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Astrology Class August 2017 – It’s Mercury Retrograde! How are the Inferior and Superior Conjunctions of Mercury With the Sun Different?

by Robert Wilkinson

We’re now approaching the halfway point in this retrograde period. On August 26 at 1:43 pm PDT, 4:43 pm EDT, and 9:43 pm BST we'll experience the "Inferior Conjunction" between Mercury retrograde and the Sun at 4 Virgo. The Inferior Conjunction is an important point in the dance Mercury and the Sun do each year. So just what is the difference between the Inferior and Superior Conjunctions of Mercury with the Sun?

Saturn Stationary Direct at 22 Sagittarius

by Robert Wilkinson

Saturn will go stationary direct on August 25 at 5:09 am PDT, 8:09 am EDT, 1:09 pm BST. What does this mean?

A Happy 2017 RIP Birthday to the Greatest Rock Drummer in History, the Amazing Keith Moon

by Robert Wilkinson

Today would have been the birthday of Keith Moon of the Who, a tragic and self destructive figure, but still the best drummer in rock and roll history.

Happy 2017 Birthday to Blues Master John Lee Hooker, Beach Boy David Marks, and the Psychedelic Soul Man Joe Chambers

by Robert Wilkinson

Today we’ll get down with some Boogie-woogie dancing to the music of the legendary John Lee Hooker, move into the surf guitar of David Marks, and finish with the awesome sound of the Chambers Brothers! Even if you aren't into the blues or California surf music, please take advantage of this chance to psychedelicize your Soul with "Time Has Come Today!"

Does the Black Rahu Create An Eclipse?

by Robert Wilkinson

I was recently asked this by a fan of the site, and so I had to find out what a “Black Rahu” is. I know that Rahu is what they call the Moon’s North Node in Vedic astrology, and Ketu is what they call the South Node. What is “Black Rahu?”

Happy 2017 Video Birthday to Guitar Wizard James Burton and the Extraordinarily Talented Jackie DeShannon

by Robert Wilkinson

Today is the 78th birthday of one of the most excellent guitarists of the second half of the 20th century, the remarkable James Burton! He played on hundreds of hits, and is generally considered one of the true masters of the instrument. Jackie has written and performed some of the greatest hits across the decades, and her music is extraordinary! Whether you know who wrote and sang these before now, you'll immediately recognize her music!

Astrology Horary Class - Is The Solar Eclipse the Beginning of the End of the Trump Presidency?

by Robert Wilkinson

Of course, many have expressed this question before now, since both the Lunar and Solar Eclipses affected many of the President’s sectors, especially his first house. Anyway, I had a particularly strong hit this morning and did a horary….

The New Moon Total Solar Eclipse at 29 Leo Pt. 3 - Signs, Sabian Symbols, and What It All Means

by Robert Wilkinson

This article covers significant aspects, degree symbols, and other important factors in this Leo New Moon chart. This Lunation Eclipse will open the door for various forms of compassion to come forth, which creates a universe of possibilities. There’s definitely a lot of Fire, and feelings will run high the next month (and 5+ years!) This moves the inspiration of the Grand Fire Trine into our worlds, with some receiving a mantle of power, while others will realize what cannot be propped up by ego alone.

Happy 2017 Birthday to the Amazing John Hiatt, Sneaky Pete Kleinow, and Sky Saxon

by Robert Wilkinson

Today is the birthday of the great John Hiatt as well as one of the all-time greatest pedal steel pickers, Sneaky Pete Kleinow, and the legendary Sky Saxon! We have swamp rock, the Flying Burrito Brothers, and original LA grunge.

Leo 2017 – Royal Feline Fire Spirits

by Robert Wilkinson

Today we celebrate the royal sign of Leo and explore the shining qualities of this dynamic, playful, loving, powerful Fire sign that represents the principle of Solar Fire, one of the three cosmic fires pervading our solar system. We all have this "kingly" or "queenly"a noble quality in our charts, the area where we are the law, the light, and the center of power holding court in our personal solar system. Leo shows us the way to center ourselves in our Higher Law.

Jerry Lewis has Left the Stage and Caught the Universal Current to Eternity

Yes, comic genius and all around good guy and humanitarian Jerry Lewis (born Joseph Levitch; March 16, 1926 – August 20, 2017) just left the stage. He was one of the last of his era, a slapstick genius, and we are all richer for his time on Earth. RIP, Angel and benefactor of countless children with MD.

Anita Pallenberg Just Left the Stage

Anita Pallenberg (6 April 1942 – 13 June 2017), actress in "Performance" and "Barbarella" and muse of the "bad boy" image of the Rolling Stones, checked out a few weeks ago and won't be back. If you want to know more, read on.