Tarot Reading For Wednesday, December 20th, 2023

Greetings to you, seekers of wisdom and understanding! Today, we have drawn the Eight of Cups, followed by the Wheel of Fortune and the Queen of Pentacles.

Our first card today, the Eight of Cups, often symbolizes a journey of abandonment. It’s a card that whispers to us of moving on, of leaving behind what is no longer fulfilling. Yet from a stoic perspective, this isn’t necessarily a somber card. Remember Seneca’s words, “Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” You are being urged to leave behind what no longer serves you, not out of sorrow, but as a necessary part of your growth.

The second card, the Wheel of Fortune, reinforces this theme of change and evolution. While the wheel spins randomly in traditional tarot interpretation, the stoic in us finds solace in the understanding that we have control over our reactions to this ever-spinning wheel of life. Borrowing from Epictetus, “It’s not what happens to you, but how you react that matters.” As the wheel spins, be reminded that circumstances may transform arbitrarily, and you have the power to decide how you respond to it.

Finally, the Queen of Pentacles offers a grounding energy to this spread. She represents the physicality of life, the nurturing spirit, steeped in wisdom and business acumen. Marcus Aurelius once wrote, “Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.” Even amidst the change and the uncertainty that the first two cards may bring, remember to nurture your inner peace and create joy in your sphere. Your happiness is ultimately within your control, unperturbed by exterior circumstances.

Through today’s spread, the metaphorical journey you are on is illuminated. The Eight of Cups encourages you to move forward, leaving behind what doesn’t serve you. The Wheel of Fortune reminds you that change is a constant, yet it is your reaction that shapes the outcome. And lastly, the Queen of Pentacles grounds you, prompting you to seek joy in the simplicity of life and within yourself, despite the wheel’s constant spinning.

Journalling Prompt: Reflect on what you need to leave behind as indicated by the Eight of Cups. How can you embody the stoical wisdom of the Wheel of Fortune in your reaction to change? Finally, consider the Queen of Pentacles, how can you nurture more joy within yourself?