Tarot for the Year

A detailed spread for 12 months: ten cards reveal the situation, the forces around it and the likely outcome.

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Why the Celtic Cross suits a year

A year is too long a period for one or two cards. The Celtic Cross with ten positions shows not only the main theme but also the past, the roots, outside influences, hopes and fears, the near future and the likely outcome. It is the most detailed classic spread.

Read it in order: first the centre of the cross (the situation and the challenge), then the four cards around it (past, goal, foundation, future), then the column on the right: you, your surroundings, hopes and fears, the outcome.

How to prepare

Time

Set aside 15 to 20 minutes without distractions. Good moments are a birthday, the start of the year or the end of a hard period.

Question

Not “what will happen” but “what is the main theme of the year and how do I work with it”.

Notes

Save the spread. It is interesting to reread it after half a year.

How to treat the result

A yearly spread is not a calendar of events but a map of themes. Some cards may show up in the first weeks, others in the autumn, and some will stay inner states. Use the result as a reason to set goals and to revisit them.

Frequently asked questions

Can I lay the cards out by month?

Yes, that is a separate circular 12 card spread. Here we give the Celtic Cross as a general picture of the year; for months the monthly spreads are handier.

How often should I do a yearly spread?

Once a year is enough: on your birthday or at the start of January.

What if the spread looks frightening?

Look at the recommendation in the outcome card and at the advice card. Unsettling cards are a reason to prepare in advance, not a reason to give up your plans.