Year Ahead and Zodiac Tarot Spread

Has the last year been good to you? For some of you the previous year may have been filled with challenges, obstacles and changes that have taken the zest out of life leaving some of you filled with apprehension as to what to expect in the coming New Year.  Well whether you've had a good year or a bad year you can get comfort in the fact that each New Year provides us the ability to start anew, set goals and with any luck have a better, happier and more prosperous year than the last.

One way of getting a glimpse into what the New Year has in store for us is through utilizing the Tarot. There are various spreads available specifically geared towards the New Year. One of the most common is called The Zodiac Spread which provides a couple different options to obtain a yearly based reading. The typical Zodiac Spread is similar to the Celtic Cross. This spread looks at different aspects and areas of your life.

We lay the cards out in the form of a clock and divide your chart into the 12 "houses" of the astrological chart (see the image to the left).  To do this spread, pull 13 cards placing them in the circle starting with the one o'clock position, then two o'clock going through the sequence until 12 o'clock, with the final card being laid in the center of the clock representing the overall outcome or summary.



The cards in each position are as follows:

1. The unexpected, or what will dominate your near future
2. Your financial life
3. Your surroundings or travel
4. Your home or family
5. Your love life, creation or children
6. Your present work situation or health
7. Relationships, partnerships or authority
8. Money from others, credit or spiritual power
9. Traveling and study
10. The unexpected or your professional life
11. Your friends and projects
12. Your health or difficulties.

13. final outcome.

Another method of The Zodiac Spread is the month-by-month spread in which you pull 13 cards one representing each month of a the year and the final card indicates the overall general atmosphere you are likely to experience over the coming year according to the influences and elements present at the time of the reading.

Months that have a Major Arcana card land in that position will signify an important month. Any Aces that appear indicate a chance for new beginnings or a fresh start so pay particular attention to those cards and influences.

These are only a few examples but they are quite effective and informative in providing valuable insight into the New Year. And remember this is only an glimpse of possibilities as nothing is set in stone. Should you encounter a card that doesn't really provide clear insight, feel free to use clarification cards to assist the process.

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