Astrology facts & stats

Question 1

What share of U.S. adults say they believe in astrology — that the stars and planets can affect people's lives?

Accepted Answer

27%. That's statistically unchanged from 2017, when 29% said the same.

Question 2

What share of U.S. adults consult tarot cards at least once a year?

Accepted Answer

11%. Tarot is especially popular with younger adults: nearly a quarter of 18- to 29-year-olds consult it yearly.

Question 3

What share of U.S. women ages 18 to 49 say they believe in astrology?

Accepted Answer

43%. That compares with 27% of women 50 and older and 20% of men ages 18 to 49.

Question 4

Among Americans who use astrology, tarot or fortune tellers, what's the most common main reason?

Accepted Answer

Just for fun (20% of all adults vs. 10% for insights). Twice as many Americans engage mostly for fun as for helpful insights.

Question 5

What share of U.S. adults consult astrology, tarot or a fortune teller at least weekly?

Accepted Answer

6%. A larger 14% engage in at least one of these practices monthly.

Question 6

What share of Americans ages 65 and older consult tarot cards at least once a year?

Accepted Answer

3%. That compares with nearly a quarter of adults ages 18 to 29 and 6% of those 50 to 64.

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