By Tatiara
Life, at times, moves in slow, steady rhythms, like the tide lapping at the shore… And then there are times like now—an unrelenting maelstrom of change. The kind of change that upends what we thought was stable, that spirals downward with such force we fear we may never surface again. And yet, within this spiraling descent, there is a choice: to be swallowed by the current or to find a force within us that allows us to stay afloat.
It’s during these times that the Lover’s path becomes more than poetry and longing. Aphrodite, Goddess of Love, Beauty, and Desire, steps forward—not only in her guise as an inspiring muse, but as a beacon and a guide through the storm. She is the force that urges us to find what is worth holding on to. She is the pull toward what makes life not only bearable but meaningful.
We need that now more than ever.
When faced with uncertainty, we must turn to the practices that keep us whole. Throughout the ages, meaningful practices—creative, spiritual, contemplative—have provided a refuge that allows us to stand at the edge of the maelstrom and not be consumed. They do more than soothe; they root us in our own soul’s purpose, giving us the resilience to meet chaos with magick and creativity rather than collapse.
Aphrodite, as the Lover, is also the Creator. She is the impulse behind poetry, music, art, and dance. She is the breath of inspiration that turns pain into beauty, loss into song, and confusion into meaning. She reminds us that creating is not about producing something perfect—it is about staying connected to the inner fire, even when everything else threatens to extinguish it.
A ritual, routine, or practice—whether it be meditation, painting, writing, ritual, or dance—is a way of stepping out of the chaos and into a space of renewal. It allows us to return to ourselves again and again, strengthening the thread of connection between our inner truth and the outer world. These practices do not remove us from reality; but rather, they prepare us to meet it with greater clarity, resilience, and even joy.
To engage in a heartfelt practice is to embrace the beginner’s mind, the openness that keeps us from being paralyzed by despair, or trapped in old patterns. When the world is troubled, it is easy to believe that we are powerless to change things. But a practice reminds us that transformation happens one moment, one breath, one thought, one word, one step at a time. Every act of creation is a defiance of despair, a small but potent way of saying: I am still here. I am still becoming.
When life becomes more conflicted and confusing, the archetype of creation becomes more available. In destruction, there is always a seed of renewal. What magickal practices call to you in these times? What offers you a sense of grounding and renewal? What stirs the magic within you, reminding you of who you are beyond fear and weariness? That is Aphrodite’s touch. That is the thread that will keep you from being pulled under.
This is not a time to give up on beauty, love, or the call of your soul. This is a time to practice being who you truly are. Create. Connect. Be open. Dare to love life even in the storm.
And perhaps, in doing so, we will not only survive the maelstrom—we will become part of the great force that transforms it.
Aphrodite is the pulse that draws us toward beauty, toward passion, toward the magic that makes life shimmer even in the darkest times. She is the whisper that stirs the soul, the spark that will not be extinguished. Love, desire, creation—these are not idle things; they are the forces that call us back to ourselves, again and again.
Aphrodite is the wish that is calling you toward that which brings life. She is there, waiting in the spaces between longing and becoming, between sorrow and renewal. She is the impulse, the reason, the catalyst—the why that leads us to the magic that makes life worth living. Will you follow?
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Nicki Ojeda (Tatiara) has been a tarot and past life reader for over 35 years. Nicki learned about tarot through her witchcraft and herbal studies as a youngster when she was gifted “The Herbal Tarot” from her mentor. It has been with her ever since. Past life memories and psychic abilities showed up early and claiming those abilities in the face of oppressive religious family doctrines has been a gift in disguise, informing her purpose to help others free themselves from outmoded conditioning, release trauma, and make space for soul truth and hidden gifts to shine forth. Embodying her spiritual path, owning the mystic within and living from that truth is her continuing challenge and mission.