Wednesday June 12th, 2024

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 - A Day of Transition

An intriguing set of cards came up in today’s reading: The Ten of Swords, the Eight of Wands, and the Ten of Wands. These cards often signify endings, swift movement, and burdens that need management. Let’s delve deeper into their stories.

Ten of Swords

The Ten of Swords often signifies the end of a challenging situation or period in your life. This card tends to represent hitting rock bottom. When you have already fallen, there is nowhere to go but up. Through this, there’s an underlying promise of a fresh start, just over the horizon.

”The obstacle is the way.” - Marcus Aurelius

We can apply this stoic principle here. Do not fear your current situation, embrace it, and walk through the pain. This situation serves a purpose; it is an opportunity to learn, grow, and persevere. The night is always the darkest before the dawn, and such periods, however painful, can lead us to embrace new realities.

Eight of Wands

Classic tarot interpretation tells us that the Eight of Wands is a card of swift action, movement, and progress. Think of it as the sounding of a gun at the beginning of a race - there’s no fighting the forward momentum.

”Time is like a river, a violent torrent of things coming into being. Each one, as soon as it came into sight, rushes past and is gone, succeeded by another.” - Aurelius

This card, linking with Aurelius’ metaphor, emphasizes the need to move with the flowing river of time. Allow yourself to be swept along with the rapid currents of life. You will soon see how these changes and quick advances propel you to new heights and horizons.

Ten of Wands

Finally, the Ten of Wands speaks of carrying a heavy load, be it with responsibilities or commitments. But does it always mean despair? Not necessarily. Carrying a burden can make us stronger and more resilient if we choose to persevere.

”Just as nature takes every obstacle, every impediment and works around it, turn it to its purposes, incorporate it into herself, so too a rational being can turn each setback into raw material and use it to achieve its goal.” – Marcus Aurelius

If you are feeling overburdened, this may be a call to delegate, or perhaps, to prioritize and simplify your commitments. Remember, it is often through overcoming our burdens that we uncover depths of strength we never knew we possessed.

Self-reflection Prompt

Reflect on a situation where you were faced with adversity. How did you persevere? And are there current burdens that you can manage more effectively, turning them into your strength? Light that candle, bring out your journal, and ponder these questions tonight. Be open, be honest, and most importantly, be kind to yourself. You’ve got this.

No day is lost if we learn and grow from it.