Astrological Age - Overview

Overview

There are three broad perspectives on the astrological ages:

1. Archeoastronomers are interested in the ages because some researchers believe that ancient civilizations often depicted cultural references to the ages. Archeoastronomers in general do not 'believe' in astrology, but they study the cultural traditions of societies that did refer extensively to astrology.
2. Astrologers have been interested in relating world history to the astrological ages since the late 19th century; however, most astrologers study horoscopes, not astrological ages.
3. The general public has become aware of the ages—or ar least of the Age of Aquarius—since it was publicized in the musical Hair. A number of unsubstantiated urban myths circulate about the astrological ages in various media.