Thursday, February 1st, 2024 - A Journey of Change and Self-Reflection

Today, we explore a journey of self-reflection and inevitable change as we delve into the mystical teachings of the tarot. The cards drawn today are the bold Wheel of Fortune, the evocative Eight of Swords, and the emotionally resonant Page of Cups.

Our journey starts with the Wheel of Fortune, a symbol of inevitability and constant motion. As the wheel turns, life brings forth changes that may be out of our control, but within that unpredictability, there’s an opportunity for growth. The ancient Stoics frequently recalled the sentiment:

“The universe is change; our life is what our thoughts make it.”

Embrace this time of change but remain immutable in your core values. Recognize that while you may not always have control over external circumstances, you can control your reaction and attitude.

Next, we find ourselves confronted by the Eight of Swords. It presents us with a woman bound and blindfolded, surrounded by eight swords. This card speaks volumes of perceived entrapment, of feeling limited and confined. However, our Stoic predecessors reminded us,

“Man is not worried by real problems so much as by his imagined anxieties about real problems.”

Are these barriers real or self-constructed? Remember, external occurrences do not dictate your happiness—your interpretation does. Consider this as a call to introspection. Seek mental liberation by breaking free from your self-imposed chains.

Finally, we meet the Page of Cups, a bearer of messages from the realm of emotions and dreams. The page invites you to reconnect with your inner child, to dream fearlessly, and to express your feelings authacitly. As the late Stoic philosopher Epictetus once said:

“First learn the meaning of what you say, and then speak.”

Authenticity is a vital step towards understanding, and self-expression is a reflection of your inner state. So, this is an invitation to listen to your gut feelings and emotional waves, and articulating them with courage and grace.

Journaling Prompt: Reflect upon the change brought by the Wheel of Fortune in your life. What are the self-imposed swords you’ve chained yourself with? How can the childlike wonder of the Page of Cups help you express your emotions and dreams more authentically? Carve out some time to introspect and journal your reflections to these prompts and discover the transformation within you.