![]() ![]() It was a fun, harmless hobby for my teenage self, and my friends and I spent hours trying to decode ourselves people around us based on their sun signs. My first introduction to it was via Linda Goodman’s Sun Signs and Love Signs books. I am no astrologer myself, but I’ve rather enjoyed this revival in astrology. The meme-ification + in-depth takes go hand in hand on Instagram these days. The way astrology is presented today in popular culture and on social media, there is enough content on both sides of the spectrum: fluff for the lighthearted astro dabbler on one side, and depth for the more serious-minded unraveler of psychic mysteries on the other side. ![]() Two, the ability of modern-day astrologers to distill this centuries-old system in an approachable and compelling manner into easily digestible content. Its recent popularity has been fueled by two factors: one, the increased stress and uncertainty of our lives makes us crave for kind of structure, control, and predictability that astrology seems to provide. The basic premise of astrology has remained the same over centuries: it uses the 12 signs of the zodiac and the planets and their energies associated with them to offer a system for understanding relationships and life. It’s safe to say that astrology has moved on from being a token of a ‘hippie’ culture fascination to a fairly mainstream acceptance. In today’s world of zodiac memes, Insta-famous astrologers, and relatable books and content, astrology has almost received a fresh lease of life and I am here for it! Why has Astrology Become Popular Again? The astrology hashtag on Instagram boasts 8m+ posts while both #astrologyposts and #astrologymemes hit around the 750,000 posts mark.Īstrology has come a long way from the daily horoscopes that we used to seek out in newspapers. Astrology is not a new subject by any means but thanks to millennials, in the last few years it’s become somewhat of a pop culture trend. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |