Young people are flocking to astrology. But it comes with risks.

June 13, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. EDT
(Chelsea Louise Kyle for The Washington Post)
10 min

Kaelen Larocque was born on Jan. 1, 1996. To her, it’s far more than merely her date of birth.

It’s the date that determines parts of her personality, her passions, her romantic interests and, to some degree, her life decisions.

Like others who subscribe to astrology, she is a firm believer that celestial objects have a direct effect on human life. Learning about astrology, Larocque explained, has enhanced her self-awareness and deepened her bonds with others. She knows who she is cosmically compatible with — and, conversely, with whom she is not.