Astrology existed before civilizations, religion and political systems were created. Since the time of ancient Mesopotamia, the astrology it has been used intentionally in countless cultures for thousands of years. Since then, many have been engaged in the study of constellations, as it has attracted the attention of philosophers, political leaders and well-known mystics.

Nostradamus, Claudius Ptolemeny, Galileo Galilei and Vettius Valens are some who established astrology as a way of life and influenced its credibility to a great extent.

Despite all this, astrology has not managed to “win” the trust of some men even if its evolution is due to them, it is practiced and taught even today thanks to them. “Why, then, do they deny the validity of their ancestors?», StyleCaster’s Liz Simmons wonders along with all of us.

While astrology was once a male-dominated field, today’s astrological community has become incredibly diverse. As a result, the basic concepts of astrology have also come under scrutiny to make astrology more comprehensive than ever. To this day, several leading astrologers have influenced astrology and its inclusion in pop culture.

Leading voices, authors and content creators willingly reach out to an astrologically focused audience. Articles and social media posts are quickly condemned with nasty comments from skeptics. More often than not, men are the ones who are quick to shoot down any possible discussion on any platform about astrology.

“Metaphysics, astrology, and tarot have flourished recently because historically speaking, this was a space where female witches could access their own independence that was never defined by a man or associated with a man… Astrology has a direct correlation with sexism”claims Desiree Roby Antila, professional astrologer and author of Sun Signs in Love.

In addition to the ever-increasing diversity in the astrological community, there is also a rise in astrological pop culture that does not seem to appeal to a male audience. Social media trends usually don’t cater to a male audience.

Maybe it’s the ability to understand a partner by reading an article about zodiac compatibility or watching a TikTok about the best and worst cosmic couples. Recently, astrologically focused TikTok platforms have been encouraging dressing like the Venus sign, which doesn’t seem to appeal to a traditionally male audience. No matter what trends or Google searches lead one to astrological content, men are often the naysayers waiting for their chance to debunk anything related to astrology right away.

After all, are men afraid of the power and unknown of astrology because they don’t know how to handle it, without misogyny being entirely to blame?