Aquarius Papers - Global Astrology

Mercury Retrograde in Virgo in August-September 2016 – Joyously Rising to the Challenge of Escaping from a Narrow Destiny

by Robert Wilkinson

Today we take a look at important Sabian Symbols, aspects, and other important factors in play the next three weeks as Mercury is retrograde in Virgo.

Astrology in September 2016 - On The Threshold of an Annular Solar Eclipse at 10 Virgo

by Robert Wilkinson

We have a Solar Eclipse coming soon! As I've told you before, no eclipse of itself is "bad," nor do we have anything to fear. We cannot lose what belongs to us; but there are good times to clear out the old to make space for the new that is not yet here.

Mercury Retrograde in Virgo in Aug-Sept 2016 - What It Means For Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces

by Robert Wilkinson

In this article we explore more about this phenomenon that usually occurs 3 weeks at a time 3 times a year. At the end there's a table so you can find which house(s) this Aug-Sept 2016 Mercury RX period falls in relative to your Sun 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? Of course, if you know your Ascendant, you can also use this to see how it affects those houses as well.

Gene Wilder just checked out and left the building

The great comedian Gene Wilder just checked out. He gave us all some very funny moments, whether in Blazing Saddles or Silver Streak or Young Frankenstein or any number of other fantastic movies. And he now gets to rejoin his beloved funny lady wife, the legendary Gilda Radner. L' hitraot!

How Does Mercury Retrograde Affect Us In The Different Houses?

by Robert Wilkinson

This article is a brief sketch of several possible ways Mercury retrograde in the different houses of the birth chart could manifest. Obviously there are thousands of ways this influence could manifest based on what houses Mercury rules in the birth chart, what sign(s) and decans it retrogrades through and what aspects it makes, all of which make a huge difference in what manifests and why. Though all of these are important factors, a primary way we can know what's up and how to deal with it is through knowing the house it falls in. By knowing the house(s) affected, we can know the arenas of life we can expect to see “go retrograde,” or the sector of our outer world of affairs on which we will get a new point of view.

The Guide of Souls in August 2016 - Mercury Slowing Down, Preparing to go Retrograde at 30 Virgo

by Robert Wilkinson

Yes, it's THAT time again! Mercury is radically slowing down, preparing to go stationary retrograde at 30 Virgo on Aug 30 at 6:04 am PDT, 9:04 am EDT, 2:04 pm BST. This has important implications for all signs.

Robert Wilkinson, Spiritual Astrologer and Metaphysician, On "Awakenings" Wednesday, August 24, at 12:30 pm PDT, 8:30 pm BST

by Robert Wilkinson

Michele Meiche and I will be on the air Wednesday discussing all kinds of important astrological events coming over the next few weeks. Please join us on "Awakenings" at the time-space coordinate listed above. More details below.

Astrology in August 2016 - Mars Conjunct Saturn at 10 Sagittarius Pt. 2

by Robert Wilkinson

Mars conjuncts Saturn at 4:27 am PDT, 12:27 pm BST on August 24. These conjunctions occur every two years, and initiate a new set of responsibilities and activities wherever they fall in our chart.

Mars Conjunct Saturn at 10 Sagittarius Pt. 1 – Forced Growth in 2016-2017-2018

by Robert Wilkinson

Mission control, counting down to the next launch! Mars is said to be the "trigger" for all that happens in our world and lives. Wherever this conjunction falls every 2 years becomes a huge focus for our future!

A Most Happy 2016 Birthday to a Master of Whimsical Verse, the Legendary Ogden Nash

by Robert Wilkinson

Yesterday would have been the 114th birthday of one of America’s great poets, and was he funny!

The Full Moon of Leo-Aquarius in August 2016 Pt. 4 – Aspects, Configurations, and More

by Robert Wilkinson

This Full Moon requires that we find strength in surrendering to whatever higher or greater way is opening. This one helps us see our Divine linkage and ability to manage spiritual power.

The “Almost” Lunar Eclipse Full Moon in Leo-Aquarius in August 2016 Pt. 3 – Sabian Symbols Showing the Light of Spiritual Revelation Expressed in Managed Power

by Robert Wilkinson

This stabilizing, creative, dynamic and decisive Full Moon at 26 Leo-Aquarius will help us continue to stabilize our heart fire and through forms of surrender, we express our strength of purpose and vision. This one opens possibilities despite the general chaos of Mars and Saturn both sesquisquare Uranus and square Neptune!