Aquarius Papers - Global Astrology

Sunday Eclectic Concert Celebrating the 2022 Birthday of Jimmy Page, Paul Revere, Kurt Boettcher, Scott Walker, and Fayette Pinkney

by Robert Wilkinson

Today’s second show features short sets by our many birthday talents!

Mercury Retrograde in Aquarius and Capricorn in January-February 2022 - 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.

Sunday Folk Fun at the Happy 2022 Birthday of Musical Storytelling Genius Jim Croce

by Robert Wilkinson

January 10 was the 79th birthday of one of the greatest singer-songwriters ever to entertain us with fantastic storytelling set to some very catchy tunes! Our early show is short and fantastic!

Saturday Night Attitude Dancing to Doors and Jazz Fusion Celebrating the 2022 Birthday of Robbie Krieger

by Robert Wilkinson

Along with Elvis Presley and David Bowie, January 8 was also the birthday of Doors' guitarist Robbie Krieger.

Saturday Early Show Celebrating the 2022 Birthday of A Pioneer of Psychedelic Music, Syd Barrett, the legendary Sandy Denny, and Beloved Comedian 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 also is the birthday of Sandy Denny, another tragic figure who I believe was one of the greatest female singers of all time. And finally, it’s the birthday of the globally loved comedian Mr. Rowan Atkinson, aka “Mr. Bean.”

Celebrating the 2022 Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.

by Robert Wilkinson

Today would have been the 93rd 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, and some awesome documentaries at the bottom.

Friday Freaky Space Oddity Celebrating the 2022 of the Uniquely Talented David Bowie

by Robert Wilkinson

We kick off our musical weekend with the music of the very avant-garde David Bowie, who would have been 75 today. So to celebrate his life and work, “Let’s Dance!”

The January 2022 Full Moon of 28 Capricorn-Cancer Pt. 2 – Sabian Symbols Showing the Light of Clairaudience Expressed As An Inner Rebirth

by Robert Wilkinson

This Full Moon is the fourteenth since the December 2020 Solstice conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn at 1 Aquarius which launched new 20 and 200 year eras. We’re headed into the future!

The January 2022 Full Moon of 28 Capricorn-Cancer Pt. 1 – Saying Goodbye As We Accelerate our Evolution

by Robert Wilkinson

This Full Moon of the Sun in Capricorn and Moon in Cancer will bring depth, vision, dedication, and release of all from the past which isn’t useful to our present or future. This one takes us into unknown zones of extreme intensity, so be willing to have faith as you move forward!

Ronnie Spector Just Finished Her Set and Left the Building

Yes, THE voice of the Ronettes just checked out. Her voice is part of the soundtrack of my life. An amazing survivor and major league talent, I'm glad she got a chance to come back thanks to Eddie Money and Brian Wilson. For a tribute, here's last year's birthday celebration of her life and music. Sunday Musical Party at the 2021 Birthday of Two Legendary Vocalists Ronnie Spector and Bobby Hatfield. RIP beautiful woman.

Jupiter Leaves Its Shadow Zone at 3 Pisces To Expand Into Its Pisces Home

by Robert Wilkinson

Today, January 12, 2021, Jupiter leaves its “Shadow Zone” and moves into the future. What does this mean?

Happy 2022 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.

A Second Bill of Rights For America And the World

by Robert Wilkinson

Today, January 11, is the 78th 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.

Mercury Retrograde in Aquarius and Capricorn in January-February 2022 – Finding A New Inspired Transcendent Way to Live

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 Aquarius and Capricorn.

Calling all Predictions for 2022!

For the past 31 Januaries I’ve done a presentation and/or post on what’s coming in that year. I don’t do standard “predictions” but offer my take on various factors in play throughout the year. This year I am doing my usual thing, but because last year’s call for “predictions” for was so well received, I’m again calling for your predictions which I will distill within my talk at the end of January. So all you astrologers (and even if you’re not!), if you want, please give me your predictions, large or small, funny or serious, for what you see coming in 2022 in the comment stream.

Mercury Retrograde in Aquarius and Capricorn in January-February 2022 - An Overview

by Robert Wilkinson

Mercury goes retrograde at 11 Aquarius on January 14. Today we take a look at some primary factors in the coming retrograde.

Sunday Triple Treat Celebrating the Happy 2021 Birthdays of Musical Legends Del Shannon, Jeff Lynne, and Noel Paul Stookey

by Robert Wilkinson

Today we celebrate the birthday 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!

Life and Death Teach Us To Let Go With Grace and Courage

by Robert Wilkinson

As my long time readers know, January 9, 1988, changed my life forever. I had to say hello and goodbye to my life in the span of about 12 hours. It was breathtaking in its intensity and speed, but then so were all the other times I unexpectedly confronted the death of a dear one.

Saturday Night Attitude Dancing at the 2022 Birthday of Elvis Presley, Trail Blazing Pioneer and Very Spiritual Man

by Robert Wilkinson

Because he was the glorious Sun King of his time, we begin the dance early! Elvis Presley would have been 87 today. The world's first true superstar, he made moves on stage no one had seen before, outraging elders and exciting young people all over the world. Though his films are mainly parodies of 60s B-movies rendered obsolete by the Beatles, back in the 50s when he cut loose on stage, he electrified us all and changed our world forever. This man blew the doors wide open!

Saturday Early Show Musical Magic at the Happy 2022 Birthday of Stephen Stills and George Martin

by Robert Wilkinson

Yes, the guitar maestro had a birthday this past week, as did the Fifth Beatle!

Fabulous Friday Festival Celebrating the 2021 Birthday of Extraordinary Talents Johnny Otis, Edgar Winter, Earl Hines, and Alex Chilton of the Boxtops

by Robert Wilkinson

Besides all the other Capricorn major musical mojo makers who had birthdays the past two weeks, December 28 was the birthday of five major musical talents, each a legend in their own right! For our late show, we send out a big happy to four of them, Johnny Otis, Edgar Winter, Earl Hines, and Alex Chilton.

Friday Early Show at the 2021 Birthday of the Incomparable Mary Weiss

by Robert Wilkinson

Kicking off our Friday musical birthday shows, today we send up a Merry Birthday to the remarkable Mary Weiss (Dec 28, 1948). 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's been back performing for a few years, and today we have some great videos of her talent.

Venus Retrograde Conjunct the Sun at 19 Capricorn on January 8, 2022 - What Does This Rare Event Mean?

by Robert Wilkinson

Venus makes its “Inferior Conjunction” with the Sun on January 8 at 19 Capricorn. This fusion of “likes” and Life will help us take on tasks or responsibilities which will accelerate our growth and stretch our ability to perform in the group work we’ve begun these past 2 years. This will give us a look back so we can find new value in re-imaging what we like and why we like it in a Capricorn-related area of life.

We Have An Inferior Conjunction Between Venus and the Sun at 19 Capricorn Happening Now!

by Robert Wilkinson

There's a conjunction between Venus retrograde and the Sun on January 8, 2022 at 19 Capricorn. What does this mean for all of us?

Thursday Musical Magic Celebrating the 2021 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 a day early 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.