by DRISTI SHARMA
Astrology and religion are becoming cool again for Gen Z thanks to technology, AI, and social media
Sidhharrth S Kumaar is an astrologer, relationship coach, and psychic. He works with NumroVani, a Gurugram-based numerology company with a mission to ’empower businesses and individuals’. With over six years of experience, Kumaar has built a loyal following – both in real life and across social media.
He consults more than 100 clients every month, most of whom are between the ages of 24 and 35. But his youngest client? Just 8. A growing number of teenagers and young adults are reaching out to him – often struggling with relationship challenges or grappling with identity issues.Advertisement – Scroll to continue
“A 25-year-old came to me asking, ‘Why am I here?’ and ‘What’s my purpose?’ Their North Node was in the 9th house, which indicates a deep connection to travel, philosophy, and teaching. They left the session with tears in their eyes – not because they were lost, but because they finally realised they were simply being redirected,” Kumaar shares.
He also recalls a 14-year-old girl who had just come out of a brief but intense relationship. “She wanted to know why she gets so emotionally attached to people,” he says.
Stories like these – of people stuck in confusion about relationships, careers, or life – reflect a growing trend: young Indians are turning to spirituality to make sense of their inner chaos and emotional blocks, often using it as a way to disconnect from an overwhelming reality.
With technology, AI, and social media, guidance is now just a few taps away. Whether you’re scrolling through an astrology app or texting your personal astrologer for advice – you’re far from alone.
What The Numbers Reveal
Data paints the same picture.
A 2024 study by NumroVani found that 51% of young Indians seek astrological insights daily. Around 88% read horoscopes at least once a week, and 75% rely on astrology for matters of the heart.
Digital astrology is booming, with platforms like Astrotalk and AstroVed offering AI-powered, personalised horoscopes and matchmaking services. The online astrology market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14%, reaching over USD 750 million (approx. Rs 6,200 crore) by 2025.
The pandemic only accelerated this trend – with online consultations rising by 20-25% in 2021 alone.
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