Why the dramatic surge in the popularity of One Nation; the support for cutting immigration numbers almost in half or to zero, even; and the seeming rise in nationalism in Australia and elsewhere. Here I explore what numerology can offer as an explanation — specifically the 26 in 2026,.

Asking those diametrically opposed to one another to walk in each others’ shoes is expecting too much. But we can ask that of our friends where we have different points of view, can’t we? Or, are our silos so solid we can’t be tempted out of them?

Everything from two people forming a relationship to a political candidate facing hostile opposition can be analysed using numerology.

When an idea or plan doesn't pan out, being less attached to our cherished 'great idea' helps us recover and come up with a better one.