Year Ahead

A theme card and one card for each month of the coming year

History

The year-ahead spread is a New Year or birthday ritual: one card for the theme of the year, then one for each of the twelve months. It works much like the solar return in astrology, showing the highs and lows of the year so you can prepare.

What to ask

At the turn of the year or around your birthday, to plan the year ahead.

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The positions

1Theme of the YearThe theme running through the year, its main lesson.
2JanuaryThe mood of January and what to watch for.
3FebruaryThe mood of February and what to watch for.
4MarchThe mood of March and what to watch for.
5AprilThe mood of April and what to watch for.
6MayThe mood of May and what to watch for.
7JuneThe mood of June and what to watch for.
8JulyThe mood of July and what to watch for.
9AugustThe mood of August and what to watch for.
10SeptemberThe mood of September and what to watch for.
11OctoberThe mood of October and what to watch for.
12NovemberThe mood of November and what to watch for.
13DecemberThe mood of December and what to watch for.

Example questions

What will the coming year bring?
Which chances should I take next year?