George Bernard Shaw
generational influences

Here we will discuss characteristics and traits of George Bernard Shaw's generation. Of course, George Bernard may not share all of the characteristics of his generation, but he is greatly affected by the tone that is set by his generation.

The first topic focuses on the subconscious and emotional drive of this age group. In this section we will describe a deeply felt urge - and even compulsion - of George Bernard's age group. This deeply felt drive comes to the surface very forcefully, thereby leaving considerable upheaval and change in its wake. The second topic concerns the dreams, fantasies and spiritual aspirations of George Bernard's age group. The third and last topic describes what is new and different in his age group; it highlights areas in which Shaw's age group tends to be innovative, inventive and unusual, as well as where it may be unstable and unreliable.

The characteristics described below may affect a group of people for anywhere from a few years to about 30 years. There are one or more different astrological factors described in each of the three sections below.

The Subconscious and Emotional Drive of George Bernard Shaw's Age Group

George Bernard Shaw is part of a 30-year group of people who are highly motivated by practical concerns. There is a very strong psychological need to feel that there is a firm foundation and a solid basis for one's life. There is an irresistible urge to make sure that the basics are taken care of and everything is built on a solid foundation. Consequently, Shaw's generation works hard to improve the economy, ensure adequate food supplies, maintain and build roads and buildings, increase productivity, and develop other facilities that are essential foundations for a healthy, thriving economy.

There is a strong tendency to measure the value of something by its utilitarian value. For example, in education and research the emphasis is on ideas of practical value and there is little support for more purely theoretical research.

George Bernard's generation is pragmatic and productive, and is driven by a need to build and improve tangible things. This concern with practical affairs often becomes unbalanced, and a rampant materialism with little regard for humanitarian, ethical, and spiritual values often develops in George Bernard Shaw's age group.

There is also a strong sensual craving in George Bernard Shaw's age group, and a great deal of emphasis is placed on physically comfortable surroundings and good food. Romance is particularly important to this age group, and great emphasis is also placed on the physical attractiveness of the opposite sex.

A small minority of members of Shaw's age group are likely to be uncomfortable with the practical and materialistic atmosphere of the times, and consequently become alienated and antagonistic towards social norms.

The Ideals and Illusions of George Bernard Shaw's Age Group

George Bernard Shaw is part of a 14-year group of people that are very intuitive, receptive, and imaginative. This age group soars on the wings of the arts and music. There is a rich and varied abundance of artistic and musical productivity among Shaw's age group.

All manner of religions and psychic investigations flourish as well. There is a great interest in ultimate questions and answers as well as in phenomena that do not seem explicable by science alone. Mysticism is on the rise in George Bernard Shaw's age group. The spiritual qualities of compassion and sacrifice are also highly valued and more openly honored and respected than by other age groups. Spiritual and emotional sensitivity is so highly developed that it leads to escapism through alcohol and drugs, which is likely to increase during Shaw's generation.

What is New and Different in George Bernard Shaw's Age Group

George Bernard Shaw is part of a 7-year group of people who are very progressive in business and practical matters, and implement scientific ideas in practical ways to make life more comfortable. Home appliances, for example, were improved and marketed by Shaw's age group to a much greater degree than was previously done.

George Bernard Shaw's age group is also rather sensual and romantic, and is uninhibited in expressing romantic feelings. His age group rebelled against repressive attitudes towards sexuality, and promoted overt expressions of sexuality in movies, music, etc.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Pluto in Taurus

Neptune in Pisces

Uranus in Taurus