When the going gets tough, you might want to consider these New Agey suggestions for coping with divorce. Even if some are too “out there” for you to actually do, they’re good for a laugh.

1. Do the rite thing. Engage a celebrant to perform a ceremony that turns your divorce into a meaningful event. “Anyone making this choice needs the support and acknowledgement of friends and family to make peace with the past and begin building a positive future,” says Boston-based celebrant Cindy Matchett. For more info go to Matchett’s site (meaningfulcelebrations.com) or to find a celebrant in your area, visit celebrantusa.com/map.html.

2. Smudge with sage. Native Americans do spiritual house-cleaning by burning a bundle of dried sage, a practice known as “smudging.” Ignite the sage and, starting at the doorway, move through your space counterclockwise. When the smoke clears, you’ll have purified your home — and purged your ex. Find sage bundles at incensewarehouse.com.

3. Find someone new. No, not a rebound relationship, but one that’s unconditionally loving — with a pet. A pooch or a kitty waiting at home can do wonders for that empty house or apartment (okay, they can do damage, too, but that’s another story). Your local shelter or rescue group is a good place to start.

4. Think ink. A new (or your first) tattoo can be a visual reminder of your decision to start fresh. “You could get the word ‘freedom’ in Chinese letters,” suggests Jon Jon, a tattoo artist with Cutting Edge Body Arts in New York City’s West Village.

Since divorce obviously is here to stay, it would strange if there weren’t entrepreneurs ready, willing and able to make the most of a bad situation. How? By tapping into the latest trend: divorce parties.

While some women have issues with “celebrating” the end of a marriage, others are eager to throw themselves a giant hoohah once the final papers are signed. There are, believe or not, gift registries and party planners available for the newly divorced.

There are also Web sites, like plumparty.com, at which to purchase the appropriate party decorations and accessories. How about paper plates that say “No men! Amen!”? And what’s a party without music? Customized playlists invariably begin with the immortal Donna Summer’s “I Will Survive.”

Divorce even has its own variation on traditional party games: Care to play “Throw the Ring in the Toilet” or “Pin the Tail on the Ex”? And this may be taking it too far, but for the very bitter ex-spouse, consider gifting her with a voodoo doll.

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