Sunday, June 2nd, 2024: A Reading of Discovery, Clarity, and Creation

The Hermit peeks out from the deck first thing on this summer Sunday, representing introspection, illumination from within and the upcoming need for solitude. As one of the most spiritually profound tarot cards, The Hermit’s primary task is to venture away from the mundane to connect to the higher self, to dispel the illusions that distract us from our true path.

Ancient Stoic philosopher, Marcus Aurelius, once said:

“The first rule is to keep an untroubled spirit. The second is to look things in the face and know them for what they are.”

This wisdom aligns perfectly with lessons borne from The Hermit. Today, make a conscious decision to turn inwards, pay close attention to your inner voice, and filter out the noise from the external world. The most significant revelations often blossom in solitude. Embrace periods of isolation as they provide excellent ground for achieving profound self-realisation.

Fresh, shimmering energy cuts through with our second card, Ace of Swords, a card symbolic of clarity, raw power, and intellectual awakening. As a harbinger of truth and revelation, it cuts through confusion, helping us to realign our thoughts to make way for humble wisdom. The Ace of Swords encourages us to be genuine, sharp, and exact in our language and actions, reinforcing the ancient Stoic virtue of honesty.

Remember the words of Epictetus:

“Any person capable of angering you becomes your master.”

Through the unveiling clarity of the Ace of Swords, you can look beyond rash emotional reactions and perceive situations with rationality and calm. In your dealings, practice equanimity and fairness and let your actions align with your core values.

Our final card for today’s trio is The Magician, an embodiment of creativity, manifestation, and resourcefulness. He reminds us to leverage our personal power to achieve our objectives. Marcus Aurelius warned against fearing the future but to focus on the present moment:

“Never let the future disturb you. You will meet it, if you have to, with the same weapons of reason which today arm you against the present.”

Strive to embody The Magician to command your present and manifest your future with the resources available to you. Life’s circumstances do not define you; your action and reaction do. Harness this power to create a reality fuelled by authenticity, love, and wisdom.

In today’s reading, the dance between the profound introspective energy of The Hermit, the clear, sharp wisdom of the Ace of Swords, and the creative resilience of The Magician, creates a potent pull for reflection, clarity, and creation.

Journaling Prompt: Reflect on what an ‘untroubled spirit’ means to you and how might this look in your daily life. When have you utilised your inner Hermit to channel calm and clarity? How can you further embody The Magician in your approach to life’s circumstances? As the Ace of Swords calls for honest communication, write down one truth about yourself that you’ve been fearing to acknowledge, but know is critical to face for personal growth.