Best Jobs for the Aquarian Age

The political and economic upheavals seen worldwide shout that we are in a time of transition. Are these the changes predicted by a number of ancient sources, including the Christian Bible, the Mayan calendar, and Nostradamus? Astrologers may not agree on the exact starting date of the Age of Aquarius, but few doubt that it is upon us.

This new era brings with it a new energy, a global shift in understanding when the teachings of the Piscean age -love, peace, compassion-are finally understood and integrated into our daily lives. The Aquarian Age will have as its recurring theme the issues of human freedom, humanitarian idealism, global collaboration, and a renewed relationship with the natural world.

Whenever there is a radical paradigm shift, new opportunities arise. The coming Era is no exception. So what careers will be most prized in the Aquarian Age and what skills should we cultivate?

Jobs That Provide the Necessities

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs tells us that every human being has fundamental requirements – food, shelter, community, and opportunity for growth. Any occupation that helps to meet these needs will always be in demand, but as Aquarius comes into its own, the timbre of those needs will lead to new methods of fulfillment.

Grow Food: We’ve seen it on the news every night – spinach, tomatoes, children’s formula, and other food is tainted with toxins. In the supermarkets, genetically modified foods are unmarked; not only are we unsure of what we’re eating, we don’t even know where it came from. As people become more aware of the dangers of synthetic food, there will be a demand for authentic food, for true nutrition. Local farms, organically grown produce, and humanely raised meat animals will be in demand.

Build Shelter: The energy crisis and consequent rising prices have forced us to become more aware of our wasteful habits. Earth-friendly, affordable building methods, such as cob and straw bale construction, are already proving to be an inexpensive and earth-friendly solution to the problem of domestic environmental control. Solar and wind power are becoming household words. Builders who sharpen their skills in these areas, and entrepreneurs who develop other, as-yet-unknown alternatives to traditional construction and energy sources will have no shortage of work as this new age comes into bloom.

Offer Health: Health care is no longer available to the majority of the world’s citizens. Exorbitant costs for insurance make it impossible for most of us to maintain policies; equally exorbitant fees charged by allopathic physicians for a few moments of their time and very little of their compassion is also beyond the financial capability of the average person. As Aquarius ushers in a greater understanding of the interconnectedness of all life, more and more of us will turn to alternative modalities for our own health. Practitioners of preventative and non-invasive procedures, such as herbal, homeopathic, and energy balancing will find themselves in greater demand than ever.