By Luna Ravenwood · Updated August 3, 2026
Divination and Dreams Guide
Quick Answer
Your Year of Tarot is a 12-month archetypal forecast generated from your Year Card. Mary K. Greer’s method calculates a single Major Arcana card (your Year Card) from your birth month, day, and the current year. From that root archetype, twelve monthly progressions trace the current of your year.
Key Takeaways
- Your Year Card is the overall archetype presiding over your personal year.
- Each of the twelve months gets a progression card derived from your Year Card number.
- The cycle runs from your birthday to your next birthday by default, or use the calendar-year toggle to align with January.
- Pair this with the Year Ahead Spread (12-card draw) for a fuller annual practice.
Your birth date
Used only to calculate your Year Card. No data stored.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Year of Tarot work?
Your Year Card is calculated from your birth month + birth day + current year, reduced to a Major Arcana number (Mary K. Greer's method). The Year Card sets the overall current of your year. Each month, a 'monthly progression' card supplements your Year Card to suggest the dominant archetype of that month.
When does my personal year start?
On your birthday. Your Year Card stays the same until your next birthday, then it shifts. If you want a calendar-year version, use the calendar year toggle below.
Is this prediction?
No. The cards describe archetypal currents, not specific events. Use them as a framework for setting monthly intentions and reflecting on what each month asks of you.
How to Read a Spread
Luna Ravenwood's free guide: the structure of the deck, three spreads and what each is for, the three schools of reversals, and how to read for yourself without flattering yourself.
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