Aquarius Papers - Global Astrology

Calling all Predictions for 2022!

For the past 31 Januaries I’ve done a presentation and/or post on what’s coming in that year. I don’t do standard “predictions” but offer my take on various factors in play throughout the year. This year I am doing my usual thing, but because last year’s call for “predictions” for was so well received, I’m again calling for your predictions which I will distill within my talk at the end of January. So all you astrologers (and even if you’re not!), if you want, please give me your predictions, large or small, funny or serious, for what you see coming in 2022 in the comment stream.

Mercury Retrograde in Aquarius and Capricorn in January-February 2022 - An Overview

by Robert Wilkinson

Mercury goes retrograde at 11 Aquarius on January 14. Today we take a look at some primary factors in the coming retrograde.

Life and Death Teach Us To Let Go With Grace and Courage

by Robert Wilkinson

As my long time readers know, January 9, 1988, changed my life forever. I had to say hello and goodbye to my life in the span of about 12 hours. It was breathtaking in its intensity and speed, but then so were all the other times I unexpectedly confronted the death of a dear one.

Venus Retrograde Conjunct the Sun at 19 Capricorn on January 8, 2022 - What Does This Rare Event Mean?

by Robert Wilkinson

Venus makes its “Inferior Conjunction” with the Sun on January 8 at 19 Capricorn. This fusion of “likes” and Life will help us take on tasks or responsibilities which will accelerate our growth and stretch our ability to perform in the group work we’ve begun these past 2 years. This will give us a look back so we can find new value in re-imaging what we like and why we like it in a Capricorn-related area of life.

We Have An Inferior Conjunction Between Venus and the Sun at 19 Capricorn Happening Now!

by Robert Wilkinson

There's a conjunction between Venus retrograde and the Sun on January 8, 2022 at 19 Capricorn. What does this mean for all of us?

Happy 2022 Birthday to the legendary Kahlil Gibran and a Salute to Ida Tarbell

by Robert Wilkinson

Today is the birthday of the immortal artist, poet, and author Kahlil Gibran (January 6, 1883 – April 10, 1931). Best known for The Prophet, he died young and is revered to this day. He also wrote a collection called The Madman. We also have this excellent article worth your time titled Happy Birthday, Kahlil Gibran: The Beloved Poet and Philosopher on the Self and the Liberating Madness of Casting Our Masks Aside. To learn more about this remarkable poet, here’s a good biography of the man considered the third greatest poet of all time behind Shakespeare and Lao Tsu. Enjoy!

It's also the death day of the legendary muckraking journalist Ida Tarbell (November 5, 1857 – January 6, 1944). She was a pioneer in the field of investigative journalism, and completely fearless in taking on the powerful and corrupt. Most famous for exposing Standard Oil and the corrupt monopolistic business practices of Rockefeller. It would be equivalent to someone exposing Goldman Sachs' or the Koch brothers' business practices and corruption on the front page of today's news. Anyway, a big salute to a lady who exposed corruption and founded investigative journalism!

© Copyright 2022 Robert Wilkinson

FDR’s “The Four Freedoms“

by Robert Wilkinson

Today we celebrate “The Four Freedoms,” said by Franklin Delano Roosevelt to be the foundations of democracy and human well-being. Given much of the fascist talk, treason, sedition, and fear in the air these days, this may provide a more timeless perspective of what the US is supposed to stand for.

It’s Mercury Retrograde in January-February 2022 - A New Look at the Guide of Souls

by Robert Wilkinson

Because Mercury is already slowing to retrograde, we’re already experiencing the retrograde effect. So what is "Mercury Retrograde?"

The Guide of Souls in January 2022 - Mercury Slowing Down, Preparing to go Retrograde at 11 Aquarius

by Robert Wilkinson

Yes, it's THAT time again! Mercury is radically slowing down, preparing to go stationary retrograde at 11 Aquarius on January 14. This has important implications for all signs.

An Astrological Overview of January 2022

by Robert Wilkinson

As the editor of the Astrology Arizona newsletter, I compose an overview of each month. Today we take a look at the primary factors for the month.

The January New Moon Happens Now!

by Robert Wilkinson

It's the New Moon! Because so many articles slipped downstream during the holidays, today I've assembled a feast of astrological articles for what's going on in January and February 2022.