Aquarius Papers - Global Astrology

Why Are Solar Eclipses Special?

by Robert Wilkinson

Eclipses have been considered major events for hundreds of thousands of years around the world, if not longer. When the Sun and Moon occasionally darkened or disappeared except for a dim glow around them, people freaked out. Today we take a look at what eclipses are, and some eclipse lore related to what they supposedly bring.

Old Stars, New Light – Astrology, Tarot, and Runes - A Book Review

by Robert Wilkinson

I recently was asked to review a new book by Daniel Guirchovitch titled Old Stars, New Light – Astrology, Tarot, and Runes. While I usually don’t do book reviews, the title intrigued me, since I’ve been into Astrology and Tarot for over 50 years, and into the runes for 40.

The Magic of Venus October and November 2023 - Venus In Virgo Brings Appreciation for Service

by Robert Wilkinson

Venus leaves dramatically expressive Leo at 6:11 pm PDT on October 8 and enters precise, practical, and fussy Virgo, where it stays until it enters elegant and idealistic Libra on November 8. What does Venus’ passage through Virgo hold for all of us?

Astrology in October 2023 – Venus is Leaving Its Shadow Zone at 29 Leo

by Robert Wilkinson

Tomorrow, October 7, 2023 at around 2 pm PDT, Venus leaves its “Shadow Zone” and moves into the future. What does this mean?

Libra 2023 – Stylish Sociable Air Spirits

by Robert Wilkinson

When the Sun transits Libra, we are shown the light of new relationships, ideals, and other pleasing social forms. It's the beginning of Autumn in the Northern Hemisphere, with its focus on harvesting that which is agreeable to us, socializing and connecting with a greater "perfect vision" while seeing the endings in the old forms of our lives.

Astrology in October-November 2023 - Mercury In Libra

by Robert Wilkinson

At 5:09 pm PDT on October 4, Mercury enters agreeable and reasonable Libra, a sign in harmony with its Gemini side. This ends Mercury’s 68 days stay in its home sign of Virgo which brought that Mutable Earth backdrop to planets and houses we have in Gemini and Virgo. Mercury in Libra now brings Cardinal Air to the forefront of those planetary Lights and life houses for the next 2+ weeks.

Uranus and Saturn – Liberation and Limitation, Genius and Dharma

by Robert Wilkinson

In my book Saturn: Spiritual Master, Spiritual Friend I devote a section to the dance which Saturn and Uranus do in our lives so that we are held fast by our karma and Dharma until we are free to grow when we need to, and then awaken to a greater Life which teaches us new boundaries. Today we take a new look at how Saturn and Uranus free us to become our highest destiny.

An Astrological Overview of October 2023

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 October.

Happy 2023 Birthday to One of the Greatest Beings Ever to Walk the Earth, Mahatma Gandhi

by Robert Wilkinson

Every year we offer a huge Happy Birthday to a couple of the greatest who were both born on October 2. This year we launched the celebration with Groucho in the spotlight, and now it’s the Mahatma’s turn!

Happy 2023 Birthday to the Immortal Groucho Marx

by Robert Wilkinson

In one of history's great ironies, two of the greatest beings of the 20th century were born on the same birthday, October 2. They both punctured imperialists and fascist thinking with every phrase they spoke, and each had an amazing sense of humor. A great example of the illumination power of the ridiculous and the sublime existing as one. Today we have some extraordinarily funny quotes!

Astrology in October 2023 – A Lot Going On!

by Robert Wilkinson

We’ve had a ton of major astrological events these past few weeks some of which will impact us for several months. Today I compiled a bunch of articles for your review.

Happy 2023 Birthday to One of the Greatest Spiritual Astrologers of All Time, the Legendary Marc Edmund Jones

by Robert Wilkinson

Yes, today would have been the 135th birthday of Dr. Marc Edmund Jones, Master Astrologer who gave the world the Sabian Symbols, the Jones Patterns, the Sabian Assembly, and a whole lot more!