Nathan Naicker Western Astrology

  Uranus will be variably in tropical Taurus 2018 - 2026, supporting a global impulse of innovation in food/agri-tech, family systems, and the finance sector. However, instead of writing an article about it focused purely on astrological jargon, and in true alignment with the practical earthiness of Taurus (think a cow slowly and peacefully chewing away lounging about in a meadow), I felt it more prudent to write an article which supports us individually to enhance those bullish factors of the reality of our day to day lives: performance, sustainability, enjoyment, and endurance. Taurus represents the Venusian impulse to accumulate around us that which is worthy; the practical aspect of it speaks of the simple truth that a life in alignment with our values and sense of worthiness, is the most sustainable and most enjoyable way to live - and achieve - what we want out of life. This article will aim to provide snippets and inspirations so that we gird up our loins, pull up our socks,...

  GLOBAL CONTEXT: THE OUTER PLANETS Most natal astrological work and commentaries focus primarily on the individual – a person’s career, financial, relationship, and other aspirations and probabilities of fulfillment. However, we know that whatever affects the planet we will have to face directly or indirectly, first as a common group of human, then as localized communities or nations, then as cities and regions, then as families, and finally as individuals. The one astrological symbolism speaks to all these levels of being and is not beholden to any one person. Our individual lives play out with our familial patterns as a context and reference point. The astrology of Family Dynamics brings a higher wisdom and level of truth to lend perspective to any life aspiration or issue that presents itself in an individual birth chart. The history of family is fascinating and instructive. After World War II, the concept of the sentimental and nuclear family went through significant changes...