From Pandemic & Political Shifts to Marriage & Career: Pundits Explain Drive for Astrology in India

India’s spiritual and religious market is estimated to be worth over $40 billion, of which astrology alone amounts to $10 billion. According to Google trends, astrology hit a five-year peak in 2020 and 2021. What's more, many apps related to astrology have seen a surge in downloads both in India as well as globally during this time.