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Kirsten Lesage
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Mixed-Methods Researcher at Pew Research Center | PhD in Developmental Psychology | she/her
But most Americans who engage in astrology, tarot cards or fortune-telling say they do it for fun, rather than for insights or guidance on life decisions.

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May 21, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Interestingly, about half of LGBT Americans (54%) consult astrology or a horoscope at least yearly – roughly twice the share among U.S. adults overall (28%).

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May 21, 2025 at 3:41 PM
- 28% of U.S. adults consult astrology or a horoscope at least once or twice a year or more

-11% of Americans consult tarot cards at least once or twice a year+

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May 21, 2025 at 3:41 PM
There's TONS more in this report to read through if you're interested in knowing more!

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Believing in Spirits and Life After Death Is Common Around the World
Belief in an afterlife, God and spirits in nature is widespread globally. Older adults are more likely than younger adults to believe in God. Pew Research Center.
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May 9, 2025 at 9:23 PM
We found that even in countries where comparatively few people view religion as very important, many do hold beliefs in spirits and/or life after death. E.g., in Japan, 7% of adults say religion is very important in their lives, but 47% say there probably or definitely is life after death!

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May 9, 2025 at 9:23 PM
This report also takes a closer look at more "traditional" measures of formal, organized religion (e.g., frequency of religious service attendance) AND newer measures that get at a range of spiritual beliefs and practices (e.g., belief that spells or curses can influence people's lives)

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May 9, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Belief in spirits & life after death is fairly common around the world! AND this is true regardless of religious identity! e.g., 83% of adults in India, which has a Hindu majority say that animals can have spirits or spiritual energies, as do 76% in Christian-majority Argentina

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May 9, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Most U.S. Catholics Say They Want the Church To Be ‘More Inclusive’:

www.pewresearch.org/religion/202...
Most U.S. Catholics Say They Want the Church To Be ‘More Inclusive’
Majorities want the church to allow use of birth control and IVF, and to permit priests to bless same-sex couples. But views differ by Mass attendance.
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May 8, 2025 at 7:48 PM