Astrology as a Cultural Practice: Belief, Identity & Modern Relevance
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This paper examines astrology as a significant cultural practice that persists and evolves across diverse societies despite scientific marginalization. Through an interdisciplinary lens incorporating anthropological, psychological, sociological, and technological perspectives, this research explores how astrological systems function as frameworks for meaning-making, identity formation, and cultural expression. The analysis reveals astrology's remarkable adaptability across historical periods and its contemporary resurgence in digital spaces, particularly among younger generations seeking alternative knowledge systems. This paper argues that astrology's enduring relevance stems from its capacity to provide ethical and spiritual wisdom rather than factual knowledge, functioning as a symbolic language that helps individuals navigate personal and collective experiences in an increasingly complex world.
Author: Suryanarayan ojha & Manish Saraswat
Language: English
Subfield: Philosophy
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7086760138
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