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Astrology has existed for thousands of years and has roots that span the globe. But is it a science or a religion or just a kind of personality test? And why is it more popular than ever? This week, the story of how finding our fates in the stars moved from the fringes to the mainstream and became a multi-billion dollar industry.
If you would like to read more on the topic, here's a list:
- Foreseeing the Future: Evangeline Adams and Astrology in America by Karen Christino
- The Fated Sky: Astrology in History by Benson Bobrick
- White House Confirms Reagans Follow Astrology, Up to a Point (The New York Times)
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