There is an alchemical stone for each metal and substance, The Philosopher's Stone is one of gold and the most popular for its regenerative and transmutative properties.

Marcia Moore and Mark Douglas promoted the view that, although no one knows when the Aquarian Age begins, the American Revolution, the Industrial Revolution, and the discovery of electricity are all attributable to the Aquarian Age. [11] Moore and Douglas make a number of predictions about the trends that they believe will develop in the Aquarian Age. [12] The Aquarian alignment of 14th February 2009" by Dr. Jude Currivan, PhD, Merlian News, February 14, 2009 These lines are considered by critics to be poetic license, although some people have taken them literally. An example is the identification of Valentine's Day2009 as the "perfect alignment to support our collective manifestation of love and peace and dawning of the Age of Aquarius". [22] [23]Robert Powell (1979), The sidereal zodiac, Tempe, AZ: American Federation of Astrologers, p.45, ISBN 978-0904693072 A "wave" theory of the shifting Great Ages suggests that the Age of Aquarius will not arrive on a given date but is instead emerging in influence over many years, similar to how the tide surges forward incrementally rather than all at once. [17] In an article about feminism in the French newspaper La Fronde from February 26, 1890, August Vandekerkhove stated: "About March, 21st this year the cycle of Aquarius will start. Aquarius is the house of the woman". He adds that is in this age the woman will be equal to the man. [19] The expression Age of Aquarius in popular culture usually refers to the heyday of the hippie and New Age movements in the 1960s and 1970s.

Robert Zoller, "The Use of Archetypes in Prediction", The FAA Journal September 2002 Volume 32 No 3 (Federation of Australian Astrologers), pp. 37–53 The 1967 musical Hair, with its opening song " Aquarius" and the line "This is the dawning of the Age of Aquarius", brought the Aquarian age concept to the attention of audiences worldwide. However, the song further defines this dawning of the age within the first lines: "When the Moon is in the seventh house and Jupiter aligns with Mars, then peace will guide the planets and love will steer the stars". Astrologer Neil Spencer denounced the lyrics as "astrological gibberish", noting that Jupiter aligns with Mars several times a year and the Moon is in the 7thHouse for two hours every day. [21]There are three popular methods of creating the stone, and a few less popular ways. The more popular ways are easier, tried and true, or are exceptionally fast. The Book of Aquarius by Anonymous delves into the mystical world of alchemy and the search for the philosopher's stone. This thought-provoking treatise invites readers to embark on a journey of discovery into the secrets of transformation and transcendence. Astronomical Applications Department (2011). Multiyear Computer Interactive Almanac. 2.2.2. Washington DC: US Naval Observatory. Longitude of Sun, apparent geocentric ecliptic of date, interpolated to find time of crossing 0°, 30°....

The Age of Aquarius, in astrology, is either the current or forthcoming astrological age, depending on the method of calculation. Astrologers maintain that an astrological age is a product of the Earth's slow precessional rotation and lasts for 2,160 years, on average (one Great Year equals 25,920-year period of precession / 12 zodiac signs = 2,160 years). [2] A common position expressed by many astrologers sees the Age of Aquarius as that time when humanity takes control of the Earth and its own destiny as its rightful heritage, with the destiny of humanity being the revelation of truth and the expansion of consciousness, and that some people will experience enlightenment in advance of others and therefore be recognized as the new leaders in the world. [13] Eight researchers claim the Aquarian age will arrive in the 25th century while the 21st, 26th, and 27th centuries have seven supporters each. Other centuries that have a number of supporters for the beginning of the Aquarian age include: 22nd and 23rd centuries (6 each); 19th century (5); and the 18th century (4). [4] Proponents of medieval astrology suggest that the Pisces world where religion is the opiate of the masses will be replaced in the Aquarian Age by a world ruled by secretive, power-hungry elites seeking absolute power over others; that knowledge in the Aquarian Age will only be valued for its ability to win wars; that knowledge and science will be abused, not industry and trade; and that the Aquarian Age will be a Dark Age in which religion is considered offensive. [14]The Book of Aquarius: The Book of Aquarius by Anonymous: "Ancient Secrets: Unveiling the Mysteries of Alchemical Transmutations" Astrologers do not agree on when the Aquarian age will start or even if it has already started. [5] Campion (1999) [4] lists various references from mainly astrological sources for the start of the Age of Aquarius. Based on Campion's summary, most published materials on the subject state that the Age of Aquarius arrived in the 20th century (29 claims), with the 24th century in second place with 12 claimants. [6] Andrew Dawson, New Era, New Religions: Religious Transformation in Contemporary Brazil ( Ashgate Publishing, 2007) p56 This article is about the astrological sign. For the astronomical constellation, see Aquarius (constellation). Christian Lazaridès, "Vivons-nous les commencements de l'Ere des Poissons" - Editions anthroposophiques romandes. 1989 pp. 143–155

The ReadDown Books for Aquarius Aquarius, you’re known for having unusual tastes. The book everyone else is reading may not be for you. You’re a bigger fan of the underdog — the small press, the lesser-known poet, the weird genre-breaker. If it’s different, it might be in your to-read pile. The most important thing is that an author has a unique voice. As the humanitarian and social organizer of the zodiac, you’re also keen to stay on top of social issues. Stories of rebels and change-makers suit you. Astrologer Brittany Goss has some book recommendations that push the envelope. Edit: For those coming here from The Why Files who are interested in learning more about alchemy and the philosopher's stone, here are the answers to these questions 6 years later. Astrologers believe that an astrological age affects humanity, possibly by influencing the rise and fall of civilizations or cultural tendencies.Neil Spencer, True as the Stars Above, 2000, pp. 115–27, chapter 7, "Love Shall Steer the Stars – The Long Dawning of the Age of Aquarius"