When Does the Age of Aquarius Begin? (and What It Means in Astrology)

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Curious about the Age of Aquarius? This astrological age promises innovative new ideas, change, and transformation. Since the term gained popularity in the 1960s, it's also been associated with movements fighting for peace, equality, and liberation. But when will it happen and what does it mean for you and the rest of society? This article will answer your questions.

Era of Aquarius Meaning

The Age (or Era) of Aquarius happens when the sun’s location shifts from Pisces to Aquarius, which occurs about every 26,000 years. The Age of Aquarius signifies a time of harmony, transformation, freedom, and intellectualism. It’s believed that this era will lead people to unify and work together to achieve peace and innovation.

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What is the Age of Aquarius?

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    The sign of Aquarius is associated with freedom, intellectualism, and humanitarianism. During this time, people will feel motivated to grow and work together to achieve peace. As a result, society may go through a period of upheaval and change. This time may also bring innovative new technologies and groundbreaking scientific discoveries. [1]
    • You may feel compelled to reinvent yourself and join a cause that you're passionate about. The Age of Aquarius is all about getting involved in your community and working with others as a collective.
    • Society as a whole may start to question the status quo and feel drawn to make positive changes. The pursuit of equality, LGBTQ+ rights, and racial justice are associated with the Age of Aquarius. [2]
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What date does the Age of Aquarius begin?

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    The Age of Aquarius occurs when the sun's location shifts from Pisces to Aquarius. This happens during a change in the earth's rotation called precession. As the earth wobbles slowly in a new direction, the sun shifts from 1 constellation to another according to the zodiac. It spends about 2,000 years in each constellation. Since the Age of Pisces began in 68 B.C.E., the Age of Aquarius will begin in 2597. [3]
    • The entire period of precession lasts about 26,000 years.
    • The point in which the age shifts from one sign to another occurs on the Vernal Equinox in March, A.K.A. the first day of Spring in the Northern Hemisphere. This describes the date in which the sun is directly above the equator.
    • These numbers are based on the International Astronomical Union's calculations. Though the Age of Aquarius is an astrological event (not based in astronomy), the I.A.U. declared the borders for each constellation in the 1930s.
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    The I.A.U.'s dates and calculations are based upon the notion that the constellations are different sizes. Many astrologers disagree, believing that each constellation is of the same size. Because of this, the dates and calculations for when the Age of Aquarius will begin are much different. Some even believe it already happened, based upon their own interpretations of the zodiac calendar.
    • Some astrologers believe the Age of Aquarius began in 2012. These astrologers' calculations suggest that the boundary between Pisces and Aquarius reached the Vernal Equinox point at this time.
    • Others believe it occurred during the Great Conjunction of 2020, when Saturn and Jupiter met in Aquarius. [4]
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The Age of Aquarius in Pop Culture

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    The 60s were defined by cultural change, brought about by the fight for civil rights, the sexual revolution, and protests against the Vietnam War. The musical Hair touched upon all of these ideas, and featured the song "The Age of Aquarius." Though the Age of Aquarius didn't occur during this period, the period's promise of peace and transformation influenced the countercultural movements of the time. [5]
    • "The Age of Aquarius" was covered by the band The 5th Dimension, which made the song a smash-hit and the term a household name.

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      1. ↑ https://www.astrologyzone.com/age-of-aquarius/
      2. ↑ https://www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/culture/longform/a33093/astrologers-explain-age-of-aquarius/
      3. ↑ https://usm.maine.edu/planet/why-vernal-equinox-called-first-point-aries-when-sun-actually-pisces-date
      4. ↑ https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2020/12/22/22193919/age-of-aquarius-astrology-jupiter-saturn-great-conjunction
      5. ↑ https://www.astrologyzone.com/forecasts/sagittarius-horoscope-for-october-2024/

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