Saturday October 26th, 2024

Depict The Lovers tarot card set in an ancient Greek environment. Picture this with a Caucasian man and an Asian woman as the lovers sitting under an olive tree, deeply engrossed in a stimulating discussion, demonstrating their profound connection and understanding. A scroll inscribed with pearls of stoic philosophy lies at their feet, indicative of their aligned principles. Behind them, a gentle incandescent glow plays the role of their collective love and cohesion. Incorporated into the background are elements of Greek architecture. These are subtly hinting towards introspection and contemplation. It subtly draws influences from the tarot cards The Hermit and Seven of Wands, implying resilience and introspection.

Saturday Tarot Reading: October 26th, 2024

Greetings to our cherished readers,

On this bright Saturday morn, the theme for our exploration, as the carefully chosen cards illuminate, is Self Reflection, Love and Inner Strength. The three cards that guide our understanding today are The Lovers, The Hermit, and the Seven of Wands.

The Lovers

Commencing our journey is The Lovers card, a bearer of harmony, relationships, and values. This card is a representation not only of romantic relationships but also of the decisions we make when interacting with others. As the Stoic, Epictetus, once pronounced:

“Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants.”

Consider that in every relationship you hold, every interaction that you partake, you express your values with your choices. Each decision you make should reflect who you truly are, or the wealth of your character is lost.

The Hermit

Following the path of The Lovers we find ourselves in the company of The Hermit, the eminent flag-bearer of introspection and enlightenment. He beckons us to determine the nature of our being, our inner values, and the essence of our existence. Meditate upon the phrase, from Stoic philosopher, Marcus Aurelius who advised,

“You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.”

Taking the time to retreat within yourself, to illuminate the corners of your mind, you might discover your potential. Allow this opportunity for solitude, cultivate wisdom from the seeds of silence and observe growth in the periods of quiet introspection.

Seven of Wands

Our concluding guide for this session is the Seven of Wands, that encourages resilience and personal power. This card stands for endurance, against all odds, with courage, resolve, and conviction. Ponder the thought of the famous Stoic, Seneca who declared,

“A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials.”

Elevate your spirit with resilience, born from the fires of adversity. Let your trials polish you, let your tribulations perfect you. Stand tall, each struggle is a step upon your stairway of enlightenment.

Collectively, these three cards – The Lovers, The Hermit, and the Seven of Wands – ask us not only to reflect upon ourselves and our values but to strengthen ourselves through understanding and endurance. Let’s make our relationships echo our inner values, let’s take to solitude and self-analysis, and let’s brave the waves with resilience and determination.

In the spirit of the wisdom we derived today, here’s a journalling prompt for you:

“Write about the values that define you. How can you reflect these values in your relationships? What aspect of your life demands more of your resilience and strength right now?”

Stay enlightened till we meet again, next Saturday!