As we complete another orbit of our Sun, the year's end becomes a sacred juncture for recalibration and introspection, it encourages a deliberate pause, a moment to sift through the experiences that have shaped us, and a chance to distill the lessons embedded within everyday and pivotal moments alike.
This tarot spread is more than simply looking back at the year; it offers an opportunity for you to set aside time to actively focus on the past 12 months and reconcile the challenges, triumphs, emotions, and thoughts effectively.
This ritual of reflection allows for a holistic view of the year, re-aligning your perspective. In the constant flow of living, the mind is not often given space to understand and make sense of all that it absorbs before being rushed to the next moment. Creating space for yourself to ritualize the end of your year and celebrate the nuances of your journey provides a bridge between the tangible and the spiritual. It's an intentional act of mindfulness, an acknowledgment of the significance woven into the fabric of each passing day.
By taking this deliberate pause, you honor the intricacies of your experiences, inviting a deep connection with your inner self and embracing renewal as you step into the next chapter of your unfolding story.
Tarot + Oracle Card Spread for End-of-Year
7 Card Spread
Before you begin...Take a moment to sit in silence and clear your mind of distractions, light a candle as representation of illumination, ground yourself through breath, smoke or prayer — whatever you feel you need to be fully present.
1. Year in Reflection:
This card represents the essence of your journey throughout the year. Revealing aspects of your spiritual growth, lessons learned, or deeper insights gained during the past year.
2. Wisdom Attainment:
Explore the wisdom you've gained. The card drawn will offer insights into the higher knowledge you've acquired and how it can guide you on your path. It might reveal spiritual teachings or perspectives that have influenced your understanding.
3. Gratitude Alignment:
This card can reveal blessings and guiding energies you should be grateful for. The card might highlight how expressing gratitude can elevate your awareness and connection to the divine within you.
4. Release for Renewal:
This card serves as a guide for releasing energies that may hinder your growth. It highlights areas — whether patterns, habits, or thoughts — that are ready to be let go. This act of release is a practical step toward entering the new year unburdened. Embrace the opportunity to shed what no longer serves you.
5. Closure and Acceptance:
This card offers insight into how you may be able to actively grant yourself closure if there is any situations requiring it. It will help you understand in what ways you will best process the nature of things as they are, and find acceptance.
6. Metamorphosis Energy:
Connect with the energy of metamorphosis on a spiritual level. The drawn card will offer insight into how you can embrace the changes happening in and around you. It might reveal the spiritual transformations unfolding and how you can align with them.
7. Surrender to Divine Flow:
This final card provides guidance on how you can let go completely and trust in the divine plan. The drawn card might reveal in what areas you are required to surrender, trust, and fully embrace the journey as it unfolds.
Remember, you can adapt or modify this spread based on your personal preferences or add additional cards for more specific areas of focus. Allow the cards to speak to you intuitively and offer guidance
Once your reading is complete, take a moment to journal about each of these cards. Consider how they made you feel and your initial reactions. Note any resonances or tensions you felt as each card revealed itself.
This reflective exercise solidifies the messages received and provides a tangible record of the insights that have guided you through the past year.
