What Astrology Can Teach Us About Being Human | Ricky Williams | TEDxWinterPark

NOTE FROM TED: This talk only represents the speaker’s personal views and understanding of astrology which lacks legitimate scientific support. We’ve flagged this talk because it falls outside the content guidelines TED gives TEDx organizers. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: At our time of birth, all the planets in our solar system were located at specific points in space. This creates our astrological signs. Can learning more about your astrological sign help you be a better person and human being? All humans need an identity, we need a sense of self. Astrology can help us understand this better and help us all to lead more fulfilling lives. Title of Presentation: What Astrology Can Teach Us About Being Human. Ricky is an American former football running back who played 12 seasons in the National Football League (NFL) and one season in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the University of Texas, where he was a two-time All-America and won the Heisman Trophy. Ricky has become known in many circles as a unique healer with both an extensive knowledge base and the first-hand experience of a professional athlete. An integral part of Ricky’s approach to healing has come through the study of astrology, which he began in 2004 after living in an ashram during his first retirement from the NFL. Over the years, as he has wrestled with existential dilemmas in his own life, he has found time and time again that astrology offers him insights that have empowered him to transform wounds and traumas into access to internal resources and clarity of purpose. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at