The Birthday Tarot Spread
When it comes to celebrating your birthday, there's no wrong way to do it. Whether you like to keep things low-key or go all out, the most important thing is that you make the day special for yourself.
If you're hoping to get some insight into what the coming year has in store for you, one fun and insightful way to celebrate your special day is to do a birthday tarot reading.
A Tarot card reading is great for reflecting on the year that has passed. It's a powerful tool that can help you gain clarity about what you desire in the present, and set your intentions for the coming year. You'll likely get a special birthday message that sets you off to a fantastic start for the next year of your life.
Prepare Your Mind
Reflecting on the past year, it's important to be honest with yourself. Acknowledge the challenges you have faced and celebrate your accomplishments. Let go of any emotions that are weighing you down from years past, and welcome new energy, ideas, and future plans. Sit in meditation to bring your awareness to the present moment.
There is no better time to reset your energy than on your own birthday!
Observing where you are presently from a higher perspective can help you to set intentions for what you want to manifest in the future. When you take the time to reflect on your past year, it can help you to enter into the future with clarity and purpose.
This Tarot Spread will help you connect with your higher self, channeling your innermost wisdom. Use your favorite Tarot deck
What You Will Need
While the Tarot can be read anywhere, setting up a sacred space for your reading can help to create a more focused and intimate experience. Candles, crystals, and gemstones are all excellent ways to focus your intention for the reading and create a connection to the divine. To have a happy birthday Tarot spread, you surely don't want any interruptions or distractions.
When choosing candles, consider using a birthday candle to represent the light of your soul.
For crystals, consider using your birthstone or other stones that resonate with you.
Lastly, consider adding some personal items that represent who you are and what you hope to manifest in the coming year.
By creating this sacred space, you are setting the stage for a powerful Tarot reading that can help guide you on your path.
You make a wish as you blow out the candles on your birthday cake. You wonder what the future holds for you, and if your birthday tarot card spread can give you a glimpse into what's in store. Whether you're looking for love, money, or just some general insight, this spread is perfect for giving you a picture of what to expect in the coming year. Shuffle and lay out the cards from your Tarot deck. Get ready to see what the Universe has in store!
The Whole Cake: The Birthday Tarot Spread
1. What challenges have I faced this year?
2. Where have I focused most of my attention in the last year?
3. What was the outcome of the situation that was drawing my attention?
4. What do I need to let go of to move forward?
5. Where should I direct my attention in the upcoming year?
6. What is the overall energy of the year ahead?
Interpretations
When reading this Tarot Spread, it is important to remember that each card has two types of emergence. The first is in the upright, where the card carries the traditional meaning. The traditional meaning of the card represents the most straightforward interpretation of the card. The second is the reversed meaning, which often symbolizes an obstacle or challenge. Even if you don't normally read reversals, consider the reversed interpretation of the first card in your birthday tarot spread.
Card 1
The first of the Tarot cards drawn in the spread will give you a deeper understanding of the challenges you face. For example, the Strength major arcana card drawn in an upright position here may mean you are overextended, have low self-esteem, or lack confidence in yourself. It is important to make a note of this as these are opposite interpretations of the card, and you want the most accurate reading possible for your birthday.
Another example of this is the Emperor card. The Emperor is about authority figures and power struggles. If you see this card in a challenging position, it's time to think about those in your life who have authority over you. Do you have a good relationship with them? Are you struggling with any power issues? This card can also represent your career. Are you happy with your current situation? Are you looking for a new job or seeking a promotion at your current one?
Sometimes The Emperor card can also represent the father figure in your life. If you have a good relationship with your father, this is a positive sign. But if you're struggling with unresolved issues, this card is a reminder to deal with them. Either way, The Emperor card is all about taking charge of your life and being in control of your own destiny.
Whichever Tarot card comes up here in the birthday spread should urge you to consider what you can do to avert this challenge in the year ahead. Tarot readings are useful for pointing you in the right direction, but it is you who must learn and apply the life lesson necessary to overcome the challenge from the previous year.
Card 2
When interpreting the second card in the Birthday Tarot spread, which represents the area of life in which you have focused your attention. Look at the overall energy of the card. What are the core values that it represents? For example, The Empress is a card of motherhood. Drawing this Tarot card in the number two position of the spread can mean that you have been focusing most of your energy on being a parent, becoming a parent, or nurturing someone or something in your life. Tap into your intuition to determine what this card represents for you.
Consider if whatever you're giving your time and attention is improving your life. Your own birthday is a great time to assess how you want to proceed in the year ahead, so determine where you energy may be better applied. Also, it is worth noting that a core maxim of spirituality is that whatever you place your attention on will multiply. If you get a Tarot card pertaining to worry here, that may indicate that being anxious or fearful has diminished your shine. (If that is the case, consider trying a Tarot spread for anxiety)
Card 3
The third card of your birthday tarot spread will require some focus. This is an outcome card. While the outcome position usually asks for an interpretation of future events, in this spread, we are asking about the outcome of a past event. Perhaps you drew The Lovers card in this position, and you're reminded that a situation that you were challenged by in the previous year was one that led you to the start of a new relationship. This is the type of insight that can spark gratitude and joy. This may remind you that every challenge in life will pass, and sometimes there is something beautiful waiting for you on the other side.
Card 4
The fourth card position in this tarot spread is about letting go of what is no longer serving you on your life path. The card drawn here should be reflected upon first as an emotion. Emotions are guides for connecting with our intuition. What emotion does the card ignite within you? Does it bring any memories to mind? Is there a time in the last year that you can remember feeling this way?
Once you've identified the emotion, look at the details of the card to go deeper and find the hidden meaning. Is there a detail in the card that would indicate a swift action, such aa The Chariot racing forward? This major arcana card may mean that you are being asked to let go of the need to take action in an effort to control the outcome of a situation. Or, maybe you draw the Judgement card. The Judgement card tells you to let go of the inability to make decisions about what action to take while seeking balance in your life.
Card 5
The fifth tarot card that you draw asks you to think about either a circumstance or a specific area of your life, and in some cases, this could look like an action you're being called to take. Suppose that you draw the High Priestess or The Magician in this position; The High Priestess represents the subconscious, so you are being called to go within for some time of introspection. The Magician is a reminder that you are in control of your own reality, so this card would point to focusing your energy on what you are currently manifesting or would like to manifest into your life.
Card 6
The sixth and final card in your birthday tarot spread will give you the birthday gift you have been waiting for! This card will provide insight into what the year ahead holds for you! This is another situation where you need to focus on the overall energy of the card first and foremost. Focusing on the energy of the card and any emotions that you associate with that energy is the best way to lay the foundation for an accurate Tarot interpretation. This card could be a card like The Fool, suggesting a feeling of freedom and new beginnings. (Note that the Fool commonly emerges in the birthday spread for this exact reason.) Maybe you draw the Temperance card in this position, reminding you to be patient and that the year ahead will be one of moderation and contentment.
If you see the 10 of Cups emerge in this last position, note that that is a very happy birthday Tarot card to see. You should be excited for great things to come in the year ahead!
Major and Minor Arcana Cards
Major Arcana
The most important lesson to keep in mind the next twelve months will typically be delivered by a Major Arcana card. The Major Arcana cards pertain to major themes and experiences in the life journey, so naturally they bear significant weight in a birthday reading. So, the most critical life lesson for you to keep in mind while usually come from one of the major arcana cards.
Minor Arcana
Minor Arcana cards that emerge in the Birthday Tarot Spread speak more towards the aspects of your daily life, either in the year ended or the year ahead depending on position. Each minor arcana card can suggest something about their respective suit. For example, pentacles, associated with money, can speak to the financial and career matters of your everyday life. They may also provide more detail how you improve your regular life moving forward until your next birthday.
Benefits of a Birthday Tarot Ritual
Now that you see how to interpret the tarot cards in this spread, you can use it to gain clarity, guidance, and wisdom that you can carry with you throughout the year. The best birthday present you can give yourself is a better you for the path ahead. And remember to congratulate yourself! You made it through another year, and after your reading, you can enter the coming year with a new outlook and positive attitude!
This Birthday Spread will give you more depth to your perspective on your life on your special day. You'll be able to march into the year ahead with a newfound understand of your desires, inhibitions, and strengths. Having a Birthday Tarot ritual will only serve to help you, and it make come to be one of your favorite parts of a Happy Birthday celebration. The lessons in Spirituality that can be delivered from a Tarot deck are profound, and something about the special energy of birthdays makes for even more unique insights.
Have a Happy Birthday!
Lastly, since it's for your cake day, this should be a very happy birthday tarot spread. Your spirit guides will make sure this is a fun way to reflect on past challenges and accomplishments and set an intention for the coming year. If you're looking for guidance or want to know what challenges and accomplishments you can expect in the coming year, this spread can give you some insight. Make the birthday tarot spread a part of your annual birthday tradition! It is the perfect way to say goodbye to yesterday and embark on another glorious trip around the sun!
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Birthdays are of course reason to celebrate, so don't get too caught up in the gravity of the lessons from your reading... make sure you have some fun! Otherwise, you'll have to wait until next year to try again. Spreads like the Mental Health Spread or Self Love Spread are better suited for resolving some kind of inner conflict. This occasion is a happy one, not something heavy and gloomy. Remember that spirituality is a constant, lifelong journey--you're not going to become a completely new person in just one day.
If it is your birthday today, we wish you a happy birthday and hope you have a great birthday celebration! Make sure you do whatever YOU want to do, and get ready for a wonderful new year ahead.
Light and Love!