Aquarius Papers - Global Astrology

More on the Solar Return and Why It’s A Special Moment in Time

by Robert Wilkinson

As I noted in the article posted yesterday, the Solar Return happens every year when the Sun returns to the exact degree, minute, and second as it was when we were born. It can happen the day before our birthday, the day after, or on our birthday. A chart done for that moment, set for wherever location we are at, gives us a snapshot of factors at play in our year to come.

Is the Solar Return Different From Our Birthday, and Why Is It Important?

by Robert Wilkinson

Since my Solar Return happens tomorrow, today we explore why this is the most important Solar event in our year. While it doesn’t override other influences such as progressions and transits, it does give us a snapshot of what our year to come will look like.

Astrology In 2017 – Jupiter Waning Square Pluto

by Robert Wilkinson

We are now in the eye of the storm of Jupiter square Pluto! Today we look at the past to know what we will be dealing with for several weeks to come!

The New Moon at 8 Aries 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 this Aries New Moon chart. This Lunation can help us drop hesitancy and embrace a new way with enthusiasm, direct action, and unique personal style. The Fire trines are boosting the love!

The New Moon at 8 Aries Pt. 1 - What’s Happening in April 2017

by Robert Wilkinson

Over the next 4 weeks, the New Moon in Aries indicates a time when we will move into a new life era and new receptivity to forms of the Ageless Wisdom, as well as mobilize for some sort of “gain.” We’re still getting concentrated doses of spiritual energy that is moving us toward individualization that will express as an interest in more permanent wisdom forms rather than superficial appearance.

Venus Retrograde Conjunct the Sun March 25, 2017 – What Does This Rare Event Mean?

by Robert Wilkinson

Venus makes its “Inferior Conjunction” with the Sun on March 25 at 5 Aries. This fusion of “likes” and Life will help us find a new appreciation for how we self-transcended in the past, as well as a new value in re-imaging what we like and why we like it in an Aries-related area of life.

Happy 2017 Birthday to One of The Greatest Lights in Astrology, the Venerable Dane Rudhyar

by Robert Wilkinson

Yes, today would have been the 122nd birthday of the Master, Dane Rudhyar.

Venus Retrograde in March 2017 Offers A New Value and Appreciation for a Long Cycle that Began in April 2011

by Robert Wilkinson

Venus went retrograde at 14 Aries. Today's article takes a new look at a vaster perspective of an important 2011 New Moon at 14 Aries, when we entered a long wave period we haven't experienced in almost 600 years!

Astrology in Spring and Summer 2017 – Overcoming the Anxiety of the Renewed Uranus Square Pluto

by Robert Wilkinson

While the square is no longer forming after many years of the constant tension, during this time it is re-triggered each time any planet moves between 14 and 25 Aries, Cancer, Libra, or Capricorn. Jupiter has kept it in play from November 2016 through May 2017, with the inner planets triggering it at various times in that span. This requires precise and balanced approaches when dealing with Uranus square Pluto manifestations, and will assist us when the square is triggered for the last time between November 2017 and January 2018.

The Square of Right Relations - How To Have Healthy Relationships

by Robert Wilkinson

There are four requirements for establishing a healthy permanent relationship. If these 4 are actively lived, then we could be friends, lovers, or partners across years and even lifetimes.

Happy 2017 International Astrology Day

by Robert Wilkinson

It’s International Astrology Day! It's also a day of celebration around the world for other reasons!

It's the Vernal (Spring) Equinox 2017 - What's Coming in April, May, and June

by Robert Wilkinson

New experiences of course, since it's the beginning of Spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and the days will be longer than the nights for 6 months to come. The Sun is now entering Aries, promising renewal of energy and activity, even as we find opportunity and protection in bringing other things to their natural end.