Astrology Trend – Why young people use the stars as a guide

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How are the stars? More and more young people are asking themselves this question. In astrology they are not only looking for orientation in the choice of partner, but also in personal development. “Krone” astrologer Barbara Weninger can also confirm this trend.

Astrology experiences a revival, especially among young people. A current statista survey shows: 61 percent of 18 to 24 -year -olds in Germany believes in predictions of horoscopes. In France, a study of the IFOP also showed that 61 percent of 11 to 24-year-olds believe in para sciences such as astrology. The interest rate has increased rapidly since Pandemie.

Astrologer Barbara Weninger explains: “We live in uncertain times: war, crises, climate change – how should you believe in a good future? In a world that is often seen as chaotic and unstable, many young people are looking for orientation and meaning. Since the Covid Pandemie I have had the feeling that interest in spirituality and astrology has increased noticeably. A look at the horoscope can convey a sense of safety here by offering a framework in which personal experiences and emotions can be classified.

Astrology is only a click removed today
Platforms such as Tiktok and Instagram offer short, easily usable content. There are entertaining horoscope memes, astrological explanatory videos and interactive interpretations. According to Weninger, this development has changed astrology considerably: “Social media have made astrology accessible to a wide audience. Platforms such as Tiktok and Instagram present astrological content in short, easily understandable and entertaining formats. These representations also promote the feeling of community – you feel less alone with your problems and problems.

The increased interest is also clearly in the practice of Weninger: “In the past three to four years, the number of questions of young people has increased considerably.” And which interests generate the most? According to the astrologer, it is not just about love and partnership, but increasingly about identity and personality development: “Partnership issues are of course a problem. In times of online dating, many want to protect themselves from the beginning and find out better about the dynamics between the zodiac signs. However, topics such as identity and personal development are even more important. Gen Z uses astrological interpretation as a psychological tool.

Astrology as a pseudo science
Although some critics dismantle astrology as pseudoscience, it has become an important reflection tool for many young people. Weninger explains: “Young people use astrology mainly for self -discovery and to deal with their personality and potentially more intensively. You do not expect rigid predictions, but look for orientation and insights that help you recognize challenges and development opportunities.

And what happens when a prediction does not arrive? “Most do not consider astrology as clairvoyance, but as a guide. If a prediction does not arrive, this is often seen as a way to ask your own way more consciously and to explore alternative perspectives.

Despite the tree, there is criticism from scientists who see astrology as an unreasonable esoterism. Weninger sees this pragmatically: “I can partially understand the criticism. Astrology is not science and – at least so far – not empirically restrictive. At the same time you should not deny her subjective effectiveness. Personally, she helped me a lot to deal with my own potential and challenges more consciously. This is exactly what I try to pass on – that it can serve as a tool for self -reflection. However, she cannot replace the responsibility for her own lives.

Astrology remains a matter of faith – but for many young people a valuable support in an uncertain world.

Teens brave social media
Logan Lane from New York was eleven years old when she got her first smartphone. Like all her friends, she spent hours on Instagram, Snapchat and Tiktok. At the age of 14, her screen time exploded – until she pulled the ripcord. “My whole life took place online. I’m sorry, “she says.

Social media removed, smartphone away. Instead, she founded the “Luddite Club” in her high school. The name? An allusion to employees in the 19th century that destroyed machines because they felt threatened by them. Logan and her friends see a similar danger in smartphones – for real experiences. During the meetings drawing, reading, reading, exchanging ideas about their lives and make music without digital distraction. Some have mobile phones, but “old” – so dumbphones. The movement grows and young people merged under similar names in other cities. Your goal remains the same everywhere: less screen, more real life.

Source: Krone

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