Aquarius Papers - Global Astrology

The Magic of Venus April-May 2023 - Venus in Gemini Brings Charming Discoveries!

by Robert Wilkinson

Venus left its home sign of Taurus at 9:47 pm April 10 and entered delightfully curious Gemini, where it stays until it enters Cancer on May 7. What does Venus’ passage through Gemini hold for all of us?

How Planetary and Solar Returns Show Evolving Life Patterns Across the Years

by Robert Wilkinson

In this article, we'll examine Solar and other types of planetary return charts, tying together patterns across the years in each successive Solar return.

Sun Conjunct Jupiter in Aries

by Robert Wilkinson

On April 11, the Sun conjuncts Jupiter at 22 Aries. This is important, because after a year of rehearsing, saying goodbye, tuning into the collective feeling-field, and feeling overwhelmed from time to time, we now have a year of optimism and fewer inhibitions wherever we have 22 Aries.

What Are Solar Eclipses and Why Are They Feared?

by Robert Wilkinson

We have eclipses coming soon! Throughout history, Solar and Lunar eclipses have been looked at with fear, suspicion, and dread, because they were considered to be harbingers of disaster, chaos, doom and gloom. For as long as they’ve been recorded, Solar eclipses especially were thought to accompany the death of important leaders, the fall of nations, and the end of old societies. In our modern approach to astrology, we understand that eclipses are “cosmic recyclers,” and whatever is taken away in their wake opens us to newer and more appropriate planetary expressions in our lives.

Happy 2023 Birthday to A Great Wit, Paul Krassner

by Robert Wilkinson

Today we celebrate the birthday of a legendary wit and puncturer of pomposities.

The Spiritual Mystery of Easter - From "When the Sun Moves Northward”

by Robert Wilkinson

Today we’ll revisit why Easter is so important. For those who haven’t seen it before, what you’ll read today is from When the Sun Moves Northward by Mabel Collins, who also gave us Light On the Path, Through the Gates of Gold, and Idyll of the White Lotus. These works are important source material, and contain crucial teachings for those who would "lift the bar from the Gates of Gold" and claim their true Spiritual Estate, consciously being fully human and fully Divine.

Spiritual Astrology In 2023 - The Three High Moons of the Northern Hemisphere Spring

by Robert Wilkinson

We have “Three High Moons” each Spring in the Northern Hemisphere. The coming Full Moon of Sun in Taurus and Moon in Scorpio is the second “High Moon” of Spring, aka “the Wesak Festival.” What are these, and why are they important?

Mercury Has Entered Its Shadow Zone at 6 Taurus - Looking Back in Taurus to Find A New Understanding of A Crucial 2023 Theme

by Robert Wilkinson

Mercury is rapidly slowing, preparing to go retrograde soon! Lots of Taurus action ahead!

Happy 2023 Birthday to the Great Spiritual Being Ram Dass

by Robert Wilkinson

Today we celebrate the birthday of the great spiritual Being known as Ram Dass (Born Richard Alpert, 10:40 am, Boston April 6, 1931 – December 22, 2019). I knew him personally and loved his gentle wit. He was a real mench.

Re-Lighting the Studio of our Life At the Solar Return

by Robert Wilkinson

I haven’t posted this in many years, so it warrants a new look. Our Solar Return happens each year when the Sun returns to the exact degree, minute, and second as it was at our birth. I was asked by a Spiritual Sister what it “means,” and this was my answer.

The April 2023 Full Moon of 17 Aries-Libra Pt. 3 – Aspects, Evolutionary Configurations, and More

by Robert Wilkinson

The next two weeks is a time to use let go of things we no longer need, do our thing in our own way, and enjoy the process of purifying the mind. This is a highly expansive two weeks, but keep in mind that old answers won’t solve your problems.

The April 2023 Full Moon of 17 Aries-Libra Pt. 2 – Sabian Symbols Showing the Light of Dignified Withdrawal Expressed As Retiring From Old Dramas

by Robert Wilkinson

This coming Full Moon is the twenty-ninth since the December 2020 Solstice conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn at 1 Aquarius which launched new 20 and 200 year eras. This one initiates the Saturn in Pisces era, when we will find the material and nonmaterial resources we need to support the Aquarian energies to come.