2012 was the symbolic beginning of the Age of Aquarius, but according to some, the true beginning of the Age of Aquarius is still a long way off! In the opinion of this author, we actually entered the transition period of the Age of Aquarius a couple of hundred years ago. Each age of the zodiac lasts for about 2,000 years with a couple hundred years of transition at each end. The age of Pisces began with the age of Christ, approximately in the year 4 BC.
The Age of Aquarius is bringing changes just as powerful as the Age of Pisces. These changes will be based more on the air element (full attention), than on water (feelings). We are already embracing a scientific world filled with research and engineering of all kinds, from electrical to genetics. Radio bandwidths and countless wireless devices populate our lives. Information sharing is everywhere and networking over the airwaves, like the Internet, is commonplace. Technology has exploded with ipads, smartphones, electronic music, and digital entertainment of all kinds.
Uranus, the new ruler of Aquarius, was discovered in 1781. Aquarius innovations began to emerge almost immediately after this discovery, and the fledgling sciences received a major boost. Aquarius represents the modern age of science. A few years before the discovery of Uranus, Ben Franklin realized that lightning was actually an electrical current. In the 50 years. What followed laid the scientific foundations for chemistry and atomic theory. Airplanes were invented, and we took to the skies with air travel in a big way. The understanding of electromagnetism developed at this time, along with Ohm’s law and the first law of thermodynamics. With the further discovery of Neptune in 1846, the age of Pisces changed further, opening the way for genetics, the periodic table, X-rays, radioactivity, nuclear fission, DNA, and quantum theory. A new planet, once recognized (and therefore conscious), is intimately associated with whatever is unfolding in human evolution at the time. So Aquarius has come to rule the world of technology with its many scientific inventions, space exploration, aeronautics, robotics, genetic manipulation, lasers, and the computer revolution.
Each age of the zodiac is established when the Sun rises in a new sign on the ecliptic at the vernal equinox in March. Spring signals a new beginning each year, and a coming age gives birth to a new understanding of life. The sign of the new age signals the kind of evolutionary changes that are coming. For example, Pisces is the sign of spirituality and the three Abrahamic religions were established during this period. Pisces is also the sign of sacrifice and suffering, bringing us martyrs like Christ and Joan of Arc. Pisces rules isolated places like monasteries, and interestingly, hospitals, libraries, and prisons grew a lot during this period (and, sadly, dungeons, too). Pisces, the fish, also rules water power, oceans, and rivers, and this era dissolved many trade boundaries, with an explosion of shipping and shipping. Pisces is also the sign of romantic love, becoming a powerful movement in Central Europe during the Age of Chivalry. People wanted to marry only for love, a rare idea up to that point. Because Pisces is a water sign, humans were discovering new insights into the body’s water systems, blood, lymph, chemistry, toxins, vaccines, drugs, and medicines administered in a liquid base. Pisces also rules dreams and the subconscious mind, and psychology emerged as a new branch of science. Freud and Jung developed a new vocabulary to describe the setting of the intuitive mind and its archetypes. Fish are also the sign of illusion, entertainment, and the film industry, as well as theme parks built on the imagination, such as Disneyland. These newly invented fields sparked our fantasies and became a fertile part of our growing economy. We were learning how to make our dream worlds come true!
Aquarius rulers Saturn and Uranus can seem emotionally cool at times or disconnected (meaning everyone is on the phone, rather than with a live person). Aquarians in general are very idealistic and good-hearted people, concerned about the rights of the individual. Aquarius is a democratic sign and they are freedom-loving and altruistic at their core. They are also independent businessmen and often self-employed. Sudden changes are typical of Uranus, the new ruler of this sign. Uranus brings illumination and sudden inspiration or insight. Aquarius is also the sign of revolutionary leaders, but it favors the changes that can occur through the innovation of original ideas, and not achieving goals through violence.
Aquarians are naturally groupies and team players and enjoy networking. Aquarians can be eccentric at times and do strange things, as they like the unconventional, so expect more trends like purple and pink hair. Aquarians can be impatient for improvements and often rebel against restrictions to make a better world, so Big Brother beware! With the powers of new technology, there is a real danger of losing our privacy, so we need to tread carefully. We live in an age of smart meters, artificial intelligence, and surveillance equipment of all kinds. We are struggling to adapt to this new era of electronic money and credit (or debt as some call it!). Intrusion into our private lives must be carefully monitored, along with those in power who make decisions for the rest of us.
In the world of medicine, cardiac pacemakers, smart chips, and metallic surgical implants are becoming commonplace. Holistic health and alternative healing methods such as biofeedback, digital therapy, acupuncture, and many forms of “energy” medicine are also spreading. Aquarius also rules faith healing, channeling, angels, Reiki, and the unseen realms. It governs the body’s nervous system, and we are constantly exposed to stimuli of all kinds, living in a sea of wireless impulses. How are these changes affecting our children? Could these rapid changes be related to the autism epidemic or to children known as indigos, who have been seen to have a bluish aura? Our experience and understanding of the universe is changing radically. We often have to catch our breath with the rapid changes in Aquarius, as Uranus wants to break us out of outdated molds, and these sudden breakthroughs can be experienced in unsettling ways.
Aquarius is also a spiritual sign of equality and fair opportunities for all. It is a sign of the people and signals a time when the average person will have the most power to make their own decisions. Aquarius rules idealistic hopes, goals and desires and working within a dedicated network to achieve those goals for the greater good. It will be a time when homo sapiens, as a species, has the potential to connect as one human family, for the first time in history. The Age of Aquarius will be all about achieving our biggest dreams and aspirations.
We can see the obvious signs of new age change all around us. Expect many changes, as that is the nature of Aquarius, and expect many more innovations in technology that will continue to improve our lives. Aquarius is the sign of speed, UFOs, aliens, and satellites. Expect a renaissance in space exploration, astronomy, and a renaissance in astrology. There will be a flowering of personal creative freedom, and relationships of all kinds will become more flexible in their roles and responsibilities. People will have the opportunity to aspire to be, whatever they choose to be. But it’s also important not to forget the lessons we’ve learned from the previous Pisces era about love and kindness. Maintaining our emotional and spiritual balance is essential to making a peaceful and graceful shift into this brave new world: a happy reality.
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