A Stargazer's Guide To South Africa

Humanity's fascination with the stars has endured through the ages. Ancient civilisations looked up at the night sky and wove intricate tales around the constellations. In South African folklore, the Zulu people tell the story of the Seven Sisters, a cluster of seven stars in the Pleiades. According to legend, these stars are beautiful sisters placed in the sky by their father for all to admire. They are believed to embody the spirits of the departed, watching over the living. This celestial connection endures, with people today continuing to find inspiration and solace in the stars.