Millenials & Astrology
Some years ago I was interviewed by a young woman Bianca (sorry I can’t remember your last name Bianca!) on the topic of Millenials & Astrology. I recently came across this again and thought I’d share it with you as it’s really interesting from a generational perspective.
- Why do you think so many millennials are believing in and turning to astrology?
I think Astrology appeals to Millenials because they have an underlying spiritual yearning and they recognise the timeless wisdom of Astrology.
Astrology is a subject that has been around since Babylonian times, and Millennials are more open-minded and receptive to that ancient wisdom than previous generations have been, plus of course transmission of astrological ideas and insights is easier now with the internet and social media.
Astrology can give us insight into a generation as well as individuals, and the Millennials are a Uranus-Neptune generation, born into a time of tremendous socio-political changes (such as the fall of the Berlin wall, the dissolution of the USSR), which means from an astrological perspective that they are looking for spiritual answers (enlightenment – Neptune) through Uranian means, revolutionary or otherwise – and Astrology is a Uranian subject, it awakens people to their true potential.
I think this is at the core of the fascination that Astrology holds for Millenials.
- Do you think the rapid growth of technology has contributed to the increased interest of astrology?
Yes absolutely – see above: “plus of course transmission of astrological ideas and insights is easier now with the internet and social media.”
- How do star signs influence the relationships that people form? And what would be your advice for someone who is struggling to find a compatibility in a relationship?
This is a huge question!!! People bring so much to relationships, their own needs, their relationship dynamics, their family “stuff”.
You can learn a lot about yourself and your partner through Astrology. You can find out what your relationship strengths are, and what your challenges are likely to be, through a relationship reading.
I’d say your Moon sign is the single most important factor in any relationship when it comes to compatibility, as your Moon sign tells us what you need to be happy in a relationship – and believe me, that’s not the same for everyone at all, some people need security, some people need fun or a lot of freedom. But even if your Moon signs are not harmonious, the knowledge and understanding that you’ll gain from Astrology of each other’s needs will help make your relationship much, much easier.
There are plenty of other factors at work too, like karmic contracts. Astrology won’t tell you if this is THE relationship, that’s really up to the people concerned, but it can certainly give you lots of insight into your relationship dynamics.
For someone who’s struggling to find compatibility in a relationship, I’d say get your own chart done, so that you understand your own needs and relationship patterns, that’s a great starting point. Then for sure, have a relationship reading so that you understand your partner better too – but it has to start with you.
- Would you advise millennials to closely follow what astrology suggests when forming romantic connections?
No, not at all, Astrology is not supposed to be used in that kind of deterministic way. My advice – I’d say go where the energy takes you, where your intuition takes you, trust the connection that you form with a partner, and then use Astrology to get more in-depth understanding of the relationship that you’ve created.
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