Sunday Tarot Insights: July 7th, 2024

As we settle into the first Sunday of the month, today’s Tarot theme orbits around embracing change, welcoming new beginnings, and finding balance amid chaos. The cards of the day are none other than The Tower, The Fool, and Four of Wands. These cards bring lessons rooted in transformation, spontaneity, and harmony which are paramount to our stoic understanding of the world.

The Tower is our first card, usually symbolising turbulent change. However, the stoic philosopher Epictetus once said,

“It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.”

Our initial reaction to the chaos, as depicted by The Tower, quite often leans towards fear and trepidation, but don’t let these feelings paralyze you. Instead, view it through the lens of stoicism and see it as an opportunity of transformation that could lead to a better understanding of yourself and the world around you. Find reassurance in the knowledge that towers built on faulty foundations are meant to fall only to be rebuilt stronger.

In the aftermath of The Tower’s chaos, we step into the guileless energy of The Fool. This card signifies welcoming new beginnings with open arms and a joyous heart. The stoic practice of embracing the present moment can be likened to the energy of The Fool – carefree and in tune with the ‘now’. Embrace the essence of this card by stepping into the unknown trustingly, leaving fears and doubts behind. The stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius reminds us

”Do not act as if you were going to live ten thousand years. Death hangs over you. While you live, while it is in your power, be good.”

Just as the fool does, live spontaneously, relishing the present moment without clinging to the past and future fears. Use this energy to embrace the new changes brought about by The Tower.

Rounding off our reading today is the Four of Wands, a card symbolising harmony and balance. It is the calm after the tumultuousness of The Tower and the spontaneity of The Fool. This card calls for a celebration of your recent transformation and the initiation into a new journey. This is your reminder that balance is not the absence of chaos but the acknowledgment and acceptance as part of life’s journey. In the words of the stoic Seneca,

“Tranquillity comes from within.”

So reflect, introspect and revel in the harmonic balance brought about by the transformation and the necessary revolution in your life.

In conclusion, today’s reading centers around embracing change (The Tower), embarking fearlessly on new beginnings(The Fool), and finding serenity amidst the ever changing tides of life (Four of Wands).

Journalling Prompt: Reflect on a major change you have recently undergone. How have you embraced the new beginnings that came with this change? Finally, explore the ways you found harmony amidst this transition. How has this journey realigned your perception of tranquility?