Gen Z can’t control the future, so they’re paying witches and tarot readers to make it feel more manageable

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What happened

A fragmented $2.3 billion industry is turning tarot, astrology, and spell work into personalized guidance for an uncertain generation.

Key facts

  • A fragmented $2.3 billion industry is turning tarot, astrology, and spell work into personalized guidance for an uncertain generation.
  • Reported by Fortune and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:00:00 UTC.

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