12 MONTH TAROT SPREAD
Use this spread to gently map your year ahead,
not as a fixed future, but as a journey of themes to reflect on month-to-month.
Notice how these might show up, what they invite, and where they ask you to pay attention.
A beautiful way to move through the year with intention,
presence, and a deeper connection to your own intuition.
How to use your 12-Month Tarot Spread
1. Find a quiet moment.
Settle into stillness..
2. Shuffle and connect.
Hold your deck, tune into your intuition, and set the intention:
“What energies or themes may shape the year ahead?”
Draw 13 cards - one for each month, plus a final card to represent the overarching theme of your year.
3. Record your spread.
Write your cards onto the 12-month template, and note any keywords, definitions, or first impressions that arise.
4. Return each month.
At the start of every month, revisit your card and notice how its themes may be unfolding.
At the end of the month, pause again and reflect on what revealed itself.
5. Let this be a living map.
Use your spread as a pictorial calendar - an interactive way to stay aware, adjust, and move with intention.
Remember, Tarot isn’t predicting your future; it’s mirroring possibilities and perspectives.
You can pivot, expand, and shift in any way that feels right.
Let it help you deepen, enhance, and stay present to the year you’re consciously creating.
TAROT CARD MEANINGS
These card descriptions offer the simple essence of each card.
Representing the themes, invitations, and energy that they highlight.
These definitions are based on the Rider-Waite tarot deck. But you may use any cards you are drawn to.
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The bigger life themes - turning points, lessons, cycles, and soul-level shifts.
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The Fool
A fresh start or new chapter. Trust the leap and stay open to possibility, feel the excitement in the unknown!I
The Magician
You have all the skills and resources you need. Focus your energy and turn ideas into action.II
The High Priestess
Your intuition is speaking. Slow down, listen inwardly, and trust the deeper knowing.III
The Empress
Creativity, nurture, and abundance are growing. Rest into softness and allow yourself to receive.IV
The Emperor
Time to organise, lead, or set boundaries. Structure and clear decisions will support you now. Reach out for support from a wise one.V
The Hierophant
A time of structure, teaching, or guidance. Ask yourself whether you want to follow the traditional route or challenge it - align with what feels true for you.VI
The Lovers
A heart-led decision is needed. Choose what aligns with your values and feels true for you.VII
The Chariot
Forward movement with focus. Stay steady, determined, and aligned with your direction and inner knowing.VIII
Strength
Gentle courage is stronger than force. Meet challenges with patience, compassion, and inner calm.IX
The Hermit
A moment to pull back and reflect. Inner clarity comes through solitude or quiet wisdom. Reflect on all you have learned on your journey and use it.X
Wheel of Fortune
A turning of the wheel. Change is unfolding - trust the rhythm of life. Hard times soften, ease returns, and perspective helps you find gratitude for both the lessons and the light.XI
Justice
Balance, fairness, and truth come forward. Make choices that honour integrity and what’s right for you.XII
The Hanged Man
A moment of pause or surrender. Things will flow more easily if you slow down and allow a shift in perspective - clarity comes when you stop pushing.XIII
Death
A chapter ends so something new can begin. Release what’s outgrown to free your energy and make space for the transformation already underway.XIV
Temperance
Take the middle path. Blend, balance, and move gently - things are harmonising in their own time, and patience will keep everything flowing smoothly.XV
The Devil
Notice what’s weighing on you or keeping you trapped. Awareness is the first step to freedom - where might you be handing over control without realising it?XVI
The Tower
A sudden change or realisation clears what isn’t stable. Trust that what falls away creates space for truth. Clarity is your reward!XVII
The Star
Renewal, inspiration, and healing. Hope quietly returns - allow yourself to soften and receive. Let your spiritual or grounding practices guide you back toward clarity and direction.XVIII
The Moon
Uncertainty or heightened emotion. Trust and lean into your intuition, and recognise the outdated patterns rising to be released - they may need to be brought into the light so you can see they were never true.XIX
The Sun
Joy, clarity, and momentum. Things brighten and move forward with warmth and ease. Make hay while the sun shines. Celebrate with gratitude.XX
Judgement
Awakening and renewal. A re-birth moment or inner shift. Take the lessons with you, forgive what came before, and move forward with clarity and purpose.XXI
The World
A cycle completes with a sense of wholeness. Celebrate your progress - the next chapter begins soon, and you carry everything you’ve learned into the world with you. -
Grounding, stability, work, money, health, and long-term growth.
Ace of Pentacles
A new opportunity in the material world. Plant a seed - growth and stability can flourish from here.II
Two of Pentacles
Juggling multiple priorities, maintaining balance. Move with flexibility and find the pace that supports you rather than overwhelms you.III
Three of Pentacles
Teamwork and collaboration support your progress. Shared skills, planning and effort lead to success.IV
Four of Pentacles
A pause in a moment of stability but remember holding on too tightly can create tension. Loosen your grip and allow more flow and trust.V
Five of Pentacles
A moment of challenge or feeling unsupported. Reach out - help or resources are closer than you think. And notice where you might also offer support in return.VI
Six of Pentacles
An exchange of energy. Give where you can, receive when needed, and keep the flow balanced and sustainable.VII
Seven of Pentacles
Slow growth is still growth. Pause, reflect, and trust the long-term process - check in that your efforts still align with the bigger goal that feels right for you.
VIII
Eight of Pentacles
Dedication and skill building. Your hard work is paying off - keep going, but don’t let perfectionism overshadow your progress. Celebrate how far you’ve come.IX
Nine of Pentacles
A moment of ease and self-assurance. Enjoy the independence, comfort and stability you’ve created, and carry yourself with quiet confidence and grace.X
Ten of Pentacles
Long-term stability, shared success. Focus on legacy, family, and lasting foundations - resources shared with your community are resources shared well.Page of Pentacles
A fresh opportunity to learn or begin something new. Approach it with curiosity and steady care - the soil is fertile and ready for new seeds.Knight of Pentacles
Steady effort brings progress. Show up with patience and commitment, while staying open to new methods - there are many ways to get where you’re going.
Queen of Pentacles
Warmth, practicality, and nurture. Create comfort through grounded choices, generous care, and tending to what truly supports your wellbeing.
King of Pentacles
Prosperity through patience and integrity. Lead steadily, build what lasts, and trust that strong foundations create true abundance. -
Passion, creativity, direction, momentum, and personal power.
Ace of Wands
A spark of inspiration. Follow what excites you - the first flicker of creative energy asking to be expressed.II
Two of Wands
Vision and direction. Plan ahead, look beyond comfort, and consider where your energy wants to grow next follow your passion.III
Three of Wands
Momentum and expansion. Your ideas are taking shape - stay open and receptive to opportunities or support coming in from unexpected places.IV
Four of Wands
Stability and celebration. A moment of harmony, joy, and homecoming - pause to appreciate your progress and anchor into the stability you’ve created.V
Five of Wands
Friendly friction. Competition or differing opinions may arise but from this and listening, clarity can emerge - you might learn something new?VI
Six of Wands
Recognition and confidence. Celebrate your success - receive support and stay humble in victory.VII
Seven of Wands
Standing your ground. Stay true to your convictions and protect your energy - and remember, you don’t need to fight every battle when you’re secure in your own truth.VIII
Eight of Wands
Movement and progress. Things are aligning quickly - trust the timing and act when the path opens. A pivot is wonderful when it feels good!IX
Nine of Wands
Perseverance and resilience. You’ve come so far and you’re so close to the end - rest, protect your boundaries, and finish strong.X
Ten of Wands
A completion of a cycle but are you now carrying too much? Release what’s weighing you down and simplify where possible.Page of Wands
Curiosity and enthusiasm. Explore freely and follow the spark that feels alive - this is a moment to try, play, and see what excites you.Knight of Wands
Passion and boldness. Move forward with excitement and confidence - just stay aware of impulsivity so your fire carries you in the right direction or doesn’t burn out.Queen of Wands
Warm, magnetic confidence. Own your creative power, and balance your energy so your fire stays steady and strong.King of Wands
Visionary leadership. Take command of your ideas and inspire others with your conviction - lead with purpose, passion, and clear direction. -
Thoughts, communication, clarity, decisions, and mental patterns.
Ace of Swords
Clarity and breakthrough. Look for moments of clarity and speak with honesty and precision.II
Two of Swords
Indecision and duality. When there’s no clear choice, pause and listen inwardly and remember, sometimes the “right” decision is simply the one you choose to make.III
Three of Swords
A moment of hurt or disappointment. Let yourself feel it - clarity and healing come when you stop resisting what is.IV
Four of Swords
Rest and recovery. A needed pause to restore your energy and perspective - make the most of this stillness and reflect on what has been.V
Five of Swords
Conflict and reflection. Winning isn’t everything - pick your battles wisely, and choose peace where you can, whether that means forgiving, letting go, or simply walking away.VI
Six of Swords
Transition and healing. A tough but necessary shift - on the journey to calm waters. Allow yourself to release what you no longer need to carry.
VII
Seven of Swords
Strategy and self-honesty. Be discerning - act with integrity and clear intention. Notice if you’re shirking any responsibilities now that may feel sticky or catch up with you later.VIII
Eight of Swords
Restriction and perception. Maybe you feel trapped, but freedom begins with a shift in mindset. Maybe the first step is just a small one forward.IX
Nine of Swords
Anxiety and overthinking. Fear grows in silence - bring compassion to your thoughts and release what isn’t true. Notice where you may be keeping yourself trapped in your own mind.
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Ten of Swords
Endings and renewal. The sun is rising, the worst is behind you - accept, let go and allow recovery and a new day to begin.Page of Swords
Curiosity and awareness. New ideas are forming - communicate clearly, stay observant, and let curiosity guide your next steps.Knight of Swords
Drive and ambition. Move boldly but mindfully - direct your energy with care, and notice if you may be charging ahead without checking in with your heart.Queen of Swords
Discernment and clarity. Speak your truth with grace - this is a time for logic, honesty, and wise boundaries..King of Swords
Logic, clarity and fair leadership. Lead with fairness - intellect balanced with compassion creates strength. -
Emotions, intuition, relationships, connection, and inner healing.
Ace of Cups
Emotional renewal. Let feelings flow freely and your cup runneth over. Open your heart to love and tenderness.II
Two of Cups
Connection and harmony. A genuine meeting of hearts and values. Mutual respect and emotional balance.III
Three of Cups
Joy, connection, and community. Lean into friendship and shared moments. Let the people who nourish you lift your energy and fill your cup.IV
Four of Cups
A moment of emotional reset. When things feel uninspiring, reconnect with what matters - and notice what new possibility may be trying to get your attention.V
Five of Cups
A moment of loss or disappointment. Let the feelings move through, and remember to notice what’s still here - not everything is lost and what remains still matters.VI
Six of Cups
Nostalgia and reconnection, playfulness and joy. Let memories offer insight or comfort, but remember to hold the past gently rather than getting stuck in it.VII
Seven of Cups
Dreams and choices. When everything feels tempting, slow down and listen to your heart - clarity comes when you choose and take action, not when you stay in the ‘what ifs.’VIII
Eight of Cups
Departure and growth. Is it time to walk away from what no longer fulfills you? This is a journey toward deeper meaning, honesty, and emotional truth.IX
Nine of Cups
A moment of emotional fulfilment. Celebrate what’s already here, lean into gratitude, and feel proud of how far you’ve come - appreciation opens the door for even more.X
Ten of Cups
Emotional harmony and alignment. This is a time of connection and ease, appreciate the relationships that feel nourishing and true.Page of Cups
Creative imagination and openness. Approach life with a sense of wonder - inspiration or love may surprise you.Knight of Cups
Romance, creativity, and heartfelt pursuit. Follow what genuinely inspires you, express your emotions, and move toward what feels meaningful.Queen of Cups
Empathy and intuition. Listen deeply, trust your emotional intelligence, and lean into your natural receptivity with yourself and with others.King of Cups
Emotional mastery and calm leadership. Stay steady and compassionate, your balanced presence helps you navigate situations and support yourself and others with ease.
If you want to explore the deeper symbolism and meanings of each card,
I recommend continuing your reading at Biddy Tarot for clear and grounded explanations.
Or please reach out, I’d love to hear how these energies unfold in your year.
Penny x
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