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How did Astrology become a Thing again? Since 2020, I've encountered it more and more IRL among the general population, even in people with undergrad degrees. I checked Tinder the other week before re-un-installing, and at least 1/3rd of the profiles had birth sign front-and-center. I honestly thought this was a slain beast.
Someone talking about capricorns really riles up my inner fedora.
It provides a sense of certainty (and mastery) in an uncertain and chaotic world. This is psychologically palliative for women using dating apps, which involves much uncertainty and chaos. There is something to blame and learn in each encounter: his or my sign meant x or y; it didn’t work out so now I know not to talk to any Broncos born on this particular moon sign etc.
Also: it’s fun to read and do, it’s social, it’s low-stress.
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