Tag: Facts

  • The Rune that Isn’t What You Think

    The Rune that Isn’t What You Think

    Some runes look a little intense. Take Thurisaz, for example. It literally means thorn. Sharp. Prickly. Not what you’re hoping to see when you ask the runes about your weekend plans or your love life. But here’s the twist: Thurisaz isn’t here to ruin your day. It’s here to keep…

  • Don’t Blame Mercury

    Don’t Blame Mercury

    Mercury gets blamed for everything these days. Printer jam? Mercury. Spilled your coffee? Mercury. Hit “reply all” by mistake? Obviously Mercury. I love that astrology is part of the mainstream conversation now. I really do. But somewhere along the line, “Mercury retrograde” turned into shorthand for “I messed up—but it’s…

  • The Worst Card in the Deck

    The Worst Card in the Deck

    (But Not for the Reason You Think) People love to ask which tarot card is the worst one in the deck. It’s usually followed by a nervous laugh and a glance at the cards, as if they’re listening. Some readers say it’s the Tower, because nobody enjoys sudden upheaval and…

  • What Your Birth Chart Isn’t Telling You

    What Your Birth Chart Isn’t Telling You

    You don’t need to “know astrology” to know yourself. Astrology can be a rich and powerful tool for self-discovery. But let’s be honest: birth charts can also feel overwhelming. Houses, signs, aspects, transits—it’s a lot. And while your chart holds fascinating clues, there’s one thing it can’t tell you: Who…

  • The Card That Follows You Around

    The Card That Follows You Around

    Sometimes the same card keeps showing up, even when you’re careful. You shuffle the cards—once, twice, three times. You cut the deck. You turn over the top card—and there it is again. That card. The one you’ve been trying to ignore. In tarot, we call this a “stalker card.” It’s…