Astrological eras are time periods divided in astrology based on major human social, cultural, historical and political changes. These ages are divided into twelve, corresponding to the twelve signs of Western astrology. This complete cycle is called the "Great Annual Ring" and its length is 25,772 years, after which it returns to a new cycle. Many astrologers believe that certain events that occurred in a specific era were directly caused or indirectly affected by the zodiac signs of that era, but not all astrologers agree.
"No branch of astrology is more controversial than the movements leading up to the equinox."
However, there is no consensus on when the astrological era begins and ends. Some astrologers believe we are now in the Age of Aquarius, while others believe we are still at the tail end of the Age of Fish. Different astrologers and scholars have put forward different opinions and speculations, making this topic full of controversy.
The concept of astrological epochs can be traced back to the Greek astronomer Hipparchus, who discovered the precessional movement of the vernal equinoxes between 190 and 120 BC. This movement is an important basis for predicting astrological epochs. Precession refers to the gradual change of the Earth's axis of rotation, which causes the position of the equinox in the zodiac to gradually change every 26,000 years.
"The precession movement makes people realize that the movement of celestial bodies is not as stable as imagined, but is affected by many factors."
Over time, many scholars have explored and analyzed this concept. In a broad sense, while there is controversy about the specific beginning and end of each era, there is almost unanimous consensus on two aspects: first, these eras are closely related to the precession movement of the vernal equinox; second, the precession movement makes each era The process proceeds in reverse from the zodiac signs.
Astrologers have many ways to divide the great annual ring into twelve eras. The most common method is to divide the great annual ring into equal astrological eras of approximately 2156 years. But another method also exists, which is to make variable divisions based on the position of the vernal equinox in the constellations. This division method based on actual constellations has certain flaws, because some constellations did not have clear boundaries in the classical period, resulting in confusing and unclear divisions. Therefore, it is expected that the vernal equinox will move to Aquarius in 2700, but from the perspective of classical astronomy, the vernal equinox still points to Pisces.
"The process of entering a new era is not sudden, but a slow and smooth transition."
Many astrologers believe that entering a new astrological era is a gradual process, often called a "junction." For example, some scholars have pointed out that the beginning of an astrological era does not occur in a precise year, but requires a good integration with previous eras.
Some astrologers even question the length of the era, believing that the length of each astrological era should be accurately divided into 2000 years. For example, the Age of Aries is divided from 2000 BC to 1 AD, and the Age of Fish is divided from AD 1 year extending to AD 2000, etc. Although these methods have their logic, they are in conflict with the nature of the precession movement. Some scholars point out that based on the precession movement, there was a shift to a movement that occurs approximately every 72 years, making the end of each astrological era more complex. interactive effects.
“As the constellations evolve over time on the celestial sphere, new cultural and spiritual changes will be conceived within the transformation.”
Through the above discussion, we can't help but think, are these potential influences really as far-reaching as astrologers describe? Or is this just a human projection and imagination of the laws of nature?