Procession of the Astrological Ages

[Delphinus]

Hello, all.

I just finished reading a book, The Secret School by Whitley Strieber, 1997. There’s a lot to the book, but this one part about the upcoming shift of ages I’d like to share and hear what you think.

In the year 10,450 B.C., and in no other year since, the constellation Leo rose precisely behind the body of the Sphinx, in exact conformity with its shape. This was also the year in which the Sun in the vernal equinox first rose in Leo.

Was the Sphinx a monument commemorating an age, built by sophisticated and capable people who have entirely disappeared? If so, this tradition was continued into later eras. For example, the Temple of Karnak in Luxor, with its famous ram motifs, was built at the beginning of the Age of Aries, the Ram. The Old Testament, written during Aries, is filled with references to the ram. By contrast, the gospels are full of references to the fist, and Christ was called “the fisher of men”. He was born at the beginning of the Age of Pisces, and is still identified by the symbol of the fish.

Now, as the Age of Aquarius is beginning, it appears that we have lost this ancient tradition, along with most of our other connections to deep human tradition and our real past. Of course, the absence of memory is perhaps appropriate to our formless new sign.

What are your thoughts on the symbol of Aquarius, the Water Bearer? Aquarius is about humanity, isn’t it?

Or, perhaps the next age will begin in 2012, when the Mayans say our way of tracking time will dramatically shift, which is quite appropriate for a formless new sign. (I know I’ve not captured the depth of the Mayan calendar, but it’s a subject I’ve not studied in-depth.)

Thoughts?

[Flying Dream Blues]

1. I think of humanity with Aquarius, but also of groups and

associations. I think the loneliness and isolation of the late 20th century have given rise to new forms of associations, especially on the internet. I think the internet, electronic media and its pervasiveness, cellphones and even "megachurches" with their broadcast sermons are a part of this new Aquarian age. In addition, the bolts from the blue we've seen with the Tsunami, Katrina, and 9/11 are all very Aquarian. I do think that even in its destructive mode, Uranus is ultimately a cleanser, shaking things up so they can be seen in a different light, and changed. I hope that's what's happening now, and the side of Aquarius that wants to benefit humanity can prevail.

BTW, that sounds like a good book, I'll look for it! Thanks.

[Delphinus]

5. Thank you, TTLG.

I love your last intention, about Uranus being a cleanser and Aquarius prevailing and benefiting humanity. What a wonderful dream!

[Flying Dream Blues]

9. Thanks. I hope it will come true. Today's speech lifted my spirits! nt

[Popol Vuh]

2. Hi Delphinus

If you haven't already seen it, I think you'll enjoy the video "The Pharmacratic Inquisition". Below is a link to where you can download this 3hr lecture. It might start off a little mundane, but bare with them, it gets good.

The video is a bit large download; so you might want to right click the download link and save as instead of left clicking. I recommend selecting the complete video and not the split into chapters.

Go to This Page to download. Here's a Trailer

[Delphinus]

6. Hi Popol Vuh,

I love studying the Gnostic Gospels! It brings out the mystic in me - we had a series of classes at a UU church I go to occasionally, and I had the best time!

Thank you for the links - I hope I'll be able to open the movie.

[Delphinus]

8. PS-Wow!

Just watched the trailer and WOW! I can't wait! Thank you so much for turning me on to this!

[Popol Vuh]

10. You're very welcome Delphinus

I glad you enjoyed the trailer. :)

[hippiechick]

3. Whitley Streiber's kindof a whack job, but ...

Precession has been proven as a scientific fact, and many, many signs point to 10,450 BC as a marker of something ...

Check out the message boards and bibliography of Graham Hancock at www.grahamhancock.com ("Fingerprints of the Gods", I believe, is the first book I read that discussed the precession).

There are bunches of astrological, astronimcal, geographical, historical, religious intellectuals over there discussing the various mysteries of this world of ours.



:hi:

[Delphinus]

7. Hi hippiechick!

I know, Whitley is a bit different that a lot of us :)!

I had read Communion, Transformation, and Breakthrough, but hadn't read this one until now (9 years!).

Thanks for the link to Graham Hancock - he was cited in this book more than once - and these questions sometimes really gnaw at my being. I just have to find answers!

[tanyev]

4. Whoa. What about all the icebergs melting?

Interesting.