Aquarius Papers - Global Astrology

Christmastime for the Jews

by Robert Wilkinson

As you know, I’m a huge fan of Darlene Love and her delivery of Christmas songs. Today we have a very funny obscurity courtesy of SNL!

A Christmas Song that Rocks Like No Other - "Father Christmas"

by Robert Wilkinson

Today we kick off a musical Christmas eve! If you've never heard this song, welcome to the twisted world of Ray Davies and the Kinks. It's one of my all time favorites!

Five Myths About Christmas

by Robert Wilkinson

I first published this in 2011. It's from the WaPo, and the link is still good. It's a light piece by Father James Martin titled Five Myths About Christmas. Most of you may already know the myths, but it's a good piece by "The Chaplain of the Colbert Nation" that deserves a look. Merry and Happy!

Saturn Just Entered Sagittarius

by Robert Wilkinson

At 8:33 am PST, 4:33 pm Greenwich, Saturn entered Sagittarius. This will profoundly affect all of us wherever we have Capricorn or Aquarius planets, as well as the houses with those signs on the cusp. And of course, anyone with planets in Sagittarius will begin to experience a profound restructuring and/or maturation in those “inner Lights.”

The Most Important Christmas Song Ever Written

No, it's not hyberbole, since it cut loose a revolution 30 years ago! And given what's happening everywhere, it’s needed more than ever. For your reflection, the original video of Band Aid performing "Do They Know It's Christmas? And from "Top of the Pops" in 1984, here's Band Aid live, performing Do They Know It's Christmas?" Please take a moment to think "that the biggest gift they'll get this year is life.... Feed the world!"

The History of the Christmas Tree and Sarah J. Hale, The 19th Century Martha Stewart

by Robert Wilkinson

For those who didn’t catch it in previous seasons, here’s an interesting piece of history. I knew the tradition of the Tannenbaum originated in Northern Europe, and figured that's where our tradition of the Christmas Tree came to be a big deal in America. It turns out the real story is one about marketing for women and primitive photoshopping.

Happy 2014 Video Birthday to Guitar Master Rick Neilsen of Cheap Trick

by Robert Wilkinson

Besides the Gibb twins, today’s also the birthday for guitar wizard Rick Neilsen!

RIP Joe Cocker

The legendary wildman Joe Cocker just checked out and left the building. I'll try to do a tribute sometime in the next several days.

The December 2014 Solstice New Moon in Capricorn Pt. 2 - Signs, Sabian Symbols, and What It All Means

by Robert Wilkinson

This article covers significant aspects, degree symbols, and other important factors in the Capricorn New Moon chart. This one is concentrating, mobilizing, practical, and caps one chapter of purification while opening another!

Happy RIP 2014 Solstice Birthday to A True Musical Genius, Frank Zappa

by Robert Wilkinson

Today would have been the 74th birthday of one of the great composers and guitar players of the 20th century!

Happy Winter Solstice 2014 - Part 2 (And A Great Solstice Ritual For Cleaning Out the Old and Welcoming The New!)

by Robert Wilkinson

In this article we’re going to cover more significant factors in the Winter Solstice chart. As I promised, this article includes a ritual I do every year at this time that helps me let go of the old and welcome the new that I want to see in the next year! Yes, it’s fun!!

Saturday Night Attitude Dancing to the Remarkable Keith Richards

by Robert Wilkinson

Keith Richards is the walking, living, breathing embodiment of attitude! Since it was just his birthday (along with Bobby Keys), we’re dancing to the Rolling Stones!