Thursday October 17th, 2024
- October 17, 2024

Thursday, October 17th, 2024 Tarot Reading: The Path of Satisfaction, Drive, and Prosperity
Dear Reflective Soul,
Our journey today starts with the Nine of Cups - a symbol of contentment, gratification, and the achievement of desires. This card exudes an aura of happiness resulting from emotional satisfaction. Recall the wisdom of Epictetus who reminds us that, “He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.” Seek within, the source of fulfillment isn’t external but rather in valuing what you already own. The Nine of Cups advises you to focus on your personal accomplishments, express gratitude for what you have, and foster inner satisfaction.
Next, we meet with The Chariot, symbolic of the drive, determination, and control required in order to achieve victory. This powerful tarot card is a direct demonstration of the willpower mentioned in the stoic adage of Marcus Aurelius, “You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” The Chariot urges you to seize control over unruly emotions, prevent distractions from steering you off course, and reinforces the truth that your inner resolve and personal discipline dictating your journey’s direction.
Our final encounter is with the King of Pentacles, a symbol of success, ambition, and reliability, and wealth in all manifold forms. This card signifies achieving abundance through perseverance, firmness, and pragmatic actions. Like Seneca’s assertion, “It’s not the man who has too little, but the man who craves more, that is poor.”, the King of Pentacles infuses us with the wisdom that true prosperity is a blend of material wealth and inner richness. It prompts us to ground ourselves in reality, striving for success, yes, but always with an appreciation for what we already possess.
Today’s reading is a unique blend of gratification, strength, and ambition. Where the Nine of Cups reminds us to cherish what we have, The Chariot strengthens our resolve to seize control over our emotions, and the King of Pentacles incites us towards success. However, in this pursuit, remember the stoic essence of not wanting what you do not have. Appreciate the present moment, for it holds many overlooked blessings.
Journaling prompt for today: Reflect on where you find your feelings of contentment and satisfaction. Consider what ambitions you are steering towards with The Chariot’s control and the wisdom of the King of Pentacles. Are they aligned to create a life of not only external abundance but also internal satisfaction? Remember, to achieve a harmonious blend of both is the true essence of prosperity.