Aquarius Papers - Global Astrology

Aries 2017 – Unedited Inspired Fire Spirits

by Robert Wilkinson

Late March and April puts the spotlight on the Cardinal Fire sign Aries, where in the Northern Hemisphere we leap into a new Solar year with all the strength and speed symbolized by this energetic sign. This first sign of the zodiac shows it's time to cut loose and direct our energy and inspiration to new projects, relationships, and initiatives.

J. Geils Just Left the Stage For Good

J. Geils, guitarist for the band with the same name, just checked out. They rocked the 80s pretty hard, and gave the world one of the great teenage ballads in history. For your remembrance, the J. Geils Band cranking out "Centerfold" RIP.

Mercury Retrograde in Taurus and Aries in April and May 2017 – Burying the Past to Renew Our Lives

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 Taurus and Aries.

The Full Moon of Aries-Libra in April 2017 Pt. 3 – Aspects, Configurations, and More

by Robert Wilkinson

This Full Moon swirls and twirls backwards and forwards, helping us value what we’ve left behind while returning to the scene of several crimes to help us bury the past once and for all. We all get a new look at turning points past and present, and an inspired understanding of how the past has built the future, with tremendous loving energies educating us about our purpose and Truth.

The Full Moon of Aries-Libra in April 2017 Pt. 2 – Sabian Symbols Showing the Light of Optimism and Individual Genius Expressed Through Balanced and Generous Giving

by Robert Wilkinson

This “First High Moon” awakens much, with the Tension of Opposites bringing extremely productive awareness along the Aries-Libra axis. This will awaken a balanced expression of our “Lover-Relator” archetype, where those who are on a path of Self-realization may live our uniqueness in an elegant, balanced way. Major life changes have already been set into motion, and the next two weeks gives us a great review on how we’ve been educated in a greater Truth and sense of purpose.

The Full Moon of Aries-Libra in April 2017 Pt. 1 – Emergent Uniqueness Expressed Through Expansive Caring

by Robert Wilkinson

We have a Full Moon coming soon! This one will help us achieve a balance in our expression, and an education about truth and purpose as they relate to the love energy generated at the last New Moon. This is the first of the “Three High Moons” which I’ll explain in future articles. This is also a “last look back” Full Moon, and those who can find the right view of what they value and why will find a new view of what abundant life would look like.

Mercury Retrograde in Taurus and Aries in April-May 2017 - 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 Apr-May 2017 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.

It’s Mercury Retrograde – Time for a New Look at the Guide of Souls

by Robert Wilkinson

Because Mercury is already slowing down in its "shadow zone," we’ve already begun to experience the retrograde effect. So what is "Mercury Retrograde?"

The Guide of Souls in April 2017 - Mercury Slowing Down, Preparing to go Retrograde at 5 Taurus

by Robert Wilkinson

Yes, it's THAT time again! Mercury is radically slowing down, preparing to go stationary retrograde at 5 Taurus on April 9 at 4:15 pm PDT, 7:15 pm EDT, and 12:15 am BST April 10. This has important implications for all signs.

Where the Solar Return Fits In With our Natal and Progressed Planets

by Robert Wilkinson

Because of a lack of texts on Solar Returns, there are a lot of questions about how they fit into the bigger picture of our lives as shown by our progressions and the transits we’re dealing with. Today we’ll explore some possible ways to approach how the Solar Return fits into everything else.