Buckley Nathan Vedic birth chart profile
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Buckley Nathan

★ July 26, 1972 · Adelaide, South Australia
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Moon Sign
Capricorn
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Sun Sign
Cancer
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Ascendant
Aquarius
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Nakshatra
Sravana
Birth Star
Current Dasha · Saturn / Mercury / Moon · Jul 2026 – Oct 2026
SportsLeadership RolesPublic SpeakerDestiny Number 8Soul Number 8Personality Number 5Karmic Debt 19
Biography

Who is Buckley Nathan?

Australian sportsman, a former professional Australian rules football player, commentator and coach, best known for his time as captain of the Collingwood Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He is currently the senior coach of the Collingwood Football Club. He has been listed as one of the top 50 players of all time. Buckley won the inaugural Rising Star Award, in 1993, then went on to become one of the games elite, captaining Collingwood between 1999 and 2007, winning the Norm Smith Medal for best player afield in the 2002 Grand Final despite playing in the losing team, only the third player in history to do so, the Brownlow Medal in 2003, winning Collingwoods Best and Fairest award, the Copeland Trophy, six times and named in the Collingwood Team of the Century. Buckley was selected in the All-Australian Team team seven times and captained the Australian international rules football team against Ireland. In 2004 Buckley became an original inductee into the Collingwood Hall of Fame. He retired at the conclusion of the 2007 AFL season and became a commentator for the Seven Network. After months of speculation, the Collingwood Football Club signed Buckley as an assistant coach for seasons 2010 and 2011 and as senior coach in 2012 for three years. On New Years Eve 2002 Buckley married Tania Minnici who is known for wearing revealing gowns to the Brownlow Medal. The couple have two sons; Jett Charles, who was born on 22 December 2006 and Ayce Dominic, who was born on 21 September 2008. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Update at: Aug 13, 2026

Nathan Buckley (Buckley Nathan)

Born: 26 July 1972 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. Public figure known for a long AFL career with Collingwood and later as a senior coach and broadcaster.

Career overview

  • Playing career: AFL player for Collingwood from 1993 to 2007, regarded as one of the club’s most influential midfielders/half-forward options. A key leader and durable competitor across his playing years.
  • Captaincy: Served as Collingwood captain during the late 1990s into the early 2000s, guiding the team through multiple seasons as a senior on-field leader.
  • Coaching: Head coach of Collingwood Football Club from 2012 to 2021, guiding the club through finals campaigns and a sustained period of competition in the AFL top tier.
  • Media and public life: After coaching, pursued AFL media work as a commentator/analyst and remained a visible public figure in football discussions and leadership-focused programming.

News, recent projects and public work

  • 2021: Stepped down from the role of Collingwood’s senior coach at the end of the season, ending a long chapter with the club.
  • Post-2021: Transitioned to AFL media work, contributing as an analyst and commentator on Fox Footy and related AFL broadcasting programs.
  • Public speaking and leadership engagements: Has spoken at sports leadership events and industry forums, sharing insights from player development, coaching, and team culture.

Social media and public profiles

  • Public profiles exist on major platforms under his name, including X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. He uses these channels to share insights on AFL, leadership, and sport commentary.

Notable recognitions and context

Buckley is widely recognized for his longevity in Australian football, his leadership roles, and his ongoing involvement in football media and public discussion about team culture and performance. As with any public figure, for the latest information, refer to official team pages, verified social profiles, and current AFL media coverage.

Additional information

For historical and up-to-date details, consult Collingwood Football Club's records, AFL media broadcasts, and Buckley’s public appearances and interviews across major Australian sports outlets.

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Which Raj Yogas are in Buckley Nathan's birth chart?

6 FOUND

Buckley Nathan's chart shows 3 Raj Yogas and 3 challenging combinations, including Chandra-Mangala Yoga, Rajju Yoga, Malavya Yoga.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha is Buckley Nathan running now?

VIMSHOTTARI

Buckley Nathan is currently in the Saturn mahadasha, running from Jul 24, 2026 to Oct 15, 2026.

PREVIOUSJun 6, 2026 - Jul 24, 2026
Saturn / Mercury / Sun
NOWJul 24, 2026 - Oct 15, 2026
Saturn / Mercury / Moon
NEXTOct 15, 2026 - Dec 12, 2026
Saturn / Mercury / Mars
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What do Buckley Nathan's numerology numbers say?

Buckley Nathan's core numbers are Destiny 8, Soul Urge 8, Personality 5, Karmic Debt 19.

◎Destiny
8

Chaldean Destiny 8 indicates executive expression and authority. It supports business, finance, leadership, and achievement through discipline.

❖Soul Urge
8

Chaldean Soul 8 desires achievement and influence. It seeks measurable success, respect, and mastery over material outcomes.

◇Personality
5

Chaldean Personality 5 appears energetic, adaptable, and adventurous. Others often see curiosity, movement, and flexibility.

⚖Karmic Debt
19

Chaldean Karmic Debt 19 indicates lessons of independence with respect for others. It asks balanced leadership—stand strong, but do not isolate or dominate.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

2002
Relationship
Marriage 31 December 2002
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