Aquarius Papers - Global Astrology

Memorial Day 2010 - Time to Affirm War No More

by Robert Wilkinson

Not to sound too much like I want to rain on the many parades happening on this day, but I've been contemplating this American holiday commemorating those who die in war. While it's always good to remember those who died before us, this "holiday" has become a mockery of all that is good in the human condition. While it purports to celebrate the sacrifices of soldiers, it seems strange that we do not use this day to question why those sacrifices had to be made in the first place.

The Full Moon of Gemini-Sagittarius 2010 - It's The Blessing of the ChristFest

by Robert Wilkinson

The Full Moon of Sun in Gemini and Moon in Sagittarius is is the third of the "High Moons" occurring each Spring, a time when the World Teacher, a.k.a. "the Christ," pours forth new forms of loving-wisdom into the world that offers all a great leap forward in awareness of Higher things.

Fate and Free Will - Which is More Important in How We Control Our Lives?

by Robert Wilkinson

This is one of the most common questions I get from people who want to know how Astrology fits in with Free Will, and is Fate something we can change or not.

Is Karma Ever Finished or Completed?

by Robert Wilkinson

Today we revisit an important question of human existence, since there are assertions by some that we can in fact "pay off" karma in this life and not generate any more.

Overcoming Heaviness, Depression, and Fear As We Navigate Life Changes

by Robert Wilkinson

Our minds suffering over our own suffering is one of the biggest problems we humans have. Today we take a brief look at how we can transmute difficult feelings that arise, whether from the past or present.

Family Karma and Heredity - How Much Is Nature, and How Much Is Nurture?

by Robert Wilkinson

Today's notable reprint comes from The Magic Of Space, and explains why we have some tendencies which are uniquely our own while others seem to come from our parents and ancestry. Welcome to your "cosmic inheritance!"

The New Moon in Taurus - What's Happening May and June 2010

by Robert Wilkinson

The New Moon falls at 24 Taurus on May 13, 2010, 6:04 pm PDT, 9:04 pm EDT, 2:04 am May 14 Greenwich. Over the next 4 weeks, the New Moon trine Saturn will stabilize many resources, plans, and help us get focused on what really matters.

Mercury Stationary Direct Affecting Events In May, June, July, and August 2010 - Gradual Development Leading To New Worlds

by Robert Wilkinson

Mercury goes direct in motion 3:27 pm PDT, 11:27 pm Greenwich May 11 (May 12 east of Greenwich) and will speed up for many weeks to come. This shows a quickening of the ability to coordinate, put things together, understand the whole and the parts, the process and the larger cycles. Mercury, or Hermes, "the Guide of Souls," is also known as the Divine Trickster, as well as all lesser models. It is now stationary at 3 degrees of Taurus, affecting that area for months to come.

Jupiter Return And Saturn Return - At The Same Time!

by Robert Wilkinson

This is something that happens once a lifetime to everyone. Around the age of 59-60, every one of us has our fifth Jupiter return AND our second Saturn return. Usually there's a time gap between the two, and seldom do the two occupy the same transiting degrees as they did at birth at the same time.

Astrology in May, June, July, August, and September 2010 - Strange Shifts Happening Right Now Involving Mercury, Venus, Mars, Saturn and All Signs

by Robert Wilkinson

The time span between May 6-9 is peculiar in some obscure ways. It's a perfect example of a time when the major frictional aspects are separating but there are a couple of very important things going on nonetheless that will have a major impact over the next 4 months.

Saturn Opposition Uranus Affecting Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces

by Robert Wilkinson

As I recently wrote, we're in the heart of the Cosmic Centrifuge of Saturn retrograde exactly opposed Uranus. This is profoundly affecting the entire world through purification and polarization as prelude to new life to come in a few weeks. Today we examine which generations and signs are most influenced.

Mercury Retrograde in Taurus in April-May 2010, Pt. 3 - What It Means For Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces

by Robert Wilkinson

In part 3 we explore more about this phenomenon that occurs 3 weeks at a time 3 times a year. At the end of this article I have a table so you can find which house(s) this April-May 2010 Mercury RX period falls in relative to your Sun or rising sign. Then you can find out how this transit affects you personally by consulting my article How Does Mercury Retrograde Affect Us In The Different Houses?