New Moon and Full Moon Spreads

Here’s one way to keep up a regular reading practice: 

Plan to read for yourself every new and full moon!

There are lots of websites that list the dates and times of the new and full moons.  (Check that they are adjusted for your time zone.)  I put them on my calendar, complete with popup reminders, every January for the year. 

It’s best to start a moon-based reading practice with a new moon.  (You’ll see one reason why when you take a look at the spreads.)

The next new moon (in Scorpio) is Sunday, November 3, 2013, 7:50 a.m. Eastern.
The next full moon (in Taurus) is Saturday, November 16, 2013, 10:16 a.m. Eastern.

A note on timing:  The moon stays in a sign about 2.5 days, so that’s a good rule of thumb for timing moon readings.  One day before or after the exact time of a full moon is close enough for a good reading.  But you might want to wait to do a new moon reading until after the exact new moon time.  The hours leading up to a new moon are a dark, empty time, which can be tricky for wishes and intentions.  (On the other hand, it can be helpful if your intention is to lose or end something!)

New Moon Spread

Before beginning a new moon reading, come up with a wish or intention for the month ahead, and choose a stone that represents it to use in the second position of the spread.  Or choose the stone randomly to get an idea of what you should wish for.


3
    2
1

1.  What is hidden in the dark. 

2.  [Choose intentionally or randomly.]  A wish or intention for the month to come. 

3.  Something new that will soon be coming to light.

 

Full Moon Spread

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2    4
   1

1.  What is obvious in the light.
2.  Progress being made toward the new moon wish or intention.
3.  Something in abundance to celebrate!
4.  What is beginning to fade away.

I hope you enjoy these spreads!