A high-angle photograph showing The Wheel of Fortune Tarot Card of Rider Waite deck. Resting on a dark wood surface, the face-up Rider-Waite-Smith tarot card depicts a orange central wheel inscribed with Hebrew letters and alchemy symbols, encircled by a blue Sphinx at the top, a red Anubis figure rising on the right, and a yellow snake descending on the left, flanked by four winged figures reading books in cloud-filled corners, positioned alongside a face-down card displaying a patterned white back design.

Oracle of Ybor: I just quit my day job and have a bit saved up, but have no idea what to do

And do I do if I want to tap back into the spirituality of my teenage years?

by Caroline DeBruhl November 9, 2026November 9, 2026

In her Nov. 12, 2026 column The Oracle of Ybor responds to readers wondering about tapping back into their spirituality and newfound free time.

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Oracle of Ybor: I’m about to be a mom and need help figuring out what new parts of life to embrace

Get ready to do a lot of pivoting.

by Caroline DeBruhl October 12, 2026October 12, 2026

A close-up graphic illustration showing the central detail of the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot card number Ⅱ The High Priestess. Seated between two pillars—a dark pillar on the left marked with a white letter "B" and a white pillar on the right marked with a dark letter "J"—the High Priestess wears blue flowing robes with a large solar cross across her chest, a horned crown featuring a central full moon sphere on her head, and holds a partially exposed scroll bearing the text "TORA" in her lap. Behind her, a veil decorated with yellow crescent moons, green palm leaves, and red pomegranates spans the space between the pillars.

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Oracle of Ybor: My friend just had a devastating loss, and I need to get her through it

And what do I do about this affair I want to have?

by Caroline DeBruhl September 24, 2026September 25, 2026

A cropped illustration of the Knight of Wands tarot card from the classic Rider-Waite-Smith deck. The image shows a knight in full steel armor wearing a bright yellow tunic patterned with black salamanders and a helmet adorned with a large, flaming red plume. Riding an orange-brown horse with a fiery mane, the knight holds a wooden wand sprouting small green leaves upright in his right hand against a pale blue sky.

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Oracle of Ybor: I’m a musician, and a perfectionist, so I have anxiety about experimenting with my ‘sound’

And what do I about the person I fell hard for in Paris?

by Caroline DeBruhl August 21, 2026August 21, 2026

Here is the SEO-optimized, accessible, and gender-neutral alt-text for the cropped card illustration: Alt-text: A close-up cropped illustration of the King of Cups card from the traditional Rider-Waite tarot deck. Positioned center frame in a medium close-up, a crowned figure wearing a gold crown with red accents and a yellow robe adorned with a red collar sits on a throne shaped like a shell or curved stone. The figure holds a golden cup in their right hand and a golden scepter in their left hand, set against a light cream-colored background.

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Oracle of Ybor: I think the universe is telling me to stop binge drinking

The King of Cups has a big heart and deep feelings.

by Caroline DeBruhl August 3, 2026August 3, 2026

A flat-lay photograph showcasing a spread of classic Rider-Waite tarot cards scattered on a flat surface, with the "Strength" Major Arcana card featured prominently in vertical orientation at the center. The Strength card, labeled with Roman numeral "VIII" at the top and "STRENGTH" at the bottom, depicts a figure in a white robe crowned with a flower wreath and an infinity symbol floating above their head, calmly taming a yellow lion under a yellow sky. Other major and minor arcana cards—including The Devil and The Hanged Man—lie partially overlaid and angled beneath the central card in a collage arrangement.

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Oracle of Ybor: It’s time to be strong for your friend that seems unhappy with life

And another shitty boss question, too.

by Caroline DeBruhl July 24, 2026July 24, 2026

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Oracle of Ybor: I’m embarrassed to admit this, but I need to be the center of attention all the time

Everyone is the main character in their life, and sometimes, we have to be the supporting cast.

by Caroline DeBruhl June 29, 2025July 7, 2025

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Oracle of Ybor: Leave the job and don’t go to grad school to impress your folks

Love isn’t all we need.

by Caroline DeBruhl April 19, 2025July 19, 2025

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Oracle of Ybor: With friends like these, who needs friends?

Like all relationships, some friendships can turn, well, toxic.

by Caroline DeBruhl March 24, 2025April 23, 2025

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Oracle of Ybor: It feels like your pal is ghosting you, but remember that close friendships are often a long game

And go forth towards your cozy cafe con booknook, too.

by Caroline DeBruhl March 7, 2025April 15, 2025

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Oracle of Ybor: Go out and fix that injustice instead of reading about it on Reddit

You build community by showing up. Consistently.

by Caroline DeBruhl February 7, 2025July 11, 2025

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Oracle of Ybor: I’m visiting mom, but her horrible time management makes the holidays stressful

My siblings and I have tried talking to her, but she gets incredibly defensive.

by Caroline DeBruhl December 13, 2024July 19, 2025

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Oracle of Ybor: Tampa Bay will get its magic back after Hurricanes Milton and Helene

by Caroline DeBruhl October 14, 2024April 20, 2025

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Oracle of Ybor: My good friend is an alcoholic, but how do I help?

And what about my husband’s anxiety?

by Caroline DeBruhl May 13, 2024March 5, 2025

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Oracle of Ybor: I just quit my day job and have a bit saved up, but have no idea what to do

Oracle of Ybor: I’m about to be a mom and need help figuring out what new parts of life to embrace

Oracle of Ybor: My friend just had a devastating loss, and I need to get her through it

Oracle of Ybor: I’m a musician, and a perfectionist, so I have anxiety about experimenting with my ‘sound’

Oracle of Ybor: I think the universe is telling me to stop binge drinking

Oracle of Ybor: It’s time to be strong for your friend that seems unhappy with life

Oracle of Ybor: I’m embarrassed to admit this, but I need to be the center of attention all the time

Oracle of Ybor: Leave the job and don’t go to grad school to impress your folks

Oracle of Ybor: With friends like these, who needs friends?

Oracle of Ybor: It feels like your pal is ghosting you, but remember that close friendships are often a long game

Oracle of Ybor: Go out and fix that injustice instead of reading about it on Reddit

Oracle of Ybor: I’m visiting mom, but her horrible time management makes the holidays stressful

Oracle of Ybor: Tampa Bay will get its magic back after Hurricanes Milton and Helene

Oracle of Ybor: My good friend is an alcoholic, but how do I help?