The moon’s cycles have been a source of focus for magic, ritual, and meditation for millennia. The New Moon, in particular, embodies beginnings, renewal, and potential – a blank canvas upon which to craft our desires and intentions. Combining this lunar energy with the wisdom of the Tarot can lead to profound insights and powerful transformations. Today, we’ll explore ways to intertwine these two spiritual tools to amplify your New Moon Tarot magick.
Understanding the New Moon’s Energies
The New Moon is a period of darkness, where the moon isn’t visible in the night sky. This phase is associated with new beginnings, fresh starts, and the planting of seeds (both literal and metaphorical). It’s a time to set intentions for what you want to grow in the coming lunar cycle, making it the perfect time to explore the depths of your desires and potential.
Incorporating Tarot into Your New Moon Ritual
- Setting Intentions: Begin your New Moon ritual by quieting your mind and focusing on what you wish to manifest. Once you have your intention, draw a Tarot card to provide guidance on how to achieve it. This card can offer insight into the steps you need to take, or the challenges you may encounter.
- New Moon Spread: You can create a New Moon Tarot spread to gain deeper insights. A simple three-card spread might include: 1) What to release, 2) What to cultivate, and 3) Potential outcome. These cards can guide your actions during the lunar cycle.
- Meditation: Use a drawn Tarot card as a focus for meditation. Contemplate the card’s imagery and meanings as you visualize your intentions coming to fruition.
The Power of Synergy: Tarot and Lunar Energies
The marriage of Tarot and lunar energies offers a potent blend of intuition, intention, and transformation. The Tarot serves as a spiritual guide, providing insights and suggestions, while the New Moon amplifies our ability to manifest and nurture our deepest desires. This synergy empowers us to navigate our spiritual path with greater clarity and purpose.
New Moon Manifestation Spell
Materials
- A deck of Tarot cards
- A white or silver candle
- A pen and a small piece paper
- A small bowl of moon water (water left under the moonlight)
- Optional: crystals such as clear quartz or moonstone
Steps
- Begin by setting up your workspace, placing the candle in a holder in the center. You might add decorative items, such as a white or silver altar cloth and/or some moon symbols, to help set the mood and boost your focus. (Additional candles might be helpful, too, for light, as we won’t be lighting the main one until later in the spell.)
- Shuffle your Tarot cards while focusing on your intention. What do you wish to manifest during this new moon cycle? (Alternatively, you might go through the deck and consciously select three cards that represent your goal.)
- Draw three cards from the deck, laying them out in front of the candle. These represent the past, present, and future influences related to your intention. Spend some time meditating on their meanings and how they relate to your goal.
- On your piece of paper, write down your intention in the form of a positive affirmation, such as “I attract abundance into my life,” or “I am open to new opportunities for growth and success.”
- Hold the piece of paper in your hands, close your eyes, and visualize your intention manifesting in your life. See it clearly in your mind, and feel the emotions that come with it.
- Dip your finger in the moon water and trace a circle around the words on the paper. As you do this, say the following (or similar) words out loud: “By the power of the New Moon and the wisdom of the Tarot, I set this intention. May it manifest for the highest good of all.”
- Fold the paper and place it under the candle. Light the candle.
- Sit quietly with your cards for a while, continuing to visualize your goal as already manifested.
- If possible, allow the candle to burn out naturally, but don’t leave it unattended to do so. If you need to leave the area before it’s finished, snuff it out, using a candle snuffer, a spoon, or your licked fingers if you’re the brave sort (I’m not!). Visualize it still burning after you’ve put it out, then you can re-light it and allow it to finish burning later.
- When the candle is finished burning, keep the paper somewhere safe until the next New Moon. You might keep it on your altar, if you have one, or your dresser or nightstand. You could also put it in a locket (if it’s small enough) or carry it in your pocket. When the next New Moon comes, burn the paper as a sign of your intention being released to the Universe.
- You might also keep the cards you used in a visible place throughout the month, if they aren’t from a deck you use every day. Alternatively, you could take a picture of them with your phone, and look at the photo every day as a reminder of your intention. (Or neither; some people prefer not to think about a spell at all after it’s been cast, as a way of letting the Universe take over, and that’s perfectly valid as well!)
Conclusion
Infusing your New Moon rituals with the wisdom of the Tarot can significantly enhance your spiritual practice. It offers a tangible means of connecting with the lunar energies, interpreting their influence, and applying their guidance in a meaningful way. As you align your intentions with the New Moon and seek wisdom from the Tarot, you engage in a form of magic that’s timeless and transformational, propelling you further along your spiritual journey.