Thursday March 21st, 2024
- March 21, 2024

Title: A Journey of Renewal and Endurance: A Stoic Tarot Reading for March 21st, 2024
Welcome, dear readers, to our tarot reading for this day. Three cards have revealed themselves to us: The Death, the Knight of Pentacles, and the Ten of Wands. There is a distinct narrative of transformation, persistence, and resilience echoed in these cards. So, let’s delve into the depths, with a stoic heart and an open mind.
The first card, Death, often incites fear or unease, yet let us observe for a moment its truest essence - transformation and renewal. In Stoicism, we learn that change is the only constant, echoing the Greek philosopher Heraclitus’s thought, “No man ever steps in the same river twice."
"The universe is change; our life is what our thoughts make it.” - Marcus Aurelius
With this in mind, reflect. What parts of your life feel stagnant? Where have you resisted the organic flow of changes, grasped onto what used to be? The Death card invites you to usher in transformation, to shed the old and welcome the new, just as a snake sheds its skin to allow growth. Not easy, certainly, but necessary for forward momentum.
The second card in our spread is the Knight of Pentacles. The image of this steadfast Knight serves as a reminder of the virtues of dedication and unwavering effort.
“Persist and resist.” - Epictetus
This stoic embodiment of persistence asks you to stay on your rightful path, maintain your endurance and hold steady in your pursuits. Where do you need more grounding in your life? Are there goals or tasks that come to mind which need you to “persist and resist”, in true stoic spirit? Use this card’s energy as fuel.
Lastly, we draw the Ten of Wards. This card shows a figure weighed down by the burdens he carries. It echoes the sentiments of Seneca when he muses:
“He who suffers, remembers.” - Seneca
Sometimes we carry loads heavier than we’re equipped to handle. But, rather than seeing this as an omen of struggles, think of it as an opportunity to evaluate your burdens. What is truly your own to bear, and what are you carrying for others? A reminder for all of us, embodying the stoic principle of maintaining boundaries, and understanding that not all loads belong to us.
In conclusion, today’s reading highlights the continuous cycle of transformation, the essence of persistence, and the wisdom in acknowledging our burdens. Embrace change, stand firm and recognize your boundaries.
Before we part, I invite you to engage in a journaling exercise inspired by today’s reading.
Prompt: Reflect on the areas of life that need transformation. Recognize both the changes you resist and the ones you welcome. Discuss your burdens, contemplate if they are truly yours to carry, or if there are any that you can let go of. Lastly, affirm your persistence and enduring spirit.
For now, dear readers, walk the path that’s uniquely yours, and remember:
“It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.” - Epictetus