Tuesday September 24th, 2024
- September 24, 2024

Tuesday September 24th, 2024: The Power of Prudent Planning
Hello, my stoic companions, today’s tarot spread dances with the rhythm of thought, action, and focus. Our guiding light enkindled by: Two of Wands.
Woven within the frame of the Two of Wands card is the promise of planning and expansion. This card wedges open the door to the broader horizon beckoning us to peer beyond our comfort zone. It serves as a reminder of Marcus Aurelius’ words:
“Adapt yourself to the things among which your lot has been cast and love sincerely the fellow creatures with whom destiny has ordained that you shall live.”
The reading nudges us to introspect beyond the immediate future, acknowledging our potential, embracing the unknown, and chiseling out a blueprint for success. Identify which of your goals stirs a magnetic pull. Grasp the wand of ambition and delineate a clear path, etching our aspiration into fruitions.
Our middle card, juxtaposing our document of dreams, is the cloistered and conserved frame of the Four of Pentacles. Traditionally read as a sign of material and emotional stability, it neatly tucks away the hard-earned fruits of our labor. Stoic philosopher, Epictetus once said:
“Wealth consists not in having great possessions but in having few wants.”
The Four of Pentacles nudges us to recognize the value in holding onto and appreciating what we have. Clutching to the ‘Four Corners’ of the card, let’s navigate prudently, harnessing resources without succumbing to greed or fear. The balance is crucial here—wealth accumulation seasoned with generosity and gratitude.
As the curtains fall, the youthful Page of Pentacles leaps onto the stage. With his eyes glued to the golden pentacle, the card sings the tune of fascination, inviting you to retain a sense of wonder in your pursuits. Remember the words of Epictetus again:
“He who learns must suffer. And even in our sleep, pain that cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart, and in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom to us by the awful grace of God.”
The Page of Pentacles urges us to navigate the quest of learning, through thick and thin, marinated in patient observation and persistent efforts. Tie your endeavours to the mast of commitment and resilience, embracing an open mind eager to sip the nectar of knowledge from each experience.
Journal Prompt:
Reflect on your aspirations. Are they truly your own? Or reflect societal, parental, or peer expectation? Recall the lessons from our reading today. Embrace the Two of Wands to realize these dreams and sketch a rough blueprint. With the balancing act of the Four of Pentacles, how can you judiciously use your resources to reach this goal? Finally, adopt the mindset of the Page of Pentacles — intensive focus, love for learning, and resilience. At the end of your reflection, jot down one small action step you can take today towards your redefined goal.