The Aquarian Age has officially begun. For many, there was a noticeable shift in energy from 2020 to 2021, albeit both years were a roller coaster. In addition to navigating the Covid era, we’re said to have entered a new astrological time.
What makes it unique? That’s where things get a bit tricky, but we’ve sought the expertise of psychic and astrologer Inbaal Honigman to help us figure it out. However, keep in mind that the Age of Aquarius is frequently linked to social action, equality, and advancement. Finally. Everything you need to know is right here…
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Is 2021 the start of the Aquarian Age?
The precise commencement date of this new age is debatable. Some astrologers believe it will begin on the vernal equinox in the northern hemisphere on March 20, 2021, while others, like as Kelly, believe it will begin in December 2020. “She explains, “It’s more intellectual than you might assume.” “There is no clear agreement on when it will begin. What we do know is that this is a period associated with hope and creativity in general. When it last happened in the 19th century, it was a time of technological, industrial, and government revolutions. All of these characteristics are Aquarian.”
What does the Aquarius Age entail for 2021?
The Age of Aquarius, which was popularized by the 1967 rock musical Hair, is a 2,160-year period marked by the passing of the vernal equinox through the air sign Aquarius. Although opinions differ on the exact timing of this change, it is undeniable that we are currently in the Pisces-Aquarius period. The features of the sign crossing the vernal equinox dominate earth’s collective energy, symbolizing the beginning of a new era. This shift towards the Age of Aquarius will have an impact on everything from how we create and connect with art to how we buy and sell it.
Is the Age of Aquarius officially underway?
The average time it takes for the vernal equinox to migrate from one zodiac constellation to the next is around 2,160 years for each age. Divide the earth’s 25,800-year gyroscopic precession time by 12, the number of zodiac signs, to get this average. Because the time it takes for a complete precession is currently growing, this is simply a rough estimate. A more precise calculation is 25,772 years for a whole cycle and 2,147.5 years per astrological age. The approximate dates for entering the Age of Aquarius, according to various astrologers’ calculations, range from 1447 CE (Terry MacKinnell) to 3597 CE (John Addey).
Astrologers disagree over when the Aquarian age will begin or if it has already begun. Campion (1999) cites a number of sources, mostly astrological, for the beginning of the Age of Aquarius. Most published writings on the issue, according to Campion’s review, indicate that the Age of Aquarius began in the twentieth century (29 assertions), with the 24th century coming in second with 12 claims.
The precession of the equinoxes is thought to be linked to astrological eras. The diurnal rotation of the earth on its own axis and the annual revolution of the earth around the sun have no bearing on the steady wobbling of the earth’s rotation axis on the celestial sphere. The location of the sun in one of the 12 zodiac constellations at the vernal (Spring) equinox, which corresponds to the moment the sun crosses the celestial equator, marking the start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere each year, has traditionally been used to calibrate this 25,800-year cycle for the purposes of determining astrological ages. Every 2,150 years, the sun will have migrated into a new zodiacal constellation at the time of the vernal equinox.
The 88 official constellations were determined by the International Astronomical Union in 1929. The Aquarian Age formally begins approximately 2600 CE, when the border between Pisces and Aquarius is created. Because of the different sizes and overlap of the zodiacal constellations, many astrologers disagree with this theory. They prefer the long-established norm of 12 backdrop zodiacal constellations being named for equally-sized signs separated every 30 degrees along the ecliptic.
What will the Age of Aquarius bring?
When I learnt that we were about to enter a new erathe Age of Aquariusall I could think of was the song of the same name from the musical Hair, which I had seen at least half a dozen times in the 1960s. At the same time, I remembered the psychedelic shops I frequented as a kid in the New York suburbs, as well as the joy I felt when my parents let me go to Woodstock.
Originally, the song was linked to the astrological sign Aquarius, which represents a constellation of stars. It was also linked to a sort of revolution, a movement in world thinking and behavior. More recently, the Age of Aquarius brought about a tremendous astrological shift. Many people believe that December 21, the winter solstice, and the day when Jupiter and Saturn came together for the first time, heralded the official start of this age. This happens every 20 years or so; nevertheless, the planets were closer than they have been in 800 years during the latest incident.
Technically, the exact date of the transition to the Age of Aquarius is unknown. The transition from one generation to the next is a gradual process. It isn’t certain, but most in the spiritual community believe it is close.
Astrologers say that the Age of Aquarius, like the 1960s revolution, will usher in social, political, personal, and intellectual change. This could be linked to the forthcoming presidential changeover in the United States for individuals who live there. Aquarians, according to astrology, frequently know what we need before we do, and while they may appear detached, they sincerely believe in fostering the good in people, even if it means a massive revolution.
Aquarius is the sign of collaboration, so the Age of Aquarius is a moment for us to come together as a community. This is in stark contrast to how we’ve been living during the COVID-19 pandemic for the past yearisolated from one another and living in our own little worlds.
Furthermore, the epidemic appears to represent a generational gap. As 2020 was a transition year highlighted by a lot of once-in-a-lifetime occurrences, there was a major shift in energies, both personally and worldwide, and it truly feels like we’re entering a new age.
We’ve all had to make significant changes in our personal and professional life as a result of the pandemic. Many of us in our 60s and beyond are at high risk, and we’ve had to isolate ourselves from loved ones we’d seen on a regular basis. Children and college students who were previously enrolled in school found themselves back at home, strained by the lack of social connections that come with academic life.
The Age of Aquarius is also a period of enlarged consciousness, when we can reclaim control of the planet and become more conscious of human rights. It’s a period of increased collaboration and relationships with like-minded people. Some people may even feel compelled to help others achieve enlightenment. There will also be a greater emphasis on liberty and independence, with possible revolutions against the control of our life by computer technology and science.
Many of us already feel like we can expand our lungs and take a big breath of relief as we see a new year and a new period on the horizon, as the shift brings positivity into our lives. We can accomplish this transformation even in the midst of a pandemic. In other ways, it’s about banding together and saying “we” instead of “me.” There’s no denying that we’re all here for a reason, and now is the time to figure out what that reason is so that we can make a difference in our communities and around the world.
Pandemics give excellent possibilities for development and change, and we should all work together to overcome them!
In 2021, what will happen to Aquarius?
Aquarius is a forward-thinking, imaginative sign that is all about producing things for the greater good.
They are the zodiac’s scientists, engineers, and educators. Aquarians will sense a burst of creative energy and positive enthusiasm to bring their philanthropic dreams to reality with Jupiter and Saturn in their sign for the most of 2021.
You must be open and attentive in order to notice this inspiration as it occurs.
Mentally, this entails using techniques like meditation and breathwork to keep the brain sharp while remaining tranquil. Eating nutritious, whole-food meals has never been more vital in terms of health. (Is this the year you decide to try the Mediterranean diet?)
The Twins also suggest using “apps to track meals and sleep, especially near the eclipses on May 26, November 19, and December 4,” as well as monitoring caffeine and alcohol use.
They say, “You might feel quite energetic.” “While you’re in beast form, be gentle with your joints. To avoid injury, make sure you warm up and stretch properly. Swap in yoga or other low-impact workouts if you’re a runner or weightlifter. Saturn oversees the skin, bones, and teeth, therefore these body parts may need special attention.”
While this will be a very self-contained year for Water Bearers (you’ll be too busy toiling away at your huge goal, after all), you might find love and friendship.
“Under the Gemini solar (new moon) eclipse, you may unite with a soulmate, propose to the LOYL, or leap toward another milestone like creating babies or buying land together to develop into a retreat center,” Ophira and Tali write, noting that June 10 will be a fantastic day for relationships.
What is the Biblical Age of Aquarius?
- Elihu, who ran a school of the prophets in Zoan, Egypt, predicted the revelation of The Aquarian Gospel 2,000 years ago. As he put it:
- The Bible is missing 18 years of Jesus’ life (from ages 12 to 30). The Aquarian Gospel recounts these 18 years as a time when Jesus goes to the centers of wisdom in western India, Tibet, Persia, Assyria, Greece, and Egypt, as Nicolas Notovitch documented before in his The Unknown Life Of Jesus Christ: By The Discoverer Of The Manuscript (1887). He is educated, tested, and trains religious leaders in each of these capital cities. In these places, Jesus eventually demonstrates that he is “God’s chosen one” (the Christ) and brings this multi-cultural understanding and confidence back to Galilee and Judea.
- Jesus takes on the role of The Christ, yet he is not by nature The Christ. Jesus enabled The Christ to dwell within him by making himself a proper vessel by desire, effort, ability, and prayer. As a result, Christ is used to refer to the seemingly ideal human being exemplified by Jesus, a human being who has been “Christened” (anointed) and therefore become holy.
- Through his lifestyle and teachings, Jesus came to Earth to show the way back to God. If we want to find salvation, we must model our lives like his.
- There is reincarnation, and karma (“you receive what you sow”) explains different injustices. People can pay off debts from previous lifetimes through reincarnation.
- Humanity has forgotten God and is currently struggling to properly remember Him again.
- Ages are used to divide time. These periods last about 2,000 years. The Aquarian Age is rapidly approaching its beginning.
- All souls, like Jesus the Christ, will eventually develop and evolve toward perfection.
How long will the Aquarian Age last?
While the “Aquarius Season” lasts 30 days, the Aquarius Age is claimed to last 2,160 years. So, what is Aquarius Season, and how does it differ from the age? Let’s go back and look at the background of everyone’s favorite water-bearer in both modern astrology and its roots in ancient astronomy before we come to any conclusions.
Aquarian Roots
Aquarius is a Latin term that means “water-carrier, water-pourer.” Its astrological symbol is water, but it appears to be an electrical shock. Aquarius connects us to forces of originality, eccentricity, independence, extreme expression, and epiphanies of all kinds, and rightly so. It encourages us to think about the future and what is possible. It catalyzes creativity, new discoveries, or exhilarating novelty when sparked. Technology advances are sparked by activated Aquarius energy in our culture, which is arguably what brought us the Internet. However, Aquarius energy pushes us to think about social justice as a component of the collective and communal experience.
Aquarius, like all planets and zodiac signs, isn’t all excitement and forward-thinking momentum. It can be distant, non-committal, impetuous, alienated, or restless in Aquarius. Aquarius energy enjoys getting things started but not necessarily finishing them. Keep an eye out for the famed Aquarian “Last Unicorn Syndrome,” in which it believes it is the first and only person to think of an idea.
Aquarius is the archetypal misfit, lone wolf, or mad scientist. It’s a rebel with a cause, and occasionally one without. Aquarius was ruled or regulated by Saturn in traditional astrology, while many modern astrologers now identify it with Uranus because Uranus had not yet been found. Saturn is known as the “night ruler,” whereas Uranus is known as the “day ruler.”
While we all have Aquarius or Uranus in our natal astrology charts, its influence on our lives or self-expression is determined by our unique natal astrology chart. Those born under the sign of Aquarius (Sun, Moon, or Rising) may feel particularly drawn to the Aquarius Season or Age. However, having your Sun or Moon in the 11th house or touching the planet Uranus can make you identify with Aquarian characteristicsbut that’s an astrology story for another day. How does Aquarius Season or the Age of Aquarius affect us if some of us are more “Aquarian” than others? Is it simply a “New Age” word, or does it represent communal wisdom?
Historical Context: The “Age of Aquarius
While everyone of us has a unique astrological blueprint, the current position of the stars and planets in the sky adds another depth to our specific experience. We all feel the energy when the Sun is in the sign of Aquarius, just as we do when there is a new moon (like on February 4 in Aquarius). The Age of Aquarius, on the other hand, is a much larger cycle with less clarity.
Astrological ages refer to the evolution and development of civilization as a whole, rather than just an individual.
Humankind has gone through six great periods, which correspond to the 12 tropical zodiac signs, according to astrologists all across the world. Each one lasts approximately 2,100 years. Because the time frame is so wide, it’s difficult to say when each of these time frames begins or ends. Of course, large-scale cycles aren’t exclusive to Western astrology; the Mayan calendar and Sanskrit scriptures’ Kali Yuga both reference them.
When modern astrologers speak of the Age of Aquarius, they are referring to a phenomenon involving the Earth’s backward motion and its connection to the sign of Aquarius. An ancient astronomer came up with the concept of the “precession of the zodiac” around 190 B.C.E. Because of the wobble in the Earth’s rotation, the constellation behind the Sun during the Vernal Equinox, or eclipticpath of the Sun across the skychanges. (Earth, it turns out, isn’t as steady as we thought, and has a retrograde cycle.)
The qualities of each zodiac Sun sign are carried over into the Astrological Age of that time. This allows us to recognize important collective themes that have been influenced by our current “age.” According to Nicholas Campion’s research, the Age of Aquarius began around 1447 A.D.E. in the twentieth century and will last until 3597 A.D.E. Others say it began in the year 2012. Around 1999, we began to hear more about the Age of Aquarius and its connections to the Mayan Calendar.
I prefer astrologer Susan Miller’s chronology theories, which place the Age of Aries between 2000 B.C.E. and 1 A.C.E., with a lot of Greek and Roman conflict. The Age of Pisces, with its emphasis on spirituality, coincides with the birth of many of the world’s great faiths. Now we’re in the Age of Aquarius, a period marked by rapid technological advances (ahem, the Internet or robotics) or (hopefully) a shift toward communal consciousness and community.
Aquarius energies assist us in shifting and evolving structures that allow us to progress to the next stage of our evolution. Activate and enjoy your own Aquarian nature through community, action, a new creative endeavour, or even recognizing your weirdness, whether the Age of Aquarius has begun or is beginning. Perhaps try something new or finally figure out some of your smartphone’s more advanced features. It’s a time to gather together in community while embracing our particular uniqueness, no matter how you catalyze and connect to Aquarius.
Rebecca Farrar earned her M.A. in Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness (PCC) from the California Institute of Integral Studies. “Stargazing: Re-enchantment Through Language” was the title of her thesis, which combined philology, consciousness studies, and enchantment with the stars. Rick Tarnas, cosmologist Brian Swimme, feminist Joanna Macy, and psychotherapist Stan Grof are among her teachers. C.G. Jung, Owen Barfield, Bill Plotkin, Marianne Woodman, Thomas Berry, and Clarissa Pinkola Estes are among her other influences. Cosmicopia, Burning Man’s first astrological camp, was also founded by me. Recently, I was included in the She Wolfe Tarot deck and the upcoming documentary Conscious: Fulfilling Our Higher Evolutionary Potential. She is a member of ISAR, the San Francisco Astrological Society (SFAS), the Association for the Study of Women and Mythology (ASWM), and the Depth Psychology Alliance (DPA). On Instagram, you can find her.