In the past decade, astrology and spirituality have experienced a resurgence, with increased accessibility through the internet and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). While traditional astrologers may provide readings for self-reflection, new tools like Co-Star offer comprehensive and dynamically updated horoscopes and interactive services. The digital era has seen the rise of astrology startups and the use of AI language models to create spiritual experiences. However, the choice of which model to interact with raises questions about conflicting information and personal values. Despite debates about the validity of astrology, the desire for a guiding framework in the technological age remains unifying. AI’s integration into spiritual practices offers new ways to communicate and deepen our understanding of ourselves.
| Signal | Change | 10y horizon | Driving force |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to astrology and spiritual practices | Increased accessibility and integration of AI | AI will play a larger role in spiritual practices | Desire for new ways to connect and seek guidance |
| AI’s role in astrology and spirituality | AI as a powerful tool in finding connections | AI will provide more comprehensive and dynamically updated readings | Desire for personalized and up-to-date information |
| Language models and their impact on spirituality | Language models as a way to connect with human users | Language models will become more human-like and personalized | Desire for emotional connection and guidance |
| Training language models on religious texts | Language models trained on religious texts provide spiritual experiences | Future models can be trained on any text, leading to conflicts in information and advice | Desire for spiritual guidance and connections to faith |
| Using AI to guess astrological placements | AI’s ability to guess astrological placements | AI will continue to improve accuracy in guessing placements | Desire for self-discovery and validation |
| Astrology’s validity and the desire for guidance | Uncertainty of astrology’s validity, but desire for guidance | The desire for frameworks and guidance will continue to unify people | Desire for guidance and sense of direction in a changing technological landscape |
| AI’s contribution to psychological theories and communication | AI’s integration into spiritual practices and communication | AI will contribute to a broader vocabulary of psychological theories and improve communication skills | Desire for self-reflection and stronger communication abilities |