Aquarius Papers - Global Astrology

Karmic Storm Zones and Changing Difficult Karmas to Good Future Karma

by Robert Wilkinson

In a recent post I noted there is a difference between types of karma. This article was originally written to offer ways of navigating the regular karmic storms that blow through our lives, whether those generated by our actions, the actions of another, or seeming "divine events" and "acts of God." There are many kinds of karma, though they all fall into one of two main groups. Knowing these can help explain why things happen as they do.

Does Bad Luck Exist, and What Can We Do To Change Bad Karma?

by Robert Wilkinson

Every so often I get asked if there is such a thing as bad luck. The simple answer is yes and no. As for bad karma, we all know there is such a thing, but often have a hard time dealing with it, whether our own or another's. Today's article takes a new look at these things that seem to exist, from the angle that we have far more power to overcome and transmute bad luck and bad karma than we usually think.

The Full Moon of Aries-Libra in March-April 2008

by Robert Wilkinson

I just did a fairly good talk on this Full Moon which I'll try to link here in a few days. Until then, a few observations about this Full Moon, the first one of the new Solar year. This is said to be the first of the "3 High Festivals" indicated by the Full Moons of Aries-Libra, Taurus-Scorpio (aka the Wesak Festival) and Gemini-Sagittarius, aka "The Christ Fest."

It's the Vernal (Spring) Equinox!

by Robert Wilkinson

Today is the last day of Winter in the Northern Hemisphere, the last day of Summer in the Southern. The Sun will enter Aries at 10:49 pm PDT today, which makes the next dozen hours very powerful in terms of thought-form building for the future.

Aptitude, Karma and Heredity

by Robert Wilkinson

If you've ever wondered why we are predisposed to certain traits, and why some in families do or do not share those traits with others in the family, then today's post may help you understand the subject from a wider point of view.

Is Free Speech and Commerce Endangered Internationally?

by Robert Wilkinson

Though not astrological, this is extremely important, and has international implications since it restricts free speech and commerce in Europe. Apparently the US government has shut down "Web sites owned by a British national operating via a Spanish travel agency" aimed at Europeans who want to visit Cuba. The NY Times article goes on to state "these days not even a judge is required for the U.S. government to censor online materials."

A Last Look Back At Mars in Gemini as it enters Cancer in March 2008

by Robert Wilkinson

By tomorrow morning, Mars will finally leave Gemini and enter Cancer. I'll post more on this influence in the near future, but today I felt a look back is in order, since the recent Mars retrograde between November and January is still impacting what we're going through even now. Yes, just because it's direct doesn't mean the RX influence is over and done! Why? Read on.

Some Thoughts About Karma

by Robert Wilkinson

I've been pondering some of the choices I've seen people make in the past, and are making in the present. Though I strive to find meaning or coherency in some of those choices, it still seems strange to me that people choose as they do, given the very wide range of possible responses to life, its challenges and promises. While I can write much off to conditioning, there also seems a larger karma is going on that is impelling some of the decisions that are peculiar to me. Not necessarily bad, but peculiar.