Friday the 1st of December 2023

Welcome to your tarot reading for Friday the 1st of December 2023. Let’s explore the insights the cards offer, melded with a pinch of stoic wisdom.

The Wheel of Fortune

Your first card is the Wheel of Fortune, which often signifies change, the cyclical nature of life, and the concept that “this too, shall pass.” The stoics remind us that fortune is something outside our control. As Seneca wrote, “The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today.” Embrace the turning of the wheel as an opportunity to practice acceptance of change while focusing on the actions within your power.

The Hermit

The Hermit stands as a beacon of introspection and the pursuit of wisdom. It suggests a time for quiet contemplation or seeking guidance. Marcus Aurelius invites us to look inward, “Nowhere can man find a quieter or more untroubled retreat than in his own soul.” Take time this Friday to reflect on your path and the teachings life has offered you so far.

The World

The final card, The World, signifies completion, fulfillment, and the unity of beginning and end. It’s a reminder of the stoic belief in accepting and appreciating the world as it is. Epictetus encourages us to find contentment in the present moment: “Do not seek to have events happen as you want them to, but instead want them to happen as they do happen, and your life will go well.”

Closing Thoughts

This spread suggests a profound journey of change, introspection, and completion. Circumstances may shift with the Wheel of Fortune, but like the Hermit, your wisdom will guide you, leading to the wholeness symbolized by The World.

Journal Prompt

Reflect on the idea of change in your life: How have you handled changes in the past, and what can you do to align your responses to them with stoic principles? Write about a recent instance where accepting change led to personal growth, or where resisting it caused unnecessary distress.