Tarot Reading for Saturday, February 17th, 2024

Blessings unto you, dear seekers of wisdom. Today’s tarot reading promises an intriguing exploration of elements of introspection, setbacks and potential growth. The theme we tread upon is one of Guided Reflection. May our steps towards illumination be gentle and full of understanding.

Our first beacon of the day is the Five of Pentacles. This card with its quintessential imagery of loss can often throw us into-panic mode - but remember dear reader, every shadow has sunshine behind it. The Five of Pentacles represents a time of strife. You may feel as if no one can hear your cries or understand your pain. This feeling of being left out in the cold is profoundly haunting. But remember, as stoic philosopher Seneca once wrote,

“Every adversity carries with it the seed of an equivalent or greater benefit.”

Lean into the discomfort and allow these challenges to foster resilience within you.

Next, we encounter the Five of Cups. It is no coincidence to find two fives in today’s spread. Fives in Tarot typically signal change, often challenging but necessary. The Five of Cups, specifically, teaches us about loss—but more importantly, about perspective. Are you mourning what you’ve lost, or are you grateful for what remains? Epictetus, a Greek Stoic philosopher, encourages us to fully understand that:

“Men are disturbed not by things, but by the view which they take of them.”

Ruminate on this wisdom as you navigate through today’s challenges. Remember, two cups still stand—it is up to you to pick them up and drink deeply.

Our final guide for today’s journey is The Hermit. As the card implies, this is a time for introspection, for quiet reflection away from the hustle of the world. The Hermit calls us to a period of solitude, to contemplate and foster deeper wisdom. The noise of the world often drowns out the whispers of our heart. Marcus Aurelius, an emperor and a stoic, keenly observed that:

“The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts.”

Your thoughts shape you. Use this period of solitude to color your soul with thoughts of quiet contemplation, growth and resilience.

Today, we experienced a journey of introspection and resilience, through challenges and change. Our company—the Five of Pentacles, the Five of Cups, and The Hermit—has guided us through the terrain of hardships, pointing us towards a path of inner growth and wisdom.

Journaling Prompt: Write about a recent hardship that you have faced. How can you shift your perspective to see the lessons it brought? Reflect on what areas of your life need more introspection and how you can dedicate more time for solitude in your daily routine.