And if invisible string theory is to be believed, what (and who) is for you may very well be connected to youโฆand stay connected to you, at least spiritually. If youโre a Swiftie, you probably recognize the idea of an โinvisible stringโ from Swiftโs song of the same name. And the broader conceptโcurrently having a moment on TikTokโrevolves around the same idea as in Swiftโs lyrics: People and things may weave in and out of our lives, but those that are meant to be with us will actually always remain connected to us, via an invisible string.
The invisible string stories on TikTok run the gamut: Some people claim to have experienced โfull circleโ moments where theyโve come into possession of a childhood memento as an adult, or wound up marrying someone theyโd met by chance years earlierโฆ begging the question of whether that meeting was a chance encounter at all. And others claim to have received signs that loved ones whoโve passed were still connected to them and watching over.
โI believe the concepts of fate and destiny and finding synchronicities have been appealing to many of us forever.โ โKate Van Horn, psychic and tarot reader
If youโre anything like me, these stories will tug at your heartstrings (pun intended)โbut is there any truth to the invisible string theory? Spiritual experts say there certainly can be. โWhile the viral โinvisible string theoryโ isnโt backed by science, it has ties to the metaphysical and is a trend that psychics, like myself, can get behind and support,โ says psychic and tarot reader Kate Van Horn, author of the forthcoming book The Inner Tarot. โI believe the concepts of fate and destiny and finding synchronicities have been appealing to many of us forever.โ
What is the invisible string theory?
The word โtheoryโ usually indicates an idea stemming from some scholarly discipline. But in the case of the invisible string theory, itโs not so cut-and-dry. The universe works in mysterious ways, and sometimes those ways donโt have such a logical explanation.
โThe invisible string theory is the idea that the universe itself is stitched together with unseen threads, all of which lead us to our destinies,โ explains aura reader and psychic medium Megan Firester, who goes by Mystic Michaela. โIt has its roots in string theory, in which particles are replaced with vibrating strings, but itโs gained popularity recently thanks to Taylor Swift.โ
To be sure, though, string theory is primarily a theoretical framework that some physicists think could maybe explain things like, ya know, the fundamental forces of nature (quantum gravity, anyone?)โฆ whereas, invisible string theory is a metaphorical concept to explain how some people and things just seem to keep finding their way back to one another.
Invisible strings seem to be especially powerful in our relationships to other people. Have you ever had a friend or partner who wasnโt in your life for a time, but then came back into it at seemingly just the right time? Or maybe you know of someone who crossed paths with their would-be partner in multiple different settings before eventually marrying them? Van Horn says these are all-too common scenarios where an invisible string might seem to be at play.
โInvisible connections, energetic ties, and unseen spiritual bonds can link us together,โ says Van Horn. โItโs a concept that believes that despite physical distance, there are subtle links between souls that are interconnectedโas if theyโve been orbiting close to one another in a different dimension before eventually meeting [in this world] in divine timing.โ
How can an invisible string show up in our lives?
TikTok creators have found invisible strings in their lives in all kinds of waysโall of them seemingly too unlikely to be sheer coincidence. One user shares about having lived through a break-in at her house as a child only to then meet the woman who answered her 9-1-1 call that night when she later interned at the local police precinct years later. In another video, a manโs wife was thrifting and found her husbandโs childhood denim jacket 24 years later.
Despite these being pretty extreme invisible string examples, Van Horn shares that this kind of connectivity can be found in plenty of aspects of our lives. โ[Invisible strings] can extend to any situation where something or someone is meant to be a part of our soul contracts and storiesโincluding friendships, job opportunities, cities weโre meant to live in, and experiences weโre meant to have because theyโll leave an impression on us, and impact our growth and evolution,โ she says.
The more open you are to accepting these little gifts and signs from the universe, the more likely you are to notice them throughout your life. (Ever encountered an angel number?) In other words, believing is seeing.
โRealizing the connections that have always been in place for us to meet important people, places, and opportunities of the future is one way the invisible string theory shows itself to us.โ โMegan Firester, psychic medium
โRealizing the connections that have always been in place for us to meet important people, places, and opportunities of the future is one way we can see the invisible string theory show itself to us,โ says Firester. โNoticing your future husband in the background of a photo you took years before you met him, realizing your uncle was your wifeโs teacher in middle school, or having the epiphany that you have been going to the same grocery store for years as your new boyfriend are all ways this theory can be seen in our lives.โ
How can the invisible string theory benefit us?
In the same way that actively romanticizing your life might lead you to see more of the gems in your everyday experience, choosing to believe in the invisible string theory might just open your eyes to the serendipitous encounters you may already be having. The more youโre looking for signs that whatโs meant for you is connected to you, the more likely youโll be to notice how the universe is guiding you toward certain people, places, things, or situations.
And that can certainly include a romantic partner. โDating can be stressful when you feel like you have to do something or be something in order to get your happy ending,โ says Firester. โThis theory assists with letting go, and letting the universe do what it does best.โ After all, if you believe that youโre already connected to the person whom youโre meant to love, you donโt need to worry about finding themโthe string will take care of that part. In this way, โinvisible string theory can help you relax your mind and go with the flow of the universe,โ she says.
Understanding and trusting that the universe has your back can even help you enter into new situations or relationships with confidence, Van Horn says. โBelieving in this theory is actually quite empowering,โ she says. โRather than constantly fearing weโll miss the chance to meet our perfect partner, thereโs something to be said for believing that the right person isnโt always as far as we think and living life authentically, knowing they will be a vibrational match to that.โ
And you certainly donโt have to be a crystal-wearing, tarot-pulling kind of person to hold that belief. (Although, I am 100-percent that person, and I will say, itโs great!) Just releasing any need to control the future or any fears of what it may bring, and trusting that the universe will work its magic is really all it takes.
Try meditating with your ideal partner in mind before you grab drinks with your next potential suitor, or write down a list of things in your life that bring you joy while youโre sipping your morning coffee. All that good energy is bound to come back around to youโฆ and who knows? You might just feel the tug of that invisible string.
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