The alleged two-thousand year long period in human history marked by enlightenment, love, and profound peace heralded by the ascension of the constellation of Aquarius into 'the house of the Sun' in "astrology". Astrologers through out history have disputed the time frame in which this period of universal enlightenment is set to begin, with most estimates falling between 1904 and 2160 AD. The term received its greatest popularity during the 1960s when spiritual exploration and alternative lifestyles became fashionable in society because of the political and social unrest of the time. See also "New Age".
This term refers to the fact that the beginning of Aries (measured by the April equinox) has gradually shifted against the backdrop of the fixed stars (see Precession of the Equinoxes). This Aries point has travelled backwards through the sign of Pisces (the sign before Aries) and is about to move into Aquarius (the sign before Pisces). Since there are different ways of measuring where Aquarius ends and Pisces begins, it is not possible to calculate a specific date for when the Age of Aquarius begins. However, since there are about 2,000 years per zodiacal Age, the transition is likely to be a gradual one anyway. See also: Precession of the Equinoxes.
Astrological ages are approximately 2160 years long, and determine the overall character of the time period. Precise divisions between each age have been debated since the origins of astrology and cosmology, but there is a transitional period between each sign/age where traits from both ages will coexist for a 100 or so years. That is where we are currently ... in the transitional period between Pisces (leaving), and Aquarius (entering). The starting date of Aquarius has been argued as being 1962, 2000, 2001, and others as far in the future as 2150. It is obvious, however, that we are already seeing its influence in the areas of science/technology, politics, and sociology.
An era predicted by astrologers, due to begin around the turn of the millennium, that is to be marked by peace, justice and unity.
An era of time that begins a new transformation of all living things into a period of love, light and life. A tremendous period of enlightenment as all inhabitants look to find the higher meaning of life, spiritual purpose and expression. The age we are about to enter.
Astrologers believe that evolution goes through cycles corresponding to the signs of the zodiac, each lasting from 2,000 to 2,400 years. New Age advocates say we are now moving from the cycle associated with Pisces into the one associated with Aquarius. The Acquarian Age will supposedly be characterized by a heightened degree of spiritual or cosmic consciousness.