Monthly Tarot — the energy of the entire month
The Monthly Tarot is a map of the terrain you'll be navigating over the next 30 days. Four cards — one for each week — plus a fifth overarching card that weaves it all into a single narrative. This spread is for those who want to see beyond just 'what today holds.'
The best time to do a monthly spread is on the first day of a new cycle — either the 1st of the month or during the new moon (astrologically recommended). This is when the energy is fresh, unwritten, and open to new beginnings.
5-card layout: week 1 (opening, direction), week 2 (building, action), week 3 (trial, lesson), week 4 (harvest, closure), and the central card of the month, which acts like a motto — the energy that flows through all 4 weeks.
If you belong to a fixed sign (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius), the monthly tarot will particularly benefit you — you have the perseverance to hold onto the lessons of the month for a full 30 days. Mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces) may need additional weekly draws.
The monthly tarot in Ezostylia also takes planetary retrogrades into account. If Mercury / Venus / Mars is in retrograde this month — the AI will add an interpretive note: what to slow down, what not to start.
How to properly perform a monthly tarot reading — 5 steps
- 1
Choose the first day of the month
On the morning of the 1st day of the month or during the first new moon of the month.
- 2
Prepare physically
20 minutes of silence. Turn off your phone. A candle or incense is optional.
- 3
Set your intention for the month
‘What does this month want to teach me? What should I engage with?’
- 4
Draw 5 cards
Week 1, 2, 3, 4 + the dominant card. You will receive a complete AI interpretation of each + how they connect into a single story.
- 5
Check in weekly
Every Monday, see if the card of the week has truly manifested. The dominant card — the same every week.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to draw the monthly tarot?
On the morning of the first day of the month OR during the first new moon. Never during a full moon — that energy is for closing, not for opening.
What is the dominant card of the month?
The fifth card of the spread — it threads through all 4 weeks. It represents the main lesson, the motto of the month. Refer back to it whenever you lose your way.
Does the monthly tarot replace the weekly one?
No. The monthly spread gives you an overview, while the weekly one provides specific details. It's best to use both: the monthly on the 1st and the weekly every Sunday.
Does the monthly layout work for all zodiac signs?
Yes, but it particularly benefits fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius) and cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn). Mutable signs may want to add weekly draws.
What if the card for week 3 seems difficult?
Week 3 is classically a week of trial. A difficult card here signifies that your greatest lesson of the month lies within that challenge. Don't shy away — step into it consciously.
Ready?
Each day offers a new combination of energies. Your card — your 30 seconds of silence.
Lay out the tarot for the month