Tuesday October 1st, 2024
- October 1, 2024
Title: Tarot Tuesday: A Journey from Clarity to Contemplation and Transition
Greetings, seeker.
Today’s Tarot Tuesday falls on the first day of October, a day of beginnings. Our theme today is Finding Clarity whilst Steering Into Emotional Transformation. I ask you to join me on this journey of self-discovery through the language of the mystic tarot.
We begin with the Ace of Swords, embodying pure clarity of intellect. It signifies truth, clarity of perception and intellectual power. Though an inanimate object, the single upright sword cuts through illusion, piercing the veil of ignorance. As Epictetus once said,
“It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows.”
This card bolsters the wisdom in these words, urging you towards intellectual honesty and the willingness to wield the Ace of Swords, because, as only when we open ourselves to learning and unearthing the truth, we can begin to see with unclouded eyes.
Our second card, the Four of Cups, signifies introspection and contemplation. You are being called to turn inward, to nourish your inner self. But when facing our internal complexities, we should be cautious not to rest too long in this meditative state; over-indulging in our thoughts can lead to missed opportunities and stagnation. Marcus Aurelius said,
“If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment.”
Inaction is a choice, just as is action. The Four of Cups encourages us to evaluate, but not to expedite the decision making process.
Now we reach the Eight of Cups. The journey takes a turn, urging you towards emotional metamorphosis. Are you carrying any emotional cups that have surpassed their expiration date? Stoicism and the Eight of Cups encourage you to leave behind what no longer serves you. Epictetus counsels us,
“Don’t seek that all that comes about should come about as you wish, but wish that everything that comes about should come about just as it does, and then you’ll have a calm and happy life.”
It is time to harness clarity and introspection to kindle transformation. The courageous journey of the Eight of Cups starts when acknowledging that not all things are meant to stay.
For today’s journaling prompt, reflect on the wisdom of the Ace of Swords. Write about a truth you’ve recently uncovered and the impact it has had on your outlook. Identify an area in life where perhaps you’re stalling, sitting with the Four of Cups. Reflect on what emotional baggage represented by the Eight of Cups that you need to leave behind for you to move forward.
Remember, we’re on this journey together. Walk with purpose, fellow seekers, towards the truths that await.