Aquarius Papers - Global Astrology

A New Look At Mercury Retrograde in Virgo in August-September 2010 - What Is It Good For?

by Robert Wilkinson

Over the years many have asked me what Mercury retrograde is good for. We know it's supposedly NOT a good time to sign contracts, or make purchases of electronics or major moves or decisions. We are told to hang out with the energies, seeing that things may not be as they appear, and so on. That said, there is much that a Mercury retrograde period is good for, such as traveling, research, and other important things.

Hacking Democracy - Make Sure Your Vote Matters!

by Robert Wilkinson

In typical Mercury Retrograde fashion, today we'll revisit something past and present. America's voting machines continue to be hacked, and a few bad people are controlling the outcome of many of America's elections. It's worse than you think....

Mercury Retrograde in Virgo in August-September 2010, Pt. 2 - What It Means For Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces

by Robert Wilkinson

In part 2 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 August-September 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?

The Virgo-Pisces Full Moon of August 2010 - A Protecting Liberating Ordeal

by Robert Wilkinson

This Full Moon falls at 2 degrees Pisces-Virgo, fulfilling the seed of the past New Moon in Leo. This period will help us cut to the chase and find forms of protection against aggressive elements while we move into tests that may seem an ordeal, but necessary given our new archetypal role we've begun to live.

Mercury Retrograde in Virgo in August-September 2010 - Beginning the Adventure Despite the Inadequacies

by Robert Wilkinson

Each Mercury Retrograde period is unique, yet related to other Mercury RX periods, usually because the signs are harmonized with those of past Mercury retrogrades. This one is also entirely in Earth, approximately trine the last period in April-May 2010. What does this mean for all of us?

Sometimes A Bloodline Craps Out

by Robert Wilkinson

Sorry for the gambling metaphor, but it's true. Some bloodlines just end, for all kinds of reasons. We have been trained since antiquity to believe this is a bad thing, but is it?

Astrology Class - The Dynamics of the 2009-2010 Jupiter Oppositions to Saturn

by Robert Wilkinson

Yesterday I introduced some ideas about the on-going Jupiter oppositions to Saturn, and how this aspect may manifest in our charts. Today we'll examine more dynamics of this important polarizing energy bringing new possibilities to the surface of our lives.

Jupiter Opposition Saturn in 2010 and 2011

by Robert Wilkinson

Today we experience the second of the three Jupiter opposition Saturn aspects. As these are outer planets, the effect is extremely strong for at least two weeks to either side of when the aspect is exact. So what is this opposition about?

The Universality of Ideas v the Concept of Plagiarism

by Robert Wilkinson

Is any idea truly original? Can any concept arise from nothing? Do we borrow ideas and then turn them to a form of understanding? When we hear or read something and then repeat it verbatim, is that wrong?

The Guide of Souls in August 2010 - Mercury Slowing Down, Preparing to go Retrograde at 20 Virgo Triggering The Grand Irrationality

by Robert Wilkinson

Yes, it's THAT time again! Mercury has begun to slow down, and will go stationary retrograde at 20 Virgo on August 20, 12:59 pm PDT, 8:59 pm Greenwich. This has important implications for all signs.

The New Moon in Leo - What's Happening August and September 2010

by Robert Wilkinson

The New Moon falls at 18 Leo on Aug 9, 2010, 8:08 pm PDT, 11:08 pm EDT, and 5:08 am Aug 10 in Greenwich. Over the next 4 weeks, the New Moon forming a semisquare-sesquisquare to the Aries-Libra opposition will show us more of what was unveiled Autumn 2009 as a result of alchemical processes as the T-square continues to challenge us to search for the mystery, or revelation, of recent changes.

A Toxic Environment To Be Aware Of

by Robert Wilkinson

There are many kinds of environments. They are the fields within which we live. There are many kinds of fields. Some can kill you if you're not careful. By being aware of these fields, we can survive and even do well despite the chaos.