Aquarius Papers - Global Astrology

Would Buddha, Christ, or Any Holy Person Be Influenced By Astrology?

by Robert Wilkinson

Sure they would.  Just because you're a holy man or woman doesn't mean the timing to things becomes irrelevant. Each of the above holy beings had a birth time, and therefore changes in their lives that were measurable and predictable. The timing on Buddha's enlightenment, for example, was tied to Saturn and the cycle of Full Moons. That makes sense, since he became a teacher about how to overcome suffering, no small thing. Suffering in all forms is intimately associated with Saturn, the planet symbolizing the fears, limitations, and delusions of form and perception we must learn to deal with in order to come to our spiritual maturity here on Earth.

How to Overcome Fear

by Robert Wilkinson

There are a few books that can change our lives forever. The Magic of Space is one of those rare treasures. It is rare, precious, and beautiful, but unfortunately long out of print. Attributed to "a Tibetan Dakini," it offers profound insights into a greater, more universal wisdom about the nature of our reality and how we may best live our lives as Eternal Beings having human experiences.  I have enjoyed sharing its wisdom for decades to help my friends and students achieve healthy personality integration and discover the power and applications of their Higher Self. Any time a work does these things at the same time it's a very good thing. Because it has been out of print for awhile, I try to offer you pieces of its wisdom from time to time so we all can profit from this timeless spiritual work.

George Bush Astrology - A Personality Profile of our Cancer In Chief

by Robert Wilkinson

Our current Prez, George Bush, was born with a Sun in Cancer and Moon in Libra. This combination is insecure and always seeking a better picture of their world, but not very sure about how to do it. The lights in these signs makes him an interesting combination of introvert and extrovert, and his vitality is not very constant. With the square of his Sun and Moon, he often approaches life with the feeliing that to attain one thing he desires he must give up another thing equally desired, and his past and future don't mesh very well in the present.

Mayan Communities Isolated by Hurricane Stan are Running out of Food and Water

by Robert Wilkinson

As you know, this site is usually about astrology or metaphysics. However, there's something so important that I must post it here. In the global outpouring to assist those who suffer in Kashmir and its neighbors, the recent Guatemalan mass disaster has almost been completely overlooked in the news. This post comes from a friend who is coordinating part of the disaster response to Guatemala. Please read what's going on, and give all you can to help our southern neighbors.

We’ve received news today from Mayan families with whom we work that the situation in the hurricane-stricken highlands of Guatemala is getting worse by the minute. Many communities now isolated because of washed out roads and bridges are running out of food and water supplies. The death count is estimated to reach 2000 and is likely to rise higher as the health conditions worsen. Although there are efforts to transport supplies to affected communities, the hurricane’s impact covered such a wide area and large number of rural communities, the need for relief is far greater than the supply.  To make matters worse, the Katrina experience is repeating itself in highland Guatemala, as government agencies have been slow to provide much needed relief to victims.

Katrina and the House of the Rising Sun

Though not astrological, this is too compelling not to pass on. This is true metaphysics. Haunting and awesome in its message, this video, set to "The House of the Rising Sun," is an amazing work of art. These images of Katrina and its aftermath paint a stark picture of the dark waters of the Big Muddy. I don't know who created it, as it came by email, but all credit is due to someone with a brilliant sense of imagery. The file is large, and worth the download time. Crossposted over at Political Physics. Update: If you're having trouble opening this, use powerpoint.

Happy Birthday John

You would have been 65 today. Give Peace A Chance. All You Need Is Love. Thanks for everything.

Manly P. Hall on Self-Unfoldment By Disciplines of Realization

by Robert Wilkinson

Today's offering is from Manly P. Hall, one of the most remarkable men of the 20th century. A prodigious writer on too many subjects to list here, he was a master astrologer, philosopher, artist-sculptor and spiritual disciple of the best of both Eastern and Western Wisdom traditions. Among his outstanding works are "The Secret Teachings of All Ages" and "Man - Grand Symbol of the Mysteries," along with such profound subjects as "Buddhism and Psychotherapy," "The Lost Keys of Freemasonry," "The Mystical Christ," "Twelve World Teachers," "The Secret Destiny of America," and today's text, "Self-Unfoldment By Disciplines of Realization," which offers us a glimpse at a natural way of being our Highest Self.

Astrology of the Future - Solar and Lunar Eclipses Affecting Us For Many Years

by Robert Wilkinson

As I've mentioned before, a Solar Eclipse is said to affect us all for as many years as the length of the eclipse. That means that today's eclipse, lasting about 4 2/3 hours will supposedly affect us for the next 4 and a half years. Refer to this article to find out how this will affect each sign individually. If you know your rising sign (Ascendant) then read that sign as well. More on the eclipse effect at this link. This eclipse will primarily affect Europe, Africa, S Asia, especially Portugal, Spain, Libya, Sudan, and Kenya, though of course everyone with planets aspected by the eclipse will be strongly affected.

Happy Birthday to Mahatma Gandhi

From SF Heart, a few ideas from one of the greatest people ever to walk this earth. A man of deep wisdom and universally respected for his compassion (except by his assassin), he was a political giant in our present world of emotional, intellectual, and moral pygmies. Thank you for being here, "maha-atma," Great Spirit. May your words come alive in this century.

Gandhi's 7 Deadly Sins:"Wealth without Work, Pleasure without Conscience, Science without Humanity, Knowledge without Character, Politics without Principle, Commerce without Morality, Worship without Sacrifice"

"Democracy and violence can ill go together. Evolution of democracy is not possible if we are not prepared to hear the other side."