A favorite card from Sacred Rebels is ‘Against the Grain,’ not for the purpose of causing chaos, but to carve your own true authentic path in your life. To no longer apologize for being YOU. I’ve been on this journey for the past 3 years, and am keenly aware of how this can change your life. Yes, it can isolate. Yes, it IS a much lonelier path. But there comes a time when living a lie is no longer possible for many of us. So much of what is revealed will still surprise in unexpected ways.

Solitude is bliss!

There IS a price to pay for living in your authenticity, but there’s also a price to pay for being able to stay within the fold. It hurts either way, but if you stay within the bounds and abandon yourself you truly have nothing. There’s really only one good choice for a woman who wants to own herself.

Very well said, Raecine. I think life in itself lends greatly to all of this. Life goes forward, never backwards. Despite how much we long to keep the happiest times, long for do overs, if only we could, wish treasured friendships would return, which perhaps just desolved due to a major fall out, or just for whatever reason dissipated, at times we really can't pinpoint why. Romances that we long to return, longing for someone we cant have, and never will have. Kids growing up and going away. Friends and family passing away. All of this reminds me of the Wheel, with a bit of the tower at times thrown in. This thing we call life. However, it DOES make us sit alone and do alot of thinking. The, "whys," come up. Alot of times with no concrete answers. We grow, many times stronger than we ever thoight we could be, as we move forward. Thanks for doing this video! I found it very apt currently, as we all travel on the journey of life. All the best! Perhaps do a few spreads around this, in a next video? Explore all of this a bit more? Just a thought.

I was listening to Rachel Pollack on The Witch Wave earlier today and there was a moment when she talks about the type of otherness that comes with being trans, and not trying to be pitied or accepted by the “heterosexual world”, but instead relishing that otherness. And so this video feels in alignment with that. Also, funny enough, Raecine talks about isolation while being a beacon for other people in the community and therefore strengthening, in my opinion, a feeling of connection. So, thank you Raecine. 💜

Thank you Raecine, I deeply appreciate your thoughts and the support your words have given. While I’ve come to know my solitude/ separation was going to be a large part of my life, it has given me so much joy, that I can now see it for the gift it always was! It has been so lovely to hear you and the people on this channel speak your truths, thank you so much!✨✨

Raecine, this message really resonated with me as I carry on living my nomadic, increasingly hermetic, lifestyle. I have lost almost everyone previously connected to me, either because they couldn't understand why I gave up the seemingly normalised Western life of chasing ever increasing circles of house, car, and gadgets or they had nothing to talk to me about - nothing chimed with them about me anymore. It can be difficult, yet glorious at the same time. And even though I consider myself to be quite free of expectations and bindings, I still have to conform a little; this can be hard for those of us who are feeling very pulled away from what is demanded of us. Every day I see myself become ever more separate from the over-hyped world, and more drawn to the truth of who I am, what I wish for, and how I feel most comfortable living. It serves me and those I love best, and that's all that matters. Thank you for this beautiful reading, I will no doubt reflect on it many times over the next few months. Much love, Ali

Thank you for this Raecine, these thoughts have been on my mind too as I have lost connections and I think will continue to lose more. It makes me love and treasure the people who do care for and accept me without envy and judgement though. I read Gabor mates 'the myth of normal' last year and one thing that I haven't been able to get out of my head is his observance that people often had to choose between authenticity and attachment, its very hard to have both. This video, as do all your videos make me feel less alone, thank you

Very well said, if you don't fit the norm, you will be lonely at times and may have a difficult time finding your peeps ( as you would say) -but Racine take heart in the fact that your channel is a place where we can all gather and share our thoughts, for that I am thankful

Your video reminded me so strongly of the great Ani DiFranco's "32 Flavors." I have to share her lyrics/poetry in case they resonate with you and others, especially this verse: "God help you if you are an ugly girl, Course, too pretty is also your doom. Cause everyone harbors a secret hatred For the prettiest girl in the room. And God help you if you are a phoenix And you dare to rise up from the ash. A thousand eyes will smolder with jealousy While you are just flying past." Keep being your lovely self!

Raecine, I’ve been a long time subscriber but recently in the past week have felt called back to you after quite a while of not seeing your videos. The way you explain your view of our physical and spiritual worlds resonates so deeply for me. It’s almost like I can imagine it as I’ve seen it in my head while you’re saying it. You have such a strong and beautiful energy, thank you for giving us this space to share 💜💜💜

Thank you for this heartfelt message, Raecine, as I sometimes feel alone, misunderstood, or disconnected in daily life but richly supported in my inner world as well as in spiritual covenants and communions.

you always bring me back to myself raecine, even when i just slightly veered off mentally!! you cannot bring a sagittarius down! 🏹❤️‍🔥

Needed to hear someone say this today, somehow. Thank you Raecine, the courage of one's own convictions to hold fast to who you are is an unrecognized feat of personal strength. Following the Bliss and threads of Meaning in life will always take precedence. You are a treasure and deeply appreciated. Thank you. xx

Yes, I relate so much. The Left-hand path is unique in that while there are so many of us practitioners - we each practice in such unique ways. We don't even always relate to one another. Along with the Infernal Divine, I have felt Goddess Nyx come in - and her calm, deep, quiet presence has been an immense comfort -- but I am still lonely a lot of the time. When we leave 'traditional religious paths,' we leave, in fact, a whole community, freedom, and yet loneliness. An intense juxtaposition.

Thank you so much! I deeply resonated with this. Very good timing as well.

Never ever understood (while also totally getting why) women are catty to other women. Why not just be inspired? When I see other women getting to a place of growth in their life do I feel a pang of jealousy? Yes! Than I ask myself “ok, you clearly want this too, go and get it!” and I become super inspired and honored those women are there to offer that to me!

Just saw the Met's Carmen on Saturday. Truly amazing. Thank you for this video, Racine. I can truly relate to all you are saying, Walking my path of truth is something I'm really trying to do..... not always easy, but it's harder hiding who I really am!

I am sure this represents so much of our society. No matter what you believe. So many people are in fear and feeling like they need to control with all their power. Once again you are very well spoken. You speak to and from the heart. Thank you for doing this. Blessings wonderful Sister ❤

Freedom and Solitude....my dear is the proper and minutely exacting statement.my filter reference to the Rodales synonym finder. I agree 👍💯 with the video.

This resonated so much for me it brought me to tears ❤ I felt so seen. 🙏 Thank you for sharing ✨

I appreciate this discussion as I think it's very applicable to people on this path. The metamorphosis of ever becoming is the experience of "the other" archetype. With this, we learn to bear those growing pains as a part of the journey into the beyond.

Thank you for sharing this Raecine! I resonate with this post.. . It’s very isolating. As I step into my authenticity more and more, my family and friends project judgment and negativity towards me. It hurts to see my parents have a love/hate relationship with me because I don’t conform to what they desire for me. Not living my authenticity is death to me. I hope I find more soul tribe members.

Right on Raecine! I totally relate. Yes Freedom comes at the cost of isolation and times of loneliness. It's the price we pay. I'm sure you will agree that you'd never sell your soul to avoid those times of loneliness or feeling of isolation. That's a time to turn to your ever faithful tarot deck as your friend. Natalia talks about this bond you form with tarot in her recent blog Tarot addition vs tarot abundance. I think it also helps to be an introvert. (we crave time alone). Thanks for your excellent content. And you are NOT alone.

In small town America I wouldn’t expect anyone to come along for the ride and that’s just fine ❤

i got attacked by a big shot christian in town in front of a bunch of people telling me i was working w the devil using tarot. it was very triggering because i was raised jehovah witness, but afterwards it made me love Tarot even more. this man has some sort of desire for me tho he watches all my insta stories & likes them all, he said he prays for me everyday. i didn’t even know how to react to it all, i just know it helped me find my true north again and reaffirm my beliefs. i’ve been pretty much alone on my spiritual path the past 8 years, it’s been extremely hard but at least my relationship w myself is much better

I love your explanations about the decks. You're easy to listen to. I got sacred rebels and white light oracle due to your explanations. Thank you again

Yes. I’ve been feeling soooooo isolated lately.

Absolutely relate to this. I have always been on my own path, in one way or another. I live in a very cultural diverse city, where people are pretty tolerant and appreciate diversity…even so, this only applies if one fits into what is deemed an ‘acceptable deviation from the norm’! It can be a solitary path, but I have learnt to appreciate everyone who joins me (temporarily) on my walk through life - as you say, our interactions all have something to teach us, even if the lesson is painful. 🖤

I am a Neurodivergent Man and i get so much in resonance with that.... I Isolated myself Years ago already. I couldnt understand why so much People hate me, getting Jealous at me, i suffer from ADHD and PTSD, thats nothing someone schould be Jealous about... I always been on my own Path, doesnt mater how lonely it is. PS: I feel more drawn to the feminine Divine, then the masculine Divine.

Going through this too.. Thanks for sharing 🙏❤️

Thank you🖤 I very much needed to hear these words today

I believe we people with different lensses in life are not alone, but we are made to feel alone because we defy norm. We are made to feel isolated, separated from one another. I think each of us feels lonely but that's an illusion, because there's plenty of us, we just have to find one another. Finding ways to connect with others that walk alternative paths and build companionship could be a way of resistance. (Sorry for any errors, my english is not very good looking haha).

I completely relate- thank you for voicing the reality of living our truth, against the odds. Yet, how worthwhile freedom is 🖤🖤

I can relate to this DEEPLY. Thank you for sharing so openly. I think this is such an important conversation that will help many of us. Yes, FREEDOM! Love you, sister! xoxo

I loved Tiera’s post when I read it and listening to you today. Thank you for sharing ❤️

❤Solitude I cut of folks that just weren't there anyway thanks for sharing 😊

Raecine, thank you for sharing and “validation” You are amazing!! and finding your channel has been/IS a blessing. Again & always Thank you❤️😘

Bang on. Totally resonates with me ❤ Blessings to you

So many wonderful insights. Thank you xoxo

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It's been very fascinating as a lil southern fella to get into the magic and come into that divine feminine. I'm sure you don't need me to tell you how getting in tune with goddess when you're in a shark tank of toxic masculinity....it can be alienating! So much more empowering though, Maa Kali and Lord Shiva hang out in the cremation grounds with the jackals, ghosts, and goblins for a reason!

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Thank you for these kind and deep words! I've been feeling this the past year at a higher level since I relocated back to Ohio, and you reaffirmed everything I've been feeling, thinking, and seeing. I've been struggling to work through my fears and find my power in all of this, and this video has really given me inspiration. Love and blessings to you, my fellow sister in the path 🖤