In 2024, Russians have spent a staggering amount of money on mystical services like astrology, numerology, and fortune telling—almost as much as they spent on food. According to the newspaper MK, the market for these “magical” services has grown rapidly, with income in the occult industry increasing by 20% last year alone. And experts predict the growth will continue to outpace other industries, with even more Russians turning to these services in 2024.

The total value of Russia's occult...