This is perhaps one of the least relevant articles that I am going to write since the approximate dates of the foundations of the great civilizations are not exact. However, it is interesting to see the positions of the slower planets since we can have some approximate information about the transformative energies of each one of them.

Sumerian civilization (Mesopotamia): around 4000 B.C.

The Sumerian civilization dates from 5500 to 4000 B.C. Due to the extent of its possible founding, there are no reliable astrological positions to which we can refer.

Egyptian civilization: around 3100 B.C.

  • Pluto Position: Aquarius
  • Neptune Position: Sagittarius
  • Uranus Position: Pisces

Indus Valley Civilization: around 2600 B.C.

  • Pluto Position: Aquarius
  • Neptune Position: Capricorn
  • Uranus Position: Pisces

Chinese civilization: around 2100 B.C.

  • Pluto Position: Leo
  • Neptune Position: Pisces
  • Uranus Position: Aries

Greek civilization: around 800 B.C.

  • Pluto Position: Gemini
  • Neptune Position: Sagittarius
  • Uranus Position: Virgo

So far, the dates of the foundations of civilizations are approximate. You don’t have to rely too much on the positions. I only add it as a curious (and possibly false) fact.

Roman Empire: April 21, 753 B.C. (founding of Rome)

  • Pluto Position: Leo
  • Neptune Position: Aries
  • Uranus Position: Aries

Mongol Empire: in 1206 BC

  • Pluto Position: Leo
  • Neptune Position: Pisces
  • Uranus Position: Leo

Aztec Empire: around 1428 AD.

  • Pluto Position: Cancer
  • Neptune Position: Leo
  • Uranus Position: Aries

Inca empire: taking the expansion of the empire in 1438 AD (reign of Cuzco)

  • Pluto Position: Cancer
  • Neptune Position: Leo or Virgo
  • Uranus Position: Taurus

Paula Lustemberg

Paula Lustemberg

Paula Lustemberg is an astrologer and author with over 35 years of astrological practice and research.


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