Vanity Fair magazine has found itself at the heart of an unexpected resurgence, as an astrology article from its 2006 issue has gone viral nearly two decades later. The piece, which appeared to foresee significant political events over the past twenty years, has captivated readers with its eerily accurate projections about the United States through to 2025.
Astrological Predictions That Stunned Readers
The article, written by Vanity Fair's resident astrologer Michael Lutin, was based on Pluto's return to the founding chart of 1776. It recently re-emerged online, leaving many readers stunned by how much Lutin got right, while others expressed terror over one particularly ominous projection that has yet to take place.
Specific Forecasts That Resonate Today
Lutin eerily predicted that the country's mood would become 'darker and much more conservative.' He wrote, 'Over the next 19 years or so, America as a Cancer nation will have to deal with troubling confrontations and competition such as it has never known.' The astrologer also theorised that the nation would experience an 'internal political struggle' that 'will shake us to our very core.'
Perhaps most strikingly, Lutin suggested that 'The words "patriot" and "treason" will lose their meaning. In some cases, they will become interchangeable. What is treason to one person will be patriotism to another.'
Constitutional Changes Predicted
Also included in the astrologer's projections was a constitutional revamp for the 'last half of the 2020s.' Lutin stated, 'It's not going to be a matter of Democrat or Republican anymore, because the new ideologies will bleed across party lines. It is a necessary and inevitable step in the evolution of this country that will result in a reworking of the Constitution in the last half of the 2020s.'
He concluded his ominous predictions by saying a country 'gets the leaders it deserves,' adding, 'When we're ready to rise from the ashes of a fallen empire, we will find the leaders to help us do so.'
Social Media Reaction
Shocked readers took to social media to share their thoughts on the article, with many expressing astonishment over how similar Lutin's predictions ended up being to today's political climate. One user wrote, 'The part that caught my attention is the “reworking of the constitution in the last half of the 2020s” oh wow!'
Another commented, 'I’ve read this before and the accuracy always gets me,' while a third declared, 'Astrology isn’t real … except for this Vanity Fair article from 2007.'
Context of Vanity Fair's Recent Coverage
This viral resurgence comes after Vanity Fair made headlines in December for publishing a bombshell tell-all profile on Donald Trump's Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. In that profile, Wiles, 68, spoke with the publication over the course of the last year, likening Trump to her own late alcoholic father and legendary sportscaster Pat Summerall, noting the president has 'an alcoholic's personality.'
Wiles told journalist Chris Whipple, 'The president operates [with] a view that there's nothing he can't do. Nothing, zero, nothing.' Notably, Trump does not drink and has spoken about losing his older brother, Fred, to addiction and alcoholism.
The chief of staff also discussed Vice President Vance, noting his late MAGA conversion and early critiques of Trump. The VP, she added, has also been 'a conspiracy theorist for a decade.'
The juxtaposition of these two Vanity Fair pieces—one from 2006 predicting political turmoil and another from 2024 detailing insider political perspectives—has created a fascinating cultural moment that continues to generate discussion across media platforms.
