ReConsider Cosmic Consciousness
Cosmic Consciousness This trends is encompassing a new way of thinking that has recently been adopted by a lot of people around the world. Individuals who follow this trend are opening up to a new wave of spirituality that rejects the old monotheistic religions. They want to ďŹ nd new, modern methods to express their need for a deeper connection to the world around them. Taking care of your body and your mind, creating meaningful experiences, using the power of the stars to take an important decision and the belief in the power of crystals and lucky charms are some of the characteristics of this trend.
Yoga Yoga is a group of physical, spiritual and mental practices which has become increasingly popular today. The main reasons for starting yoga is to improve judgement, awareness, self-regulation and higher consciousness in the individual. It trains the body and mind to self-observe, and to become aware of their own nature; focusing on breathing techniques, exercise and meditation that helps to improve a person’s health and happiness. It is also a mental practice where you work through emotional stress and psychological challenges. Yoga is not a religion. You can be of any faith or not. It is not a religious practice, and the spiritual side of yoga is not linked to any organised form of worship. The word yoga means “union”: the unison of the body, mind and spirit, uniting all the aspects of yourself, or uniting with a higher power/spiritual force. An example of an influencer living the spiritual lifestyle is Shona Vertue who is an Australian Yoga teacher. Her online training program is to seek positivity and consciousness towards exercise. Her aim and purpose is to spread the message that the secret to a healthy life lies in one’s commitment to one’s own self-worth and self-love.
Crystal Healing/Tarot Reading Crystal Healing is a method of healing and connection people have adapted and becoming an increasing trend. There are crystals for moods, feelings, luck and safety. As a huge part of spiritualism, crystals can help you reconnect with your body and keep your energy grounded. Tarot reading is a huge trend within spiritualism. Having your future told to you can make me feel more connected to yourself and can shape your actions going forward. As a trend this can be integrated into lifestyle, commercial brands have integrated this through their products e.g NET A PORTER Crystal Water Bottles and Urban Outiftters Tarot reading books
Astrology/Star Signs True Astrology is a science based on mathematics and astronomy. It links with spirituality and tells the story of where the planets, sun and moon were at the exact moment of our birth and how these placements affect our lives. With extreme accuracy, it is able to break down one's personality, strengths, challenges, potential and more, and give an insight as to what lies ahead. It gives us an opportunity to connect with our inner self and find who we are. It can help us to see ourselves and our lives in a greater perspective—the ‘big’ picture that we sometimes only get a glimpse of. (Connection/Sense of Identity) Astrology and zodiac signs relate to the trend as it incorporates lifestyle and personal connections. Brands have also had a connection with this through the products they’re stocking such as ASOS with their Moon and Star Dress and Urban Outfitters with their zodiac pendants etc.
Festivals Festivals have become an integral part of our culture nowadays and they increasingly reect our opinions and preferences when it comes to the world around us. This is why numerous festivals celebrating spirituality and our connection to the universe have emerged all over the world as a response to a shift in mentality regarding religion and meaning of life. A few examples of such events would be: Green Man(UK); Waha Festival(Romania); Ozora(Hungary); Boom(Portugal); Mo:Dem Festival(Switzerland). One thing that characterizes these festivals is that participants are seeking to reconnect with mother nature/ the universe by using psychedelic or recreational drugs like mushrooms or cbd oil, which have also been described as natural cures for various diseases and ailments.
Mo:Dem Festival
Veganism Veganism and spirituality go hand in hand it is a growing cultural trend. The philosophy of both concepts allows growth and change within a person. An understanding of being spiritual and vegan allows a person to be more interconnected with the perspective of life. For a spiritual person, it matters what they consume within in their body as it would impact their cells and aect the 'energetic vibrations' (physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually). By eating naturally grown plant-based food, there is a show of care and nourishment for the mind, body and spirit. However, consumption of animals at all of which have been in a state of pain or suering would aect the person in the same way and cause a disconnection to their mind and body.
Brands/Consumers -New Wave of anti-digital consumers -Spiritually conscious consumers -Mental Health and Wellbeing focus -Open-minded and experience seeking consumers -Consumers seeking a community Brands -Urban OutďŹ tters (Commercial) -Smaller Independent brands with sustainability focus