The Art of Not Knowing: How Tarot Teaches Us to Embrace Uncertainty

Have you ever stood at the edge of a still lake at dusk, just as the light begins to fade? You can’t quite see what lies beneath the surface, only the shimmering reflection of the sky. There’s a quiet mystery in that moment—a gentle hum of the unknown. It’s a feeling we often rush past in our daily lives, that subtle discomfort with not having all the answers. We want to know the outcome, to see the path clearly, but sometimes, the most profound moments arrive when we simply allow ourselves to be in the quiet space of unknowing.

This is where the tarot meets us with a quiet nod of understanding. It doesn’t hand us a map, but rather a lantern. Think of the moment you shuffle your deck—a small ritual of surrender, letting go of your need for control. Each card is a mystery until it is turned. This practice is embodied by The High Priestess, who sits before a veil, guarding the secrets of the subconscious. She doesn’t predict the future; she invites you to be still with the present mystery. She teaches that there is a deep wisdom in accepting that some things are not meant to be known yet. The cards ask us not to fear the shadows, but to find the beauty in their soft edges.

This week, I invite you to find a quiet moment with your deck, or even just your thoughts. Instead of asking for a clear answer, simply hold a question in your heart and sit with the feeling of not knowing. What does uncertainty feel like in your body? Can you allow it to be a space of possibility, rather than a void of fear? Let the tarot remind you that there is courage and peace to be found in the gentle art of not knowing.