Inner Work

Sacred Fire: Why Your Spirituality Doesn’t Need to Be “High Vibe”

Somewhere along the way, spirituality became tangled up with the idea that we should always be positive, grateful, healed, and “high vibe.” But anger isn’t spiritual failure. Grief isn’t negative energy. Chaos isn’t always something to fear. Our uncomfortable emotions carry information, reveal boundaries, demand change, and remind us what matters. A spiritual practice that only makes room for love and light leaves half of the human experience in the shadows. It’s time to make room for sacred anger, honest grief, necessary chaos, and the messy work of being human.

September 7, 2026

One Card at a Time: The Hermit: Following the Lantern Within

The Hermit invites us away from the noise and onto the quiet path of self-discovery. Lantern in hand, he reminds us that we don’t need to see the entire road ahead—only enough light to take the next step. In this exploration of The Hermit, we’ll uncover the symbolism hidden within his lantern, staff, and solitary mountain, explore his upright and reversed meanings, and discover what this Major Arcana card teaches us about solitude, inner wisdom, patience, and returning to the world with a light worth sharing.

August 31, 2026