Eliza Clark

How to Be Grateful When The World Is Ending

Off the bat, I don't have an answer. Sorry for the clickbait. Also, sorry for the hyperbole. The world probably isn't ending. Democracy? The rule of law? Due process? Basic human decency? That's dying for sure, but the Earth can survive without us, and

Seven of Swords

A figure in a red hat, tiptoes out of an enemy's camp with a handful of swords. He's stealing weapons from his enemies by engaging in subterfuge, trickery, and deception, which is what this card is all about. When I draw the seven of swords I

Six of Swords

We can't go over it. We can't go under it. We've got to go through it.

Ostara

This weekend, I gathered a few families in my backyard to celebrate Ostara, the pagan holiday that celebrates the spring equinox. Ostara officially fell on Thursday March 21, but my daughter was camping with the third and fourth grades, so we pushed our celebration to Saturday so she could participate.

Happiness in Dark Times

My Dear Theydy-loves, Thank you for your patience as I get my Trump 2.0 Sea Legs ™. If you’re a long-time reader, you know that this bitch (me) has an assortment of spicy mental “issues” (shall we say) that flare up from time to time. The problem with this

Dear Governor Newsom

History will remember and so will I.

A Check-In

How are we finding joy in the relentless onslaught of bad news?

Tarot Reading - Artist Seeker

I’m struggling with feeling like I might not hit the career goals I’ve been dreaming of my whole life. How do I manage the disappointment?

Five of Swords

How to fight back in a moment of chaos and despair.

Tarot Reading - Artemis

I'm hitting a major milestone birthday this year and my goal is to finally, as a grown-ass grown up, prioritize protecting my peace. But we're only a month into the horror show that is 2025 and I already feel buried by everything I'm trying to shed. Help!

Tarot Reading - Brigid

I have a new landlord! Will I be forced to leave the rent-controlled apartment that I love in the midst of an LA housing crisis?

Surviving the End of Days with Pagan Ritual

Celebrating fertility, spring, and lactation to stave off existential horror and dread.

Tarot Reading - Justin

Focus. Drive. Hustle culture. Time to push. Time to rest. Balance. Where I've been. Where I'm going. Creative inspiration. What's important?

Tarot Reading - MK

How can I best balance new motherhood and my writing career?

Four of Swords

You think THAT'S bad...

Tarot Reading - Hecate

I've gone "no contact" with my mom. How do I maintain this boundary while navigating relationships with other family members?

Three of Swords

As a New Yorker, I knew that it was my solemn duty to hate Los Angeles, to ridicule its obsession with celebrity, its vanity and lack of public transportation.

Tarot Reading - Cybele

Cybele asks: How can I best show up for my daughter who is struggling with anxiety? I asked a clarifying question to follow up. This reader lives in Los Angeles, but she, her family, and her home are safe. Her daughter's struggles with anxiety have been going on

Tarot Reading - Writer Mother

A mom reentering the workforce asks "What are my best next steps for securing income this year?"

Tarot Reading - Calypso

What forces can I call upon to best guide me into the absolute highest expression of my life, my love, and my service?

Two of Swords

LA fires and impossible choices

Tarot Reading - Sarah

What should I be spending my energy on this year? I've been swinging wildly between two extremes.

Tarot Reading - Halley

What actions can I take to get my joy back in this project (or maybe just joy in writing in general)?

Ace of Swords (and a fun new thing)

Put up or shut up. If you’re going to talk the talk, you better walk the walk. Put your money where your mouth is. These are the lessons (warnings) of the suit of swords.

The Suit of Swords

Swords are the suit of conflict, truth, and communication, and we’re about to launch into ten weeks of Witch’s Marks exploring uncomfortable truths. It’s gonna be fun. I’m limping toward the finish line of this calendar year, one that has brought me a lot of joy