The New Moon Tarot

Tarot Spreads for Shadow Work

Can you Use Tarot for Shadow Work?

Yes, tarot can be used for shadow work. Tarot can be a helpful tool in this process by providing insight into the unconscious aspects of the self and facilitating reflection and self-discovery. Through tarot readings, one can gain a deeper understanding of their shadow aspects and work towards integrating them into the conscious self.

Shadow work is the process of exploring and understanding the unconscious parts of the self, including repressed emotions, behaviors, and traits.However, it’s important to remember that tarot is a tool and the insights gained through readings should be used in conjunction with other forms of self-exploration and therapy if needed.

Tarot Spreads for Shadow Work

  1. The root of the shadow: This card represents the source or origin of the shadow aspect within you.

  2. The manifestation of the shadow: This card represents how the shadow aspect manifests in your daily life.

  3. The gifts of the shadow: This card represents the positive qualities or gifts that can be found within the shadow aspect.

  4. The challenges of the shadow: This card represents the challenges you may face when integrating the shadow aspect.

  5. Integration and transformation: This card represents the steps you can take to integrate the shadow aspect and transform it into a positive force in your life.

  6. The outcome of the shadow work: This card represents the potential outcome of your shadow work and the positive impact it can have on your life.

Remember, tarot readings are subjective and open to interpretation, and it’s important to trust your intuition when interpreting the cards.

Tarot Shadow Work

Once you have gained some insight from the spread above, you might want to use some of the following questions to hone in on the issue and get more information on your specific situation. 

  1. What is the root cause of my negative behavior or thoughts?
  2. What aspects of myself am I repressing or denying?
  3. What can I learn about my unconscious motivations and fears?
  4. How can I integrate my shadow aspects and turn them into positive traits?
  5. What steps can I take to overcome my self-sabotaging tendencies?
  6. How can I become more self-aware and conscious of my actions and thoughts?
  7. What are the gifts and strengths that are hidden within my shadow aspects?
  8. How can I use my shadow aspects to improve my relationships with others?
  9. What is the potential outcome of my shadow work and how will it impact my life?
  10. What can I do to face and overcome my deepest fears and anxieties?

It’s important to be open and honest with yourself when asking these questions and interpreting the tarot cards. Trust your intuition and allow the tarot to guide you on your journey toward self-discovery and growth.

Shadow Work Tarot Cards

When doing shadow work with tarot, it’s important to pay attention to cards that represent the darker aspects of your unconscious mind, such as fear, insecurity, guilt, shame, and repressed desires. Here are some tarot cards to look out for:

  1. The Tower: This card represents sudden upheaval, chaos, and destruction, often caused by ignoring or denying our shadow side. It can also represent a wake-up call or a necessary change.

  2. The Devil: This card represents addiction, temptation, and bondage, as well as the fear of losing control. It can also indicate a need to face and overcome negative patterns and behaviors.

  3. Death: This card represents transformation, endings, and letting go of old patterns and behaviors. It can also represent facing the fear of change and embracing a new chapter in life.

  4. The Moon: This card represents uncertainty, confusion, and the subconscious mind. It can indicate a need to face hidden fears and desires, and to explore your inner world.

  5. The Hanged Man: This card represents suspension, waiting, and patience. It can indicate a need to let go of control, and to be open to new perspectives and possibilities.

Remember, these are just some of the cards to look out for, and the tarot reading will be unique to each person and their individual journey.

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How to Set Up an Imbolc Altar (Crystals, Flowers, Decorations)

Imbolc Altar

This is my Imbolc Altar for 2023. Imbolc is a pagan festival that celebrates the coming of spring and the awakening of the earth from its winter slumber. It is traditionally celebrated on February 1st and is associated with the goddess Brigid. I consider this a relatively minor holiday in my witchcraft practice, but it’s a fun one. Here are some tips for creating an altar space. 

When is Imbolc 2023?

Imbolc is on February 1st this year. I typically celebrate Imbolc at sundown. I light every single candle and light in my place, burn some incense, and light an intention candle. 

Imbolc Decorations

One of the most common decorations is a Brigid’s cross, which you can see below. I purchased mine from The Witches Moon. Some other common items are candles, flowers, crystals, corn dolls, and any other items that correspond with the goddess Brigid. 

imbolc decorations

 

Imbolc Crystals

Imbolc crystals can be helpful for decorating your altar as well as using in spellcraft. This festival is all about new beginnings, purification, and renewal include:

  • Snowflake Obsidian: This crystal is believed releases negative patterns and emotions.
  • Amethyst: This crystal promotes emotional balance and to provide a sense of peace and tranquility. It’s also great for your third eye and intuition! 
  • Clear Quartz: This crystal has powerful cleansing and purifying energy, making it a great stone for new beginnings.
  • Citrine: This crystal promotes positivity, clarity and self-confidence, and to bring good luck and prosperity.
  • Bloodstone: This crystal has a deep grounding and purifying energy, and can be a powerful tool for protection.
  • Sunstone: Imbolic is about awakening the earth from its sleep and first step towards spring, so I include bright sunstone on my altar. Below, in the picture, you can see I have an offering bowl with raw sunstone. 

These are just a few examples of crystals that can be used during Imbolc, but ultimately the most important thing is to choose crystals that resonate with you personally.

imbolc crystals

Imbolc Flowers

These flowers all symbolize new beginnings, growth, and renewal. However, feel free to choose flowers that resonate with you personally. 

  • Snowdrops: These flowers are among the first to bloom in the early spring, and symbolize hope, purity, and new beginnings.

  • Crocus: These flowers also bloom early in the spring, and symbolize the arrival of spring and the end of winter.

  • Daffodils: Also known as the “Lent Lily” which blooms in early spring, it symbolizes new beginnings, renewal, and hope.

  • Iris: These flowers are associated with the goddess Brigid, who is honored during Imbolc, and symbolize purification, wisdom, and inspiration.

  • Heather: This flower also blooms in early spring and symbolizes new beginnings, good luck, and protection.

  • Carnations: These flowers are also associated with Imbolc, they are symbol of love, devotion and admiration.

In my practice, I use faux flowers that I can reuse every year. I purchases these frozen icy berries from Dollar Tree and I thought they were the perfect mix of spring and winter, which imbolc symbolizes.