Okay, so I’ve been meaning to get into tarot for a while, and I finally took the plunge! I decided to start with a “new moon” spread because, well, it was a new moon, and it felt like the perfect time for setting intentions and all that good stuff. Let me tell you, it was a bit of a learning curve, but also super interesting.
Getting Started
First things first, I needed a deck. I grabbed one online that just felt right – you know, pretty pictures, good vibes. I also made sure to cleanse the deck. I just waved some sage smoke over it; I’m not sure if that actually does anything, but it felt like a good ritual to start with.
Then I lit a candle, put on some chill music, and found a quiet spot in my apartment. I wanted to make sure I was relaxed and could really focus.
The Spread
I looked up a few “new moon tarot spreads” online and found one that seemed pretty straightforward. It was a three-card spread, which felt manageable for a beginner like me. The positions were:
- Card 1: What I need to release.
- Card 2: What I need to embrace.
- Card 3: My intention for this lunar cycle.
I shuffled the cards, focusing on the new moon and what I wanted to get out of this reading. It felt a little silly at first, like I was just playing pretend, but I tried to keep an open mind. I cut the deck and then laid out the three cards face down.
My Reading
Okay, here’s where it got real. I flipped over the first card… and it was a bit of a downer. It basically told me I needed to let go of some old anxieties. Honestly, pretty spot on. I have been stressing about some things lately.
The second card was more uplifting. It suggested I embrace creativity and new opportunities. Which, yeah, I can get behind that! It felt like a good nudge in the right direction.
The third card, the intention card, was the most interesting. It wasn’t super clear-cut, but it made me think about focusing on my inner strength and trusting my intuition. Which, I guess, is a pretty solid intention for the month ahead.
Wrapping Up
After the reading, I spent some time just reflecting on the cards and what they might mean for me. I wrote down some thoughts in my journal, trying to connect the cards to what’s going on in my life. It wasn’t like a magical “aha!” moment, but it definitely gave me some food for thought.
Overall, my first new moon tarot experience was pretty cool. It wasn’t earth-shattering, but it was a nice way to connect with myself and set some intentions for the coming weeks. I’m definitely going to try it again next new moon! Maybe I’ll even get brave and try a more complicated spread. We’ll see!
