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[[Image:Hippies.jpg|thumb|right|The [[hippie]] subculture appropriated the name of Aquarius for their philosophy, "The Age of Aquarius."]] | [[Image:Hippies.jpg|thumb|right|The [[hippie]] subculture appropriated the name of Aquarius for their philosophy, "The Age of Aquarius."]] | ||
'''Aquarius''', the "Water-Bearer", is one of the [[constellations]] of the twelve Signs of the [[Astrology|Zodiac]]. It is the eleventh astrological [[sign]], and comes between [[Capricorn]] the Sea-Goat, and [[Pisces]] the [[Fish]], on the circular astrological diagram. As a sun sign, it represents the dates of January 31 through February 19. The [[symbol]] for Aquarius is two lines in a zigzag shape, representing [[water]]. The brightest [[star]] in Aquarius is Beta Aquarii (abbreviated β Aqr), also known by its Islamic name [[Sadalsuud]], whence the name of the entire constellation. | '''Aquarius''', the "Water-Bearer", is one of the [[constellations]] of the twelve Signs of the [[Astrology|Zodiac]]. It is the eleventh astrological [[sign]], and comes between [[Capricorn]] the Sea-Goat, and [[Pisces]] the [[Fish]], on the circular astrological diagram. As a sun sign, it represents the dates of January 31 through February 19. The [[symbol]] for Aquarius is two lines in a zigzag shape, representing [[water]]. The brightest [[star]] in Aquarius is Beta Aquarii (abbreviated β Aqr), also known by its Islamic name [[Sadalsuud]], whence the name of the entire constellation. | ||
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| + | An early influence on the growth of the [[New age movement|New Age movement]] was the founding of the [[Theosophical Society]] by [[Madame Blavatsky]] in 1875, but it gained most popularity in the 1960s, when its followers looked forward to the dawning of the [[Age of Aquarius]] and the passing of the Age of [[Pisces]]. | ||
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Revision as of 14:43, October 23, 2018
Aquarius, the "Water-Bearer", is one of the constellations of the twelve Signs of the Zodiac. It is the eleventh astrological sign, and comes between Capricorn the Sea-Goat, and Pisces the Fish, on the circular astrological diagram. As a sun sign, it represents the dates of January 31 through February 19. The symbol for Aquarius is two lines in a zigzag shape, representing water. The brightest star in Aquarius is Beta Aquarii (abbreviated β Aqr), also known by its Islamic name Sadalsuud, whence the name of the entire constellation.
An early influence on the growth of the New Age movement was the founding of the Theosophical Society by Madame Blavatsky in 1875, but it gained most popularity in the 1960s, when its followers looked forward to the dawning of the Age of Aquarius and the passing of the Age of Pisces.