New Moon Tarot Spread
During the new moon, the New Moon Intentions spread helps you set intentions. It uncovers the seed of your desire, your core motivations, where to focus, the first step to take and the energy that supports or distracts you. It anchors your commitment with rituals and inner guidance.
Why This Spread?
New moon energy invites introspection and renewal. This spread guides you to refine your intentions, understand underlying desires and identify focus, support and potential distractions. It combines practical steps with spiritual alignment, so you begin your new cycle with clarity and confidence.
10 Card Tarot Card Spread
New Moon Tarot Spread Breakdown:
Card 1: The Seed – This card represents the seed of your intention or the idea you want to plant.
Card 2: Core Desire – This card reveals the deep desire motivating your intention.
Card 3: Soul Pull – This card reflects the soul-level pull drawing you toward your goal.
Card 4: Aligned Focus – This card shows where to direct your focus to align with your intention.
Card 5: First Step – This card suggests the first action you should take to begin the journey.
Card 6: Supportive Energy – This card identifies supportive people, energies or resources available to help you.
Card 7: Potential Distraction – This card highlights potential distractions or obstacles that could divert your attention.
Card 8: Inner Compass – This card points to your inner compass, the intuition that will guide you.
Card 9: Ritual Anchor – This card suggests a ritual or practice to anchor your intention.
Card 10: The Commitment – This card emphasises the commitment you need to make to manifest your intention.
When to Use a New Moon Spread
Use this spread during a new moon or at the start of any new cycle, such as a project or life transition. It’s ideal when defining intentions, choosing what matters and wanting to anchor your commitment with ritual. Revisit it whenever you need to realign your vision.
Questions for New Moon Intentions
Affirmations for New Moon Intentions
Prompts for New Moon Reflection
Tips for Reflecting on the New Moon
Why a New Moon Spread Helps
Tarot’s symbolic language mirrors your subconscious. During a new moon, the cards help you hear your intuition, separate desire from distraction and feel supported. This guidance grounds your aspirations in actionable steps while honouring spiritual rhythms and aligning with your deeper motivations.
Exploring New Moon Intentions
The New Moon spread invites you to balance introspection, desire and action. Exploring the seed of your intention, your core desire, soul pull and aligned focus creates a fertile foundation. Considering support, distractions, rituals and commitment ensures your intention grows authentically and sustainably.
Key Focus Areas for the New Moon
Vision and desire invite you to clarify the seed intention, core desire and soul pull. Explore what is calling you and why it matters. When you understand the deeper motivation behind your intention, you plant seeds aligned with your true self and not just passing whims.
Alignment and action connect your focus, first steps and supportive energy. Once you know your core desire, choose where to direct your energy and which actions to take. Invite allies and resources that nurture your intention and ensure your efforts reflect both practical and spiritual goals.
Sustaining intention encourages you to consider potential distractions, your inner compass, ritual and commitment. Identify what may pull you off course and create rituals that anchor your intention. Follow your intuition and commit to showing up for yourself, keeping your goal alive through each cycle.
Frequently Asked Questions about the New Moon Tarot Spread
What is the New Moon spread used for?
The New Moon spread helps you set clear intentions at the start of a cycle. It uncovers your seed idea, core desire, soul pull, focus, first step, supportive energy, potential distractions, inner compass, ritual anchor and the commitment needed. It guides you to align practical action with spiritual purpose.
When should I use this spread?
Use this spread during a new moon or whenever you begin a new project, habit or personal chapter. It helps you define what truly matters, identify where to direct your energy and plan the first steps. You can also revisit it if you need to realign your vision later on.
How does it differ from the Full Moon spread?
The Full Moon spread focuses on releasing and processing intense emotions and truths. The New Moon spread is about setting intentions, exploring desires and planning aligned actions. While the full moon helps you let go, the new moon encourages you to start fresh and plant seeds for growth.
Can I adapt this spread for fewer cards?
If ten cards feel overwhelming, you can simplify the spread. Focus on the first five positions: seed, core desire, soul pull, focus and first step. Add or adjust positions based on your needs. The goal is to get clear on intention, alignment and the actions to take.
How detailed should my intention be?
Your intention should be specific enough to inspire action yet flexible enough to allow for growth. Reflect on why it matters and how it aligns with your core desires. A clear, heartfelt intention helps you stay motivated and adapt your plans as circumstances change.
What if I don’t know any rituals?
You don’t need elaborate rituals. Simple practices like journaling, lighting a candle, meditating or spending time in nature can anchor your intention. Choose activities that feel meaningful and keep you connected to your goal. Your ritual is about intention, not complexity.
Can I combine this spread with the Month Ahead spread?
Yes. Combining the New Moon spread with the Month Ahead spread can create a holistic plan. The New Moon spread sets your intentions and actions, while the Month Ahead spread helps you focus, release and stay aware of support and challenges. Together, they guide you through the month.
Is this spread predictive?
This spread isn’t predictive. Instead, it offers guidance and insight into your intentions, desires and actions. The cards encourage reflection and help you make choices that align with your goals. You are always free to adjust your course based on new information and intuition.
What if my first step feels challenging?
If your first step feels daunting, break it down into smaller actions. The card indicates where to begin, but you have control over how to implement it. Seek support if necessary and trust that small, steady steps are more sustainable than sudden leaps.
How can I book a New Moon reading with Gord?
Click the button at the top labelled ‘Book a New Moon Reading with Gord.’ This opens the booking form for this spread. You do not need to select the spread again. Your session will guide you through setting intentions and aligning your actions with the energy of the new moon.
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