The Tarot is an incredibly rich, potent system of esoteric, ancient symbolisms and mystery wisdom that can be used in many ways to reveal insights, answers and secret teachings. I like to think of it as a book of unbound pages, that can be shuffled over and over again to tell a new story, and reveal something new each time. One of my very favorite ways to work with the Tarot is by studying the many correspondences that are associated with the cards, and by diving deep into its astrological, planetary and lunar connections, most especially its connection to the moon cycle.  

A Tarot ‘spread’ or ‘layout’ is a kind of map that you can use to place the cards upon a symbolic configuration which then activates each of the cards, and aligns them with the underlying symbolism of the spread. Each card within the spread will reveal information that can be read from the perspective of the spread's symbolism in addition to sharing insights and wisdom about the question you have asked. While there are no hard and fast rules as to which spread you ‘should’ use, you may wish to research the symbolism of the layout so that it is in alignment with your question, as this will product the best results. 

One of the most traditional of Tarot spreads is the Celtic Cross, which is based on a very powerful ancient symbol of the Celtic people. It's symbolism represents the desire that lies deep within us to seek out, understand, and know firsthand through our own experience, the hidden mysteries of this life. The cross was also used as a compass-like symbol to help guide one upon the spiritual path while living a human life. Other associates of the Celtic Cross are knowledge, strength, compassion, and the infinite love of the Divine. 

Knowing the underlying meanings of the Celtic Cross spread helps us to understand what the cards will share with us when they are laid out in its shape; our self, our current environment, our past, present, future, obstacles or blocks, possibilities, hopes and fears, and an outcome…all of which is very helpful for us to know while on our journey seeking to know and experience the mysteries of life. 

While there are many, many traditional and innovative spreads to choose from, anyone can create a new Tarot spread, and you can also use any oracle card system with any spread, you will simply interpret the meanings of the cards within the context of the underlying symbolism of the spread configuration and the meaning for each placement of the cards. 

The moon cycle is a very mystical and magical way to work with the Tarot or oracle cards, as each phase has its own deep meaning and guidance, and the lunation cycle overall contains even more. I really enjoy creating card spreads and layouts, and below is information for you to do a reading with the moon cycle. Below you'll find an image of the spread so you can see how to layout the cards, along with instructions for reading each phase and the card placed upon it. I've also included a special gift for you to download a copy of the spread for yourself. 

MOON CYCLE CARD SPREAD

For this reading, you will choose 10 cards, and place them in the configuration as shown in the image below. I like to choose my cards randomly, and blindly, ie: I place the cards with only the backs showing and then let my inner knowing choose each card. You may have another method that works for you…know that there is no ‘right or wrong’ way to choose your cards. 

You can place your cards into the layout using your intuition as well, by keeping the face of the cards away from you until you place them down. Below you will see a list of which cards to place down first, second, third, etc. and the list also indicates the order to read the cards. 

I suggest perhaps taking a picture of the layout, or recording which cards were placed in which position, and also journalling the insights, answers, wisdom and guidance that you received. 

If you are working with the Tarot, you can choose to acknowledge or disregard reversals. Refer to your favorite personal or researched meanings for the cards. If you would like more clarity for any Tarot card, in any position; try pulling an oracle card from a separate deck, as it may have additional insights for you. 

This spread is designed to show you you many things as you make your way through the next 29 days following your reading, and there are two ways to read the cards. 

Method One

• Where you are consciously, physically at this time. (the card in Earth position)

• What is illuminating your path at this time, and what you should be paying close attention to. (the card in the Sun position)

• What will soon be revealed to you, and if you are open to it, what you can soon begin to work with. (the cards in the waxing phase positions beginning with the New Moon)

• What you are unconscious or unaware of, what is hidden from you at this time. (the cards in the waning phase positions beginning with the Waning Gibbous moon)

• OPTION: try repeating this reading each month for about 6 months, and you may see things that were unrevealed are now revealed, and what was illuminated for you has become where you are in the world. Remember to journal your readings for future reference.

Method Two

• Card One | The Earth: this card represents you at this time, in this lifetime.

• Card Two | The Sun: this card represents what is illuminating your path, and what you should pay attention to as you make your way through the next 29 days.

• Card Three | The Dark Moon: this card represents the purpose of your 29 day journey, and what you can vision, meditate and be in prayer with to prepare.

• OPTION: place an additional card in the dark moon position, but do not reveal this card until the very end of your reading. This card represent a deeper, hidden mystery, one that is beckoning you to begin working with it. If this card is a reversed card then you may have some additional work to do before embarking on a path with this mystery. Draw another card to reveal more information, and if this card is also reversed…it is not yet time to know what the additional work is. Be patient and wait for the path of this mystery to reveal itself to you.

• Card Four | The New Moon: this card represents the beginning of your journey, and its purpose in your life at this time; refer back to the Earth card position for deeper insight.

• Card Five | The First Quarter Moon: this card represents the balance of light and dark; the known and the unknown. It will show you what to look for, and expect on your 29 day journey, and also what you will need to complete it.

• Card Six | The Waxing Gibbous Moon this card represents accumulating wisdom, and insight and what you can more deeply focus on, and ponder while on your journey; refer back to the Sun card position for deeper insight.

• Card Seven | The Full Moon: this card represents what you must release from your mind, your heart and your life in order to receive the gifts and blessings of this 29 day journey.

• Card Eight | The Waning Gibbous Moon: this card represents what will best assist you so that you can release from your mind, your heart and your life in order to receive the gifts and blessings of this 29 day journey.

• Card Nine | The Last Quarter Moon: this card represents the balance of light and dark; the known and the unknown. It will show you what to reflect upon, and look back upon after your 29 day journey; refer back to the First Quarter Moon card position for deeper insight.

• Card Ten | The Waning Crescent Moon: this card represents the ending of your journey, and what you may achieve, gain, understand and receive once you have completed it; refer back to the New Moon card position for deeper insight.

• OPTION: try repeating this reading each month for about 6 months, and you may see things that were unrevealed are now revealed, and what was illuminated for you has become where you are in the world. Remember to journal your readings for future reference

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