The astrology thing is around to the point I feel uncomfortable even writing this post, since I really don’t want to cause a scene or sound like I’m punching down. I’m not trying to do that but please call me out if I am. I simply do not understand how it became so prevalent and serious.

I suppose people are drawn to mysticism. It could be that science and historical teaching is not good enough that people can use those tools to understand the world around them (very very likely). Also, there might be an inherent yearning to magic or escape and there is some comfort in that I suppose (altho one could be mystic in aesthetic while having your feet on the ground).