Sunday April 28th, 2024
- April 28, 2024

Tarot Reading for Sunday, 28th April 2024
Greetings, explorers of the self and seekers of the deep, profound wisdom. This Sunday, as April winds down and we prepare to meet May, I invite you to journey with me through a narrative of promise, introspection, and calculated conservation. Our theme today shall be Growth through Wisdom and Balance as we delve into the mysteries of the Page of Pentacles, the High Priestess, and the Four of Pentacles.
Our journey begins with the youthful curiosity of the Page of Pentacles. We see here a young man enthralled by the golden pentacle in his hands. In this card, we see an embodiment of Seneca’s words:
“Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body”.
The Page reminds us not only of ambitions and dreams but also the importance of endurance and dedicated work. Are we acting on our ambitions? Consider where you can show up more fully in your journey today, ready to roll up your sleeves and dig in. If we wish for growth, it should be matched by labor. This card is a manifestation of stoic wisdom, reminding us to embrace challenges for they make us stronger and set the course for personal and professional growth.
Next, we enter the sacred realm of the High Priestess, a card of intuitive wisdom and self-realization. Remember the words of Marcus Aurelius:
“To know the nature of a thing is to know its own good and its own bad and the limits of its existence.”
The High Priestess challenges us to take a moment of self-reflection, urging us to dig deeper within ourselves, beyond the superficial chatter of our minds. She embodies the Stoic focus on understanding one’s true nature as the source of self-improvement. To truly grow and evolve, we must uncover our hidden depths, trust our intuition, and not be afraid to confront the truths that lie within us.
Our final stop is the domain of the Four of Pentacles, a symbol of stability and preservation, reminding us of Epictetus’ words:
“Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants.”
In clinging tightly to his coins, the man in the Four of Pentacles mirrors a part of us that seeks security in material possessions. However, while maintaining balance is advisable, an obsession with stockpiling resources limits our growth. The Stoics warn us not to fear poverty or overvalue riches. Today, reflect on your relationship with material possessions. Are they enhancing your life or hindering your growth?
And so, we reach the conclusion of our journey, I leave you with a personal reflection, a prompt to contemplate:
“How is my ambition fueling my growth? How am I trusting my intuition in this journey, and how can I aim for stability without chaining myself to material possessions?”
Set pen to paper and let your insights flow, dear reader. Reflect on these questions, and you may find yourself seeing your path in a new light. Stay curious, stay open, and let the journey continue.