Aquarius Papers - Global Astrology

The Lunar Nodes in Astrology Pt. 4 - How Do The North and South Nodes Work In Transits?

by Robert Wilkinson

Today we continue our theme of possible ways the transiting Lunar Nodes affect our charts.

The Lunar Nodes in Astrology Pt. 3 - How Do The North and South Nodes Work In the Signs and Houses in our Charts?

by Robert Wilkinson

Now that we’ve explored what the North and South Node of the Moon are and how they manifest, today we examine ways to apply their energies in our charts. While not listing all possible combinations, by applying the examples offered here you can change the keywords for the signs and houses appropriate to your chart and come to a whole new approach to these very important significators of growth, change, and release in our chart.

The North and South Nodes of the Moon In Astrology Pt. 2 - Why are They Important and How They Work

by Robert Wilkinson

As I told you in part 1, the Lunar Nodes are very important factors in Astrology, since they show us the timing and quality of Eclipses. Eclipses are Lunations (New and Full Moons) that fall conjunct the Moon's Nodal axis, shown by the North and South Nodes. So what are these things we call the North and South Node of the Moon, and why is their influence so powerful?

The Moon's North and South Node Revisited Part 1 – Past and Present Eclipse Effects

by Robert Wilkinson

The Moon's Nodes are important in understanding of our line of greatest evolutionary development, as well as our line of least resistance. As a result of recent requests, today we take a new look at the Moon's Nodes, what they mean, and how they work.

Astrology Class – Transiting Squares and Oppositions to Transits and Natal Planets

by Robert Wilkinson

I’ve heard a lot lately from people who are worried about the ongoing Cardinal T squares, while others are relieved that they haven’t been as tough as expected. I have a few ideas about this.

Fire Ant Apocalypse!

by Robert Wilkinson

By now many of you know we’re having a fire ant apocalypse on the Gulf Coast of America. That reminded me of a famous short story.

The New Moon at 3 Cancer 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 Cancer New Moon chart. This Lunation can help us secure what we need as we get out beyond the known and familiar. This continues our reorientation, and shows how strong and flexible we are. This Lunation consolidates a lot in our lives and moves us forward with caution.

Happy 2017 Anniversary to Title IX

by Robert Wilkinson

45 years ago today on June 23, 1972, Title IX was signed into law in the US. That allowed equal rights for women to compete in college sports and ended gender discrimination in education, changing the world forever.

The New Moon at 3 Cancer Pt. 1 - What’s Happening in June-July 2017

by Robert Wilkinson

Over the next 4 weeks, the New Moon in Cancer indicates a time of turning in new directions, finding new “family,” reorienting toward exploring unknown zones, accepting responsibility for crafting the future, and allowing the past to feed the future. We left the past behind in April and May while opening the door to “a new quality of being which renders the old patterns obsolete.” The next 4 weeks involve tests of the will, so be strong and flexible.

Mercury Direct in June and July 2017 - How Will The Superior Conjunction in Cancer Manifest in the Future?

by Robert Wilkinson

Today we explore specifics of the Superior Conjunction of 7:21 am PDT June 21 at 1 Cancer. This “fusion of life and mind” will impact the rest of the Mercury direct period up to its next retrograde Inferior conjunction coming on Aug 26 at 4 Virgo.

Summer Solstice 2017 - What's Coming in July, August, and September

by Robert Wilkinson

The Summer Solstice occurs June 20, 9:24 pm PDT, June 21 at 12:24 am EDT, 5:24 am BST. It's the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, said to be the time at which "free will" acts more powerfully than any other time. It is a point of decision, and kicks off Summer, the season of work, play, productivity, and lots of sunshine for those of us up north. If you're "down under," remember to have a little compassion for us up here when December 21, the Winter Solstice, rolls around and we're freezing while you're enjoying the beach! What follows explores elements we all can expect to experience over the next 3 months, regardless of where we live.

Happy 53rd Birthday to the 1964 Civil Rights Act

by Robert Wilkinson

It might not seem like a big deal now, but the 1964 Civil Rights Act really was a point in history where the present split from the past creating a new future, and not just in the US.