Spiral New Moon Tarot Spread

A 5-Card Tarot Spread to Nurture Growth and Reveal What Hinders 

Each New Moon is a portal. It opens when the Sun and Moon meet in the same part of the sky, highlighting a specific area of your chart and life. The sky is divided into twelve sections, each aligned with one of the zodiac signs. That’s why each New Moon holds a unique focus determined by the zodiac sign.

I like to mark this moment with intention setting and the Spiral New Moon Tarot Spread. This spread helps you plant seeds, track your growth, and evolve with each lunar cycle. It's not just a reading — it’s a rhythm, a spiral that moves you forward while connecting you to whats hidden in your unconscious mind.

The spiral new moon tarot spread is made up of five cards. Each one corresponds with a key phase of the lunar cycle: New Moon, Waxing Moon (First Quarter), Full Moon, and Waning Moon (Last Quarter). The fifth card connects to the upcoming New Moon and becomes your first card in the next cycle. This creates a continuous loop of intention, growth, and reflection. A true spiral practice.

How to Lay Out Your Spiral New Moon Tarot Spread

Use this spread on the days of the New Moon. You can find the dates and times of the new moon and other phases at astro-seek.com.

Shuffle your deck and pull one card for each of the following prompts:

1. What is the intentional seed of the new moon?

   
   

2. What do you nurture to grow at the waxing moon? 

   
   

3. What do you celebrate or forgive at the full moon? 

   
   

4. What do you release at the waning moon?

   
   

5. What is the seed for the next new moon?

Journal your impressions, jot down keywords, or sketch the card images if you like. If you're using the YesSpiral Workbook, you’ll find space to write each week.

How to Use the Spread Throughout the Moon Cycle

Each card acts as a checkpoint that becomes relevant during the phase it represents. As the moonth unfolds throughout its 29 1/2 day cycle, return to your spread weekly. Reflect on the card linked to the current phase and let it shape your mindset, your actions, or your awareness.

• Sometimes, a card's meaning will be instantly clear. You’ll see how it applies right away.

• Other times, the insight arrives in hindsight. It may take the full cycle, or even the next one, to reveal its wisdom.

Both are valid. That’s how the spiral works. Trust that everything becomes clear when you are ready to receive the message.

Tips for Interpreting Your Cards

• If a difficult or "negative" card shows up in the New Moon or Waxing position, consider it something you are actively healing or working to release.

• If a joyful or "positive" card shows up in the Waning phase, ask: What resistance am I ready to let go of so I can fully receive this?

• Let the images, numbers, and symbols speak. There is no wrong way to receive guidance.

This spread isn’t about predicting outcomes. It’s about uncovering what’s happening in your unconscious. The tarot helps reveal what supports you, what challenges you, and what lies beneath the surface. It's a mirror for your growth.

Trust the spiral. Trust your timing. Trust yourself.

And if you try this spread, let me know in the comments how it feels for you. I’d love to hear what unfolds.

Ready to spiral deeper? Download the free Spiral Moon Ritual Starter Workbook and begin aligning your life with the lunar rhythm.