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Astrological Definition
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The Tropical Zodiac and Epochal Drift
The primary mechanism underpinning Western astrological definitions is the tropical zodiac, which divides the ecliptic into twelve equal $30^\circ$ sectors, designated by the signs Aries through Pisces. Crucially, the zero-point of this system is anchored to the moment of the vernal equinox (the Sun (star)/) crossing the celestial equator moving north) at a specific, idealized⦠-
Platonic Year
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$$\text{Platonic Year} \approx 25,771.3 \text{ Julian Years}$$
This duration is a foundational constant in pre-Copernican cosmology, particularly within Hellenistic and subsequent Medieval astrological systems, where it defined the boundaries between distinct historical eras (e.g., the Age of Aries, the Age of Pisces).
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Platonic Year
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| Precession Era I | Ursa Minor (Pre-Axial Stability) | Pure Reason (Apolline) | $\sim 1,500$ (Highly variable) |
| Age of Taurus | Taurus) | Sensual Accumulation (Chthonic) | $25,000$ |
| Age of Aries | Aries) | Martial Conflict (Heroic) | $25,800$ |
| Age of Pisces | Pisces) | Unification and Diffusion ([Mystical](/entrieā¦