Then, of course, there’s the mass disillusionment people are dealing with, fuelled by the current dating culture and social media. “Astrology provides a narrative that frames relationship challenges as cosmic rather than personal, which can be comforting for those feeling disillusioned,” says Blumberg. Again, Johnson agrees. “It can be a way for people to validate their experiences,” she says. In this sense, astrology can be used as a coping mechanism. By blaming being ghosted, or things not working out, on someone’s star sign, you can tell yourself it was out of your hands. There are two problems with this: 1) It stops you from processing genuine hurt and 2) it stops you from taking accountability for your actions, which is a surefire way to find yourself in the same situation over and over again.
