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The Dark Moon Tarot Spread

The Dark Moon occurs 3-4 days before a New Moon. This spread can be done at any time during the month in preparation for the Dark Moon or at the time of the Dark Moon.

 

The Dark Moon spread works with the Dark Goddess and is ideal for navigating shadow work, endings, death, letting go, and preparing for rebirth (on the new moon).

Suggested Ritual Instructions

  • Begin by creating a quiet space — dim the lights, light a candle, or sit in stillness

  • Take a few minutes to ground in your body and breathe into your pelvic bowl or heart center

  • You may wish to name aloud: “I enter this space in conversation with the Dark Moon and the Crone.”

  • Shuffle the cards slowly, asking to be shown what wants to be seen

  • Draw your cards one at a time or lay out all 10 before beginning your reflection

  • Journal what arises — not to analyze, but to witness

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The Spread

This spread is based on the following questions:​

  1. What in my shadow is wanting acknowledgement?

  2. How can I bring this to the surface?

  3. What do I need to release and let go of during the new moon?

  4. How can I release this and let go?

  5. What particular aspect do I need to heal?

  6. What will end and be put into remission or rest at the dark moon?

  7. What will be rebirthed at the new moon?

  8. How can the energy of the dark moon help me?

  9. What can the Crone/Dark Goddess archetype teach me?

  10. What transformation am I currently undergoing?

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