Rita Ora has revealed that a powerful piece of advice from a fortune teller changed the entire course of her life — helping her move away from toxic relationships and a chaotic lifestyle.
The 34-year-old singer and actress opened up during a recent appearance on the Reign With Josh Smith podcast, where she admitted that for years she lived life in fast-forward — until a mystical session with a psychic gave her the wake-up call she needed.
“She said to me, ‘Your life is like a pile of sand in your palm and it can go through your fingers at any moment,’” Rita shared.
“It’s about how you protect your one pile of life in the palm of your hand and make sure you move slowly and steadily.”
That one metaphor made Rita completely reassess her choices. Known for her relentless hustle in music, fashion, and acting, she confessed that impulsive decisions often led to regret. Now, she’s doing her best to move with intention and patience.
“I used to rush to things and be like, ‘I want it now.’ I’m trying to move a bit more steadily and not react so much,” she added. “That’s helped me a lot.”
Therapy and Personal Growth
Alongside the spiritual guidance, Rita also credited her psychiatrist mother, Vera, for gently encouraging her to consider therapy — a suggestion that ended up being life-changing.
“She never forced therapy on us, but there was always that essence of maybe you should speak to somebody. And I did.”
Since then, Rita says she’s gained valuable tools and grown into someone who feels more in control, more confident, and more self-aware. The results, she says, have reshaped every area of her life — including her ability to recognize and let go of unhealthy relationships.
“Those people now are angry, but that is their problem, not mine.”
Now happily married to filmmaker Taika Waititi, whom she wed in 2022, Rita says she’s still on her journey but is finally in the healthiest space she’s ever been.
“I don’t want to stop feeling good. That’s the one thing I care about.”
