They tell fortunes, predict the future and have devoted followers who will vouch for the accuracy of their prophecies. But just like everyone else, none of the astrologers saw the demonetisation coming. The cash crunch has hit the astrologers in the city with those who have set up shop at local malls and street corners claiming that their clientele has reduced by half.Those who see people coming for astrological consultations at home also said that the number of visitors has dipped to half in the past fortnight. Most astrologers said that they deal in cash and do not have swipe machines with them which is keeping clients away. Pandit Ganesh Joshi, who practices astrology at various malls in the city, said, “Business has been hit hard after demonetisation. Very few people are interested to know what the future holds for them right now. There are days I don't have a single customer.“ With nothing to fore tell, Joshi said he sits idle all day and watches people withdraw money from ATMs and spend it on buying things.Pandit Santosh Bhati, who also frequents malls in the city, said, “These are tough times for us due to demonetisation. I only see 1or 2 people once every two days.“Dr P P S Rana, a self-proclaimed astro-physician told TOI, “The number of clients visiting us has drastically reduced. Some astrologers who I have spoken to have been accepting the Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes. They will get the old notes exchanged before the December 31deadline.“Rana added, “According to my prediction, this situation will prevail till January 2017.“