The Equinox is one of those quiet turning points in the year.
It happens twice a year, when the Sun sits directly above the Earth’s equator and day and night are almost perfectly equal. For a brief moment, there’s this beautiful sense of balance between light and dark.
And then the wheel turns.
The Spring Equinox opens the door to a season of growth, fresh energy, and new life.
The Autumn Equinox invites something different – a time of harvest, reflection, and letting go.
That’s why the Equinox feels so powerful, energetically.
It’s like a threshold moment. A chance to pause and take stock. To notice what has shifted. To honour what may be coming to an end. And to become more conscious of what is now beginning.
One of my favourite ways to mark this moment is with an Equinox Tarot spread. Tarot gives us a way to listen more deeply to the season we’re entering and the changes unfolding within us.
Below you’ll find two Equinox Tarot spreads – one for Spring and one for Autumn. Use whichever aligns with the season you’re experiencing right now in your part of the world.
How to Prepare for Your Equinox Tarot Spread
Before you dive into the spread, give yourself a moment to arrive.
You might like to light a candle, make a cup of tea, or take a few deep breaths before you begin. Keep it simple. The important thing is creating a little space to be present with yourself.
Then take another breath and notice what’s shifting for you right now.
What feels like it’s coming to completion? What feels like it’s beginning? What energy are you stepping out of – and what are you stepping into?
Just listen to your inner voice as she speaks to you. Feel into this powerful moment.
Then choose the spread that matches the season you’re in – Spring or Autumn/Fall – and pull your cards slowly, one by one.
As you move through the spread, notice what stands out. Pay attention to any patterns, feelings, or messages that keep repeating. You might want to journal your reflections, or simply sit with what comes through.
This isn’t about getting it perfect. It’s about marking the moment. Listening more deeply. And letting Tarot help you tune into the energy of the season ahead.
Spring Equinox Tarot Spread
Spring is the season of awakening. After the stillness of winter, new life begins to emerge. Seeds push through the soil. Light returns. Energy begins to build again.
Spiritually, the Spring Equinox invites us to reconnect with possibility.
This Spring Equinox Tarot reading helps you tune into the new growth that’s beginning in your life.
Pull a Tarot card for each of these six questions:
1. What has emerged for me during the winter season? What insights, ideas, or inner shifts have taken shape beneath the surface?
2. What lesson has winter taught me? Every season carries wisdom.
3. What new seeds are beginning to sprout? What opportunities or inspirations are starting to appear?
4. How can I nurture these new beginnings? What support, energy, or attention do they need?
5. How am I ready to blossom? Where are you being invited to grow more fully?
6. How can I best embrace the energy of Spring? What will help you step into this season with intention?
Take a few moments after pulling the cards to step back and look at the bigger picture. What themes are coming through? What feels alive, ready to grow, or asking for your attention?
Journal your insights while they’re fresh. Then ask yourself: what is the one key takeaway here? What is one aligned action I can take based on what this reading has shown me? Let it be real. Ground it in something tangible.
And if you do the spread, tag me @biddytarot on Instagram – I’d love to see where this season is leading you.
Autumn / Fall Equinox Tarot Spread
Autumn / Fall is the season of harvest. It’s a time to reflect on what has come to fruition, express gratitude for what you’ve created, and begin letting go of what you no longer need to carry forward.
The Autumn / Fall Equinox reminds us that every cycle has its season. There is a time for growth, a time for gathering, and a time for release.
This Tarot spread will help you honour what this past season has brought you – and prepare for what comes next.
Pull a card for each of these six questions:
1. What have I achieved during the past season? What growth, progress, or milestones deserve to be recognised?
2. What is the true harvest of this season? What wisdom, strength, or experience have I gained?
3. What am I deeply grateful for right now? Where can I pause and acknowledge the fullness of this moment?
4. What resources are available to support me? What inner strengths or outer supports can I lean on now?
5. What resources do I need to gather for the next chapter? What will help me feel more grounded and prepared?
6. What am I ready to release and let go of? What feels complete, heavy, or no longer aligned?
Take a few moments after pulling the cards to step back and take it all in. What themes are emerging? What feels full, complete, or ready to be released? What wisdom can you gather from this season before you move into the next?
Journal your reflections while they’re fresh. Then ask yourself: what am I being invited to honour here? And what is one grounded, supportive action I can take as I move forward? Keep it simple. Keep it true.
And if you do the spread, tag me @biddytarot on Instagram – I’d love to see what this season is revealing for you.
Your Equinox Invitation: Pull Your Cards and See What This Season Has for You
The Equinox is one of those moments that can easily pass by if we’re not paying attention.
But if you let yourself slow down for just a moment, it can be really powerful.
A chance to check in. A chance to honour what’s shifting. And a chance to listen to what this next season is asking of you.
So don’t just read through these spreads and move on. Actually pull your cards.
Give yourself a little space. A cup of tea. A sacred moment. And let this be your time to really tune in.
Just start with the cards. See what comes through. Notice what feels true.
Because often it’s in these small, intentional moments that something clicks. You see what’s been growing. You see what’s ready to be released. You see the next step a little more clearly.
So choose the Equinox Tarot spread that matches your season and do the reading. And when you do, tag me @biddytarot on Instagram – I’d love to see what this season is opening up for you.