Reality Has Begun to Change — Is Humanity Keeping Up?
From the Age of Air — Why Has the World Begun to Change So Drastically?
When you look at the state of the world today, what do you think?
There are wars. Oil supplies are being disrupted. Natural disasters are occurring. The nature of politics is changing.
What will happen to our lives from here?
So many of the realities we see around us seem to bring nothing but uncertainty.
But in fact, all of these things can be described by one single word.
Change.
In the world of Western astrology, there is a well-known concept called the Age of Air—an era of change.
In this series, beginning with the Age of Air, I want to explore questions such as:
What kind of message are the stars giving us now?
What are we being asked to do?
What will happen to the Earth from here?
Everything I write will be my own interpretation, but I would like to organize and share these ideas with you.
I will explain the basics as we go, but there will likely be quite a few technical terms.
Still, I believe that knowing or not knowing these things can make a significant difference in how we understand the changes ahead, so I hope you will stay with me.
First, I would like to explain the Age of Air, an era that is expected to continue for roughly the next 200 years.
What Are the Age of Earth and the Age of Air?
In astrology, it is said that the central themes of society shift approximately every 200 years.
One of the markers of this transition is the Great Conjunction—the alignment of Jupiter and Saturn.
Jupiter and Saturn come together approximately once every 20 years.
And depending on which zodiac sign this conjunction occurs in, the theme of the era is believed to change.
After continuing in the same element for roughly 200 years, the focus shifts to the next element.
Then, in 2020—
Jupiter and Saturn came together in Aquarius.
Because of this, many astrologers believe that we moved from the Age of Earth, which had continued for around 200 years, into the Age of Air.
What Was the Age of Earth?
The Age of Earth (approximately 1800–2020)
The Age of Earth was an era that emphasized:
Material things, ownership, and tangible achievement.
At the center of society were questions such as:
“How much do you own?” “How much have you built?”
In other words, value was based on things that could be seen and measured.
Key Characteristics of the Age of Earth
The pursuit of material wealth Money, land, assets, and other tangible possessions were seen as valuable.
Organizations and hierarchical society Companies, nations, titles, and vertical structures formed the foundation of society.
Stability and accumulation Staying in the same place and building something over time was highly valued.
Authority and brands Educational background, company names, and social titles became standards of credibility.
In other words, during the Age of Earth,
adapting yourself to the values defined by society
was considered the basic way to survive.
Get into a good company. Earn a respected title. Build assets. Receive recognition from society.
Accumulating this kind of “external value” was connected to wealth and security.
What Is the Age of Air?
The Age of Air (from 2020 onward)
The Age of Air is an era centered around:
Individuality, intellect, and self-worth.
During the Age of Earth, external evaluation was a source of value.
But in the Age of Air, the central question becomes:
“Who am I?”
Some people may hear the word “air” and imagine an age of information, communication, and connection.
And of course, that is not wrong.
But simply receiving information or connecting with other people does not mean that you are truly living in the Age of Air.
What do you think? What do you believe? What do you choose to express?
Only when a person has established their own individuality and ideas can their connection with others gain real value.
That is why I see the Age of Air as:
“An era in which each person’s self-worth is being questioned.”
Your Individuality Becomes Your Value
The “individual” I am referring to here is not simply someone who insists on expressing themselves.
From an astrological perspective, it means:
A person who is fully expressing the qualities they were born with.
In other words—
A person who is using their own individuality one hundred percent.
And then, those individualities resonate with one another, connect, and begin to create society.
Rather than imitating someone elseor chasing the same answers as everyone around you,
you begin to understand the qualities you possessand engage with the world in a way that only you can.
That is what will become necessary in the coming era.
The Standard of Value Is Changing
During the Age of Earth,
“Is this socially valuable?”
was one of the most important standards.
But in the Age of Air,
“Does this have meaning for me?”
becomes increasingly important.
Even when choosing the same object, people will no longer choose it simply because:
Everyone else has it
It is famous
It will be admired by society
Instead, they will choose it because:
They personally see value in it
It aligns with their beliefs
It is necessary for their own life
Resonance Between Individuals Will Create Society
In the Age of Air, “empathy” and “connection” are not simply about being friendly with one another.
They are about:
People who have established their own individuality
Connecting through shared values and ideas
Creating society while each person fulfills their own role
This kind of resonance-based network will become increasingly central.
People will no longer connect simply because they belong to the same organization.
Nor will they be recognized merely because they have a title.
What matters will be:
What do you think? What do you believe? What are you trying to create?
People who resonate with those things will connect, and together they will begin to create new forms of society.
The Difference Between the Age of Earth and the Age of Air
Age of Earth
Value is determined by society.
Age of Air
Value is determined by the individual.
Age of Earth
Centered on material things and society.
Age of Air
Centered on individual thought and self-worth.
Age of Earth
Ownership itself is valuable.
Age of Air
Even whether or not you choose to own something becomes a personal choice.
Age of Earth
Belonging to an organization is assumed.
Age of Air
Even whether or not you belong becomes a choice.
Age of Earth
There is one correct answer.
Age of Air
The answer differs from person to person.
Age of Earth
Brands and titles.
Age of Air
Individuality, ideas, and self-worth.
The More We Resist Change, the More Destructive Reality Becomes
This is the Age of Air—and these are the things that both the world and we ourselves must begin to recognize.
But while this message is being given to us by the universe, are we truly making these changes calmly and steadily?
We are not.
We continue to cling to old values.
Organizations. Titles. Ownership. Society’s definition of what is “correct.”
And while we hold on to those things, the world continues to change ahead of us.
That is why we are seeing changes in reality that feel like chaos or destruction.
But this does not simply mean that the world is falling apart.
The systems that were necessary for the previous era are coming to an end.
And we are now in the process of being reshaped into forms that will be needed in the next era.
Next time, I will talk about the reforms of Uranus—the ruling planet of Aquarius, the sign that represents the Age of Air.