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The Stoic discipline of judgement is concerned wit

The Stoic discipline of judgement is concerned with mastering our view of reality. It's about pursuing accurate and objective views that are free of value judgments.

Marcus Aurelius answers a few Stoic questions that we might ask ourselves when confronted with criticism:

Is it true?

“If what they say is true, learn from it. If what they say is untrue, then their false descriptions are no business of yours. Should someone else believe a false characterisation of you, someone thereby develops a misperception. What of it? They are free to believe as they will, and their mistakes need not concern you. No one can make a misperception true or accurate. Concern yourself only with the truth. What others believe the truth to be is their concern.” - Marcus Aurelius

What is their intent?

“Why should you care what anyone else thinks, or allow yourself to be troubled by what anyone else says? Just as your thoughts are up to you, so are theirs up to them. Let others govern the speech that comes out of their mouths, and take no heed of it — even if it is directed at you or is allegedly about you.” - Marcus Aurelius

When people compare themselves to others, the outcomes are frequently unsatisfactory. Despite the fact that life isn't a race, people can sense they're falling behind. This can lead to misguided emotions. Rather of attempting to rectify what they perceive to be their own flaws, some will strive to reject the subject of their comparison.

What do I know about the person?

“When another blames you or hates you, or people voice similar criticisms, go to their souls, penetrate inside and see what sort of people they are. You will realise that there is no need to be racked with anxiety that they should hold any particular opinion about you.” - Marcus Aurelius

The number twenty of the Major Arcana cards is the Judgement tarot card. When this card appears in a reading, it means it's time to reflect and evaluate yourself and your activities. This self-reflection will assist you in gaining a better understanding of where you are in life and the steps you need to take to move forward in a positive path.

A combined trope between the Snake Priestess of th

A combined trope between the Snake Priestess of the Minoan palace at Knossos in the Greek island of Crete and the Lilith demonic figure in Judaic mythology. The serpent is often symbolically associated with the renewal of life because it sheds its skin periodically.

It's okay to reevaluate your life and lose old skin every now and then. Here are a few Stoic Practices that will assist you in living a happier life.

1. Create an internal control system. We have little influence over most of what happens in life. This indisputable truth was recognised by the Stoics, who instead concentrated on what they could do.

2. Don't Entrust Your Happiness to Others. But how much time and effort do we devote to gaining others' approval? How much is it going to cost us?

“I have often wondered how it is that every man loves himself more than all the rest of men, but yet sets less value on his own opinions of himself than on the opinions of others.” — Marcus Aurelius

3. Keep in mind that nothing lasts forever. We don't have to comply with unrealistic expectations or external demands. We also don't need to strive after achievements in the hopes of leaving a legacy. These things don't last for any of us. The only thing that matters is that we live our lives on our own terms. It's the only way we'll be able to honestly say we've lived a happy life.

The shadow self, materialistic pleasure, melancholy, bad relationships, and captivity are all represented by the Devil Tarot card. When used to excess, even social media, fitness, and job can be embodied by the Devil. Regardless of the nature of your difficulty, the Devil's message is clear: shift your focus away from the fulfilment of wishes and toward the things that truly count.

Thrasea, a Stoic hero who led the Stoic Opposition

Thrasea, a Stoic hero who led the Stoic Opposition against Nero's empire in the first century, had a daughter named Fannia. She was noted for her bravery in confronting authoritarian rule.

Pliny The Younger's letters provide us with much of what we know about Fannia. Pliny the Younger was a successful Roman lawyer who prosecuted corruption, a government official, and the author of well-known writings that give a vivid picture of the Roman world during his lifetime.

Fannia's friend Pliny wrote about her while she was unwell and seemed to be dying:

"How pleasant she is, how kind, how respectable and amiable at once-two qualities rarely found in the same person. Indeed, she will be a woman whom later we can show our wives, from whose fortitude men too can draw an example, whom now while we can still see and hear her we admire as much as those women whom we read about. To me her very house seems to totter on the brink of collapse, shaken at its foundations, even though she leaves descendants. How great must be their virtues and their accomplishments for her not to die the last of her line." - Pliny The Younger

One of the four Stoic qualities is courage. The virtue that champions the cause of right is courage. It entails coping effectively with the emotion of fear, which usually entails either releasing ourselves from it or at the very least derailing its effects so that we can do what we should. Excessive desire, suffering, grief, excessive pleasure, and anger are all troublesome and require the restraint of courage. Being courageous means being "indifference" about external objects or circumstances.

The Star Tarot card is an important addition to the Major Arcana deck because it encourages you to let go of the old self and welcome the new. It shows your courage and perseverance as a result of your capacity to accept and welcome change. As you follow your personal journey through trust that all will work out in the end, this card has an underlying spiritual message. It enables you to dream large and move forth with confidence and grace.

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A trip to discover your strengths and skills. A quest for excellence. Plato is an excellent example of a pupil who becomes a master. Along with his teacher, Socrates, and his most renowned student, Aristotle, he is a crucial figure of Ancient Greece and Western philosophy.

Plato was a member of Socrates' inner group as a young man. Plato was greatly influenced by both Socrates' life and death. The older man's activity served as the springboard for Plato's philosophising. Plato spent 12 years studying philosophy in southern Italy, Sicily, and Egypt after Socrates' death.

“The beginning is the most important part of the work.” ― Plato, The Republic

Plato's Academy was the forerunner of today's university; it was a powerful centre of research and learning that drew many talented individuals.

“Do not train a child to learn by force or harshness; but direct them to it by what amuses their minds, so that you may be better able to discover with accuracy the peculiar bent of the genius of each.” ― Plato

Wisdom, Courage, Justice, and Temperance are the four "cardinal virtues" (aretai) of Stoic philosophy, which are taken from Plato's teachings. The Stoics felt that the practise of Stoic philosophy, which involves examining one's own judgements and behaviour to see where they differ from nature's universal reason, was the answer to evil and suffering.

The Two of Wands is the second of the Wands suit's tarot cards. Two is a significant number in western esotericism, and it frequently depicts life's duality. The Two of Wands represents everyone's ability to expand their own vision, and that many limitations are only self-imposed. The Two of Wands standing upright represents future planning, progress, decisions, and discovery. It may represent personal objectives, inner alignment, fear of the unknown, and a lack of forethought when reversed.

Métron áriston (Moderation is best). On occasion

Métron áriston (Moderation is best). On occasions where neither too much nor too little is a good choice, as when eating or celebrating.

This quote has a lot of meaning in many aspects of our lives. Ancient Greeks strongly believed that you should live your life choosing balance and avoid the extremes on either side, as much as possible.

In Aristotle's famous metaphor of a "Golden Mean," he chose the word courage to synonymize temperance. He stated there was cowardice on one end of the spectrum, which is a lack of bravery. On the other hand, there was rashness—too much bravery. What's needed is a golden mean. It's just right.

Remember the Stoic counsel to seek the middle ground. Don't go to either extreme; instead, strive for balance in all aspects of your life, and your life will improve.

The Major Arcana's Temperance card represents moderation and balance, self-evolution, avoiding extremes and flow. It also teaches patience and flexibility. This is how enlightened humans can maintain a high vibration no matter what obstacles they face. Temperance is a positive card that encourages you to maintain a sense of steadiness in your life and to face challenges with a calm demeanour. It acknowledges that competing forces within you do not have to be at odds. Make any significant judgments with caution, knowing that smart decisions will lead to a positive outcome for you.

The Lovers of Valdaro, often known as the "Valdaro

The Lovers of Valdaro, often known as the "Valdaro Lovers," are a pair of roughly 6,000-year-old human skeletons. The two persons appear to have died facing one other, arms wrapped around each other, evoking a ""lovers' embrace".

Because death is a recurring subject throughout all of human life, it is a frequent theme in the traditional Stoic literature. People we care about die, individuals we need die, people we don't know die, and we shall all die at some point. As a result, the Stoics were forerunners in the ancient tradition of remembering our mortality #MementoMori and used it as a compass to guide them. They never forgot about death, and they never wanted to forget how short our time on this planet is.

Epictetus even went so far as to recommend that while you kiss and put your child into bed at night, consider what it would be like to wake up without them. Because it does, unfortunately, happen.

Death can happen to a close friend or even your lover. And it's our complete lack of preparedness or belief in this fact that exacerbates the pain of those dreadful surprises.

While initially scary, the transformations that the Death tarot card can bring to love can be positive. In less stressful terms, it can be the coming of a new era, such as an engagement. In can be the death of a phase, whilst a new one emerges.

Marsyas, a Phrygian Satyr, is credited with invent

Marsyas, a Phrygian Satyr, is credited with inventing flute music. He discovered the very first flute, which had been created but discarded by the goddess Athena, who was enraged by the swelling of the cheeks. Marsyas was bound to a tree and flayed alive as a punishment for his arrogance.

Arrogance or hubris will only drive others away. By substituting humility for arrogance, we may realise that no matter how obnoxious someone is, there is always something about them that we can admire. Even if it's just the fact that they've managed to cope with life, which is especially impressive given their lack of stoic wisdom.

Stoic philosophy is based on the premise that humility destroys harmful pride. Marcus Aurelius was continuously humbling himself in order for his emperorship's purple mantle not to go to his head. Seneca experimented with poverty in order to ensure that his fortune did not change him or burden him. Cato would go outside bald and barefooted, an appearance much beneath his position, in order to avoid becoming corrupted by prosperity and power.

The Hanged Man is a Tarot card that represents total submission, sacrifice, or time suspension.

Introspection, a fresh approach to an issue, seeking a shift in perspective, looking beyond the obvious, suspended decisioning, self-surrender leads to transformation are the tarot card meanings for The Hanged Man. The tarot card meanings in reverse are: narrow-mindedness, trapped in a rut, bad habits holding one back, hubris, ego, resistance to spiritual influence, bodily obsession.

Themis is a Titaness from Greek mythology. She is

Themis is a Titaness from Greek mythology. She is known as "The lady of excellent counsel" and is the embodiment of divine order, justice, law, natural law.

The Stoics devised a thorough taxonomy of virtue, categorising it into four categories: wisdom, justice, courage, and moderation.

Justice is a Stoic virtue that combines two qualities: kindness and fairness.

Unlike the present legal definition of justice, the Stoics define it as what is moral in our dealings with others, such as treating others fairly and doing the right thing.

"Does what's happened keep you from acting with justice, generosity, self-control, sanity, prudence, honesty, humility, straightforward ness, and all other qualities that allow a person's nature to fulfill itself? So remember this principle when something threatens to cause you pain: the thing itself was no misfortune at all; to endure it and prevail is great good fortune." - Marcus Aurelius

The Justice card denotes that the most equitable judgement will be reached. When judging what is fair and reasonable, justice is the sword that cuts through a situation and will not be swayed by external beauty. This Major Arcana card emphasises the significance of sticking to honesty, pursuing equality, and balancing all elements.

The Moirai [the Fates] were the embodiments of fat

The Moirai [the Fates] were the embodiments of fate. Clotho ("spinner"), Lachesis ("allotter"), and Atropos are the three ("the unturnable", a metaphor for death). The Moirai's job was to make sure that every entity, mortal or divine, fulfilled their destiny according to the laws of the universe.

In Greek, Death, as the fate of all humanity, is sometimes euphemistically referred to as "moira." It is employed in relation to universal fate (heimarmenē) in Stoic determinism.

Everything is subject to Fate's laws, or "Amor Fati" as it is known in Latin.

Accepting one's fate, or Amor Fati, is a concept that stretches back to the time of Stoics, who, knowing full well what was and was not within their control, made it a hallmark of their philosophy.

Amor Fati (Latin for "love of one's fate," or, as we may put it, "resolute, exuberant acceptance of all that has happened in one's life") is a resolute, passionate acceptance of everything that has happened in one's life. The person who is Amor Fati does not strive to erase anything from their history, but rather accepts everything with strength and an all-encompassing gratitude that borders on a kind of exuberant loving.

In Tarot, the Wheel of Fortune denotes positive change, as well as the natural seasons and cycles of life. It also depicts the good and negative cycles that we go through in life. Even if it's uncomfortable at times, we must learn to accept this process as part of life.

In ancient Greece, lions were often associated wit

In ancient Greece, lions were often associated with strength.

Stoicism demands that you be strong. When you're feeling down, Stoicism advises you to summon bravery. ""Change your attitude,"" Stoicism advises when you're annoyed. While some may act selfishly, Stoicism requires you to act in the best interests of everybody, including the selfish.

The kind of strength we're talking about here is moral strength. It's the process of channelling our willpower into good deeds. Stoicism does not dismiss the very real power imbalances that are at the root of so much injustice in the world. Stoicism simply thinks that, despite these obstacles, we can act with virtue.

The majority of Stoicism's doctrine is devoted to the development of strong-willed, moral human beings.

The Tarot card Strength generally refers to internal struggles. Getting beyond the roadblocks we confront in terms of our own doubts, concerns, and anxieties. This card, in general, means that you are learning to control your fears and anxieties, as well as to be courageous and daring. You have all of the talents you need to succeed; now it's time to overcome your inner fears and believe in yourself. Take the time you need to master your emotions, and be patient and kind with yourself, and you'll get a new sense of self-assurance and skills.

"Helios' four fire-spitting horses, which pull the

"Helios' four fire-spitting horses, which pull the chariot over the sky, symbolize his strengths as being powerful, fiery, bright, and tireless. Helios was also able to see and hear everything that happened in the world. When taking an oath in Ancient Greece, it was customary practise to have Helios swear the truth.

Marcus Aurelius discussed how, despite the fact that we are all selfish, we tend to value other people's opinions more than our own. We recognise our proclivity for exaggeration and posturing, but we appear to be naive to the reality that everyone else does it as well.

""Never regard as a benefit to yourself anything which will force you at some point to break faith, to leave integrity behind, to hate, suspect, or curse another, to dissemble, to covet anything needing the secrecy of walls and drapes.""

We'd all do better and be happy if we recognised how widespread this kind of deception is. Everyone is lying about how much money they make, how confident they are, how hard they work, and how good things are going. Stop comparing yourself to the lies you've been told and don't even think about them.

The Chariot is a card that represents overcoming obstacles and pushing forward in a positive way. The charioteer's great control and confidence enable him to triumph in any situation. The utilisation of strength and willpower are essential in overcoming the hurdles that stand in your way. One must persevere, and through sheer hard work and dedication, one will emerge victorious."

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The love story of Eros (Cupid in Latin) and Psyche

The love story of Eros (Cupid in Latin) and Psyche (meaning ""soul"" in Latin) is an amazing allegory to know. The risks of excessive passion and sexuality are thought to be one of the hidden meanings behind this love story. Psyche was thought to be the embodiment of the soul. Many people believe it depicts how the soul might die by falling in love with Cupid, who represents sexual love. The tale is unique in that it concludes happily and glorifies romantic love. Eros eventually led Psyche to Zeus, who bestowed upon her a cup of ambrosia, the immortality drink. Zeus then married Psyche and Eros for all eternity.

In stoic philosophy, the guiding principle is that sexuality is something that should be appropriately regulated. It is not necessary to completely disassociate oneself from it, but it should be kept in perspective in respect to other more vital goals.

In modern dating, for example, consider how quickly some individuals can be hurt when things don't turn out the way they wanted, expected, or hoped. When one person feels attracted to another and suggests a relationship, a date, or (lowering the bar) "hanging out," and the other person just isn't interested. Another popular example is “nice guys/girls” who put a lot of time and effort into what they hope will eventually turn into a romantic relationship, only to be “friend-zoned.” What kind of advise could Epictetus give?

"Remember that you ought to behave in life as you would at a banquet. As something is being passed around it comes to you; stretch out your hand and take a portion of it politely. . . Or it has not come to you yet; do not project your desire to meet it, but wait until it comes in front of you." -Epictetus

Relationships and options are represented by the Lovers. Its appearance in a spread denotes a decision regarding an existing connection, a heart's temptation, or a choice of potential companions. Often, one component of your life must be sacrificed in exchange for a relationship, or one potential mate may be chosen while another is rejected. Whatever decision is made, it should not be taken lightly because the consequences will be long-lasting.

Prometheus rejected Zeus' command and journeyed to

Prometheus rejected Zeus' command and journeyed to Mount Olympus, where he stole fire from the gods, a gift hitherto unknown to mankind.

Zeus then sentenced him to a lifetime of being chained to a mountain, where an eagle would devour his liver every day. Prometheus' narrative is still one of the most well-known Greek myths. It can be interpreted in a variety of ways.

He sought to help us live abundantly as the original creator of mankind, even if it meant bravely suffering the consequences. He serves as a reminder that human development is often the result of others' unselfish deeds; that with every breakthrough, there are often individuals who are willing to bear exorbitant agony on our sake.

Prometheus' story can also be seen as a symbol of resistance to oppression and tyranny.

Prometheus has also been used as a metaphor for human enlightenment and the dangers that can result from pushing our boundaries too far. As an example, the idea of social or scientific progress, as well as the risks that may accompany it.

Most worthwhile things in life are painful and take some sacrifice, as Stoic philosophy properly points out. As a result, stoics defined virtue as the ability to resist short-term pleasures in exchange for a long-term gain.

Temperance, or moderation, is another stoic virtue: doing nothing in excess. Doing the right thing in the right amount in the right way.

The Fool is the first card in the Major Arcana, and it represents the start of a journey, as well as wonder, risk, and potential. Or, in a negative sense, in can be seen as being stuck in immaturity, self-delusions, and short-term thinking. The Fool is positive in general. It is a symbol of freedom and wit. He is the Tarot's wayward hero, the personification of a young hero just getting begun on his mission.

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Pericles, a Greek political leader, public speaker

Pericles, a Greek political leader, public speaker, general, and stoic, had a significant impact on Athens throughout his lifetime, in which his military career lead up to his death. During the Greco-Persian and Peloponnesian wars, Athenian democracy and empire developed under his guidance, making Athens the political and cultural centre of Greece.

It doesn't matter if you're an entrepreneur, artist, coach, or a parent. We're all constantly trying to persuade others to follow and believe our ideas, our vision, and to carry out a task we've assigned to them. Force is ineffective. No one is inspired to achieve greatness if they are made to feel insignificant. That is why the great Stoic leaders were so successful. They set an example for others to follow. By using reasoning, persuasion, collaboration and empathy.

"What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others." - Pericles

Pericles reminds us to defend freedom, work for future generations, to be patient before making decisions, to use wealth and not boast about it, to do your duty and give life to others, to accept risk and act boldly, not to compare yourself to others, and to be the best citizen you can be.

The Emperor Tarot card indicates the greatest level of leadership, such as a head of state or the most exemplary and strong individual in the realm. This archetypal figure is in charge of a society's or community's issues, which are directly proportionate to his happiness and well-being.

The Emperor wishes to instil respect and discipline among his subjects. He leads with a hard hand. Though he is the ruler, he recognises that to reign is also to serve, therefore he acts wisely and in the best interests of the people.

Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus and Chrysippus, three w

Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus and Chrysippus, three well known stoics teaching the development of self-control and courage in pain/adversity as a means of overcoming destructive emotions.

The stoics developed an operating system for life based on their understanding of perception, action, and will.

1. Perception necessitates complete objectivity of thought: we must view things objectively for what they are.

2. Action is concerned with our interpersonal connections. The easiest way to grasp this is to remember that we were created for others, not for ourselves. Nature is selfless, and we should strive to be the same. We should strive for something greater than ourselves, a common good, while treating individuals with justice and fairness.

3. The discipline of will is concerned with our attitude toward things over which we have no control. Even the most heinous acts of nature, such as fire, illness, and even death, may only injure us if we choose to see them that way. The same can be said about other people's actions.

Learning, studying, and apprenticeship are all represented by the Three of Coins. It also represents perseverance, effort, and commitment. It also denotes building on a solid basis or achievement. You've worked hard to overcome your obstacles, and your hard work should be paying off. This Minor Arcana card may also signify that you are working along with others to achieve your objectives.

Pythia was the high priestess of the Temple of Apo

Pythia was the high priestess of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi, who also served as its oracle. She was widely credited for her prophecies uttered under divine possession by the guidance of Apollo, god of arts, healing and prophecy.

Above the entrance to the Temple of Apollo at Delphi, three stoic advice were carved: "Nothing to Excess", "Know Thyself", and "Certainty Brings Ruin".

"Nothing to Excess": The principal sources of preventable anguish in your life are excessive cravings [addictive illnesses] and excessive emotional reactions [relationship troubles and neurotic disorders]. The solutions are clear to the untrained eye: Overeaters should eat less, problem drinkers should reduce their intake, and so on.

Although Socrates is typically credited with the phrase "Know Thyself," the Delphic inscription predates Socrates by several generations. "Man cannot be free, cannot rule himself, and will always be a slave without self-knowledge (to his passions).

"Certainty Brings Ruin": This inscription can be applied to our day in a variety of ways. It was seen by Diogenes as an indication of Greek scepticism. Skepsis is a Greek word that means "examination." Skeptics in the past considered themselves as investigators.

The world of the invisible, both within and around you, is served by The High Priestess. She is urging you to believe your early instincts, feelings, and longings and to act on them since they are just as valid as your other "known" senses. If you're looking for assistance, need to make a decision, or are caught between two options, don't resort to outside sources for help. You already have access to all of the answers and solutions you'll ever require. Accepting whatever you're receiving and trusting yourself is all it takes to advance your intuition.

Penelope, Odysseus's wife, was praised for her fai

Penelope, Odysseus's wife, was praised for her faithfulness, patience, and feminine qualities in Greek mythology. Penelope stayed devoted in her marriage throughout the 20 years he was abroad during and after the Trojan Warf, preventing the kingdom from falling into the wrong hands.

Odysseus appeared to be a favourite of the Stoics. A major concept of Stoicism was epitomised: the necessity to happily submit to one's fate — while also emphatically demonstrating that this "submission" does not imply quietism. Consider all of Odysseus' valiant efforts on behalf of his companions and in pursuit of the ultimate goal of returning home. That is why the legend of Odysseus was praised by Seneca, Musonius Rufus, Epictetus, and Dio Chrysostom.

The story of Odysseus and Penelope is a love story. It is also the story of patience, loyalty, commitment and remaining stoic under difficult circumstances. It is the story of the return of a warrior after a long and distant war, or the return of a partner from a lengthy journey to his loved ones. This is an experience experienced by millions of people who have identified with Odysseus and Penelope as archetypes.

The Nine of Cups represents reaching self-satisfaction after a lengthy journey. After the turbulent ups and downs you experienced in the early numbers of this suit, the emotional trip of the cups is about to come to an end. The more love and positive feelings you send out into the cosmos, the more will return back to you, until you have a feast of good fortune.

The Tarot card of the 9 of Cups is strongly associated with the overwhelming emotion of love. It encourages you to appreciate the love, beauty, and good factors in your life, to count your blessings, and to live in the now. This is the Tarot card that represents all that is positive, healthy, natural, and full of love.

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