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. The theory is known that in Russia during this period peace and prosperity will reign. So what is the era of Aquarius and when will it begin? You can read about this 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 not our planet is moving around the Sun, but vice versa. At the same time, the luminary moves along a narrow strip, which scientists call the ecliptic, passing through the twelve signs of the zodiac circle.
The foundations of astrology were laid in Ancient Babylon. Residents of this country gave names to the signs of the zodiac in honor of real constellations. Observing the Sun, astronomers have discovered that it moves annually through certain groups of stars. For example, in the spring it crosses the constellation Aries, and in the fall it appears in the constellation Libra.
The vernal equinox
The beginning of the astrological year is considered to be the moment that is called the vernal equinox. At this time, the Sun passes through the celestial equator (that is, an imaginary line dividing the sky into the southern and northern halves). Moreover, on Earth, the duration of the night is equal to the length of the day. This phenomenon corresponds to the term equinox, which is translated from Latin as "equal night." Two equinoxes occur during the year: the autumnal and spring. The first marks the arrival of autumn, the second marks the beginning of spring. The period of the vernal equinox coincides with the beginning of the first zodiac sign (Aries). The autumnal equinox entails a period of influence of the seventh astrological sign (Libra).
Zodiac signs and real constellations
In early astrology, the vernal equinox was considered the time of entry of the Sun, not only into 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 forming a constellation. If an astrologer speaks about Taurus, then he only means an astrological sign, that is, a thirty-degree Zodiac plot with a specific set of characteristics, associations and symbols.
Precession
A Greek astronomer named Hipparchus in the second century BC 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 a jitter of a rotating disc. The poles of the Earth do not remain motionless all the time, they are subject to small fluctuations from side to side. For many centuries, this inclination 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 the fact that over time, the vernal equinox found itself in another constellation. The slow change in the inclination of our planet was called precession, because over many years the equinoxes very slowly cross all the signs of the zodiac circle in the reverse order.
So, when the ancient Babylonians calculated the zodiac, the beginning of the astrological year (vernal equinox) was located in the constellation Aries. At the beginning of our era, during the birth of Christ, it moved to Pisces. Nowadays , the vernal equinox should move into the constellation Aquarius.
The beginning of a new era
Many are interested in when the era of Aquarius began. It's a difficult question. Some astrologers insist that this happened around 2000, others say that this event should be expected in the near future. The fact is that the equinoxes move slowly along the zodiac. The speed of this phenomenon is 1 degree for 71.5 years. One astrological sign of the equinox passes over 2150 years. And all twelve of them intersect in 25,820 years. This period of time is called a great year. The length of time for which the equinox passes one sign of the zodiac is called the great month, era or era.
The last twenty centuries, humanity has existed in the era of Pisces. Now comes the era of Aquarius. The beginning of a new era is difficult to determine 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. A very authoritative astrological association called the Church of the Light insists that the era of Aquarius came back in 1881. Capel McCutchen (a 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 when asked when the age of Aquarius will come. So, they believe that this fateful event will not happen before 2300. However, most astrologers unanimously admit that already in 2000 a new era began - the era of Aquarius.
Peace and justice
What will this period be in the life of mankind? Many associate great hopes with him. The hint must be sought in the characterization of the sign. As a rule, he personifies humanity and brotherhood. Some astrologers expect hotel states to disappear in the coming era, and people will unite into one nation that does not recognize the separation of nationalities. The myth of the era 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. A simple person will become a full-fledged master of life, and the most enlightened and prosperous people will be considered aristocrats.
Flying to the Stars
Aquarius protects the 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 prophesy that space travel will be among the scientific achievements. People will be able to penetrate far beyond the boundaries of the solar system and even their galaxy. They will create settlements on suitable planets for life and large-scale space ferries. The world of the era of Aquarius will become for man an era of cosmic achievements. 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 from us.
Technical progress
A person of the era of Aquarius is a thinking and very practical person who is able to intelligently 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 mineral resources and energy resources of the Earth. Electronics, nuclear energy, aviation will greatly benefit humanity. Aquarius is a practical sign, therefore, the acquisition of knowledge in this era will not be an end in itself, but a way to obtain real results.
Astrology is the science of the future
Many modern astrologers relate to the sign of Aquarius with special warmth, because it is directly connected with this ancient science. The surge of interest in her in recent years is obvious. Someone even called astrology the religion of a new generation. It is assumed that the era of Aquarius will make it not a secret of the initiates or an absurd prejudice, but a full-fledged and respected science accessible to everyone. Such hopes may seem unrealizable to many. However, Aquarius is a sign of desires and hopes. Therefore, astrologers expect that the knowledge gained will help people discover new truths.
Negative changes
The foregoing predictions come from the positive qualities of Aquarius. However, the signs of a new era may be the selfishness, inflexibility and indecision characteristic of this zodiac sign. Humanity in its development has not yet overcome the negative qualities, and before the advent of a new race, free from hesitation and prejudice, it is still very far away. People have to solve serious problems. We are threatened by hunger and epidemics, global wars, overpopulation. We draw natural resources without limits, depriving the Earth of the ability to support vital activities. The greatest danger is nuclear energy. It can destroy the entire planet and the people themselves. Learning to correctly and intelligently use this natural resource is another task that must be solved in the progressive era of Aquarius.
Russia is a symbol of rebirth
Today, much is said about the spiritual renewal of mankind. Some experts believe that it will come thanks to the influence of the Russian ethnic group, which coincides with the symbolism of Aquarius. What arguments 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.
- In Russia, brilliant scientists were born (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 era of Aquarius is the most beneficial time for Russia.
- Our country is constantly under a glass slide in the laboratory of the universe. All experiments (social, economic, social) were carried out in Russia.
Russian mission
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, mankind must achieve maximum mutual understanding and harmony. The Age of Aquarius for Russia is an opportunity to show oneself worthy 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 are slowly harnessing but driving fast,” Bismarck said. I want these words to become prophetic.
Sadhana of the Age of Aquarius
This spiritual practice was offered by Yogi Bhajan in 1992, June 21. It should be performed daily for twenty-one years. During this time period, the Earth is moving into a new era. Morning sadhana traditionally begins with silence. The first words 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 with the guru. After this, a kundalini yoga class is held to prepare the mind and body for the next stage of sadhana - meditation. It lasts sixty two minutes and is done non-stop between mantras. You should keep your back straight while singing and make a neck lock. This is necessary so that the energy freely penetrates the head. This spiritual practice is led by the Guru. It contributes to maximum physical and spiritual cleansing.
Transition difficulties
There are no clear boundaries in the zodiac constellations; they have different lengths. That is why astrological epochs are not replaced immediately, but gradually. Around the same time there is a change of seasons: spring wins winter, and autumn wins its rights from summer. The entire twentieth century became the harbinger of the Aquarian era. All the next century of the Pisces era will be reminded of itself, before going down in history. The same long transitional period awaits the end of the era of Aquarius, when, after 2000 years, it will also sink into oblivion.
Each astrological era carries various individual characteristics. Over time, they become the predominant, basic background for the development of mankind. The symbolism inherent in the dominant sign reigns supreme in morality, value system, way of thinking, structure of societies, worldview, science, mythology, culture and religion. Therefore, a new era will come into its own after it overcomes the remnants of the Pisces era. It is when the majority of social structures and humanity as a whole are reorganized into other value orientations that the era of Aquarius will come.
The advent of a new era gives people hope. The patron saint of this sign is Uranus. It promotes scientific inventions, stimulates technological progress, favors humanitarian achievements. Uranus is also a planet of unconscious goals and will. Humanity has a chance to build a new, more perfect and well-organized world. Or, conversely, lose everything that it has. Time will tell how we will be able to use this opportunity.