Advanced spread · 13 cards

The Year Ahead spread

A birthday or new-year overview of the months ahead.

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How to read each position

Lay the cards in the order below, turning each one face up as you come to it. Read the card in light of the question its position asks, then let the positions speak to each other. There is no single correct reading, only the reflection the cards help you reach.

  1. 1
    The Year
    The overarching theme of the year.
  2. 2
    Jan
    The energy and invitation of month 1.
  3. 3
    Feb
    The energy and invitation of month 2.
  4. 4
    Mar
    The energy and invitation of month 3.
  5. 5
    Apr
    The energy and invitation of month 4.
  6. 6
    May
    The energy and invitation of month 5.
  7. 7
    Jun
    The energy and invitation of month 6.
  8. 8
    Jul
    The energy and invitation of month 7.
  9. 9
    Aug
    The energy and invitation of month 8.
  10. 10
    Sep
    The energy and invitation of month 9.
  11. 11
    Oct
    The energy and invitation of month 10.
  12. 12
    Nov
    The energy and invitation of month 11.
  13. 13
    Dec
    The energy and invitation of month 12.

When should you use the Year Ahead spread?

A birthday or new-year overview of the months ahead.Before you shuffle, phrase the question as something open about yourself, a “what can I understand about...” rather than a yes or no. If you are new to reading, keep the deck in front of you and look up each card as it lands. You can learn the cards one at a time in Student Mode, or look up any card in the full library of meanings.

Common questions

How many cards are in the Year Ahead spread?

The Year Ahead spread uses 13 cards, read in order: The Year, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec.

What is the Year Ahead spread used for?

A birthday or new-year overview of the months ahead.

Is the Year Ahead spread good for beginners?

It is one of the larger layouts, so it rewards a little practice with smaller spreads first. There is nothing stopping a patient beginner, though.

Does the Year Ahead spread predict the future?

No. In Auspice every spread is a tool for reflection and self-understanding, a way to think a situation through, never a prediction of what will happen.

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