In light of the ongoing conflict, many Ukrainians are finding solace in an unusual avenue: tarot readings.
In a recent livestream, well-known Ukrainian tarot reader Tetya Fanya addressed a pressing query in Kyiv—will Ukraine obtain the much-desired Tomahawk missiles from the United States? She posed the question to her 59,000 viewers: “Will Ukraine receive the Tomahawks? Let’s see… why has Ukraine not accepted the famous Tomahawk?”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has persistently emphasized the need for long-range missiles, asserting they are crucial for convincing Russian President Vladimir Putin to engage in negotiations and to put an end to years of conflict.
Zelenskiy even indicated a desire to nominate former President Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize if he were to send the requested weapons.
The Tomahawks are viewed as potentially transformative weapons, as they can strike targets up to 1,500 miles away, making even Moscow an accessible target, according to a senior U.S. Congressional aide. “It would scare the Russians more than almost anything else we could do,” they remarked.
During her reading, Fanya pulled the Knight of Pentacles, a card that represents achieving ambitions through consistent effort.
Ukraine has been asking for these missiles since Biden took office, but those requests have often gone unanswered. Zelenskiy began laying the groundwork with Trump during the latter’s re-election campaign, administration officials noted.
“It’s a long game,” Fanya pointed out during the broadcast.
She then drew two additional cards: the Page of Pentacles and the Five of Pentacles. These cards suggested that the acquisition of Tomahawks might be farther off than Zelenskiy and others hope.
“Advocates for this weapon believe it could effectively deter adversaries. There is a belief that it might be beneficial down the road, if not immediately,” Fanya explained.
Reports indicate that the Pentagon has approved the sale of Tomahawks to Ukraine, but the ultimate decision lies with Trump.
Trump has previously expressed reservations about the missiles, citing concerns over their role in escalating conflicts, stating, “I want to know what they’re doing with it.”
Fanya’s readings are increasingly focused on wartime questions, particularly from Ukrainians in regions under Russian control.
“People really want to go home,” she said in a recent conversation.
