Aquarius Papers - Global Astrology

Venus Retrograde in Aries and Pisces in March and April 2009 Pt 1 - Dancing On the Border of the Future with Nature Spirits

by Robert Wilkinson

Venus is already slowing down, preparing to go retrograde as it does every 19 months. When any planet goes retrograde, there is an inward turning, a greater receptivity to unconscious factors, and a retracing of steps already traversed. When Venus goes retrograde, we are enabled to find a new appreciation and admiration for whatever Venus touches or symbolizes in our charts and lives, or find a new value in old interactions and things.

New Moons, the Great Cluster of Planets in Aquarius, and The Grand Irrationality In Motion March, April, and May 2009 affecting Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces

by Robert Wilkinson

Any New Moon kicks off a 4 week period of activity lasting through the next New Moon. Since December 2008, we've had a series of New Moons within the larger cluster of planets between Capricorn and Aries. This span will continue through the New Moon of late April affecting May. This week we are at the midpoint of 4 months of this cluster dominating everything. After that the New Moons will be outside the cluster, and allow for broader perspectives and experiences.

New Moon in Pisces 2009 - A Grand Irrationality Cluster Blasting March 2009 Through A Fire Hose

by Robert Wilkinson

We have a New Moon coming in a few hours that will affect us for the next 4 weeks. This initiates the closing of the old year cycle, preparing us for the coming Vernal (Spring) Equinox, a point of extraordinary importance in time. Pisces is where we harvest the fruits of our labors, for good or ill, and remember many things in our mystic and distant past. It is where we re-view the movie of our life and see many things from a different perspective.

I Met The Walrus - An Amazing Oscar Nominated Short

by Robert Wilkinson

Thanks to the great news source TruthOut, we find a unique, charming, and profound snapshot of an interview from a frozen moment in 1969 when a teen with a reel to reel tape recorder went face to face with John Lennon in a hotel room during the "Live Peace" era in Toronto. This 5 minute short is a true work of art. If you're interested in spending a somewhat fascinating 300 seconds, read on.

Long Term February 2009 Leo-Aquarius Lunar Eclipse Effects Pt. 3 - Challenges and Lessons

by Robert Wilkinson

Today I offer the last part of what the recent February 2009 Aquarius-Leo Lunar Eclipse holds for our world. Overall the effect would seem to show many disillusionments from the inability to prop up what ego is trying to force but cannot sustain over the next few months.

Comet Lulin - A Bright Green Cosmic Visitor

by Robert Wilkinson

I've been asked to comment about Comet Lulin, the green comet now streaking through our solar system in apparent backward motion. Historically comets are regarded in astrology as distant wanderers, and while some return every so often, this is the first, and possibly last, time this particular celestial body comes to visit us. So just what could this comet portend?

Mars Conjunct Jupiter at 11 Aquarius Promises New Inspirations in 2009-2010-2011

by Robert Wilkinson

This is the next in the eternal series of Mars/Jupiter cycles impelling change and growth on all levels of life. Unlike Mars/Saturn cycles which teach us whether we want to learn or not, when Mars and Jupiter get together it's a great feast of Fire and Water, with lots of expansion, protection, learning, and great growth into new Jupiterian realms of life. So what does it promise for us all?

My Radio Interview on Awakenings - Give It A Second Listen

by Robert Wilkinson

Since my recent interview with Michele on "Awakenings" went so well, and we covered a lot of spiritual, metaphysical, and astrological ground, including the signs and signals of The Age of Aquarius, I figured today I'd repost the link to that show. Even if you heard it before, if you listen again I guarantee you'll get more insights than the first time!

A Key To Success

by Robert Wilkinson

A long time ago, I read a piece that began "Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence." It always stuck with me as one of the elements of worldly success, and while evident on its face, it also keeps proving out over decades of observation.

The Two Human Pathways To Enlightenment

by Robert Wilkinson

It seems that everyone I have ever known on any path to enlightenment at one time or another found themselves on the horns of a dilemma. As we turn inward, the outer world pressures seem to beckon stronger, and yet when we turn to outer things, we know we crave the deepest inward experiences of peace that only withdrawal from outer things brings. This creates the question, What is enlightenment, anyway?

Dealing With Saturn in Virgo Opposing Uranus in Pisces

by Robert Wilkinson

Given this aspect is now exact across 21 Virgo-Pisces, it's time to revisit an article specifically explaining what the clash of these two planetary titans requires of us. It's a major tightrope act internally and externally, and great things can come of this.

Long Range Eclipse Astrology - Understanding Future Effects of the February 2009 Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius-Leo Pt. 2

by Robert Wilkinson

In part 1 we explored some basics of the coming Lunar Eclipse. So what else can we expect from this February Full Moon Eclipse? For all, exercise, group training, and the launching of a vision. For some, disappointments and the collapse of ego props, while for others, a healing into a new set of likes and relationships.