# New moon spread tarot spread

> How to lay and read the new moon spread tarot spread: 5 positions, what each means, and tips. Best for setting intentions at the new moon.

URL: https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/tarot-spreads/new-moon-spread
Updated: 2026-10-30

A five-card spread for the new moon, the traditional time for fresh starts in moon practice. Best for setting intentions at the new moon.

## At a glance

|  |  |
| --- | --- |
| Cards | 5 |
| Level | Beginner |
| Best for | Setting intentions at the new moon |

## The positions

| # | Position | What it shows |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Where I am | the starting point |
| 2 | What to plant | an intention for the cycle |
| 3 | What to release | what no longer helps |
| 4 | Support | what will help me |
| 5 | First step | something to do this week |

## How to lay it out

- Shuffle while thinking of your question; cut the deck if you like.
- Lay 5 cards face down in order, then turn them over one at a time.
- Note any reversed cards; some readers use reversals, others turn every card upright.
- Read each position, then the spread as a whole.

## How to read it

Write your intention after reading card 2, and revisit it at the full moon.

## Tip

Find the next new moon on our [moon calendar](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/moon-calendar).

## Remember

Tarot is a tool for reflection. It can help you think a question through, but it does not decide your future, and it is not a substitute for professional advice on health, legal or money matters.

## Questions

**How many cards are in the new moon spread spread?**

5.

**Is the new moon spread spread good for beginners?**

Yes, it is one of the easiest to learn.

**Can I use oracle cards for the new moon spread spread?**

Yes. The positions work with any deck, though the traditional card meanings are tarot's.

**What does the where i am position mean in the new moon spread spread?**

The starting point. It is card 1 of 5.

**What does the what to plant position mean in the new moon spread spread?**

An intention for the cycle. It is card 2 of 5.

**What does the what to release position mean in the new moon spread spread?**

What no longer helps. It is card 3 of 5.

**What does the support position mean in the new moon spread spread?**

What will help me. It is card 4 of 5.

**What does the first step position mean in the new moon spread spread?**

Something to do this week. It is card 5 of 5.

**How long does the new moon spread take?**

A new moon reading with 5 cards usually takes fifteen to thirty minutes. Allow extra time to write each card down and to sit with the reading afterwards. Rushing tends to make readings feel muddled, so pick a quiet moment.

**Can I do the new moon spread for someone else?**

Yes, you can read the new moon spread for a friend, as long as they have asked for it. Let them shuffle or cut the deck if they are with you, and keep the question focused on their own choices rather than another person's private life. Present the cards as reflection, not fixed predictions.

## Related

- [All tarot spreads](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/tarot-spreads)
- [Tarot card meanings](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/learn/tarot)
- [Tarot card combinations](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/tarot-combinations)
- [How to choose a tarot deck](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/guides/how-to-choose-a-tarot-deck)

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