Monday, August 26th, 2024 - A Journey towards Inner Strength

Bright starry skies and mysterious moonlit landscapes are our guides for today’s voyage through the wisdom of the tarot. An inspiring exploration filled with hope, courage and uncertainty that allude to our indomitable human nature.

The first card drawn for us is The Star, a beacon of hope guiding us through life’s most challenging moments. Traditionally, The Star shines brightly as a symbol of inspiration, renewal, and spiritual enlightenment. The treasure of this card urgently reminds us to keep hope alive and to hold fast to our faith even when situations appear bleak. In the stoic words of Seneca,

“A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials.”

The Star is an exhortation, encouraging us to remain resilient amidst life’s troubles, for it is only through trials that our true self is refined and made manifest.

Our journey continues with Strength, a card symbolizing courage, resilience and inner power. This card is a testament to our internal fortitude. Contrary to popular belief, Strength does not always signify physical prowess, but more poignantly, it is a reflection of our internal fortitude, mental toughness, and spirit. Just as Epictetus once said,

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

Strength challenges us to show courage not only in the face of adversity, but also in our day-to-day reactions to the world around us. It prompts us to navigate life with equanimity, calmness, and control over our emotions.

Our journey concludes with The Moon, an emblem of intuition, dreams, and the unconscious. The moonlit path may be filled with shadow and uncertainty, yet it’s precisely within this realm of mystery and the unknown where true wisdom and understanding can be found. As Marcus Aurelius wisely put it,

“The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.”

The Moon urges us to trust in our intuition, even when the path ahead is unclear. It signals a time to face our fears and anxieties and to seek out the wisdom concealed within our subconscious.

As we traverse today’s celestial path from the guiding light of The Star, harnessing the inner power of Strength, to the intriguing shadows of The Moon. Let’s meditate on this journey, and mindfully consider our own strength, intuition, and hope. A journaling prompt to facilitate this reflection:

Where do you currently need strength in your life? How can your intuition guide you in these areas?

Courage does not always roar, dear reader. Sometimes it’s the quiet voice of intuition whispering ‘press on’.