Stepping into Power: A Three Card Tarot Insight for April 20, 2024

Our theme for today is Power. Specifically, the power that comes from embracing our authentic self, aligning with our emotions authentically, and igniting our inner passion. Our three card spread for this day couldn’t have been more fitting: The Empress, the King of Cups and the Ace of Wands.

##The Empress

The Empress, a venerable archetype offering the teachings of bounty, motherhood and nature, represents the abundance that emerges from staying true to oneself.

”Be an empress within yourself, she who searches for nothing and is at peace with herself.”

Consider what lavishness lies in your authenticity, your true essence, undistorted by societal constraints or expectations. Embrace your inner Empress, who is comprised of unadulterated nurturing energy. All that’s asked of her is to exist in her pure form and all else, all bounty, flows from there.

You hold this power within yourself. The power of the Empress isn’t about enforcing dominion over others but about modeling a glorious existence steeped in personal truth, bountiful because of its authenticity. Your power is in your ‘being’, in the full acceptance of your personal truths.

##King of Cups

The King of Cups, sage of the emotional realm, is a beacon of balance. He navigates his sea of emotions, neither repressing nor indulging excessively. This poised seafarer is a reminder that we too can practice such equanimity.

”When waves come, swim deep in the sea within you to find tranquility amid chaos.”

Quiet your mind and listen to your deepest emotions, express them, understand them, and remain balanced. Address your feelings, but don’t be led astray by temporary emotional gusts. Like the King of Cups, you bear the gift of emotional wisdom, allowing emotions to serve you, not sidetrack you. You have power in your emotional wisdom.

##Ace of Wands

The Ace of Wands, a card of new beginnings, bolsters the theme of power by signaling the birth of passion and initiative.

”Fan the flames of your soul and the blaze will light your path.”

Appraise your driving passions—the ideas and aspirations that are dear to you and flicker excitedly in your core. Acknowledge these flashes of future action, they hold great power. The Ace of Wands invites you to adopt an assertive stance towards your passions. Power is igniting and holding steadfast to your inner flame, shaping your world with your unique energy.

Today, remember that within you lies the power of authenticity, the wisdom of emotional balance and the flame of assertive passion; akin to the Empress, King of Cups, and Ace of Wands. Embrace these aspects of you fully. Journal about how you’ve personified these instances of power in your life, and contemplate on ways to invigorate these gifts more thoroughly.

Reflection Questions:

1. How am I embracing my authentic self like The Empress?
2. How can I balance my emotions elegantly like the King of Cups?
3. What sparks of passion am I ready to ignite like the Ace of Wands?

Write down your answers to the above questions in your personal journal, and revisit your thoughts at the end of the day. The power of reflection will help you understand yourself better and let these powerful energies manifest into your everyday life.