New Year Tarot Spread
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This is my go-to tarot spread each January in honor of the new year ahead.
New Year Tarot Spread
Set the mood. Choose a comfortable space where you won’t be disturbed. Light a candle, relax in nature or on your back patio, enjoy a cup of tea. Then place yourself in an open and relaxed state of mind. Consider a quick cleansing ritual before beginning.
Hold the deck between the palms and close your eyes. Breath deeply in and out of your nose and imagine a light at your heart gradually growing brighter and brighter. Visualize the light radiating out in all directions until you are surrounded, in the middle of a large, glowing sphere of white light.
If you wish to commune with spirit guides or deities, invite them into the sphere of light with you. Welcome them, or your intuition to this conversation. Spend a moment in silence, listen, and open yourself to whatever happens.
Now, draw 12 cards, laying them out in order before you, face up. Study each each card and make notes in your journal.
Finally draw a 13th card to represent the entirety of the year ahead. This final card represents the overall year ahead and will oftentimes tie all the previously drawn cards together.
Photograph or make note in your journal to refer back to throughout the year. If you see something in your year ahead that you wish to change or that upsets you, take action now.
Please note: Do not be deterred from this tarot spread if you missed January! Pull cards for your year anytime that feels meaningful to you. Many witches consider Samhain the start of the year.
Some thoughts on witchy planners and datebooks
There are many excellent witchy planners and datebooks available each year. Look for one that speaks to the type of magical practice you have for wish to develop. I love the beautiful art and simple layout of the Llewellyn's Witches' Datebook. Its a great all purpose planner with tips, techniques, and recipes to help you connect to nature, spirit, and your own deeper wisdom.