Aquarius Papers - Global Astrology

An Astrological Milestone

by Robert Wilkinson

Aquarius Papers just broke over 500,000 page views, according to the Top 100 at Salon Blogs' referrer rankings. At SiteMeter we're near 490,000 page views, but I didn't start using them until late February 2005, about a year ago this week. I started blogging at Salon in late April, 2004, so the probable number of visitors here is much higher, perhaps even three-quarters of a million page views, since Salon's counter is notoriously inaccurate. But for now, I'll mark the milestone with gratitude that I've been able to offer the ancient craft to so many over the past 20 months. And of course, the next half-million page views should come even quicker. Namaskarams.

The Potato Project - A Sane Solution for Ending Hunger in the US

by Robert Wilkinson

One aspect of the coming era will be a universal realization of our interdependence. We are all part of one life, one love, one consciousness throughout the world, despite all of the apparent physical, emotional, and mental differences. One of the global spiritual teachings is that we are here to do forms of compassionate service for others. There are many different ways we may serve others without surrendering our integrity or profitting someone or something resulting in the detriment or disadvantage of another. What you are about to read demonstrates a truly compassionate example. Welcome to The Potato Project.

Sun square Mars - What Does It Mean?

by Robert Wilkinson

The Sun is square Mars at present, exact on Sunday February 19, and in strong effect through the Pisces New Moon on February 27 (Feb 28 in Europe and points east), so TAKE IT EASY! If you note a generally annoying impulsiveness or abrasiveness, show practicality, attention to detail, definitely a sense of humor, and open to a wider adventure. It's what's in the air, so move toward a larger life rather than get hassled by the general gear grind of the Sun square Mars. Those who are spoiling for a fight will probably find one. One way to deal with this is to find ways to apply your energies productively, and see if your actions are draining your vitality or feeding it. If you have to turn a corner of some sort, do it, thoughtfully, without haste or aggravation. Decrease tensions, look before you leap, and try not to take offense at thoughtless or unrefined people.

Revolutionary Times Are Upon Us - Parallels in Pluto Cycles (watch for 2012 and beyond!)

by Robert Wilkinson

In a follow up to yesterday's post, I thought I'd give you the Pluto positions of the years leading up to the American and French Revolutions, and how they correspond to our current times. Students of history may be intrigued by parallels in the excesses by King George III and Parliament, and some interestingly similar arguments going on at key years leading up to the revolution, with our current national political and economic dialogues. Expect dramatic things to come, as I believe much has just begun to heat up.

Why this is the New American Revolution and our Astrological connection to our Founding Fathers

by Robert Wilkinson

Thanks to a friend in a comment stream over at a political blog I know and love, it was suggested that I post something about how many beings born in the past 68 years bear a strong astrological resemblance generationally to America's founding fathers. Today we will explore what's up for generations born since the boomers, and how they correspond to America's founding mothers and fathers. We are in the midst of a long term social and political revolution. Make no mistake, there are forces in our world that are in dynamic flux, and will ultimately result in a whole new world, with new ways of regarding life, form, matter, and each other. These sorts of revolutions take years, even decades to be observed, and there are many different ways that lead to creative change, whether we enjoy or understand them at the time or not.