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The witch guide to 21st-century mysticism

Can tarot be a balm in anxious times? Or what about a psychic intervention? We look at how the modern world went wild for all things woo-woo

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Meet the chi-tailers
Three former fashion insiders explain why they made a move into wellness
Why tarot is trending again
More cult than occult, today’s cards reveal all sorts of new truths
WitchTok: how the occult became big online
‘The pandemic has proven a fertile moment for the magical, and it is finding a home on social media’
Don’t weird out, mysticism is in
A season of esoteric exhibitions, activities and happenings is upon us. Are you ready to open your mind?
Kate Summerscale: why anxious times produce supernatural sightings
The novelist on how the years leading up to the second world war fuelled a fascination with poltergeists
What star sign are you? Jewellers turn to the zodiac
From astrological pendants to spirit animal charms, jewellery designers create talismans for the cosmos-obsessed consumer

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