Do You Choose Destiny Or Leave It To Fate?

May this message find you in a moment when you need to hear what your Soul requires for nourishment.

Aug 10, 2026

My dearest readers,

As I sit here typing this out, I couldn’t wait to share that the most recent thread I’ve been following has led me to a tarot system that has received mixed reviews because of a certain character who drew negative attention for unbecoming actions in their lifetime. I am not here to dredge up the past to highlight someone’s personal choices. But I won’t pretend I didn’t sit with it, because I did.

I reached out to my network for multiple perspectives and found very different responses. I appreciate those who reciprocated the feedback I was seeking. What I keep coming back to is this: no one is above their flaws. Not the mystics, the masters, or the people whose work outlasts the mess of their lives. I’ve asked myself whether the same intensity that made this person difficult and harmful to those around him is the same that let him see what most people spend a lifetime avoiding. I don’t think that excuses anything. I think it’s just the truth of how knowledge gets made, through people who weren’t whole reaching for wholeness.

I was reading an article on Substack when an image struck me: the Star card specifically from the Thoth Tarot Deck. Of course, I had to follow this rabbit hole. Something in my psyche was so drawn to the image that I searched for the artist who worked on this deck. There is a bit of information available, and what I have learned is that she went through a rigorous process to understand what she was working on. She’s the reminder I needed to know that this kind of depth was possible without the wreckage. What fascinates me about learning all of this is that it took a divine feminine to tame a “beast” long enough to achieve a great work and to be with them in the end. I will include links at the end of this if you would like to do your own research. For now, I am sharing just a small piece of what I took from it and how it resonates with me.

What I do understand is that when you break free from a carefully curated narrative and rise above the static, the observant becomes the observer. I rely on my natural ability to discern what is right for me, and when I receive the synchronistic hit, which has been quite a few, I proceed.

Thoth Tarot Deck by Aleister Crowley; Artwork by Freida Lady Harris

What I’ve gained from using systems like this is a stronger connection to my psyche’s abilities. This image of the Star card has opened a thread to Egyptian culture, which I resonate with so deeply. One of my conversations led me to Thoth, and I was amazed at how this archetype came to me and the connection to the energies we are in at this moment. Here is my interpretation.

Embracing change and letting go of fear empowers you, leading toward victory. While you may experience recovery from conflict, it is not a sign of defeat. The discomfort that comes with change is actually a form of growth. Just as birthing life involves pain, it ultimately gives rise to something transformational. You have freed the aspects of yourself that once clouded your mind, allowing for clarity and strength to emerge.

You’re embarking on a new journey toward a stable and fulfilling endeavor. While you may encounter unexpected challenges along the way, your emotional intelligence will help you navigate through them. Stay mindful of where you direct your energy. Trusting your instincts will spark the inspiration you need to guide you on your path.

Be mindful of what you notice when your emotions are triggered, as these shifts affect us all. Consider the difference between actions stemming from your heart and those driven by your ego. Before you react, take a moment to reflect on what you can learn from your interactions with others. Strive to rise above all of it. Clear out the distractions and be conscious of the content you engage with.

Focus on nurturing a grounded sense of self to help you navigate this time. We are all experiencing an energetic shift, and many may find themselves feeling confused about what’s happening. Embrace love from within, cultivate peace in your life, and above all, learn to laugh through this wild and unpredictable journey we call human “BEING.”

What I’d like to add here is that the images in this tarot have much deeper symbolism, so this, I feel, is barely scratching the surface. I have added the card images to the end, and I invite you to look them over and intuit what you find. My initial sense is that a good balance of feminine essence is incorporated.

If the Star is asking to release, the Goddess is telling you to be open to receive. I can’t overlook acknowledging the Goddess, for she is who I am. As I work with this sacred energy, I turn to Isis for guidance. This spread, called the Wing of Isis, asks specific questions.

What is the real issue for me right now on a spiritual level?
How can I best heal that in my day-to-day life?
What will the gift or outcome of this be?
What is the biggest challenge or opportunity for me to get to the best outcome?
What special guidance is there to help me resolve this in the best way now?

Accept that you are exactly where you need to be right now. Trust that you are blossoming as you walk this path. Now is a good time to work with Sirian energy. Do you practice unconditional love? Fully dropping into your heart space opens your energetic field, allowing an upgrade in your intuition and healing abilities. As I look over this spread and the card beside it, I feel a charge rise through my spine. At the bottom of the deck, I see the available energy, which I visualize as the merkabah spinning in all directions, an electric, synergistic movement.

Trusting what you’ve been through has granted you the wisdom to be exactly where you are today. Staying connected with your soul and knowing with confidence that you are guided will make everything worthwhile and lead to true revelation. You might not see it now, but focusing on that single thing and surrendering to its timing will bring everything together seamlessly.

The gift you receive through surrender is a powerful source of light. Let go of all attachments to the past so you don’t carry them into the present. To break the cycle of fear, detach your awareness from it. This seals small cracks in your energetic field, opening a portal that invites you to expand into a higher level of awareness. The greatest challenge is accepting the past and recalling the lost pieces of your soul. Even the flawed hands that shape our tools deserve the same grace we’re asking of ourselves. Forgiveness is the best medicine; as you incorporate it into your practice, disturbances will fade, paving the way for a renewed sense of wholeness.

Destiny and fate, I no longer see them as opposites. Fate is what’s given to you; destiny is what you choose to do once you realize you’ve been handed something. A special thank you goes out to Alysia Moonrise for sharing your synchronistic threads during this whole rabbit hole I’ve been in. To my Soul family, I am so very grateful to be here with you on this journey. If you have found any part of this meaningful, don’t hesitate to share it with others.

Many blessings, Renell