The astrological Eras are responsible for all the phenomena of humanity, each sign of the zodiac influencing an era of the world.
Have you ever heard about astrological eras? Just like the signs of the zodiac, the theory is responsible for explaining the powerful influence that each archetype, or sign, has on the planet. The zodiac itself has already been the result of studies for millennia by people such as those of ancient Babylon. Astronomical observations went far beyond understanding birth endings, even basing a type of astral theology. In it, stars and factors of nature were worshiped as gods.
But after all, what would this have to do with the astrological Ages? It is a fact that every smallest event in the world is, in fact, something important on a cosmic level. Each event has its explanation due to the influence of the stars, and in this sense, certain astrological Eras are responsible for changes on the planet at a global level. Even though the zodiac is able to explain personal issues based on the birth chart, signs can also move generations on their own.
Thus, astronomical changes that occur every large period of years modify the earth’s axis, revealing different regions of the sky. In this way, with each turn of the planet, the different energies of the 12 zodiac signs are received by humanity and the Earth itself. But to fully understand how each sign influences everyone’s life and existence, check out everything you need to know about the astrological Eras below.
What are the astrological Eras?
First of all, it is important to understand that the zodiac is part of something much bigger. When delving deeper into studies in the field of astrology, one learns that the 12 archetypes are responsible for governing humanity, known as zodiac signs. In addition to the basic influence that each sign has on each person’s life, they also have a lot of power over the planet individually, through mystical energies that move generations unconsciously. Each regency of a sign marks an important time on Earth that has already happened.
The theory that each sign dominates a certain period of humanity’s time is known as Plato’s Great Year, or Great Zodiacal Year. It is based on an astronomical phenomenon known as the precession of the equinoxes, moments where the Sun crosses the celestial equator, and this description was discovered by Hipparchus of Nicaea, a Greek astronomer from 190 BC.
Each Great Zodiacal Year has durations that are impossible for a single being to follow. They are approximately 25,920 years old, with each month being 2,160. The months, after all, are the well-known astrological Eras. Currently, humanity is preparing to leave the Age of Pisces and enter the Age of Aquarius. This means that Aquarian energies gradually manifest themselves in the unconscious throughout the world, through the characteristics of the sign.
2160 years ago, the Age of Pisces began, a milestone for humanity created by the birth of Jesus Christ, which began the current calendar. Each Era is marked by an event of global magnitude, transforming generations through each sign of the zodiac. Furthermore, there are theories that each Astrological Era had a notable personality, or a messenger of the masses. During the Age of Taurus, he was Krishna, in Aries, Moses, and finally, in Pisces, Jesus.
The astrological ages
Above all, until now, the planet has already witnessed six astrological Ages, namely Leo, Cancer, Gemini, Taurus, Aries and Pisces, while the Age of Aquarius began a few years ago.
Age of Leo
The first Era of humanity, Leo ruled the planet during the period from 10,740 BC to 8,780 BC. The sign symbolizes power and is directly related to the Sun, with its fire also marked by the evolution of spirit, making it stronger and purer. In the same way, Leo encouraged humanity to seek evolution.
The Age of Leo was also marked by pomp, royalty and creativity. According to records, the first artistic manifestations were made during the period, such as paintings on rocks and bone sculptures. At the time, people had a strong connection with the subjective and objective world, worshiping the stars and giving the esoteric a greater meaning. However, Atlantis itself would have been destroyed for having lost its spiritual links, focusing on experimenting with science, allowing itself to be carried away by the lowest human passions.
The end of the lost continent, therefore, occurred because of the submersion of the flood, which symbolically marked the beginning of a new Era. Before the destruction of Atlantis, however, it is believed that its people fled to Egypt, which could explain the advancement of the region’s development, through culture, religion, science and ethics. Thus, a mere civilization in the middle of the desert became a power with glorious centuries.
Age of Cancer
The beginning of the Age of Cancer, according to records, occurred after the flood suffered by Noah, occurring from 8,780 BC to 6,620 BC. The sign of Water is well represented by the meaning of its element: more than just purification, water also symbolizes fertility, origin of life and human instincts. During the Cancer period, man abandons his nomadic life and leaves the caves, with agriculture being developed and sustenance being generated. The first fixed dwellings are observed during the Era, such as in Mesopotamia, China, Egypt and India.
Water also represents man’s power to survive. The survivors of the flood, after all, spread like water across the continents and mixed with other cultures, using their instincts to follow their paths, as well as the malleable element. During this period, the great strength of the Moon can also be noted, with the phase being entirely matriarchal, with the spread of fertility rites, which is also characteristic of Cancer.
Twins
This Era took place during the period from 6,620 BC to 4,460 BC Gemini is represented by duality, or the irrational and rational side of the human being, its animal instinct and civilized reality. The moment was marked by the progress of great civilizations, which took the place of the barbarism of the people. Intellect and communication, in turn, took greater space, allowing humanity to advance through knowledge.
The wheel was invented during the Age of Gemini, as well as the sails of boats driven by the wind and the rudder, since the sign is of the Air element. Furthermore, society also began to structure itself politically, causing the first schools and great thinkers in history.
The Age of Taurus
The Age of Taurus occurred during the period from 4,460 BC to 2,300 BC. Like its sign, the era was marked by the material, basic needs of human beings, as well as the attachment to the land and the riches that came from it. The pyramid of Cheops was built during the reign of Taurus, a monument that has all the measurements of the Cosmos.
The zodiac sign governs matter and the harmony of everything in the world. Nature and its rhythm, laws and forces are all characteristics of the era, which was also marked by agriculture and pastoral culture. Likewise, Taurus’ ruler, Venus, also blessed the period with art, developing painting, ceramics, cosmetics and music. Another symbol of the archetype, copper, was also widely used during this period of wealth, molded into utensils of all types.
Overall, the astrological Age of Taurus was marked by advancement in all areas of humanity. Even engineering works gained their place during the period, through constructions that allowed the damming of more and more water, as water control gave the people control over planting. More solid economic systems were also formed, with the taxation of the population beginning and military force gradually being abandoned.
Aries
The Age of Aries lasted from 2,300 BC to 150 BC. After the copper of Taurus, iron, the metal of the sign of Aries, began to be used heavily. The period of Fire promoted the purification of the spirit and the beginning of a new reality. At this stage, wars, conquests, man’s greed and impulsiveness brought with them unimaginable achievements, as well as a sense of independence. Iron, in turn, was used for weapons of war, with Aries being ruled by Mars, who is the god of battle.
In addition to humanity’s imperial achievements, new lands were explored and military strategies and weapons were perfected. A good word for the period, after all, is pioneering. In general, the imposition of man is done at any cost, and the phase is also marked by the myth of the hero, virility and the habits of warriors.
Age of Pisces
Finally, the Age of Pisces ran from 150 BC until 2010 AD, having ended only a short time ago. Although Pisces also symbolizes purification like Aries, its meaning is focused on fertility, mediumship and primordial instincts. One of the most important milestones of the Era is Christianity, which similarly had fish and water as some of its main symbols. The period was marked by religious authority and the need for unshakable faith after all the terrors of the wars of gods.
The duality of Pisces presents a spirit elevated enough to the point that men become martyrs, but there is also a certain need to escape reality. The true values of the period are found in suffering and a mundane life with various obligations, with work enhancing the people. After so much darkness, humanity seeks to meet the divine and escape the pestilence. Such purification is so marked that even common pleasures of the flesh are continually renounced.
Furthermore, the Era was also marked by maritime exploration, as Pisces is a sign of the Water element. Travel to unknown lands are common, as are colonization and enslavement, proving the constant submission of the phase, with the subjugated people being victims of suffering and various trials. The period is also responsible for the emergence of cinema and photography.
Aquarium
Finally, the era of Aquarius began in 2010 AD, being the sign of regency until 4170 AD. The Air present in the archetype symbolizes material and spiritual elevation, opening paths for new unions and societies. Likewise, learning and intellect are valued during this period. Uranus, Aquarius’ ruling planet, also brings with it modern science, technology and electricity, milestones of humanity until then. Other important moments such as space travel, aeronautics and constantly bombarded information are also sources of the planet.
All material discoveries are the most significant parts of the Aquarius phase, however, rebellion, humanitarian spirit and idealism, immaterial discoveries, are exclusive arrivals of the sign, which has as its mantra the phrase “Children, come down from the cross”. Traditions and deep-rooted concepts are dismantled due to the progress of science and technology, as well as archaic religious views and political structures. Everything vibrates with innovation: however, the Age has not yet reached its maximum, as humanity is still partially immersed in the melodrama of Pisces.
Many still believe that they came into the world to suffer and pay spiritual debts, undergo suffering, various sacrifices and purify the body of sin. In this sense, there is an urgent need to get rid of the old values of the Age of Pisces, so that it is possible to fully enjoy the fruits of the new Aquarian rulership, rescuing happiness, peace and pleasure.
If you are interested in this article about astrological eras, also take the opportunity to check out the Age of Aquarius, what is it? Beginning, influence of the sign and next era
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