Astrological New Year Tarot Reading: Pick a Card for Your Next Chapter

The Astrological New Year: Your Cosmic Reset Button (with Eclipse Exclamation Marks!)

Happy Thursday, Angel Hearts, I’m doing our pick-a-card readings one day early this week. This is because we’ve arrived at one of the most exciting moments in the cosmic calendar today: the Astrological New Year. As the Sun strides into bold Aries, it signals a fresh start, filled with fiery courage, passion, and possibility. This is your invitation to shake off the old and step into your next chapter with confidence.

And if that weren’t enough, the universe has added two cosmic exclamation marks on either side of this powerful moment — eclipses! These celestial events are known for bringing sudden shifts and divine course corrections, making this Aries season an especially potent time for new beginnings.

Whether you’re ready to charge ahead or still finding your footing, this is the perfect moment for a Tarot reading to guide and inspire you. Today’s pick-a-card reading is your compass for the next 12 months, offering insight, encouragement, and cosmic wisdom.

Pick a Card Above & Go To:

• Astrological New Year Pick-a-Pile Tarot Reading 1 (crown)
• Astrological New Year Pick-a-Pile Tarot Reading 2 (star + moons)
• Astrological New Year Pick-a-Pile Tarot Reading 3 (scales of justice)

Take a deep breath, choose the pile that calls to you, and discover the guidance waiting for your next great adventure.

You can find my Tarot reading services HERE if you need more personalised guidance. As always with general readings, only take what resonates.

The Astrological New Year – The Sun’s Ingress into Aries

The Sun’s ingress into Aries isn’t just the Equinox and the start of Aries Season — it’s the energetic reset for the entire astrological year. Imagine it as the cosmic dawn, when the universe hands us a fresh canvas and a brand-new set of colours to paint with. The Aries point is potent, raw, and bursting with possibility. It gives us the yearly blueprint of how to harness drive, courage, and instinct — and how the celestial weather patterns shape the way we’ll go after our desires.

This year’s blueprint comes with an interesting twist: Mars, the ruler of Aries, is retrograde in Cancer and also out of bounds. What does this mean for us? Mars retrograde in Cancer can feel like driving with one foot on the gas and the other hovering over the brake — there’s passion and motivation, but it’s filtered through emotion, nostalgia, and deep-rooted family or ancestral patterns. Out-of-bounds Mars energy is wild and uncontainable; it refuses to follow the “rules” and might urge us to break free from conditioning — but not without stirring some emotional waters first.

So the energy for the year ahead? It’s powerful but asks for emotional intelligence. Bold beginnings are still encouraged, but we’ll need to check in with our hearts, not just our impulses. Expect unexpected detours and moments when your intuition might override logic — and trust that this is part of the magic. The pick-a-pile reading below is designed to help you tap into your personal adventure map for this wild and wonderful new astrological year.

1. Your New Adventure

1. Temperance — Your Starting Point

You’re beginning this new astrological year with a call for balance, patience, and divine timing. Temperance whispers that you’ve already gathered the ingredients; now it’s about blending them artfully. Start slow and steady, honouring both your inner guidance and external reality. Trust that you’re being alchemically guided — even if things don’t happen overnight, they are happening.

2. King of Swords — The Compass for Your Journey

Clarity of thought and intellectual discipline will be your guiding light. The King of Swords asks you to cut through distractions and stay focused on your long-term vision. This is a year for strategy and decisive action — but with fairness and wisdom. Lean into your ability to analyse situations calmly; your sharp mind is one of your greatest assets.

3. King of Cups — The Lesson and Gift

Emotional mastery is the treasure you’ll gain. The King of Cups encourages you to stay emotionally steady, even when others are flailing. This year will teach you how to hold space for yourself and others without getting swept away. Compassion and clear-headed empathy will open doors for you — especially in relationships and creative collaborations.

2. Your New Adventure 

1. The Wheel of Fortune — Your Starting Point

The wheel is turning, and big shifts are in motion! You’re at the start of a year where fate lends a hand — but you’re also reminded that fortune favours the bold. Stay open to synchronicities and trust that changes (even the sudden ones) are leading you exactly where you need to go.

2. Queen of Cups — The Compass for Your Journey

Your intuition is your north star this year. The Queen of Cups invites you to nourish your emotional and spiritual self, listen deeply to your inner voice, and create space for reflection. You’ll find that your greatest guidance will come from within, through dreams, signs, and gut instincts. Water rituals, journaling, and meditation will be powerful allies.

3. Page of Pentacles — The Lesson and Gift

This is a year to learn new skills and plant seeds that will yield long-term rewards. The Page of Pentacles shows that the Universe is offering you fresh opportunities—perhaps in the form of study, a new business idea, or a grounded project. Stay curious and dedicated; every small effort you make will add up to something substantial.

3. Your New Adventure 

1. Knight of Cups — Your Starting Point

You’re entering this new chapter with a heart full of dreams and romantic ideals. The Knight of Cups encourages you to pursue what inspires and excites you — whether it’s love, creativity, or a soul mission. This is a year to lead with your heart and not be afraid to show vulnerability or express your desires.

2. Ace of Swords — The Compass for Your Journey

Clarity and truth are your guiding lights. The Ace of Swords cuts through illusion, showing you the power of honest communication and clear intention. This year, breakthroughs are possible if you’re willing to confront uncomfortable truths and articulate your needs with courage and precision.

3. Five of Cups — The Lesson and Gift

The Five of Cups reminds you that loss or disappointment can be a doorway to emotional depth and resilience. You may need to let go of something or someone this year — but in doing so, you’ll clear space for new blessings to arrive. Keep your eyes on what remains and the opportunities still flowing toward you. Healing and acceptance will become your quiet superpowers.

Which Pile Did You Choose?

I hope your chosen pile has lit a spark and given you the clarity to stride into this astrological new year with confidence and excitement. Remember — this is your adventure to shape. Be bold. Be unapologetically you.

I’d love to know which pile you picked and how the messages resonate for you. Leave a comment below or share your insights over on Instagram — don’t forget to tag me @LisaEddyTarot, so I can cheer you on!

Wishing you courage, magic, and breakthroughs as we journey together through the Zodiac!

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