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The May 2023 Wesak Festival Penumbral Full Moon Lunar Eclipse of 15 Taurus-Scorpio Pt. 1 – The Compassionate Buddha Wisdom Comes Forth

by Robert Wilkinson

The Full Moon of Sun in Taurus and Moon in Scorpio is the Wesak Festival, where the “Eternal Buddha Wisdom” pours out a new form of compassionate wisdom for the world which will be spread across all nations at the next Full Moon in Gemini-Sagittarius. We will be shown a deeper, more universal wisdom and grace to incorporate into our lives wherever we have Scorpio and Taurus in our charts. This one renews our lives!

Happy 19th Birthday To The Aquarius Papers, The First Daily Astrological Blog

by Robert Wilkinson

Yes, it was 19 years ago today that I launched the original Aquarius Papers as a Salon blog. I quickly realized I was the first and only astrology blog in the world. A little backstory and reflection....

Astrology in May 2023 - On The Threshold of a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse Full Moon at 15 Taurus-Scorpio

by Robert Wilkinson

We have a Penumbral Lunar eclipse on May 5 which combines the power of a Full Moon, an eclipse, and a Superior conjunction with numerous serious conjunctions! We enter a period of revolutionary developments, as well as major endings and beginnings, the next few weeks.

Happy 2023 Birthday to A Great Light of Astrology, Carl Payne Tobey

by Robert Wilkinson

Today would have been the 121st birthday of my old friend, the legendary astrologer Carl Payne Tobey.

Spiritual Astrology in May 2023 - A Happy Buddha Birthday Is Coming at the Full Moon of Taurus-Scorpio, a.k.a. The Wesak Festival

by Robert Wilkinson

We have a very important Full Moon coming soon! The Full Moon of Sun in Taurus and Moon in Scorpio is a very special lunation, since for millennia it has been celebrated as marking the birth and enlightenment of the Buddha, said to be the first human to attain full higher awareness and then teach the truths that show all sentient Beings how to transcend suffering.

Astrology Class April 2023 – It’s Mercury Retrograde! How are the Inferior and Superior Conjunctions of Mercury With the Sun Different?

by Robert Wilkinson

Even though Mercury just went retrograde, because this is a short retrograde, we'll be at the midpoint of this RX period at 4:28 pm PDT on May 1, when we will experience the "Inferior Conjunction" between Mercury and the Sun at 12 Taurus. After that, though still retrograde, Mercury will gradually begin to speed up. 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?

Pluto Stationary Retrograde at 1 Aquarius – Sprouting the Seeds of The Grand Mutation

by Robert Wilkinson

Pluto represents the Divine Power of ultimate regeneration, and is the Lord of the Underworld we all must pass through at least once in our life if we are to be a purified vessel and become authentic to our core. Through Pluto we know who we really are. Right now it’s stationary retrograde at 1 Aquarius. We have major global shifts ahead at the threshold of global change!

The 21st Century - The Century of Divine Mother Redeeming the World

by Robert Wilkinson

The esteemed Astrologer, philosopher, and Sage Dane Rudhyar once wrote about each century having “seasons” of 25 years each, and each recent century correlating with the discovery of an invisible spiritual planet. I believe this century is one where Divine Mother will make Herself known to the entire world.

Mercury Retrograde in Taurus in April-May 2023 - What It Means For Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces

by Robert Wilkinson

In case you forgot (ha ha) Mercury retrograde is about to make itself known in big ways! This article will help you figure out what house(s) this Mercury retrograde will transit in your chart. At the end there's a table so you can find which Solar chart house(s) it affects based in your birthday. There is a link to an article specifically about the possible associations of Mercury in every house. Of course, if you know your Ascendant, it's a two for one score.

Earth Day 2023 - It's Not A Day, It's A Movement

by Robert Wilkinson

Every year on April 22, we celebrate Earth Day “to honor the Earth and the concept of peace.”

Astrology in 2023-2028 - All the Articles on The Solar Eclipse at 30 Aries

by Robert Wilkinson

This Solar eclipse will be fairly favorable, helping us turn corners while seeing greater truths and reaping significant rewards in years to come. Because there have been so many articles posted over the past 2 weeks, I figured you might like them all assembled in this one stop shop. Even if you've already read them once, I'm sure a second read will give you even more insights than the first time!

Mercury Retrograde in Taurus in April-May 2023 – Reflections on A Need for New Approaches

by Robert Wilkinson

Today we take a look at important Sabian Symbols, aspects, and other factors in play the next three weeks as Mercury is retrograde in Taurus.