The Astral Nexus: Unraveling the Secrets of the Conjunction of the Spheres

 

 Table of Contents

- Introduction

- What is Conjunction of the Spheres?

- Origins and History of Conjunctions

- Significance of Conjunctions in Astrology

- Conjunctions in Culture, Mythology and Art

- Calculating and Predicting Conjunctions

- Major Historical Conjunctions

- Jupiter-Saturn Great Conjunctions

- Triple Conjunctions of Outer Planets

- The Christmas Star Alignment of 2020

- Astrological Impact of Conjunctions

- Do Conjunctions Affect Mankind?

- Common Misconceptions About Conjunctions 

- Future Conjunctions and Predictions

- Conclusion

- FAQs

 

 Introduction

 

Since ancient times, humanity has gazed up at the heavens in awe and wonder. Observing the celestial dance of the stars, planets, Sun and Moon has inspired myth, science, astrology and culture across civilizations. One such mystical astronomical phenomenon that captures our imagination is the conjunction or alignment of two or more celestial bodies.

 

Conjunctions, especially those involving the slower moving outer planets, have a special significance. They are believed to be omens that herald great changes on Earth. The meeting of cosmic energies when spheres align is thought to influence the course of mankind.

 

In this extensive guide, we will unravel the fascinating world of conjunctions. We explore what they mean, their history, cultural significance, major alignments, astrological interpretations, common misconceptions, predictions and more. So, let's begin uncovering the profound mystique and secrets surrounding the legendary conjunction of the spheres.

 

 What is Conjunction of the Spheres?

 

A conjunction refers to the meeting or alignment of two or more celestial objects from the vantage point of Earth. When planets, stars or the Sun and Moon occupy the same position or longitude in the sky, they are considered conjunct.

 

The word conjunction comes from the Latin words 'com' meaning with or together, and 'jungere' meaning to join. So it literally means 'joining together'.

 

Some key facts about conjunctions:

 

- They are optical alignments as viewed geocentrically i.e from Earth's perspective. The involved celestial bodies themselves do not actually get closer or farther at conjunctions.

 

- Conjunctions can involve the Sun, Moon, planets, asteroids, fixed stars and other stellar objects like comets.

 

- They are one of the main aspects studied in astrology along with oppositions, squares, trines and sextiles.

 

- Conjunction's effect is considered intensifying, blending and synthesizing when planets involved are in harmony. It can also be disruptive between dissimilar planets.

 

- Conjunctions occur between slower moving outer planets like Uranus, Neptune and Pluto are much rarer and deemed more significant as they shape collective trends.

 

Probably the most famous and important conjunction is the Great Conjunction between the planets Jupiter and Saturn. These gas giants were called 'Great Chronocrators' or timers of worldly events.

 

Their conjunctions, occurring predictably every 18-20 years, were thought to stimulate epochal shifts in societies. Jupiter expands, uplifts and renewals while disciplined Saturn restricts and crystallizes.

 

When combined, these contrary energies were believed to redefine socio-political realities and birth new ages. Let's delve deeper into the history of this philosophical theory of conjunctions.

 

 Origins and History of Conjunctions

 

 Early Astrology and Astronomy

 

The observation and meaning given to celestial alignments have a long history going as far back as 5,000 years! Ancient Babylonian astrologer-priests meticulously studied the night skies, noticing patterns in cosmic events that seemed to correlate with happenings on Earth.

 

Some key astrological traditions regarding conjunctions arose during this time:

 

- They believed the positions of stars and planets influenced human affairs, personalities and predictions. This formed the ideological basis of astrology across cultures.

 

- The Babylonians divided the zodiac into 12 signs we use today. They noticed planets moving through these sign regions had differing effects.

 

- They gave importance to planetary transits, ingresses, retrogrades and aspects like conjunctions. These were seen as heralding events.

 

- The concept of 'Great Conjunctions' between slower planets as most powerful was established.

 

The noted Greek astronomer, astrologer and geographer Claudius Ptolemy expanded on Babylonian astrology in his hugely influential work 'Tetrabiblos' in the 2nd century AD. Ptolemy explained the impact of celestial conjunctions on mundane matters like weather, agriculture, emotions and more.

 

His astronomical observations and astrological works like the Tetrabiblos formed the basis of Western and Middle Eastern astrology for centuries. It was referred to till as late as 17th century by intellectuals and kings for guidance.

 

 Conjunctions in Medieval Natural Philosophy

 

During the Middle Ages, conjunctions became linked to the prevalent concept of the cosmos as a series of concentric spheres. This notion was first put forth by philosophers like Eudoxus and Aristotle.

 

According to them, the Universe comprised of a set of rotating, crystalline spheres nested inside each other. Each celestial body like the Moon, Sun, planets and fixed stars were embedded in their own individual sphere.

 

This explained their orbital movements as rotations of these spheres. Conjunctions occurred when the embedded planets aligned during their eternal rotations and synchronized their influences periodically.

 

This model was promoted by Ptolemy and neatly explained astronomical observations like retrograde motion. It also justified astrological belief in cosmic influences over mankind expressed through alignments.

 

Medieval poets often used the metaphor of the 'music of the spheres' or 'musica universalis' to depict this cosmology. The harmony of perfect, divine celestial spheres was thought to produce inaudible music permeating the cosmos. Conjunctions represented occasional synchronizations in this eternal music.

 

Overall, in Western cosmology and astrology of antiquity, conjunctions held an important position. Their ability to unite diverse planetary energies was deemed to precipitate shifts in the physical and spiritual realms.

 

 Significance of Conjunctions in Astrology

 

What makes alignments between celestial bodies so meaningful in astrology? Conjunctions are considered highly significant aspects for the following reasons:

 

 Combining Planetary Archetypes

 

Every planet represents particular primordial human drives, needs and archetypes. For instance, serious Saturn depicts authority, structure and wisdom. Bright Jupiter indicates optimism, abundance and higher knowledge.

 

During a conjunction, the archetypal energies of the involved planets blend and mingle. This fuses together their core attributes. The planets energize and stimulate each other's principles.

 

If aligned planets are astrologically compatible like Jupiter-Venus, their fusion strengthens benefic qualities. However, conjunctions of contrasting planets like Saturn-Pluto intensify challenging energies.

 

 Marking Collective New Beginnings

 

Conjunctions are seen as symbolic new startsastrologically as planets unite their forces at the same zodiacal degree. This heralds a temporary new order marked by combined planetary influences.

 

Especially slower moving outer planets meet very rarely. So their alignment has a mass, generational impact versus personal effect. They act as markers of cultural shifts.

 

 Significance of Sign Placements

 

The zodiac sign in which the conjunction occurs colors its meanings. For instance, disciplined Saturn uniting with idealistic Neptune in realistic Taurus has a different effect than in spiritual Pisces.

 

The sign, house placement and planetary rulerships determine the manifestation of the conjunction's energy. This is why astrologers pay attention to the zodiacal details of the alignment.

 

 Activating Social Change

 

Planetary conjunctions are believed to stir social change by transmitting amplified cosmic energies to Earth. This activates human consciousness in alignment with the planets.

 

For example, the conjunction of serious Saturn with revolutionary Uranus may spark reforms and revolutions rather than superficial changes. Each alignment's effects depend on the planets involved.

 

Overall, astrologically conjunctions focus cosmic forces into a narrow zodiacal beam. This produces noticeable sociological effects according to the planets in play. Let's look at how this has manifested in culture and myths.

 

 Conjunctions in Culture, Mythology and Art

 

Across cultures and eras, celestial conjunctions have captured human imagination. They have been immortalized in various artforms and linked to myths. Here are some significant examples.

 

 Ancient Beliefs and Mythology

 

- The Mayans, renowned astrologers, considered planetary alignments and conjunctions as heralding the ascent or descent of kingdoms. Eclipses, equinoxes and solstices were also important cosmic markers.

 

- In Hindu mythology, the alignment of planets and stars at birth determines one's karma and destiny. Conjunctions of planets could produce negative effects if astrologically incompatible like Saturn-Mars.

 

- Greek myths personify planets as gods with human personalities. Conjunctions represented gods coupling and their fused powers affecting mankind in stories.

 

- Biblical Magi studying celestial charts detected the 1226 BCE triple conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn in Pisces as foretelling Christ's birth, guiding them to Bethlehem.

 

 Renaissance and Medieval References

 

- The metaphor 'musica universalis' used widely in Middle Ages depicted cosmic conjunctions and alignments as producing harmonious, celestial music or dissonance.

 

- Poet Dante Alighieri referenced conjunctions in his 'Paradiso' and Inferno' as affecting events but not predetermining human free will to resist evil.

 

- Many scholars believe the rare 1484 triple conjunction of Mercury, Venus and Jupiter helped inspire Botticelli's iconic painting 'Birth of Venus', depicting the beauty and harmony of cosmic alignments.

 

 Modern Expressions

 

- Astrology continues informing New Age beliefs, art and culture exemplified in juris art and crystal healing linking conjunctions to healing energies and shifts.

 

- The iconic hippie musical 'Hair' references the 'Age of Aquarius' as an era of brotherhood, enlightenment and spiritual awakening influenced by the planetary alignments.

 

- The 2020 'Christmas Star' Great conjunction spawned countless social media memes jokingly correlating crazy global events to the intensely close Jupiter-Saturn alignment.

 

Overall, humanity has expressed a sense of wonder, awe but also concern regarding the mystical symbolism of planetary alignments over millennia through myths and creative expression. Now let's look at how alignments are actually calculated by astronomers.

 

 Calculating and Predicting Conjunctions

 

So how exactly do astronomers detect and calculate when two celestial bodies will align as seen from Earth? Some key principles are:

 

 Measuring Geocentric Longitude

 

Conjunctions are optical alignments from Earth's perspective or geocentric point of view. They are calculated by measuring the geocentric ecliptic longitudes of the involved celestial objects from a fixed observation point on Earth at a given time.

 

When longitudes match within an acceptable orb of around 8-10°, objects are deemed conjunct. If they are farther apart, it is not considered a conjunction.

 

 Factoring Orb of Conjunction

 

The orb of conjunction is the deviation allowed from exact zero degree longitude alignment to still be considered a conjunction. A tighter orb of 1° gives a closer, more exact conjunction versus 8° orb allowing looser alignments.

 

 Using Ephemerides and Celestial Maps

 

Celestial maps and mathematical ephemerides charts tabulating future positions of stars and planets help determine alignments. Ephemerides data informs sophisticated astronomy software to calculate conjunctions mathematically.

 

 Conjunction Periodicity

 

The interval between consecutive conjunctions of two bodies depends on their orbital speeds and synodic periods. For instance, Venus-Mercury alignments repeat every 584 days on average because of their relative velocities.

 

 Predicting Great Conjunctions 

 

The Great Conjunction's period derives from the orbits and synodic periods of Jupiter and Saturn. They conjoin roughly every 18-20 years in a predictable cycle enabling astrologers to anticipate and study their unique alignments centuries ahead.

 

Let's look at some defining historical conjunctions and their impacts.

 

 Major Historical Conjunctions

 

Some legendary conjunctions through the ages include:

 

- 1524 - Great conjunction of Jupiter-Saturn in tropical Pisces. Believed to mark the Age of Pisces and dawn of exploration of New World.

 

- 1603 - Rare alignment of Jupiter-Saturn conjunction in fiery Sagittarius. Occurred near the founding of the New World colonies and dawn of Age of Reason.

 

- 1623 - The Triple Conjunction of Jupiter-Saturn, the closest in almost 5000 years prior. Sparked intellectual revolution and religious conflict marked by Thirty Years War.

 

- 1641 - Junction of disciplinarian Saturn and ardent Mars during English Civil War. Energized ideological combat and tensions between reason versus traditions.

 

- 1762 - Uranus-Neptune conjunction in fiery Sagittarius. Believed to stimulate individualism and intellectual advances of Age of Enlightenment.

 

- 1941 - Conjunction between disruptive Uranus and underworld Pluto in Taurus. Sparked power struggles and marked the turbulent World War 2 era.

 

- 1962 - Conjunction of Jupiter-Uranus-Mercury in Aquarius, stimulating the idealism and rebellions of 60's counterculture movement.

 

- 2020 - Extremely close Great Conjunction of Jupiter-Saturn at 0° Aquarius during COVID pandemic.

 

Let's explore in more detail the cyclical pattern and effects of the pivotal Great Conjunctions of social planets Jupiter and Saturn.

 

 Jupiter-Saturn Great Conjunctions

 

The Great Conjunctions of Jupiter and Saturn hold prime importance in astrology due to their societal impact. Let's understand their 20 year cycle:

 

 The Cycle

 

About every 18-22 years, Jupiter and Saturn align at an exact 0° degree point in a sign, completing their cycle. This occurs near end-December when the Sun is also at its lowest ebb.

 

 Each element about 200 years

 

During each cycle, the conjunctions occur in signs of a single element for around 200 years before transitioning to the next zodiac element.

 

For instance, from 1802 to 1980, the alignments happened in earth signs Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn consecutively strengthening material pragmatism.

 

 Dawning of new eras

 

Jupiter-Saturn conjunctions are deemed markers of historical shifts and changing epochs. From airy Libra (1980) onwards, the next 200 years will see conjunctions in air and water signs accelerating technological growth.

 

 Social Effects

 

The sign and planet placements determine the sociological impact of each conjunction. Generally they speed collective change, fueling revolutions, philosophical movements or technological leaps.

 

Let's look at some past societal effects:

 

- 1226 Aries - Mongol Empire invasions marking dawn of Pax Mongolica

 

- 1383 Scorpio - Decline of Papal power in Catholic countries

 

- 1583 Pisces - Scientific revolution and Age of Reason

 

- 1821 Capricorn - Industrial Revolution, capitalism and urbanization

 

Now let's explore another rare and coveted alignment - the Triple Conjunction between the outer planets.

 

 Triple Conjunctions of Outer Planets

 

An extremely rare cosmic alignment called the Triple Conjunction occurs when all three societal outer planets - Saturn, Uranus and Neptune come together. Some instances are:

 

 5680 BCE - Triple conjunction in Leo

 

Believed to spark worship of Solar deities like Egyptian Ra as humanity became more self-aware.

 

 3761 BCE - Triple conjunction in Libra 

 

Thought to seed the advent of justice principles and law as Libra represents balance and harmony.

 

 551 CE - Triple conjunction in Aries

 

Occurring near the birth of Prophet Muhammad and rise of Islam. Fueled religious and territorial wars under assertive Aries energies.

 

 1305 - Triple conjunction in Pisces

 

Aligned with dissolution of the Knights Templar religious-military order accused of heresies.

 

 2150 - Triple conjunction in Gemini

 

Upcoming alignment predicted to accelerate global communication, education, innovation, much like its previous Gemini conjunction around 5700 BCE did.

 

Such rare triple alignments when all three social planets unite are believed to mark truly epochal shifts on Earth that may last hundreds of years in effect. Next, let's look at the much discussed 'Christmas Star' alignment.

 

 The Christmas Star Alignment of 2020

 

The Great Conjunction of December 21, 2020 gained much excitement as Jupiter and Saturn aligned very closely in Aquarius. Here are some details regarding this historic alignment.

 

 Timing and Significance

 

After 800 years, this conjunction precisely aligned at 0° Aquarius, marking a 200 year era of conjunctions in air signs. Air represents socialization so this promised an age of collectivism and humanitarianism versus individualism.

 

 Extreme Proximity

 

With just 0.1° separation, this was the closest alignment of Jupiter-Saturn in about 400 years! The planets appeared merged as one very bright 'Star'.

 

 Metaphorical Meanings

 

Occurring on the December solstice during the holiday season imbued this alignment with spiritual overtones of the fabled Star of Bethlehem believed to have guided the Magi to Christ.

 

It released visions of a New Age ruled by Aquarius traits like social awareness, wisdom and technological innovation. Jupiter's optimism and Saturn's practicality promised hope.

 

 Memes and Pop Culture

 

Dubbed the 'Christmas Star', this spectacular conjunction spawned countless internet memes jokingly attributing crazy 2020 events to its intensity. These captured society's nervousness about its purported effects during an already disrupted, isolated holiday season.

 

Overall, the timing and unique nature of this conjunction gained it much speculative attention globally across spirituality, astronomy and astrology adherents. But do such alignments really impact humanity and society as a whole? Let's analyze.

 

 Astrological Impact of Conjunctions

 

There are two divergent perspectives regarding the astrological influence of cosmic alignments on mankind:

 

 The Believer Stance

 

This view believes that alignments mark and channel cosmic energies influencing life on Earth and guiding the course of human civilization over time.

 

Reasons for this belief are:

 

- Statistical evidence seems to link some conjunctions in history with following events like wars, reforms, disasters.

 

- Conjunctions occurring in signs related to particular archetypes appear to activate those principles in society like revolution (Uranus) or authoritarianism (Capricorn).

 

- Concepts of 'cosmic sympathy', 'as above so below' and synchronicity indicate correspondences between celestial and earthly matters as many ancient cultures believed.

 

- Carl Jung's theories on 'synchroncity' suggest meaningfully related alignments in the outer world can constellate with internal psychological shifts.

 

- From Vedic to medieval times, prevailing medical wisdom linked bodily health and treatments to astrological timings and alignments. This suggests some validity of celestial effects.

 

- Beyond astrology, modern science confirms cosmic radiation fluctuations, full moons etc physically and psychologically affect human behavior and emotions. Perhaps alignments also play a role.

 

- Anecdotal evidence of conjunctions coinciding with personal new beginnings or challenges support their lived astrological influence, beyond just collective impact.

 

 The Skeptic View

 

This view regards conjunctions as simply optical events without any causative power over human affairs or earthly realms.

 

Reasons for skepticism are:

 

- Lack of definitive scientific evidence showing clear astrological effects, mechanisms or causality regarding alignments.

 

- Assumptions that association of conjunctions with events means causal relationship is a logical fallacy without proof.

 

- Tendency for proponents to selectively focus on examples confirming conjunctions' effect while ignoring non-confirming cases.

 

- Statistical analysis does not establish conjunctions precipitate events - many happen regardless of celestial alignments.

 

- Astronomically, conjunctions are just visual alignments without actual gravitational or physical effects on Earth to justify astrological impact.

 

- Belief that cosmic events control human fates discourages people from exerting their own free will to change outcomes.

 

Overall, the issue is complex with philosophical dimensions. Conclusive evidence supporting or invalidating astrological effects of conjunctions remains debatable with room for deeper research using modern data. Having explored both views, let's move to common myths about conjunctions.

 

 Common Misconceptions About Conjunctions

 

There are some prevalent myths and misconceptions regarding planetary conjunctions:

 

 Myth 1 : Conjunctions appear as one object

 

Reality: During a conjunction, the involved celestial bodies do not fuse but retain their individual brightness and appearance from Earth's perspective. They simply visually align along the same line of sight.

 

 Myth 2: Conjunction planets get closer physically

 

Reality: The planets themselves don't actually get nearer each other during an alignment. Conjunctions result from the relative positioning of planets as observed from Earth's moving position and are not due to physical proximity.

 

 Myth 3: Conjunctions spell doom

 

Reality: Not all alignments of planets have negative effects. Conjunctions simply combine the archetypal attributes of the involved planets which can manifest constructively or destructively depending on participating planets and modifiers like sign placements.

 

 Myth 4: Conjunction effects are personal

 

Reality: Unlike transits or progressions, alignments between slower planets like Jupiter and Saturn represent collective milestones versus influencing individual lives or predicting personal events. Their societal effects should be differentiated from transits of inner planets.

 

 Myth 5: Conjunction effects are permanent

 

Reality: Planetary alignments mark transitional phases rather than permanent transformations. Conjunctions herald the activation of specific planetary energies for a limited period before receding and making way for other astrological events.

 

Debunking such misconceptions grants a more accurate understanding of what these mythical alignments truly signify in astrological terms. After exploring the various facets of conjunctions, let's look ahead at upcoming ones in future.

 

 Future Conjunctions and Predictions

 

Based on orbital mechanics, astronomers can accurately calculate when future conjunctions, both personal inner planet ones and collective outer planet alignments will happen.

 

Here are some highly anticipated upcoming conjunctions:

 

 2023 - Pluto conjunct Saturn at 27° Capricorn

 

Pluto compels destruction and transformation of structures signified by Saturn. Their conjunction in restrictive Capricorn may stimulate reform of hierarchical power structures.

 

 2026 - Saturn conjunct Neptune at 0° Aries

 

This 36-year cycle alignment may dissolve rigid societal barriers and spark new idealism under fresh sign Aries. But confusion and disillusionment may also arise.

 

 2040 - Jupiter conjunct Saturn at 0° Scorpio

 

This cyclical Great Conjunction will initiate 200 years of alignments in water signs drawing focus to emotions, spirituality and imagination versus materialism.

 

 2080 - Rare Triple Conjunction of Saturn, Uranus and Neptune

 

This extraordinarily rare synodic alignment in investigative Gemini may accelerate scientific inquiry and communication globally.

 

 2123 - Pluto conjunct Saturn at 2° Leo

This wider 53-year cycle marks periods of societal breakdown and power struggles before regeneration under bold Leo.

 

These upcoming cosmic meetings indicate humanity will experience no dearth of formative conjunctions in the 21st century that stimulate both turbulence and innovation.

 

 Conclusion

 

In conclusion, the legendary conjunction of celestial spheres is both an visually dazzling astronomical spectacle and an astrologically enigmatic phenomenon. Since ancient times, cosmic alignments have captured civilization's imagination and intrigue as harbingers of the changing world order.

 

The precise synchronizations between celestial bodies, though simply optical from Earth's frame of reference, seem too meaningful to be mere coincidences to the human psyche. The mystical allure of conjunctions persists as we contemplate humanity's connection with the cosmos and our quest to decipher the messages encoded in planetary cycles and stellar configurations as guides for our collective journey.

 

So, while the definitive scientific evidence for astrological effects of conjunctions remains elusive, these legendary alignments continue to fascinate and spark insight into the self-reflective mirror that is the starry sky. As human knowledge evolves, the coming century may reveal more of conjunction's secrets from perspectives spanning empiricism, symbolism and synchronicity. For now, we can only watch in awe as the celestial spheres dance towards their next grand alignment!

 

 FAQs

 

What is meant by conjunction of the spheres?

 

Conjunction of the spheres refers to the astronomical alignment or apparent close approach of two or more celestial bodies or planets as viewed from Earth. This includes alignments between the Sun and Moon, Moon and planets, and conjunctions between slower moving outer planets like Jupiter and Saturn.

 

When is the next big conjunction we can expect?

 

The next Great Conjunction between Jupiter and Saturn will occur on November 2, 2040 in the tropical sign of Scorpio. Their rare alignments happen predictably every 18-22 years. Other major outer planet conjunctions expected in coming decades are Pluto-Saturn in 2023, Saturn-Neptune in 2026, and a rare Triple Conjunction of Saturn, Uranus and Neptune in 2080-81.

 

How long does a conjunction last?

 

The duration of a conjunction depends on the planets involved. Inner planet conjunctions like Venus-Mercury may last a day or two. However rare outer planet alignments like Jupiter-Pluto can last up to a few months, giving astrologers enough time to study and interpret their subtle effects. The orb or deviation from exact also determines conjunction's duration.

 

What is the allowed orb for a precise conjunction?

 

Astronomically conjunctions are defined when objects share the same ecliptic longitude within an orb or margin of 8-10°. A tighter orb of 1° constitutes an extremely precise conjunction with almost perfect alignment like the 2020 Jupiter-Saturn one. A larger 10° orb still qualifies as a conjunction but with looser alignment.

 

Do conjunctions really affect society and mankind astrologically?

 

There are two competing perspectives. Astrologers consider alignments as marking collective shifts in human consciousness and precipitating major societal changes. Critics argue conjunctions only optically align without actual causal effect on humanity or Earth. Definitive scientific evidence proving clear astrological impacts of conjunctions currently remains elusive.

 

What is the 'musica universalis' theory in medieval astrology?

 

The 'musica universalis' metaphor prevalent during the Middle Ages depicted the cosmos as a series of concentric, revolving celestial spheres whose rotations produced eternal, divine music. Planetary alignments and conjunctions represented the synchronized 'music' when spheres were in harmony. Dissonance occurred during conflict aspects. 

 

How are future conjunctions calculations done?

 

Astronomers use orbital mechanics and ephemerides tables to determine future conjunctions mathematically. The periodicity between conjunctions of two planets is calculated using their individual synodic periods. Computer programs can accurately forecast conjunction dates and angles.

 

What is the spiritual significance of the Jupiter-Saturn conjunction?

 

The Great Conjunction has potent spiritual symbolism since alignment of the 'social planets' Jupiter and Saturn represents eras beginning and ending. Their union conjures ideas of the fabled Star of Bethlehem guiding spiritual evolution. The rare 2020 Jupiter-Saturn 'Christmas Star' conjunction in Aquarius gave hope for a New Age of enlightenment.

 

What is the next astrological era marked by the Jupiter-Saturn cycle?

 

The current 1802-2199 era features 200 years of Jupiter-Saturn conjunctions in earth signs manifesting materialist pragmatism and capitalism. After the 2020 Aquarius alignment, the next astrological era of air sign conjunctions from 2200-2399 will stimulate technological growth, social networks, communication and collectivism.

 

Can triple conjunctions of Saturn, Uranus and Neptune recur?

 

Yes, a remarkably rare triple alignment of Saturn, Uranus and Neptune can recur when their orbital cycles synchronize. This repeats every 500-1000 years and next occurs in 2080-81 in Gemini. Previous triple conjunctions have stimulated advances in abstract thought, philosophy, human rights and communication.