Aquarius Papers - Global Astrology

Happy 2020 Birthday to Literary Giant and Psychedelic Pioneer Ken Kesey

by Robert Wilkinson

Today would have been the 85th 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 2020

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.) It's still a pretty good governing document, especially with the first 10 Amendments we call “The Bill of Rights.” Now if we can just hold on to what liberties we have left despite the worst efforts of the totalitarians in our society and government to take them away in the name of "safety"....

Astrology Class – We Have Many Invisible Resonant Points in Our Chart

by Robert Wilkinson

Today we take a new look at how the aspects between our planets, as well as those in the sky, set up various resonant void points triggered by countless transits.

The September 2020 New Moon at 26 Virgo Pt. 2 - Signs, Sabian Symbols, and What It All Means

by Robert Wilkinson

This article covers significant aspects, degree symbols, and other important factors in this September 17 New Moon chart. We are now at the far side of the year from the Bundle Jones pattern of January through March happening each year, and now are in a period of Splay Jones patterns. The next 4 weeks leads us out into “the world of transcendent activity,” where we must focus and serve with inspiration, whatever that looks like. We continue to have many things shut down in our Cancer sector, so take a look at your assumptions and expectations. What to do want to see appear?

The September 2020 New Moon at 26 Virgo Pt. 1 - What’s Happening in September-October

by Robert Wilkinson

This New Moon is the third month of the New Moon Sun being in a different sign than the following Full Moon Sun. This is an important shift in the Soli-Lunar sequence, since now we have different Light signs in the Lunation cycle! We continue to be in a time where gratitude brings big benefits!

Astrology Class - The 12th House, Harvests, and Navigating Closures

by Robert Wilkinson

The 12th house is one of the most misunderstood areas of our chart. It shows us our motives, our “self-undoing” behaviors, and is said to be the house of sorrows. However, it is also where we find the harvest of the cycles of self-awareness, and see how our motives have brought us exactly what we’ve worked for, and what is now in the past.

Sunday Musical Magic Celebrating the 2020 Birthday of Roy Brown, Chrissie Hynde, Benmont Tench, Chris Wilson, and Benjamin Orr

by Robert Wilkinson

Our Sunday 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!

Sunday Early Show Celebrating the 2020 Birthdays of Dee Dee Sharp, Danny Kalb, and John McFee

by Robert Wilkinson

Wednesday was is the birthday of several great talents. This short set early show features the music of the early 60s, great mid-60s blues rock, and the steel guitar on some of the biggest of the big!

It's the 2020 Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act

by Robert Wilkinson

September 13 is the 26th anniversary of the 1994 Violence Against Women act signed into law by Bill Clinton. We all have to join in the effort to decrease violence and increase education, and try to end domestic violence in any and every way.

Saturday Night Attitude Dancing at the 2020 Birthday of the Immortal Buddy Holly

by Robert Wilkinson

We begin our dance early because this music's too good to wait! September 7 would have been the 84th birthday of one of the pioneers of modern pop music, a star who blazed out of West Texas, the legendary Buddy Holly. One of my favorites for 60 years, his music really does have the power to make you happy. This is truly some of the best music ever written!

Saturday Early Show Celebrating the 2020 Birthday of Jerry Ragavoy, Shadow Morton, and Billy Preston

by Robert Wilkinson

Today we celebrate some extraordinary talents! The first two wrote and produced some of the greatest tunes of the past 50 years, and the third was THE keyboard player of the late 60s and 70s.

Toots Hibbert Just Had A Pressure Drop and Took the 54-46 To Paradise

The legendary Toots Hibbert just left this world. One of the first and greatest Reggae singers and songwriters and a deeply spiritual man, his music was joyous. Millions loved him, and his music will live forever. Jah Rastamon Eyrie! For your memory of one of the best of the best, we'll let Toots take us to church one more time with "Pressure Drop"

Friday Night Lighting Up the Sky Celebrating the 2020 Birthday of the Immortal Otis Redding and the Equally Amazing Dave Stewart

by Robert Wilkinson

September 9 was the birthday of two talents for the ages, and both made music perfect for dancing!

Friday Afternoon Musical Magic Celebrating the 2020 Birthday of Jimmie Rodgers, Patsy Cline, and Sal Valentino

by Robert Wilkinson

We have a musical weekend packed with some amazing tunes! This past week was the birthday of two legendary talents and a unique voice! Get ready for some classic music!

Children Being Born in 2020 Have Some Abnormal Progressions

by Robert Wilkinson

I got to thinking about the various rough patches we’ve had in 2020, and realized children born this year have some seriously abnormal progressions! The study of progressions is an important consideration in mapping the future of any child’s chart we’re looking at. As progressions show the evolving inner state of Being, they’re an important factor in our life as we live it.

Jupiter Stationary Direct in September 2020 at 18 Capricorn – Resuming Our New Adventure in Group Work

by Robert Wilkinson

On September 12, Jupiter goes stationary direct at 18 Capricorn and resumes its direct motion lasting through the end of the year. What does this mean?

Mars Retrograde in Aries 2020 – Past As Prologue

by Robert Wilkinson

As yesterday’s article didn’t cover some important factors about past and present Mars retrograde periods, today we’ll take a wider look at Mars retrograde.

Astrology in September 2020 - Mars Stationary Retrograde at 29 Aries

by Robert Wilkinson

Yes, Mars is slowing in motion, preparing to go retrograde in late Aries. What does this mean?

Astrology Class – The Exaltations and Fall of the Planets

by Robert Wilkinson

As I explained in yesterday’s article, the planets and signs are two of the primary building blocks in Astrology are the planets and the signs. Today we explore the concept of “exaltation” and “fall” when the planets are in certain signs and what this means. Even if you’re familiar with the exaltation and fall signs of the planets, you’ll understand more about the nature of the planets and why they express as they do when you’re done here.

Astrology Class – A New Way of Looking at Planetary Rulership and Exiles

by Robert Wilkinson

Two of the primary building blocks in Astrology are the planets and the signs. When we begin to learn the craft, everyone encounters the concept of the Rulerships, Detriments, Exaltations, and Fall positions of the planets. These have come to us from antiquity. Even if you’re already familiar with the rulerships and exiles, please take a look at what follows, since it may expand your idea of the nature of the planets and why they express as they do.

Sunday Pink Floyd Musical Magic at the 2020 Birthday to A Master of Psychedelic Music and Imagery, Roger Waters

by Robert Wilkinson

Today is the birthday of the co-founder and original bass player of Pink Floyd, Roger Waters. This show begins early because he's too good to have to wait!

Sunday Early Show Dancing at the 2020 Birthday of Musical Genius Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees

by Robert Wilkinson

Tuesday was the birthday of the incredibly gifted Barry Gibb, and today/tonight we dance to his music!

Saturday Night Attitude Dancing at the 2020 Birthday of Irish Keltic Shaman Van Morrison

by Robert Wilkinson

August 31st was Van Morrison’s birthday! He is one of the truly great musical talents on Earth. If Van The Man had written only "Gloria" or "Brown Eyed Girl," his place in music history would be secure forever. When you add "Astral Weeks," "Madame George," "Moondance," "Into the Mystic," "Caravan," "Wild Night," "Tupelo Honey," and dozens of other amazing compositions, this guy is for the ages. Today we bring you Tonight in the Afternoon and most “Glad Tidings!”

Four Friday Fabulous Musical Styles Celebrating the 2020 Birthday of Jerry Allison, Bob Welch, Cyril Jordan, and Bobby Parker

by Robert Wilkinson

This past week brought us the birthdays of Jerry Allison, drummer for Buddy Holly and the Crickets, the late great Bob Welch of Fleetwood Mac, Cyril Jordan of the Flamin’ Groovies, and blues legend Bobby Parker.

Astrology Class – Since All The Planets Speed Up and Slow Down, What Is the Effect in Our Charts and the World?

by Robert Wilkinson

In the course of their orbits, all the planets speed up at times, and slow down at times. The speeds of our natal and progressed planets are linked to their retrograde periods, and this plays a huge part in our lives and perceptions as we also have various parts of our Being speed up or slow down. The relative speed of transits gives us clues about when to speed up or put on the brakes.