1648 in so many ways represents a pivot point around history turned. From politics, history, science, culture, religion, globalization, economics and philosophy how the world shifted from old to new thinking. Of course, not all things changed simultaneously during this watershed year. What can be pointed to about this time though, is that the world after this date went in different direction after than it did before. As it happened three outer planets, yet to be discovered, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto moved in rare relationships to one another, a situation that points to one rare triple alignment in written history that occurred during the Axial Age. A survey of the activities between these players from their triple conjunction to 1648 brings up many points that begs explanation of these coincidences. This survey essays to bring these observations to light. 1648, the Book and Compendium will both show how the planets set the framework for human actions and mirror how history moves forward through time.
Much like its topic 1648 breaks new ground. Astrology affords the opportunity to examine our lives more holistically. Both efforts noted here cover the period from 1398-1892 of which 1648 represents the half-point. That the work begins in the middle offers a clue to how it will proceed. 1648 sees history from many angles all at once.