Offbeat: Mysticism and Spirituality

30/04/2021 17 min
Offbeat: Mysticism and Spirituality

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Episode Synopsis

America’s religious and spiritual landscape is changing. According to data from the Pew Research Center, the share of people who identify as religiously unaffiliated has risen nine percentage points since 2009.

But that doesn’t mean that believing in something larger than yourself has gone out of style.

Some UMD students are finding spirituality outside of a church or temple. Tarot cards, crystals, and astrology help them think about their lives and feel more connected to the world around them.

In this month's question segment, assistant Offbeat editor Kimi Fleming gives a crash course on astrology and horoscopes. Learn how to find your sun, moon, and rising signs. Plus, what signs are most common among Diamondback staff?

Welcome to Offbeat, The Diamondback's podcast where we go beyond our typical coverage to find the most entertaining stories from the University of Maryland’s campus and College Park.

Our music this month is “Mystic” by Moments.

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