Thank you for this simple but useful spread. I've been using Tarot a lot lately to encourage me to write a journal. These types of short but powerful readings are very motivating. I've been following you for many years, even before you opened your Substack. It's a pleasure to be able to continue reading your content after so long.
This is great, Carrie! 😀 I've done a Leave + Embrace for a 2-card End of the Year Reading, but not Integrate + Explore. Just pulled the 3 of Pentacles and The World. Totally know what that means. Thank you! 🙏
Very powerful! I pulled Nine of Swords and Eight of Swords; I am coming off of a very rough year so it really put into perspective that, in 2025, I take my power back. Thank you for sharing this!
I feel you on craving more simplicity, and also on not reacting to everything (arguments!). I do hope we can see that energy out in the world as well...
This is such a perfect spread for how I've been feeling about the new year in general - not super in the mood for "looking back" OR "looking ahead" in a complicated/extensive way. But still want to mark the milestone in some way. This is so simple yet so meaningful, and I can't wait to try it in a bit <3
Alright, and coming back to say...it's powerful too. With only two cards for a full year behind and year ahead, I'm forced to listen to what that the Ten of Swords (integration) and Ace of Swords (exploration) are begging me to hear!
I find that a lot of (lovely in their own right!) New Year spreads have so many cards, I can choose to skim over the ones I don't want to listen to. This one doesn't allow for that. Thank you thank you, and hope you have a Happy New Year!
Thank you for this simple but useful spread. I've been using Tarot a lot lately to encourage me to write a journal. These types of short but powerful readings are very motivating. I've been following you for many years, even before you opened your Substack. It's a pleasure to be able to continue reading your content after so long.
Aww this is so kind of you, I am really glad you enjoyed the spread and I appreciate your support <3
This is great, Carrie! 😀 I've done a Leave + Embrace for a 2-card End of the Year Reading, but not Integrate + Explore. Just pulled the 3 of Pentacles and The World. Totally know what that means. Thank you! 🙏
This spread definitely hit the right energetic note for me as well. Thank you for sharing.
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Very powerful! I pulled Nine of Swords and Eight of Swords; I am coming off of a very rough year so it really put into perspective that, in 2025, I take my power back. Thank you for sharing this!
I feel you 💙🙏🏻
I feel you on craving more simplicity, and also on not reacting to everything (arguments!). I do hope we can see that energy out in the world as well...
Happy new year, Carrie! ❤️
Warm wishes Ania 🕯️
The simplicity of then and now, waves and stillness, bud and blossom. This is gorgeous, Carrie. Would also make a great solar return/birthday spread.
This is such a perfect spread for how I've been feeling about the new year in general - not super in the mood for "looking back" OR "looking ahead" in a complicated/extensive way. But still want to mark the milestone in some way. This is so simple yet so meaningful, and I can't wait to try it in a bit <3
Alright, and coming back to say...it's powerful too. With only two cards for a full year behind and year ahead, I'm forced to listen to what that the Ten of Swords (integration) and Ace of Swords (exploration) are begging me to hear!
I find that a lot of (lovely in their own right!) New Year spreads have so many cards, I can choose to skim over the ones I don't want to listen to. This one doesn't allow for that. Thank you thank you, and hope you have a Happy New Year!
Thanks for giving it a go, and sharing your thoughts 🤗💙
Oh just perfect. Thank you Carrie
I'm glad you like it 🙏🏻💙
So grateful your note came up on my scroll! 8 of pentacles and Death were mine!
Brilliant, I love the simplicity of this spread. We all need more like these. Thank you 🙏
I'm glad you gave it a try 😀