Tools Are Permission Slips
Tools Are Permission Slips
These tools are not inherently powerful on their own. Instead, they act as permission slips—a way for us to connect with our thoughts, feelings, or intuition in a way we might not otherwise allow ourselves.
For example:
- A tarot card that says “The Lovers” might give you permission to acknowledge feelings of connection or harmony you’ve been suppressing.
- A zodiac reading might help you see patterns in your behavior that you weren’t consciously aware of.
- A numerology report might give you a new lens through which to view your challenges or strengths.
The key is that these tools don’t create the answers—they give you a pathway to uncover what’s already within you.
Predefined Meanings and Definitions
The definitions for these tools have been handed down, shaped, and refined by others over generations. They come with layers of meaning, tradition, and symbolism:
- Tarot cards have archetypes and stories tied to each card.
- Zodiac signs carry collective associations about personality traits and energies.
- Witchcraft holds rituals and practices built on centuries of belief and tradition.
Because the meanings are predefined, they can feel comforting or validating. They offer structure—a ready-made system through which we can explore ourselves. For many people, this structure makes it easier to process thoughts, emotions, or questions they struggle to access on their own.
Using Tools Without Giving Away Your Power
The challenge with tools like numerology, tarot, or astrology comes when we give them too much power—when we let them define us rather than guide us. For example:
- Believing a zodiac sign defines your personality rather than seeing it as a way to reflect on patterns you notice.
- Thinking a tarot reading determines your future rather than using it as a mirror to explore your current energy and choices.
- Relying on a tool to make decisions for you instead of trusting your own intuition.
The truth is:
These tools can empower you, but you don’t need them to access your own wisdom. They’re helpful guides, but you are the ultimate source of clarity, strength, and insight.
Life Is Neutral Until We Define It
Just like these tools, life itself is neutral. It’s neither good nor bad, powerful nor weak—until we give it a definition.
- A tarot card is a piece of paper until you assign meaning to it.
- A zodiac sign is a collection of symbols and stories until you let it reflect something within you.
- A ritual is a series of actions until you infuse it with intention.
The same goes for everything in life:
- An experience is neutral until you decide how to define it.
- A person’s actions are neutral until you give them meaning.
- A day is neutral until you decide what kind of day it is.
The power is not in the tools. The power is in you—in how you use them and what you choose to believe.
When Tools Help You Trust Yourself
Trusting yourself can feel hard sometimes. In those moments, tools like tarot, numerology, or astrology can help you reconnect with your intuition. They serve as a bridge between your inner knowing and your conscious mind.
For example:
- If you pull a tarot card that says “Strength,” it might remind you of the courage you already have but forgot to acknowledge.
- If your zodiac sign says, “This is a good time for change,” it might help you take the leap you’ve been hesitating on.
In these cases, the tool is simply a mirror—a reflection of what you already know but needed a nudge to see.
Exploring Life with Openness
At the end of the day, tools are just that—tools. They’re part of the exploration of life, and life itself is meant to be explored. Whether you use these tools or not is up to you. The key is to approach them with openness and curiosity rather than dependency or fear.
- If a tool empowers you, use it.
- If it doesn’t resonate, leave it.
- If it helps you reflect, learn, or grow, allow it to do so.
But always remember: you are the one who gives it meaning.
Conclusion: The Power Lies Within You
Numerology, tarot cards, zodiac signs, Ouija boards, and witchcraft are all pathways—tools to help us explore ourselves and life. They hold no power unless we choose to give them power.
You are the source of your definitions, your emotions, and your reality. These tools can guide you, inspire you, or reflect truths you’ve buried, but they are not you.
Life is neutral until you define it. So define it in ways that empower you, lift you, and connect you to your inner truth.
Use the tools if they resonate, explore freely, and trust yourself first—because you already hold all the answers you seek.