Coin Rituals

A coin is a small thing… until you decide it isn’t.

With our imagination, we can make an ordinary object feel meaningful. We can give it a job. We can give it a story. And once we do, it starts to carry power—not because the metal changed, but because we did. We begin to notice more. We act with more intention. We move differently through the day.

That’s the kind of magic I love: the kind we participate in.

These little coin rituals are simple on purpose. They create a pause. They interrupt overthinking. They help you move forward when you feel stuck. They also invite something we don’t get enough of as adults: play.

Use them for low-stakes decisions, mindset resets, and everyday moments where you want clarity, momentum, or a spark. For big, high-stakes choices (health, finances, anything risky), stay intentional and seek real guidance.

If you made it this far, take a breath, choose a coin, and let’s make it magical.

Luck Ritual

This one is less about getting “perfect outcomes” and more about building a playful relationship with luck. You’re choosing a coin, giving it meaning, and turning it into a small reminder that you can reset your mindset anytime.

What to do:

  • Take any coin.

  • Clean the coin with soap and water.

  • Hold the coin in your hand until it becomes warm.

  • Flip the coin into the air until it lands heads-up three times in a row.

That’s it. Your coin is “charged.”

How to use it:

Any time you feel unlucky, irritated, or like the day is turning against you, take out your lucky coin and repeat the ritual. Think of it as a reset button: a tiny moment where you return to yourself, breathe, and remember that you can still influence how you respond to what’s happening.

And here’s a fun twist: if you find a new coin on the road, place your lucky coin down and pick up the new one. Start the ritual again. Let it be a reminder that luck isn’t something you either have or don’t have. sometimes it’s something you practice noticing. You also need to be willing to give your luck away to be able to invite more into your life.

A gentle note

If you miss the three heads in a row, don’t turn it into a battle. Keep it light. The point isn’t to “win.” The point is to play with possibility, shift your attention, and invite a little brightness back into your day.

Why a Lucky Talisman Works (for the skeptics)

A “lucky coin” might look simple on the surface, but psychologically it can be surprisingly powerful.

When you carry a talisman, you’re giving your mind a symbolic anchor. It’s a small, physical reminder of a bigger idea: I can reset. I can notice what’s going right. I can stay open to good things.

Here’s what that does for you:

  • It trains your attention. When you believe luck is possible, you naturally start scanning for opportunities instead of only scanning for threats. You notice more helpful people, better timing, small wins, and openings you might have ignored before.

  • It boosts confidence and follow-through. A talisman can act like a tiny cue for courage. Take the shot, send the message, try the thing. Often, “luck” shows up after we move.

  • It creates positive momentum. When you interpret a good moment as “lucky,” you’re more likely to keep going, stay engaged, and stack one good choice onto the next.

  • It helps you reframe the day. Even when things go sideways, a ritual gives you a way to return to center instead of spiraling.

In other words, it’s not that lucky people live in a different universe. It’s that people who believe in luck often feel luckier, and they tend to behave in ways that make good outcomes more likely. They notice more good. They take more chances. They stay open longer.

So if your lucky coin helps you see the bright spots, spot the opportunities, and take one more step forward then it’s doing its job.

Decision Ritual

Sometimes the hardest part of a decision is simply starting. We think and think and think… and an opportunity can pass us by.

This is where the coin flip shines. When you give a coin a job, like helping you choose something, you create a clean moment of action. It’s quick, playful, and surprisingly revealing.

What to do:

  • Take any coin in the house. (best coins are found or ones gifted to you).

  • Write a yes/no question on a piece of paper. (Simple is best.)

  • Flip the coin onto a table.

  • Interpret the result:

    • Heads = Yes

    • Tails = No

    • If it falls off the table, that’s your sign the question needs to change. Rephrase it and try again.

How to use it well:

This ritual is best for low-stakes choices and everyday sticking points: where to eat, which task to do first, whether to go for a walk, whether to send the text, whether to clean the kitchen now or later.

And here’s the real hidden benefit: sometimes the coin doesn’t just “answer” the question… it shows you how you feel about the answer. If it lands heads and you feel disappointed, that’s information. If it lands tails and you feel relieved, that’s information too. The coin helps you notice what you already know.

And just to be clear: I love a good coin flip, but it has limits. High-stakes decisions tend to be full of nuance. They have context, consequences, timing, and emotions and that’s something a coin can’t handle. For anything serious (health, money, legal, safety, major relationship choices), slow down and seek real support: a qualified professional or a trusted firned/ mentor who knows you well.

One gentle warning: this can get addictive. Use it like a spark, not a crutch. If you catch yourself flipping ten times in a row, pause and take a breath.

Alright. Pick a coin. Ask clearly. Flip once. And pay attention to what happens inside you.

Closing Thought

One of the strangest—and most powerful—things humans ever invented is money. Not because metal or paper is inherently valuable, but because we agreed it is. We took shaped pieces of earth and decided, together, “This means something.” That shared belief became an engine for cooperation, trade, and entire civilizations.

That’s the part I love: belief doesn’t just live in our heads—it changes how we move through the world.

These coin rituals work the same way. You’re choosing to give a small object meaning. You’re using imagination on purpose. And once something carries meaning, it can change what you notice, how you decide, and how you show up. A coin can become a cue to pause. A reminder to reset. A tiny tool for momentum.

So if we can give money power… why not give a coin a kind of power that can directly help our lives improve? All for the low cost of believing it’s possible—and one penny.

Be kind to yourself. Be kind to each other.

-Shawn