Tarot Reading for Thursday, May 9th, 2024 - Seeking Personal Authority

Welcome dear readers to our tarot reading for this Thursday. Our goal is to navigate the future odds while remaining anchored to the present reality.

First Card: Eight of Cups

The Eight of Cups traditionally suggests a time of desertion. It signifies a moment of voluntary separation, a solitary pilgrimage in search of higher purpose. It involves abandoning the familiar to embrace the unknown. This however is not about losing, but finding. It echos Seneca’s philosophy,

“We suffer more often in imagination than in reality”

What material comfort, personal relationship, or status symbol has you bounded? Start by asking yourself what truly brings value to your life, then bravely let go of whatever does not serve this value.

Second Card: Six of Swords

The Six of Swords represents transition. And not just any transition, but a rite of passage - a shift from one stage of life to another. It boldy reminds us of Marcus Aurelius’s counsel;

“Loss is nothing else but change, and change is Nature’s delight”

Such a transition may not always be comfortable, but necessary nonetheless. Whether you choose to initiate it or life chooses it for you, keep your gaze at the new horizon. Remember, the transition is not about the destination but the journey, so savor each moment.

Third Card: The Emperor

Closing our reading today, the The Emperor symbolises authority, structure, and control. It’s about self-rule and personal dominion. As Epictetus said,

“No man is free who is not a master of himself.”

For some of us, this might be a wake-up call to reclaim our authority. For others, it’s a nod of approval, a reminder to exercise our sovereignty responsibly. The Emperor does not abuse power; he wields it to ensure that order and respect prevail.

So dear reader, as you traverse this journey of discovery and personal growth, remember to let go of what does not serve you, embrace the transitions with resilience, and above all, maintain your personal authority.

On this note, I invite you to ponder over the journaling prompt for today.

Journaling Prompt: Reflect on what the idea of personal authority means to you. How can you let go of what no longer serves you to grow into your own sovereignty? Write down three things you have the power to change or influence in your life.