The Great Year and Astronomical Cycles in Myth

March 13, 2026Theory

Source: The Gnostic Connection: Quests of the Ancient Mystery Schools | with Randall Carlson & William Henry by The Randall Carlson

Ancient myths encode astronomical patterns including the roughly 20-year Jupiter-Saturn conjunction cycle. The 'Great Year' concept links celestial movements to the timing of mythic narratives. These cycles were thought to influence terrestrial events and human destiny — sky and story intertwined.

Key facts

Ancient myths encode cycles such as the 20‑year Jupiter‑Saturn eclipse pattern.
These astronomical cycles were thought to influence terrestrial events and human destiny.
The 'Great Year' concept links celestial movements to the timing of mythic narratives.