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As we say farewell to the Age of Pisces and enter the Aquarian Age some folks are predicting a shift or sudden leap in human consciousness. The past century has already seen a rapid acceleration in mankind's progress. Advances in science have seemingly reduced the size of the Earth while contributing to the amazing growth in population and the emergence of global culture. Astrologically speaking, collective cultural changes are attributed to the slow moving outer planets Uranus, Neptune and Pluto.

Many of the themes most strongly connected with the Aquarian Age received a substantial boost during the tumultuous decade of the 1960's. The signature planetary event of that era was a conjunction of Uranus and Pluto in the sign Virgo. Uranus has long been known as the planet of sudden, often shocking changes while Pluto's effects are linked with transformation, death and rebirth. In Virgo, the earthy sign of the harvest, these celestial powers found fertile ground. The ways of the past were challenged by the greatest youth movement in history. Many young people adopted new lifestyles; dress, music, spirituality, diet, health care, environmentalism, sexual and political activism are some areas where the changes were most apparent.

During the 1990's Uranus joined Neptune in Capricorn, the sign of powerful corporations and big government. The New Age, ruled by Uranus, had become a growth industry with revenues increasing each year. Businesses were revolutionized by technological advances. Job security became a relic of the past. Corporate mergers reduced competition and concentrated more power in the hands of fewer individuals. A populist campaign to reduce the size and cost of government led to cutbacks in many federal and state programs but so far has failed to produce campaign finance reforms.

In the mid 1990's Pluto, lord of death and rebirth, entered Sagittarius, the sign of law, politics and religion. The transformative energies of this obsessively nosy planet quickly spotlighted the injustices of the legal system during the sensational murder trials of sports hero O.J. Simpson and the British nanny, Louise Woodward. The impeachment effort against President Clinton and the election controversies of November 2000 are further examples of Pluto's capacity to stir up passions that lead to detailed examinations of the issues, thus promoting change. Plutonian compulsion can aggravate religious differences, leading to increased hostility. We see examples of this around the world.

By 1999 Uranus was joined by Neptune in Aquarius. To expect a shift of the magnitude last seen in the 60's, I am afraid will lead to disappointment. Unlike earthy and practical Virgo, Aquarius is a cool, intellectual air sign, concerned more with information and ideas than realities on the material plane. The impact of Uranus and Neptune in Aquarius is lessened because these planets are moving apart. Their most recent conjunction occurred several years ago. Lessons to be learned now involve willing sacrifice of self importance in order to contribute to the good of those around us. Ted Turner's gift to the United Nations of a billion dollars was a fine example of this principle at work.

The development of Aquarian consciousness has its beginnings within each one of us. Common bonds must be identified and strengthened through right livelihood and right action. Spiritual practices such as yoga, meditation, study, community service and teamwork are all pathways to higher consciousness. Technology, ruled by Aquarius, can and most certainly will prove to be a valuable aid in this work. As individuals our contribution may seem small, our progress slow, but remember, a journey begins with a single step.

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Eric Linter offers a complete range of astrological services. Consultations are available in person, on tape or by telephone. Contact him in Boston at 617-524-5275 or email: EricLinter@aol.com.