Carl Jung coined 'synchronicity' to describe these 'meaningful' connections. He didn’t mean it was magic. He meant it’s a psychological framework for how our brains link unrelated events. When I draw a tarot card like 'The Moon' or 'The Hanged Man' during a creative ritual, I don’t see it as a supernatural message. I see it as a mirror. The card reflects a mental state, not a cosmic decree.

I’m not religious, but I use ritual in my art. Lighting a candle or shuffling a deck isn’t about summoning spirits. It’s about focusing the mind. When people claim every random event is a 'message' from the cosmos, I have to push back. It’s a slippery slope to confirmation bias. We’re hardwired to find patterns, even where none exist.

Synchronicity isn’t proof of a guiding force. It’s proof that our brains are incredible pattern-matching machines. If you want to use it creatively, lean into the symbolism—like how 'The Hanged Man' represents suspension and new perspectives—but don’t mistake a psychological tool for cosmic validation. The universe isn’t winking. You’re just really good at noticing.