Sign of the Times

“A recent survey shows that 45 per cent of Canadians between 18 and 34 either ‘definitely or probably’ believe in astrology. That’s pretty staggering, but it fails to capture the full momentum of the modern movement, where the irony is baked right in. ‘I don’t believe in astrology, but…’ goes the in-joke. The point is not what you “believe,” but what you’re getting out of it. Here the possibilities abound: it’s self help, but more cheerful; meditation, but more social; a productivity hack but sexy; adult colouring, but less likely to lose its appeal before your markers dry up. Life is hard, but therapy is expensive. And unavailable. And, let’s face it, a lot less fun. Enter astrology X technology, the ultimate collaboration for our troubled times: tiny slivers of transcendence, coming in faster and spicier than whatever you just ordered on Uber Eats.” Macleans: How Astrology Became the New Therapy. (My sign is stop.)