compelling picture of astrology in the digital realm of Instagram, where astrology has been transformed into simulacra, as explained by the influential theories of Jean Baudrillard.  In this digital realm, the simulacra of astrology promises to provide an escape from the crushing pressure of the naked, frightened, and aggressive ego of the liquid modern. However, this escape is an illusion that preys on the lost and confused ego, poking around in the fog of itself.  As this dissertation navigates the digital landscape of Instagram, you are invited to contemplate the complex dilemmas faced by the youthful Instagram users.