Saturday, December 30th, 2023: Embrace the New, As You Would An Old Friend.

Greetings on this final Saturday of 2023, seekers. Today’s reading is an invitation to the precipice of new beginnings, cloaked in the wisdom and experience of successful endings. Our journey unfolds with the triumphant finale of the Major Arcana, The World, moves through the earnest anticipation embodied by the Page of Pentacles and concludes with the wide-eyed wonder of The Fool.

Behold, first, The World, a card symbolizing successful completion and unity. The Stoics believed that we are all intricately woven into the beautiful tapestry of the cosmos. “We are made for cooperation, like feet, like hands, like eyelids, like the rows of the upper and lower teeth,” said Marcus Aurelius. The World echoes the same sentiment, urging us to view our accomplishments as not just personal triumphs, but as moments that contribute to the harmony of the entire Universe. Take some time today to celebrate not only the goals you’ve achieved but the compelling journey that brought you there and the connections you’ve made along the way.

Enter the Page of Pentacles, whose earthy realms remind us of the import of our dreams and ambitions. This youthful figure points toward a fresh start, a new project or opportunity pushing up from the fertile soils of your life. Stoicism teaches us to embrace each moment as an opportunity for learning and growth. It’s not just about appreciating the shiny end product but cherishing the messy, meandering path that leads there. Emulate the Page of Pentacles today by finding joy in the diligent practice and the mundane steps needed to mold your dreams into reality.

Finally, we step forward with The Fool, the card of new beginnings and spontaneous action. Epictetus urged us to, “make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens.” In similar vein, The Fool encourages us to leap into the unknown, with open arms and minds, even when we don’t have all the answers or when uncertainty scares us. Today, channel the fearlessness of The Fool as you stand on the edge of the New Year. Embrace the possibilities that lie ahead.

Journal Prompt

To visually harness the energies of these cards, take some time to journal around this question: “As we usher in 2024, what world are you leaving behind, what seeds are you planting, and what leaps of faith are you ready to take?” Delve into the feelings each scenario brings. Remember, you are not only a part of The World but also its grand orchestrator, the earthy Page who patiently sculpts dreams, and The Fool, eager for the adventure that contour the coming year.