Message: Lately, I’ve been struggling to process the state of the world. It feels like so much is shifting, unraveling, or uncertain, and while I won’t get into specifics, I know I’m not alone in feeling this weight. In times like these, I turn to Tarot—not for easy answers, but as a tool for reflection, strength, and perspective. When the world feels chaotic, our spirituality can be an anchor, reminding us of what truly grounds and empowers us.

Tarot doesn’t change the world around us, but it does change how we navigate it. It helps us lean into hope without losing sight of reality, find strength in our connections, and focus on what we can control. No matter how turbulent things become, we are not powerless. Our voices, our choices, and our ability to show up for ourselves and our communities still matter.

Ritual Ideas for Navigating Uncertainty (Even if It Feels Like Trying to Put a Piece of Tape Over a Gushing Fire Hydrant)

* Grounding Candle Ritual: Light a candle and sit with your Tarot deck. Ask, What grounds and strengthens me? Pull a card and reflect on the message it offers. Let the candle’s flame remind you that even in darkness, light remains.

* Sigil for Strength: Create a sigil representing resilience, courage, and speaking your truth. Draw it on your wrist, keep it in your pocket, or place it somewhere visible as a reminder of your inner power.

* Orange-Haired Voodoo Doll: If frustration is building, craft a playful voodoo doll with orange yarn for hair. Give it a name (any name, really), whisper your grievances, and then—most importantly—laugh at it. It isn’t crazy. It’s just, um, magick for unprecedented times.

Journal Affirmation:"I am grounded in my truth, connected to what matters, and rooted in the unshakable strength of my ancestors.”

Tarot Reading Prompt:“What grounds us and strengthens us?”

Feel free to pull some cards for yourself, or reflect on this collective reading:

I pulled 3 Tarot cards from the Star Spinner Tarot deck and 2 oracle cards from Steph Wilder’s I Don’t Care Oracle Deck.

(For the record, I do care, but not about men who are cry babies.)

10 of Cups | The Star | King of PentaclesThe 10 of Cups reminds us to lean on our people—family, friends, chosen community—because love and connection are stronger than negative forces. The Star encourages us to hold onto hope, even when the path ahead is unclear. And then there's the King of Pentacles—the angry, stubborn rabbit of the deck—who, while representing stability, also warns us of power structures that resist change. Together, these cards say: Stay connected, stay hopeful, do good work, and don't let external forces dictate your world.

The "Just F**k It" and "Sorry, Not Sorry" oracle cards reinforce this: Speak your truth. Set boundaries. Refuse to be silenced. The world may be unpredictable, but ground yourself in your voice, your perspective, and your ability to show up for yourself and others.

Journaling Prompts:

* What truly grounds me when life feels uncertain?

* How can I stay hopeful without feeling passive?

* In what ways can I live and speak my truth more boldly?

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