The Age of Aquarius is a phrase that has gained particular popularity over the past decade. It is pronounced in different contexts, but almost always with the brightest aspirations and hopes. There is a well-known theory that peace and prosperity will reign in Russia during this period. So what is the Age of Aquarius and when will it begin? You can read about it in this article.
Movement of the Sun
To get the answer to this question, you need to step back a little. It has long seemed to people on Earth that it is not our planet that moves around the Sun, but vice versa. At the same time, the luminary moves along a narrow strip, which scientists call the ecliptic, while passing through the twelve signs of the zodiacal circle.
The foundations of astrology were laid in Ancient Babylon. The inhabitants of this country gave the names of the signs of the Zodiac in honor of real constellations. By observing the Sun, astronomers have found that it moves through certain groups of stars every year. For example, in spring it crosses the constellationAries, and in the fall it turns out to be in the constellation Libra.
Spring Equinox
The beginning of the astrological year is considered to be the moment that is called the spring equinox. At this time, the Sun passes through the celestial equator (that is, an imaginary line dividing the sky into southern and northern halves). At the same time, on Earth, the duration of the night is equal to the duration of the day. This phenomenon corresponds to the term equinox, which is translated from Latin as "equal night". There are two equinoxes during the year: autumn and spring. The first marks the arrival of autumn, the second - the beginning of spring. The period of the spring equinox coincides with the beginning of the action of the first sign of the zodiac (Aries). The autumn equinox entails a period of influence of the seventh astrological sign (Libra).
Zodiac signs and real constellations
In early astrology, the spring equinox was considered the time of the entry of the Sun not only into the sign of Aries, but also into the constellation Aries. Then these concepts did not differ. However, over time, astronomy and astrology separated from each other. Signs of the Zodiac circle no longer correspond to specific constellations. This means that when an astronomer talks about Taurus, he talks about a certain group of stars that form a constellation. If an astrologer speaks of Taurus, then he means only an astrological sign, that is, a thirty-degree section of the Zodiac with a specific set of characteristics, associations and symbols.
Precession
Greek astronomer named Hipparchus in the second century BCera discovered a phenomenon called the displacement of the equinoxes, or precession. The scientist noticed that the earth's axis is slowly changing its position in relation to the stars. This process resembles the trembling of a spinning disc. The poles of the Earth do not remain stationary all the time, they are subject to slight fluctuations from side to side. For many centuries, this tilt of the planet changes the position of the celestial equator, which is supposed to be in the same plane with the earth. All of the above explains that over time, the vernal equinox found itself in another constellation. The slow change in the tilt of our planet was called precession, because over many years the equinoxes very slowly cross all the signs of the Zodiac circle in reverse order.
So, when the ancient Babylonians calculated the Zodiac, the beginning of the astrological year (spring equinox) was located in the constellation Aries. At the beginning of our era, at the time of the birth of Christ, it moved into Pisces. The spring equinox should move into the constellation of Aquarius these days.
The beginning of a new era
Many are interested in when the Age of Aquarius began. This is a difficult question. Some astrologers insist that this happened around the year 2000, others say that this event should be expected in the near future. The point is that the equinoxes move slowly along the Zodiac. The rate of this phenomenon is 1 degree for 71.5 years. One astrological sign of the equinox points pass in 2150 years. And all twelve of them will intersect in 25,820 years. This period of time is called the great year. The length of time during which the equinoxes pass one sign of the Zodiac is called a great month, era or epoch.
For the last twenty centuries, mankind has existed in the Age of Pisces. Now comes the Age of Aquarius. The beginning of a new era is difficult to determine with an accuracy of up to a year, since we are talking about huge time intervals. Some astrologers believe that the dawn of a new era was the end of World War II. And a very authoritative astrological association called the "Church of Light" insists that the Age of Aquarius began in 1881. Caple McCutcheon (famous astrologer) claims that we entered a new era in the 1970s. And Carl Jung (psychologist) along with Charles Jane predicted that this period would begin in the 1990s. Other experts, such as Cyril Fagan, have a different opinion on the question of when the Age of Aquarius will come. So, they believe that this fateful event will not happen before the year 2300. However, most astrologers unanimously admit that already in 2000 a new era has begun - the era of Aquarius.
Peace and justice
What will be this period in the life of mankind? Many have high hopes for him. The hint must be sought in the characterization of the sign. As a rule, he personifies humanity and brotherhood. Some astrologers expect that in the coming era separate states will disappear, and people will unite into one people that does not recognize the division into nationalities. The myth of the Age of Aquarius says that at this time we will achieve world peace. The privileges of the nobility and the rich will be in the past. The common man willthe rightful master of life, and the most enlightened and prosperous people will be considered aristocrats.
Flights to the stars
Aquarius patronizes radio waves. This is a sign of inventions and scientific discoveries. It is not yet possible to imagine what discoveries await us in the next two thousand years. But astrologers predict that space travel will definitely be among the scientific achievements. People will be able to penetrate far beyond the solar system and even their own galaxy. They will create settlements on habitable planets and large-scale space ferries. The world of the Age of Aquarius will become an era of cosmic achievements for man. It will fly to the stars, the closest of which is located 4.3 light years from planet Earth. For comparison: Pluto is only five light minutes away from us.
Technological progress
The Aquarian man is a thinking and very practical person who is able to reasonably manage the natural resources of his planet. An incredible intellectual breakthrough will be made in the future. New technologies will solve the problem of depletion of minerals and energy resources of the Earth. Electronics, atomic energy, aviation will bring great benefits to mankind. Aquarius is a practical sign, so gaining knowledge in this era will not be an end in itself, but a way to get real results.
Astrology is the science of the future
Many modern astrologers treat the sign of Aquarius with special warmth, because it is directly related tothis ancient science. The surge of interest in it in recent years is obvious. Someone even called astrology the religion of the new generation. It is assumed that the Age of Aquarius will make it not a secret of the initiated or a ridiculous prejudice, but a full-fledged and respected science, accessible to everyone. Such hopes may seem unrealistic to many. However, Aquarius is a sign of desires and hopes. Therefore, astrologers expect that the acquired knowledge will help people discover new truths.
Negative changes
The above predictions come from the positive qualities of Aquarius. However, signs of a new era can be selfishness, inflexibility and indecision, characteristic of this zodiac sign. Humanity in its development has not yet overcome the negative qualities and before the emergence of a new race, free from hesitation and prejudice, is still very far away. People have serious problems to solve. We are threatened by famine and epidemics, global wars, overpopulation. We draw on natural resources without limits, depriving the Earth of its ability to sustain life. The greatest danger is atomic energy. It can destroy the entire planet and the people themselves. Learning how to use this natural resource intelligently and wisely is another challenge that needs to be addressed in the progressive Age of Aquarius.
Russia is a symbol of rebirth
Today much is said about the spiritual renewal of humanity. Some experts believe that it will come due to the influence of the Russian ethnic group, which maximally coincides with the symbolism of Aquarius. What onlyarguments are not given in favor of this version. Here are some of them:
- The mysterious and freedom-loving Russian soul, sung by poets and prose writers, will be able to stir up all the best in humanity.
- Genius scientists were born in Russia (Kurchatov, Mendeleev, Lomonosov, Popov), who made a worthy contribution to the development of world civilization. And this is fully consistent with the spirit of the coming era. So, the Age of Aquarius for Russia is the most beneficial time.
- Our country is constantly under glass in the laboratory of the universe. All experiments (public, economic, social) were carried out in Russia.
Mission of Russia
The main task of our country in the new era, astrologers call the unification of all people into a single state, the abolition of all borders and national differences. Material values will lose priority and be replaced by spiritual ones. As a result, humanity must achieve maximum mutual understanding and harmony. The Age of Aquarius for Russia is an opportunity to adequately prove itself on the world stage. Like it or not, time will tell. In any case, the forecast for the development of our country in the new era is very favorable. "The Russians harness slowly, but they drive fast," Bismarck said. I want these words to become prophetic.
Aquarius Sadhana
This spiritual practice was suggested by Yogi Bhajan in 1992, June 21st. It must be done daily for twenty-one years. During this time period, the transition of the Earth into a new era occurs. morning sadhanatraditionally begins with silence. The first words that are spoken during the ceremony are lines from a sacred text written by Jab Ji Sahib. Participants in the process can simply listen or read the text along with the guru. This is followed by a kundalini yoga class to prepare the mind and body for the next stage of sadhana - meditation. It lasts sixty-two minutes and is done without stopping between mantras. The back while singing should be kept straight and the neck lock should be made. This is necessary in order for the energy to freely penetrate the head. This spiritual practice is carried out under the guidance of a Guru. It promotes maximum physical and spiritual cleansing.
Difficulties in transition
There are no clear boundaries in the Zodiacal constellations, they have different lengths. That is why astrological epochs are not replaced immediately, but gradually. The change of seasons is about the same: spring conquers winter, and autumn wins its rights from summer. The entire twentieth century was the harbinger of the Age of Aquarius. For the next century, the era of Pisces will remind of itself before going down in history. The same long transitional period awaits the end of the Aquarian era, when it, after 2000 years, will also sink into oblivion.
Each astrological epoch carries different individual characteristics. Over time, they become the predominant, the main background for the development of mankind. The symbolism inherent in the dominant sign reigns supreme in morality, the system of values, the way of thinking, the structure of societies, worldview, science, mythology, culture and religion. Therefore, the newthe era will come into its own after it overcomes the remnants of the era of Pisces. It is precisely when most of the social structures and humanity as a whole will be rebuilt to other value orientations that the Age of Aquarius will come.
The advent of a new era gives people hope. The patron of this sign is Uranus. It promotes scientific inventions, stimulates technological progress, favors humanitarian achievements. Uranus is also the planet of unconscious goals and will. Humanity has a chance to build a new, more perfect and comfortable world. Or, conversely, lose everything that it has. Time will tell how we can use this opportunity.
