Life Examined

Astrology and our relationship to the cosmos

Hosted by Jonathan Bastian Oct. 03, 2020 Health & Wellness

Astrological birthchart Photo by Needpix.

Astrology has been used for centuries to provide meaning and guidance. How does that translate in 2020? Science dismisses the practice as silly and lightweight but today’s millennials are embracing astrology in record numbers and social media and smartphone apps have turned it into a booming business. What’s the appeal and why are young people turning away from traditional organized religion?

From this Episode:

‘We are stardust.’ How astrology has evolved over the millenia

Since the beginning of time people pondered their relationship to the universe by looking to the skies.

21 min

Is this the dawning for a new age for astrology?

Far from being a “counter-counter” belief, the business of astrology today is booming. As millennials increasingly shun traditional organized religions, many are refreshing...

31 min