Aquarius Papers - Global Astrology

Mercury Retrograde - A New Look at the Guide of Souls

by Robert Wilkinson

Most people have heard of Mercury retrograde, but little is known about how to make best use of these misunderstood recurring periods. Since we have another of these retrogrades approaching in the near future, I thought I'd offer you some insights now so that you can get yourself positioned to take advantage of the coming retrograde period. Of course I'll also do my usual 3-part series in the next two weeks on what it means in general, what it means for each sign specifically, and how it relates to past Mercury retrograde themes.

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.

Astrology and Love - Using the Moon and Venus Wisely

by Robert Wilkinson

In Astrology and Love - Karmic Dances that Free the Soul, we explored how our inner nature conditions the outer forms of love that we dance with, and how the planets in our birth charts show where we can take command of our ability to attract someone who could be our ideal mate, or even our "Soul mate." Through the Law of Magnetic Attraction, we are drawn to, and draw people to us, who resemble the pictures in our subconsciousness of what we believe we want and need for fulfillment. Whether they seem to look like what we think we want or not, our subconscious mind holds different images of "the beloved" and we spend our time and energy searching for people who resemble those pictures. That's why someone "feels right," or doesn't. Your ability to attract your perfect mate, or ideal partner, starts with getting clear about what could be true for you. This means examining your wants, needs, desires, and values, since all of these are involved in who you attract, and why.

Astrology and Love - Karmic Dances that Free the Soul

by Robert Wilkinson

Astrology and love have been linked since the beginning of time.  Astrology shows us what we love and need, what we are attracted to and why, as well as when we might find our true love. Astrology is the most useful tool I've found to help us grow into our greater Self, and as we grow we find our possibilities of who we might love and who might love us changing, growing, and become more the perfect image of our heart's desire.

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.

The Solar Eclipse - What It Means and Its Effect On Our Life

by Robert Wilkinson

Since we have two Solar Eclipses each year and they usually affect us for years after they occur, it may be good to explore what they actually mean and how their influence works. This article expands on some things I've offered before about these recurring important stellar events, both regarding the myth and the reality. Historically, an eclipse, whether Solar or Lunar, is one of the most dreaded events in all of astrology.

The Saturn Return – Myth and Reality

by Robert Wilkinson

The Saturn return always occurs between the age of 27 and 29, seemingly lasts a lot longer, and is one of the most feared and misunderstood points in personal evolution. It is usually a difficult time with a lot of stress and pressure, where things come to an end, hard realizations are faced, and the weight of the world is felt, very acutely. However, it is also a time of many opportunities to make important choices and decisions, moving out of unconscious patterns and obsolete conceptions of our purpose into more deliberate and thoughtful expressions of our unfulfilled self.

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.

What Are The Moon Signs of the States?

by Robert Wilkinson

Well, I realized that I should have included the Moon signs of the different states in this article about the Sun signs of the 50 states. The Sun is the basic light, who you ARE, how you are illuminated and how you illuminate others, the central integrity of the "solar system" of your life, where people represent the planets in your system. For a state, it is the basic nature of the state. The Moon, on the other hand, symbolizes the people of the state, its feel, and how its people experience that state. If the Sun is what it IS, the Moon is how that "Is-ness" is packaged. That's why often we seem different than we are to others, and why a place may not seem to conform to its Sun sign. That said, I'll republish the list of the Sun signs of the state, along with the Moon signs, along with the the sign of the planet that rules the Sun.

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.