As we approach the end of 2024, it’s a perfect time to pause, reflect, and prepare ourselves energetically for the year ahead. The turning of the calendar year invites us to release what no longer serves, refocus our intentions, and make space for the new. While the challenges of the past year may still be present, we have the power to shift our own energy and step into 2025 with clarity and purpose.
This 7-card spread is designed to help you reflect, release, and align with the energies that will support you in the coming year. Use your favourite card decks and set aside some quiet time to connect with your inner guidance. For this spread, I’m using the Inner Star Oracle Deck and The Wild Unknown Animal Spirit Deck.
Take a few deep breaths, ground yourself, and shuffle your cards. As you do, ask the following questions, one for each card:
Card 1 /
What needs to be released from 2024?
What habits or unresolved feelings need to be left behind?
Use this card to identify any lingering energies from 2024 that may be holding you back. Now is the time to free yourself from what is no longer aligned with your journey. Journalling about what comes up can help you make a conscious decision to let it go.
Card 2 /
What patterns have served their purpose?
What served you this year but is no longer aligned with your path?
This card is about appreciating the lessons learned while acknowledging that not all habits or mindsets are meant to last. Honour what these patterns taught you, and then release them with gratitude.
Card 3 /
What new energies should I embrace in 2025?
What qualities, mindsets, or energies are calling to you for the new year?
Explore what exciting new energies or perspectives are ready to enter your life. This card can guide you in embracing new opportunities, goals, or ways of being that align with your highest potential.
Card 4 /
How can I best ground myself in January?
What grounding practices or routines will help you start 2025 with stability?
Use this card to get practical guidance on how to stay centred as the new year begins. It could be a reminder to set healthy boundaries, establish a morning ritual, or simply spend more time in nature.
Card 5 /
What support will help me manifest my intentions?
Who or what will support your growth and goals in the year ahead?
This card reveals the tools, resources, or relationships that can help you stay aligned with your intentions. It’s a chance to invite in supportive energies and recognise who or what might be key to your success.
Card 6 /
How can I stay open to unexpected gifts?
What mindset will help you remain adaptable and open to surprises?
Sometimes the best opportunities come when we least expect them. This card encourages you to stay flexible, trust the process, and recognise unexpected blessings, even if they come disguised as challenges.
Card 7 /
A message from the universe for the year ahead.
What guidance or wisdom does the Universe want to share with you for 2025?
Let this final card be a reminder of the greater forces at play in your life. It can offer comfort, direction, or inspiration as you move into the new year. Take some time to meditate on its message.