Daily Tarot Insight for Sunday, October 20, 2024

Today, my trusty assistant has drawn a powerful spread for us. Our theme, fitting to a late Sunday in October, is personal growth and the potential for reflection upon the fruits of our determination. We start with the Six of Wands, transition to the radiant Sun, and end with the harmonious Ten of Cups. Let us dive deeper and explore what the universe is trying to communicate to us in this spread.

Six of Wands. This card represents triumph, success, and public recognition. The image of a laurel-crowned rider, holding aloft a wand decked with a laurel wreath, speaks volumes about victory after strife. Consider the stoic essence in this phase - the understanding that all events are neutral, but it is our perceptions that give them value. It insists:

“True happiness is to enjoy the present, without anxious dependence upon the future.” - Seneca

As we venture into the day, celebrate your victories, both personal and professional. Acknowledge the challenges you have overcome, the growth you’ve achieved and recall the journey that led to your current position.

Next, we bask in the glow of the Sun. A card of enlightenment, vitality, and ultimate clarity, The Sun is an invitation to bask in the light of growth and honest self-reflection. This card advises us to make use of the illumination it grants to shed light on places we’ve previously been afraid to explore.

”Difficulties are things that show a person what they are.” - Epictetus

With the guidance of the Sun, understand that your difficulties are merely stepping stones on the path to self-realization and ultimate success. Today, let the sun shine on your truths, illuminating your strengths, and what you have learned from your struggles.

Lastly, the Ten of Cups arrives as a symbol of emotional fulfillment and blissful harmony, a card depicting an idyllic scene of family and home. It reminds us of the importance of connections in our lives, not just with our family and loved ones but also with a deeper self-affection. Therefore the words of philosopher Epictetus ring true:

“Man is not worried by real problems so much as by his imagined anxieties about real problems.” - Epictetus

As we embrace the Ten of Cups, let’s dispel imagined worries, focusing instead on our loved ones and real-life joys. Give yourself the gift of immersing in the happiness around you, and stop worrying about future problems.

Let this day be a reminder that personal growth does not mean moving relentlessly forward, but also taking the time to bask in the fruits of your hard work. How can you apply these reflections in your own life? I invite you to deep dive into these ideas through journaling.

Today’s Journaling Prompt: Reflect on a recent victory that you haven’t celebrated yet. Write about how it felt to overcome challenges on the way and what you have learned from the journey. What aspects of your life warrant more gratitude? What stands as a testament to your personal growth?