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As we try to make sense of the damage and loss this year, you may notice more people turning to new age spirituality. Things like astrology, tarot cards, crystals, and manifestation have boomed in popularity during the last few years. 

 shows that 6 in 10 Americans hold some sort of new age belief, including things like psychics and astrology.

Likewise, manifestation, the practice of thinking positive thoughts in order to make them real, is finding a new life during these troubling times. 

, Google searches for “manifestation” increased 669 percent from March to July of 2020. And 

 shows that astrologers are seeing an increase in horoscope consultations this year.

Why are more people turning to spirituality? Is it harmless self-soothing or an attempt to escape a less-than-ideal reality? 

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Why new age spirituality is more popular than ever

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