The new moon is the first of the eight different lunar cycles. A new moon underlines new goals, intentions, and manifestations. It’s probably the best time to let go of the old and embrace the new, especially given the abundant energy.
But let’s dig deeper and discover a few new moon spreads that will help you gain as much as possible from this energy.
Figuring the New Moon Tarot Spread
A new moon spread has the primary purpose to harness the energy associated with these phases. Such spreads are easier to understand than others. Since they’re about new beginnings, they offer the perfect framework for guidance and reflection.
There are more new moon tarot spreads out there, but the overall idea is the same. Assign each card a position in the spread and focus on aspects such as opportunities or intentions. You can gain clarity, identify challenges, and find the steps to overcome them.
This being said, let’s dive into the most popular new moon tarot spreads.
Two Card New Moon Spreads
This spread involves using two cards to keep things simple and straightforward, which is easier for beginners.
Intention and Action
One of the cards is about the actual intention. This becomes your focus throughout the phase and indicates what aspect of life you should focus on. The other card is the action and defines the steps required to manifest this intention. This second card is mainly about guidance and suggestions.
Seed and Nurturing
This is another popular spread where one card is the seed, or better said, the potential to work on in this phase. The energy of the card will show you which part of your life has potential. The nurturing card, on the other hand, symbolizes supportive elements that will help your seed. It’s about guidance.
Three Card New Moon Spreads
Three cards new moon tarot spreads offer a deeper level of interpretation compared to the previous spread.
Desire and Destiny
One card represents your inner desires and wishes, as well as aspirations. The second card defines the action you should take in order to chase these intentions. It shows practical guidance. The third card reveals the possible energy or outcome after the new moon phase.
New Starts and Integrations
On the same note, this spread will start with a card showing the beginnings and opportunities affecting a certain aspect of life. The second card symbolizes the integration or, better said, the alignment required to succeed. The third card shows what you need to let go of in order to succeed.
Four Card New Moon Spreads
Four card new moon spreads work on the same principles, but there are more cards involved, as well as more guidance.
Manifestation Path
The first card identifies your deepest wishes and desires. The second one will give you the obstacles and challenges you may encounter. The third card reveals the steps to take in order to get closer to these wishes and desires. As for the final card, it showcases the possible result of your work.
Lunar Rebirth
In the lunar rebirth spread, you’ll start with the first card, the energy of a new beginning. The second one will work on your internal reflection, such as the introspection required throughout the new moon phase. The third card reveals the action required, and the last one shows the opportunities or blessings that exist.
Five Card New Moon Spreads
Just like for smaller spreads, there are more five card new moon tarot spreads out there, but the path forward spread is probably the most popular one due to its guidance.
With five cards, the first one reveals your current situation and circumstances. The second one works on the main challenge in front of you. The third card will provide guidance on how to overcome this obstacle.
The last two cards are about opportunity and outcome. The fourth one shows the opportunities out there in order to reach your goals. As for the fifth one, it defines the possible outcome of your path forward.
Seeds for Transformation
This is another popular five card tarot spread for the new moon phase. The first card shows possible opportunities to focus on, while the second one shows where to direct this concentration.
The third card advises you against something that no longer serves your purpose. Once you get rid of it, the fourth card shows the action required to succeed, while the last one is about the outcome.
FAQs
Still unsure about the perfect spread for the new moon phase or how to read it?
Is the new moon stronger than the full moon?
Each phase of the moon will have its own characteristics, as well as proprietary influences. However, manifestations are different. A full moon is about the culmination. It also underlines illumination. On the other hand, the new moon is about setting plans, planting seeds, and new beginnings in life.
What types of new moon tarot spreads are out there?
There are different types of new moon tarot spreads, mainly depending on the number of cards used in the reading. A simple reading may have two cards only, but others can count five or more cards. At the end of the day, it depends on the guidance you require as well.
What’s the overall meaning of the new moon in tarot?
The new moon underlines a new beginning. It’s about a fresh start in different aspects of life. It could be about your career or perhaps your personal life. This is also a time for manifestation, as well as the ideal time to plant some seeds.
