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Shanghai’s Jade Buddha Temple and Boitown collaborate on ‘blessed scent’

Visitors to the Jade Buddha Temple (Yufo Temple) in Shanghai, China, can now take home a bottle of ‘blessed scent’, designed to bring good fortune ...

Scent : Spirituality : Youth

Micro Trends

AI Believers

Navigating the normacrisis era, Gen Z are turning to AI sanctuaries for on-demand, personalised spiritual fulfilment, exploring existential questio...

AI : Spirituality : Technology

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Stat: Belief in God or a higher power is highest in Brazil and South Africa

A new report on global belief released by Ipsos in May 2023 ranks Brazilians and South Africans as the most likely to believe in God as described i...

Religion : Spirituality : Latam

Micro Trends

Spiritual Cosplay

Gen Z’s appetite for mysticism has infused the fashion world, drawing on pseudo-spirituality and the cohort’s desire for escapism.

Youth : Fashion : Society

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Stat: Mental health absences rise among UK workers

Poor mental health has become the leading reason for UK employees to miss work in 2021, increasing companies' sick leave costs by 31%, according to...

Society : Health & Wellness : Finance

Markets

Emerging Youth: AfroLATAM

Despite historical socio-economic disadvantages, Black Latin Americans are making themselves heard through a unique sense of unity and resilience.

Youth : Media : Workplace

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Majenye’s high-vibration beauty is powered by crystals

As the worlds of beauty, spirituality and wellness continue to merge, beauty brand Majenye is introducing a range of crystal-infused products that ...

Beauty : Health & Wellness : Society

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Stat: Generation Z retain faith in religious ideals

While many conventional forms of religious practice are being shunned, a new study by Springtide Research Institute reveals that young consumers in...

Stat : Statistic : Society

Viewpoints

The future according to: Sam Moyo

From launching a sober rave movement to coaching businesses on mysticism, the wellbeing expert offers a holistic insight into the future of work.

Health And Wellness : Workplace : Society

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This floating church connects communities

Architecture studio Denizen Works has redesigned a narrowboat as a mobile religious space for the local community in east London.

Religion : Faith : Belief

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7 Over 7 uses scent to elevate at-home meditation

The eco-candle brand takes a spiritual approach to wellbeing and aims to ritualise the experience of self-discovery through scent.  

Wellness : Health : Eco-products

Macro Trends

Enlightened States

The experience economy is pivoting towards personal transformation as the public imagination looks inwards, favouring self-discovery over shared sp...

Experience : Wellness : Leisure

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Senser unveils mood-enhancing alcohol alternatives

The brand has introduced three booze-free spirits that use functional botanicals to ‘elevate social situations into mood-enhancing experiences’.

Drinks : Spirituality : Culture

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Alchemic skincare with a spiritual edge

Emerging skincare brand Strange Bird unites consumers’ rising interest in spirituality with traditional Chinese beauty regimes.

Beauty : Wellness : Spirituality

Micro Trends

Young Believers

The aesthetic, rituals and values of Christianity are being re-assessed and redefined by a younger, more socially conscious generation.

Youth : Generation Z : Branding

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Sanctuary app offers one-on-one astrology readings

The app is designed to be the ‘Talkspace for astrology’ for an anxious generation.

Health : Wellness : Spirituality

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Spotify launches horoscope-inspired playlists

The streaming service is creating unique playlists for each of the 12 zodiac signs in collaboration with astrologer Chani Nicholas.

Media : Entertainment : Youth

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Thought-starter: It’s time to reconsider why we travel

Next time a consumer has the impulse to travel they should think twice about their reasons why, says Bani Amor, a travel writer specialising in the...

Travel : Culture : Spirituality

Viewpoints

Why we travel – and maybe why we shouldn’t

Next time a consumer has the impulse to travel, they should think twice about their reasons why, and their impact, says Bani Amor.

Travel : Culture : Spirituality

Viewpoints

Can open source data create an AI deity?

With AI set to achieve ever greater agency, the need to establish ethical frameworks for its development are paramount.

Technology : Digital : Artificial Intelligence

Viewpoints

Why are Millennials turning to ancient spirituality?

Global crises and the ubiquitous presence of digital devices are prompting many young consumers to escape into mysticism and mythology.

Culture : Millennials : Astrology

Viewpoints

Rosemary Reed: Infinfity House

Democratising wellness through virtual reality (VR).

Wellness : Virtual Reality : 360 VR

Micro Trends

Arcane Skincare

In a bid to connect with consumers on an emotional level, beauty brands are embracing the New Age and creating products that feature mystical symbo...

Spirituality : Skincare : Shamanism

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Contemplative space: Hotel reflects simple values

Penafiel, Portugal – The White Wolf Hotel goes back to backs with a holistic retreat that takes luxurian travellers on a contemplative journey th...

AND-RÉ : Hotel : Resort

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Mystical make-up: Designer explores skincare’s ancient roots

Eindhoven – For her graduate work at Design Academy Eindhoven, Sarah-Linda Forrer looked to the ancient Egyptians and their beauty customs to creat...

Sarah-Linda Forrer : Egyptians : Beauty