What age are we living in now?

 Astronomers and astrologers refer to the "Age of Pisces" as a period of roughly 2,000 years in which the vernal equinox (spring equinox) occurs in the constellation Pisces. This concept comes from the phenomenon of axial precession, which is the gradual wobble of Earth's axis over a cycle of about 26,000 years.

Why the Age of Pisces?

1. Precession of the Equinoxes:

   • Earth's axis wobbles like a spinning top, causing the position of the Sun at the vernal equinox to slowly shift backward through the constellations of the zodiac.
   • Around the time of 100 BCE to 1 CE, the Sun at the vernal equinox shifted into the constellation Pisces, marking the start of the "Age of Pisces."

2. Duration of an Astrological Age:

   • The 12 zodiac constellations divide the celestial equator into roughly equal segments. Each "age" lasts approximately 2,160 years (one-twelfth of the 26,000-year precessional cycle).

3. Historical and Symbolic Associations:

   • The Age of Pisces coincides with the rise of Christianity, a religion often symbolized by the fish (an ancient Christian symbol) and themes of compassion, spirituality, and sacrifice.
   • Pisces is associated with mysticism, faith, and a focus on the collective over the individual.

4. Transition to the Age of Aquarius:

   • We are believed to be transitioning into the Age of Aquarius, as the Sun's position at the vernal equinox is gradually moving out of Pisces and into Aquarius. This shift may take a few more centuries to fully occur, depending on the astronomical or astrological interpretation.

Astronomers focus on the scientific aspect of the Earth's axial precession, while astrologers emphasize the symbolic meanings of these ages. The "Age of Pisces" is significant because it aligns with profound historical and cultural shifts that have shaped our world.