Aquarius Papers - Global Astrology

A 2016 RIP Celebrating the Life and Works of Mahatma Gandhi, One of the Greatest of All Time

by Robert Wilkinson

68 years ago today a violent fundamentalist's bullet assassinated the One about whom Einstein once said "Generations to come will scarce believe that such a one as this walked the earth in flesh and blood." Today we take a moment to remember this Saint of Non-Violence and Soul Force.

How Astrology Works – Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto Transits

by Robert Wilkinson

Many have commented over the years that they were freaked out about the transits of Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto over their natal and progressed planets. Today we take a brief look at why getting freaked out is not useful and is ultimately an illusion to be busted.

Abe Vigoda Just Checked Out

The great Abe Vigoda just left the building at 94. He was famous for two gigantic roles. He played a mobster named Tessio in “The Godfather,” and played the very funny dyspeptic Detective Phil Fish on the hit sitcom “Barney Miller.” RIP Mister Vigoda.

Mercury Stationary Direct Affecting January, February, March, and April 2016 Pt. 2–Moving Forward Into Major Purification and Transformation!

by Robert Wilkinson

While Mercury is now direct, it will be in its shadow zone through February 14, after which it enters its next phase of moving through "unknown zones" where the themes of this retrograde will be played out in forward motion. So for the next three weeks, expect some very productive intersections of past and future, with a promise of many things beginning to pull together that require our immediate attention.

Mercury Stationary Direct Affecting January, February, March, and April 2016 Pt. 1 – Tending to the Seeds of Ultimate Transformation

by Robert Wilkinson

Mercury goes direct in motion January 25, 1:50 pm PST, 4:50 pm EST, 9:50 pm GMT, and speeds up for the next 10 weeks. This shows a quickening of the ability to coordinate, put things together, understand the whole and the parts, the process and the larger cycles. It is now stationary at 15 Capricorn, affecting that area in our lives for 3 months to come.

The Full Moon in Aquarius-Leo in January 2016 Pt. 3 – Aspects, Configurations, and More

by Robert Wilkinson

This Lunation ushers in a time of seeing a greater Light, life, and effectiveness, where we can show our training and see and feel some ancient spiritual energies from other lifetimes. We are being shown the naked truth, stripped down to the seed core. Time for radical honesty!

The Full Moon in Aquarius-Leo in January 2016 Pt. 2 – Sabian Symbols Showing the Light of Unveiled Healing Powers Expressed Through Techniques of Proving Skills

by Robert Wilkinson

This stabilizing, abstract, visionary, creative-expressive Full Moon at 4 Aquarius-Leo will help us to find techniques that reveal a greater ability to contribute to some larger work, and help us focus on the promise that opened up with Mercury conjunct Jupiter on this degree in August 2014.

The Full Moon in Aquarius-Leo in January 2016 Pt.1 – The Light of Healing At A Turning Point in Faith

by Robert Wilkinson

This stabilizing, creative, visionary, and revelatory Full Moon illuminating previously concealed powers expressed in creative and dramatic ways effective relationships and a greater group involvement occurs at 5:46 pm PST, 8:46 pm EST on Jan 23, 2016, 1:46 am GMT Jan 24, and falls at the 4th degree of Aquarius and Leo. As with all Full Moons at this time, use the light of the Capricorn structuring you’ve been seeing and expressing since the New Moon, and give it form and focus to see how to fulfill some need in your life.

Glen Frey Just Checked Out and Left the Building

Yet another one bites the dust! Eagles co-founder and singer-songwriter extraordinaire Glen Frey just died. I'll be doing a tribute when I can. RIP with a peaceful easy feeling, since you're already gone.

The Stars in Late January and Early February - Awesome Sky Show in the Early Morning!

by Robert Wilkinson

We're about to enter a period when Mercury through Saturn will all be visible in the predawn sky, giving us a 5 planet spread across the sky!

Mercury Retrograde in January 2016 - How Will The Inferior Conjunction in Capricorn Manifest in the Future?

by Robert Wilkinson

Following up on the general meaning and function of the "Inferior Conjunction" between the Sun and Mercury, today we explore specifics of the Inferior Conjunction of January 14, 2016, at 24 Capricorn. This “fusion of life and mind” will impact the rest of the retrograde period, and many weeks after.

A Second Bill of Rights For America (And the World!)

by Robert Wilkinson

Today is the 72nd anniversary of FDR’s 1944 State of the Union speech where he outlined a “Second Bill of Rights under which a new basis of security and prosperity can be established for all – regardless of station, or race, or creed.” Adopting these would make our world a much better place for all people everywhere.