It’s Friday the 13th — a day that’s been labeled unlucky for centuries. Broken mirrors, black cats, walking under ladders. We’ve inherited a whole collection of tiny warnings about what might go wrong.

Superstitions are fascinating because they reveal something deeply human — our desire for control in an unpredictable world. When life feels uncertain, it’s comforting to believe that avoiding a crack in the sidewalk might somehow keep things steady.

Yet sometimes the real “bad luck” isn’t a date on the calendar. It’s the belief that something won’t work out for us. It’s the story that says, this always happens to me. It’s the quiet assumption that joy is fragile, that success is temporary, that we shouldn’t get our hopes up.

So today, instead of fearing Friday the 13th, consider this: What if this is your lucky day?

What if you treated today like an opportunity to rewrite one small superstition you’ve been holding about your own life?

Superstitions only have power when we agree to them. And so do limiting beliefs.

Life becomes worth living not when everything is perfectly safe, but when we’re willing to show up anyway — curious, hopeful, open. Maybe the bravest thing you can do today is choose a new narrative. One where things can go right. One where you are lucky. One where you are capable.

Friday the 13th doesn’t decide your day. You do.

Today, instead of knocking on wood to prevent something bad from happening, try knocking on wood to invite something good in.

For ten seconds, close your eyes and think of one opportunity you’ve been hesitating to claim — a conversation you’ve been meaning to have, an idea you’ve been afraid to share, a step you’ve been waiting to take.

Now gently tap your desk, your table, or the nearest piece of wood. Not out of fear. Not out of superstition. But as a small, symbolic yes.

A yes to growth. A yes to possibility. A yes to things working out in your favor.

Superstitions are usually about avoiding loss. But growth requires openness. When you shift from “I hope nothing goes wrong” to “I’m ready for something right,” you change the energy of the moment.

Let this tiny ritual be a reminder: you’re not here to dodge life — you’re here to participate in it.

Knock on wood. And welcome what’s next.

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Question Your “What Ifs”

Take a moment today to reflect on a fear you’ve been giving power to unnecessarily. It might be a worry you replay over and over, a “what if” scenario that hasn’t even happened, or a story you tell yourself about what could go wrong. These fears often feel bigger than they are because we’ve been feeding them with attention, time, and energy.

Consider what would happen if you stopped giving this fear so much space. Could it shrink? Could it shift into something useful, like curiosity or caution, instead of control or paralysis? Sometimes simply noticing the fear — naming it, writing it down, or sharing it with someone you trust — can release a surprising amount of its weight.

This exercise isn’t about ignoring real risks. It’s about reclaiming the parts of your mind and heart that have been quietly ceded to worry. By stepping back and observing the fear, you invite clarity, presence, and even a sense of freedom.

Ask yourself: what action, however small, could you take today that acknowledges the fear but doesn’t let it run the show? Even a tiny step — a conversation, a task, a choice — is a way of showing that you are the one in charge of your life, not the stories you’ve been telling yourself.

Reflecting on these unnecessary fears is more than just mental housekeeping — it’s a way of honoring yourself, reclaiming your energy, and nourishing your soul.

Sometimes the little things we carry — old fears, superstitions, or self-doubt — can quietly take up more space than we realize. Today’s collection of resources is here to help you flip the script: tools, stories, and practices that invite clarity, courage, and joy instead of worry.

These are gentle gifts for your mind and soul. Each one is a small nudge toward claiming your own power, noticing what sparks joy, and turning “bad luck” stories into opportunities for growth.

Take what resonates, leave the rest, and let these resources support the part of you that wants to live fully — fearless, curious, and alive.

A podcast that explains the strange

Superstitions with Alastair James Murden

Curious why we knock on wood, avoid black cats, or flinch at Friday the 13th? Superstitions dives into the quirky origins of these beliefs, blending history and folklore with storytelling that makes the strange surprisingly relatable.

Instead of scaring you, the show helps demystify why we do what we do — revealing how humans have long tried to make sense of uncertainty, take small control in chaotic moments, and create rituals that stick. Think of it as a mix of curious facts, cultural insights, and playful storytelling that makes superstition feel less spooky and more fascinating.

Though the series wrapped in late 2022, there are almost a hundred episodes to explore — enough to binge your way through centuries of strange, clever, and surprisingly human traditions.

An app that helps reframe limiting beliefs

BrainStop

Our thoughts shape how we experience the world, but sometimes patterns of self-doubt or limiting beliefs quietly hold us back. BrainStop helps you notice these patterns and provides simple, structured ways to explore and reframe them.

The app uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to guide daily reflection and thought tracking, giving insight into how your beliefs affect your choices, emotions, and behaviors. Over time, it can help make mental patterns more visible, encouraging small, meaningful shifts toward clarity and confidence.

With options to track progress, set reminders, and create custom categories, BrainStop offers a practical way to engage with personal growth in bite-sized, manageable steps. It’s less about instant transformation and more about daily awareness and gentle reflection.

A book that examines our fascination with the unknown

A History of Magic, Witchcraft, and the Occult by Suzannah Lipscomb

Curious about the rituals, symbols, and stories that have captivated humans for thousands of years? A History of Magic, Witchcraft, and the Occult takes you on a journey from ancient cave ceremonies to modern Wicca, exploring how we’ve tried to make sense of the unseen and the unknown.

The book moves through shamanism, alchemy, divination, astrology, Tarot, folklore, and the evolution of witchcraft, while also examining how magic has intersected with religion, literature, and popular culture. It explores common misconceptions — from voodoo dolls to Ouija boards — and presents a balanced look at why these beliefs persist.

More than a catalogue of spells or practices, it’s really a study of human nature: our fear of chaos, our longing for meaning, and our tendency to create systems that make the unpredictable feel navigable. Whether you approach the topic as a skeptic or simply curious, it offers perspective on the stories we’ve told — and still tell — to feel a little more in control of the world around us.

Just after sunset, the western sky offers a brief but beautiful planetary show. About 30 minutes after the Sun goes down, brilliant Venus blazes low on the horizon at magnitude –3.9, glowing like a steady white beacon in the twilight. Roughly 7.5 degrees above it, Mercury shines at magnitude –0.9 — noticeably fainter than Venus, but still bright enough to catch once your eyes adjust. If you wait a little longer, you may spot Lambda Aquarii shimmering just a quarter-degree to Mercury’s upper left. This aging star, nearly 100 times wider than our Sun, lies almost exactly along the ecliptic — the shared pathway of the planets — a reminder that even wandering worlds move along an invisible line of connection. Higher up, Saturn glows steadily, completing a gentle arc across the evening sky.

Before sunrise, the waning crescent Moon rises delicate and quiet, just 16 percent illuminated. Its thin curve glows softly against the dark, and if conditions are clear, you may notice earthshine — that faint silver wash lighting the Moon’s shadowed face. It lingers near the stars of Sagittarius, close to Kaus Borealis and Nunki, offering a subtle, contemplative start to the day. This is not bold sky energy; it’s reflective, whispering, patient.

Meanwhile, in the southern evening sky, Orion stands tall and unmistakable. In the middle of his sword glows the Orion Nebula — a vast stellar nursery about 1,350 light-years away where new stars are being born. Through binoculars it appears as a soft blur of light; through a telescope, it reveals swirling gas, dark dust lanes, and the bright Trapezium Cluster at its heart. It’s a powerful reminder that even in darkness, creation is underway.

The cosmic mood today is layered. Venus dazzles. Mercury lingers. The Moon wanes. Stars are forming in distant clouds of gas. Some things in life are loud and brilliant. Others are quiet and in progress. Both matter. If today feels transitional or reflective, you’re right on time with the sky.

Mottramite carries the energy of deep soil and steady roots — the kind of strength that doesn’t shout, but holds. Found in shades of mossy green, dark amber, and near-black, it feels ancient and grounding, like something pulled straight from the earth’s quiet center. There’s a density to it, a magnetic pull that reminds you to come back into your body, back into the present moment, back into what’s real.

Known as a stone of luck and good fortune, Mottramite doesn’t promise sudden windfalls or flashy miracles. Its version of luck is steadier than that. It’s the courage to make a clear decision. The confidence to move forward instead of hesitating. The grounded clarity that turns “maybe someday” into “I’m doing this now.”

Energetically, Mottramite bridges the root and heart chakras — helping you feel safe enough to open. It encourages you to root down before you rise up. To process what’s been weighing on you instead of floating above it. When you sit with this stone (especially outdoors), it feels like a reminder that your emotions don’t need to be dramatic to be powerful — they just need to be acknowledged.

Reach for Mottramite when:

Unlike crystals that lift you into lofty spiritual realms, Mottramite pulls you gently downward. It anchors your ideas into action. It steadies scattered thoughts. It helps you take inspired insight and actually do something with it. There’s a decisiveness here — a quiet “yes” that replaces overthinking.

3-8 minutes to check in with your inner rhythm

Off the top of your head (3 min): What superstition did you grow up hearing — and do you still carry it in some form?

Spill it (5-8 min): Has your understanding of it changed over time? How?

Read it, skim it, come back when you’re ready.

Today, notice the thing that didn’t unfold the way you feared it would.

The conversation you were bracing for. The plan that felt uncertain. The outcome you quietly prepared yourself to be disappointed by.

And yet — it softened. It resolved. It surprised you.

So often, our minds rehearse the worst-case scenario as a form of protection. We brace for impact before anything has even happened. We create tiny superstitions around outcomes: If I get my hopes up, it won’t work. If I expect less, I won’t be hurt.

But today, look for the evidence that contradicts that story.

What worked out better than you thought it would? Where did reality feel kinder than your imagination? What didn’t collapse, even though you were sure it might?

Let yourself really sit with that.

Notice the relief in your body. The quiet recalibration of your expectations. The small but meaningful crack in the belief that things usually go wrong.

This is how we loosen fear’s grip — not by pretending uncertainty doesn’t exist, but by collecting proof that it is not always dangerous.

Maybe the beautiful thing today is this: Your mind predicted a storm, and instead, it barely rained.

Pause today and acknowledge the times you chose courage over worry, action over hesitation, and faith over fear. These moments may have been small — raising your hand, saying no, speaking your truth — or they may have been monumental, like taking a leap into the unknown or facing a challenge you didn’t know you could handle.

Fear is loud, persuasive, and insistent, but your strength is quieter. It doesn’t announce itself with fanfare; it shows up as persistence, resolve, and the willingness to take one more step even when uncertainty looms. Today, give yourself credit for the times you’ve let your inner power rise above what scared you.

Reflect on these moments. How did it feel to act despite doubt? What did you learn about your resilience? By noticing your strength, you reclaim your agency from fear and remind yourself that courage is already inside you — it just needs to be recognized and honored.

Even in the small victories, your ability to choose strength over fear shapes the life you’re building. Gratitude for this inner fortitude isn’t just a nice thought — it’s a practice that reinforces your confidence and your capacity to meet life boldly, again and again.

What belief are you ready to retire today?

Think about the stories you’ve been telling yourself — the ideas that hold you back, create doubt, or limit what you think is possible. Maybe it’s a fear disguised as wisdom: I’m not ready yet, I don’t deserve this, Things never work out for me. Maybe it’s a superstition or old habit that once felt protective but now just weighs you down.

Ask yourself: Which belief no longer serves me? Which one am I holding onto simply out of habit, fear, or comfort? What would it feel like to let it go, even just for today?

Imagine the space that opens up when you retire it. The freedom to take a risk, the permission to hope, the clarity to trust yourself. Sometimes beliefs become invisible chains, and noticing them is the first step toward liberation.

This isn’t about forcing yourself to believe something new right away. It’s about gently choosing to release the old, outdated stories that limit your life. What story are you ready to stop feeding? How might your life shift when it’s no longer in control?

Take a moment today to look at the beliefs and fears you’ve been carrying — the small superstitions, the “what ifs,” the invisible rules you never consciously agreed to. Some of them may feel harmless, others may quietly limit you. But every one of them has a reason it clung to you: a moment of uncertainty, a lesson learned too early, a story someone else told you.

Today, honor the strength it takes to rise above old patterns. Feel the lightness in releasing what no longer serves you. Notice how much energy opens up when your choices come from your own mind, your own heart, rather than the shadows of superstition.

You are stronger than the stories that tried to scare you. You are capable of seeing clearly, acting boldly, and living freely. Step forward with that awareness — the world is wide, and your life is yours to shape.

P.S. We made this because most spiritual content made us feel like there was something wrong with us for being tired, messy, or not “high-vibe” enough. If this made you feel a little more human today, that's all we wanted.

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