world has been changing, and continues to change over the next few weeks, check out this great resource that tells you if a country uses DST, and when they go off or on. It's also a good site to find out time zone conversions! For your use, Time and Date.com - Daylight Saving Time Around the World 2020

Jerry Jeff Walker Hit the LA Freeway with Mister Bojangles and Split for Parts Unknown

Country music legend Jerry Jeff Walker (March 16, 1942 – October 23, 2020) just left the stage and hit the road to Eternity. While back in the day "Jacky Jack" could be a rowdy drunk, he was still a legend. RIP outlaw country man. For your remembrance, a song he wrote, the iconic "Mr. Bojangles" and a Guy Clark song he made famous, "L.A. Freeway"

Saturday Morning Show Celebrating the 2020 Birthday of Awesome Songwriter Ivor Raymonde

by Robert Wilkinson

Our Saturday morning show continues our tidal wave of Libra talent! We begin our weekend festivities with a songwriter most have never heard of, but if you were around for the British invasion or were a fan of Britain’s greatest Diva, then you heard his music!

Friday Red Hot Pepper Show Dancing at the 2020 Birthday of A Grandfather of Jazz and Blues, the Legendary Jelly Roll Morton

by Robert Wilkinson

Besides the legendary Fayard Nicholas, October 20 was also the birthday of the great Ferdinand "Jelly Roll" Morton, composer and performer of some of the greatest "hot jazz" and blues ever to have hit the streets!

Friday Afternoon Surrealistic Poetry Featuring Procol Harem at the 2020 Birthday of Poet and Lyricist Keith Reid

by Robert Wilkinson

We kick off our musical weekend with a celebration of the incredible poetry of Keith Reid, who wrote the lyrics to all the Procol Harum songs!

Mercury Retrograde in October 2020 - How Will The Inferior Conjunction at 3 Scorpio Manifest in the Future?

by Robert Wilkinson

Today we explore specifics of the Inferior Conjunction of October 25 at 3 Scorpio. This “fusion of life and mind” will impact the rest of the retrograde period, and many weeks after.

Astrology Class - Yods and Fingers of God at Work in Transits Impacting All Generations on Earth

Today we take a look at how we deal with many Yods, or "Fingers of God," throughout our lifetimes.

Astrology Class October 2020 – It’s Mercury Retrograde! How are the Inferior and Superior Conjunctions of Mercury With the Sun Different?

by Robert Wilkinson

On Sunday we’ll be at the halfway point in this retrograde period. At 11:23 am PDT on October 25, we will experience the "Inferior Conjunction" between Mercury retrograde and the Sun at 3 Scorpio. 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?

Spencer Davis Keeps on Runnin to Gimme Some Loving in Distant Star Systems

The great Spencer Davis just checked out and joined the greatest blue eyed soul band not on Earth. He was one of my faves from the beginning, and of course incubated Stevie Winwood until he took off for his legendary career. For your remembrance, from just a few weeks ago, some great live performance videos across the years at the Happy 2020 Birthday to Spencer Davis

Happy 2020 Birthday to One of the Greatest Dancers of All Time, the Magnificent Fayard Nicholas

by Robert Wilkinson

Today is the birthday of one of the greatest dancers ever to hit the silver screen, the amazing Fayard Nicholas. If you want to see a tap dancer considered to be perhaps the greatest in the 20th century, check these out if you want to see some amazing moves!!

Libra 2020 – Idealistic Agreeable Air Spirits

by Robert Wilkinson

When the Sun transits Libra, we are shown the light of new relationships, ideals, and other pleasing social forms. It's the beginning of Autumn in the Northern Hemisphere, with its focus on harvesting that which is agreeable to us, socializing and connecting with a greater "perfect vision" while seeing the endings in the old forms of our lives.