Tarot Reading for Friday, October 25th, 2024

Greetings all! Today’s Tarot Reading on October 25th, 2024, aligns with the theme of Opportunity, Perception and Choices. The three cards drawn were the Five of Pentacles, Two of Swords and the Seven of Cups.

Our first card, the Five of Pentacles, often hints at ongoing strife. In its vivid imagery, we observe two individuals in the cold, seemingly outcast. One could easily perceive this as a dire situation, but as stoics, we reframe trials and tribulations as opportunities for growth. As Marcus Aurelius, the Roman Emperor and stoic philosopher, reminds us,

“The obstacle is the way”.

Take a moment to reflect on your current challenges. Where can you find the opportunity hidden within? What lessons can you garner from your current circumstances? The Five of Pentacles encourages us to navigate through this ‘winter’ of our lives, remaining steadfast and hopeful.

Moving onto our second card, the Two of Swords. Consequently, we find a blindfolded woman holding two swords in balance, signifying a stalemate or indecision. One could easily feel paralyzed in the face of a looming decision. However, as stoics we embrace the serenity to accept the things we cannot control while courageously taking on that which we can. Remember Epictetus’ famous words:

“We cannot choose our external circumstances, but we can always choose how we respond to them.”

Draw from your inner wisdom to make that necessary decision today. Shun not the challenge but instead embrace your power to choose.

Lastly, we encounter the Seven of Cups, a card fraught with illusions and possibilities. It’s easy to become swayed by the colourful images we ‘see’ in the cups. Perception, particularly when distorted, can lead to inaction. Seneca, yet another luminary of stoicism, once wrote:

“He who indulges empty fears earns himself real fears.”

Discern what’s real from what’s merely an illusion. Filter illusionary fears from genuine threats. Focus on what’s essential.

To summarize, today’s cards encourage us to seek opportunity amidst adversity, to decide with courage and to discern what’s real from illusion. Use the wisdom of stoicism to guide your day and navigate through life’s seemingly complex maze.

Journaling Prompt: Reflect on a current challenge, a decision you need to make, and an illusion you’re facing. How can you use adversity as an opportunity, choose with courage, and distinguish illusion from reality?