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The Astro-Mythical Aquarius

Aquarius, the Water Bearer

Aquarius is a faint sprawling zodiacal constellation which joins with the other "water" constellations of Pisces the Fishes, Cetus the Whale, Piscis Astrinus, Southern Fish and Capricornus the Sea Goat. Aquarius can be seen in the Northern Hemispheres in August, September, October and November and in the Southern Hemispheres in January, February, March, and April according to SkyMap an astronomical atlas.

No strong myths are associated with Aquarius, however, there is a reference to the God Hapi watering from two jars, which was an ancient symbol of the river Nile. In Babylonia the God Ea- which was sometimes called the "God with Streams" and is also associated with Capricorn. GU-LA, the Babylonian name for Aquarius, was first associated with the goddess of childbirth and healing. The stones of the region show a man pouring water from a bucket with a towel in the left hand. The Arabians  had a similar depiction, a mule carrying two water buckets. In the Roman zodiac it was a peacock which was the symbol for Juno. 

In Babylonia, it was associated with the 11th month with each constellations numbered as such. Aquarius was called "The Seat of Flowing Waters" and some assert 15,000 years ago. This suggests that astronomy/astrology goes back even further than supposed. In China, Capricornus and Pisces and a part of Sagittarius, was called the "Serpent" and the "Turtle" and later called the "Dark Warrior", "Hero" and "Precious Vase". It headed the zodiac sign of the Rat - which was the ideograph for water.

Angels of Aquarius

Barachiel is the angel of air and higher altitudes that becomes a testament of power, swiftness and invisibility. In Hebrew, bara- means to create, shape or form along with burning and fire. -el means "shining one". Barachiel is thus the "Creating Shining One". Like the movement of the air, he breathes life into intellectual pursuits. He unlocks unconscious aspects of the self along with giving wisdom and knowledge to those who need it. Air is a transformative element much like the quality of fire. They both  renew and refresh, however fire burns off the old and recreates anew. Barachiel refreshes the divine purity and love and awakens the hibernating plants in the frozen soil of our mind and heart.

Raphael is a "Shining Healer" for the divine. In Hebrew, rapha means "healer" or "doctor" and -el means "shining". His job is to heal the earth and to protect and nourish mankind by infusing compassion, love and joy mixed with laughter and humor. He cares for illnesses and disease and is often viewed as the patron angel of doctors, nurses and other health care givers. Associated with air, Raphael rules science and knowledge which corresponds to the quality of air, representing the mind. The caduceus he carries is a symbol of his work and is recognized in the health professions. There are references to Raphael as being like the "breeze", because he works behind the scenes quietly guiding those in the health field.

These two angels will help you start a new spiritual journey or guide you in an existing one. They infuse love and humor and awaken our senses to a new level. They allow knowledge and wisdom to come forth as whisps of inspiration, some would call this brilliance. If you need strength to move on any level, they will propel you forward with wisdom and insight. They are truly transformative beings.

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This information found here is from my own research and countless notes.  I am currently working on the astrological and astronomical history of the constellations which is a large project that I started some time ago. It is a slow and steady process with time being a large factor. Please do not transfer or copy this information and/or graphics. Thanks!
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