A Tarot Mediation for Friday, June 14th, 2024

Greetings dear readers, on this abundance-filled Friday. Today, we embark on a journey through the verdant lands of growing prospects, regal nourishment and victorious awareness. Our guides for the day are the Page of Pentacles, The Empress, and the Six of Wands.

Firstly, let us meet the young, ambitious Page of Pentacles. He stands for opportunities and the beginning of projects. This card reflects a resilience and enthusiasm in the face of the new. It signifies that it’s a great time to start something we have been curious about or something we have been slow to initiate.

”I begin to speak only when I’m certain what I’ll say isn’t better left unsaid” - Cato the Younger.

With this stoic quote, we’re reminded that progression is a measured process. Impulsive and unmeasured actions lead to a results we’re not prepared for. Consider what opportunities are facing you. How can your measured and well-planned action better set you up for success?

Next, we encounter the nurturing and powerful The Empress. She symbolizes a creation of life, romance, art or business. The Empress assures us that when we create from a place of love, the outcome will be fruitful and abundant. She provides us with comfort and security as any nurturing mother would.

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

Drawing upon the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius, we are encouraged to face our circumstances with love, acknowledging they are stepping stones towards our higher calling.

The final card for today, the Six of Wands, indicates public recognition, progress, self-confidence, and taking control. This card suggests that not only have you triumphed but others appreciate your endeavors and there may be success or promotion on the horizon.

”You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” - Marcus Aurelius.

The Six of Wands and this stoic exhortation invite us to bask in our achievements but also remain composed. The applause of others is gratifying, but the applause in your heart for staying the course, being true to yourself, and fighting the good fight - that’s where our true victory lies.

Today’s journey has invited us to plan, create with love, and courageously chart our journey. How will you translate these learnings into your own path? For today’s journaling prompt, ponder on the question: “What is a new venture or opportunity I wish to embark on and how can the nurturing aspect of ‘The Empress’ guide me through it?”

May your day be filled with insightful reflections and victorious processions, my dear readers. Until next time…