In astrology, everything happens in cycles — so in order to understand the implications of a particular transit, we can look to the last time it happened and examine what was taking place in the world. In the case of Mars squaring off with restrictive Saturn and extreme Pluto, we only have to look back to the beginning of There's no telling what the consequences of these transits may be, but look out for frustration and difficulty reaching your goals in the final week of August, as well as September, and try to check yourself when it comes to power struggles and confrontational situations in mid-October and late December.
People have been talking and singing about the dawning of the Age of Aquarius for decades now, and many astrologers believe that the monumental "great conjunction" talking place on December 21, is the cosmic event that's officially heralding it in. On that date, the two largest planets in the solar system, Jupiter and Saturn which are known as the greater benefic and greater malefic planets, respectively will align in the sign of Aquarius for the first time in nearly years.
Both Jupiter and Saturn represent social issues in our lives and relate to authority and leadership, and they only form a conjunction aspect every couple decades — so when they do, it's a big deal, which is why it's known as a great conjunction. This is the standout cosmic event of the latter half of , and it'll catalyze some serious shifts. But the energy that these planets will express through an air sign like Aquarius differs greatly from the traditional and authoritative vibe they brought forth in Capricorn, which is the sign they resided in during the start of the year.
While this alignment is unarguably going to be intense, the Aquarian focus on collective well-being, logical thought, and innovative growth feels like a breath of fresh air — and it could deliver some much-needed glimmers of hope for the future.
By Nina Kahn. An Aggressive Mars Retrograde. See All Health Relationships Self. Before we deep dive into answering what the age of Aquarius is and means as an era, let's revisit its energy and the common traits that those born under the sun sign share.
The Age of Aquarius follows a similar progressive, forward-thinking, "we versus I" mentality of visionary, rebellious, innovative, and eccentric Aquarians. It focuses on humanitarian pursuits of valuing each person's individuality, holding and taking care of each other as a unit, and also disrupting the system.
As Adama Sesay , astrologer and creator of Lilith Astrology , points out, there will be a major shift in power dynamics in this era. So, mark your calendars for the three retrogrades happening in from January 20 to 30, May 29 to June 22, and September 27 to October These times might have an interesting impact on communication, and may even prove to be an opportunity to learn how to understand one another better.
And [it also has] not-so-great implications, like what's outlined in The Social Dilemma : 'If you don't pay for the product, you are the product.
Therein lies the conflict with deepening our affection with and reliance on technology: The Age of Aquarius presents an opportunity to be more connected than ever through digital means, but it'll be interesting to see how people will interact post-pandemic. Our pitfall could be becoming even more disengaged with the world around us.
Saturn in Aquarius square Uranus in Taurus may mean a few pain points for the year ahead, given that Caiola says the transit has historically meant economic strife. It also hit a few times in , during the Great Depression. So you know, big yikes. Key dates for this transit include February 17, June 14, and December 24, With that in mind, guard your assets, hang on tight, and try to look forward to what might be next.
But as the saying goes, 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Astrologer and tarot-card reader Maria Sofia Marmanides echoes that the intent of Saturn squaring Uranus is to dismantle the antiquated structures and rebuild something better—that everyone can enjoy together. This requires a shift in perspective. The Age of Aquarius foretells a shift beyond technological and medical innovations and calls for a better way of working with each other and a greater sense of community spirit.
We have to acknowledge and treat that impulse. Aquarius is thought to be characterised by intelligence and coming together in an effort to create something for the greater good. I know there is a lot of tension surrounding individuals and collective responsibilities right now.
We will hopefully be learning how to be part of a larger system, as opposed to just caring about oneself and our immediate family. These astrology predictions will give you goosebumps.
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