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I’ve been enjoying a hot cup of coffee alongside some deep introspection at the start of each day, all thanks to my morning ritual of reading tarot cards. It helps set my intention for the day, and gives me space to really explore how I feel and what I want to put my energy into. Am I practicing magic when I light candles and intuitively select each card? I don’t know, but I like to believe that I’m allowing myself to get in touch with the unknown, which is exactly what I need right now.

For this 24-year-old, fighting for Palestinian rights is ‘the most core part of my identity’

Lea Kayali is one of many Palestinian women continuing a long-held tradition of fighting for liberation

Editor’s Note on gender and identity coverage

We are excited to announce a new gender and identity page on washingtonpost.com

What does it mean to come together as Asian American women? This group has been seeking an answer.

The Cosmos was formed in 2017, and its future hangs in the balance