In a remarkably candid new interview, global pop star Rita Ora has revealed she genuinely believes she may possess a 'witch gene' inherited from her family. The 34-year-old singer made these surprising comments during an appearance on the Happy Hour Overheard podcast released on Thursday.
A Mystical Family Heritage
The Let You Love Me hitmaker explained that this belief in mystical powers runs deep within her family lineage. She specifically pointed to her grandmother as being 'for sure a witch,' while expressing more uncertainty about whether her mother inherited the same spiritual connection. Rita stated with conviction: 'My mum, not quite sure if she has that gene, but I think for sure I have the gene.'
This isn't merely a passing fascination for the chart-topping artist. Ora has consistently demonstrated her interest in spiritual practices, previously sharing her passion for yoga and regular astrology readings. She maintains specific rituals that help her feel centered and balanced in her demanding lifestyle.
Daily Rituals and Spiritual Practices
Rita detailed her regular spiritual routine, which includes weekly tarot card readings. She emphasised the importance of these practices, saying: 'I do my weekly reads, my tarot cards... Ultimately, as long as something gives you hope it's all you want.' The singer expressed her strong belief in astrology, describing it as something that '100 per cent' guides her life.
She even suggested that astrology's significance in people's lives should elevate it to religious status. 'I actually feel like it should be a religion,' Rita shared. 'I love the idea of you feeling like spirits are guiding you in whatever path.'
Her backstage routine reflects this preference for calm rather than conventional rock star behaviour. Unlike many performers who might take shots or listen to loud music before shows, Ora prefers stretching, listening to calming music, and steaming her throat. 'I'm very not rock 'n' roll before I go on stage,' she admitted. 'I'm really athletic, I love to stretch, put calming music on, steam my throat. It's all very chill.'
Life-Changing Advice and Spiritual Wedding
The singer previously credited a fortune teller with providing advice that 'changed my life.' Speaking on the Reign With Josh Smith podcast, Rita recalled the impactful words: '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."' This wisdom about protecting one's life and moving steadily rather than rushing has stayed with her ever since.
Rita's spiritual outlook naturally extended to her wedding ceremony. She married Oscar-winning director Taika Waititi, 49, in 2022 in what she described as a deeply 'spiritual' occasion. The ceremony was notably intimate, with just three guests in attendance, and took place outdoors. A brief glimpse of their wedding photo shows Rita wearing a stunning long-sleeved white lace dress by Tom Ford as she kissed her new husband.
Rita Ora's openness about her spiritual beliefs and family's mystical heritage provides a fascinating insight into the personal life of one of Britain's most successful musical exports, revealing a thoughtful approach to life that contrasts with her glamorous public persona.
