Insights from Tarot at Yule
Yule, the Winter Solstice, is a time of profound reflection and renewal, making it the perfect moment to work with the Tarot.
As the longest night gives way to the gradual return of the sun, the cards can offer powerful insights into what you need to release and what seeds of intention to plant for the year ahead.
Yule invites us to look inward, seeking wisdom in the darkness and trusting our inner light to guide us forward.
Through Tarot, we can explore the lessons of the past year, identify areas where we may feel out of balance, and uncover the opportunities and guidance awaiting us in the coming months.
Whether it’s a single card for clarity, a spread for setting intentions, or a deep dive into your inner light, the Tarot provides a sacred mirror to help you align with the transformative energy of the season.
Themes of Yule
Yule is the perfect time for reflection, balance, and endings leading to new beginnings. The Major Arcana is the heart of the tarot deck and represents life and its cycles from birth to death.
Depending on the aspect of Yule you wish to focus on the cards below each have themes that resonate with the energy of Yule and the Winter Solstice.
The Sun
The Sun and Yule has themes of rebirth, light returning, joy, and hope. It’s symbolism matches Yule as follows:
- Yule marks the rebirth of the Sun, as it begins its journey back toward longer days.
- This card represents vitality, clarity, and the promise of brighter days ahead, mirroring the spirit of Yule.
- It encourages us to embrace positivity and celebrate the light within and around us.
The Hermit
The themes for The Hermit at Yule focus on introspection, solitude, and wisdom. This brings with it symbolism as follows:
- Yule is a time of inner reflection, as the darkest day of the year encourages us to go within and seek guidance from our inner light.
- The Hermit holding his lantern symbolises finding the light in the darkness, just as we honour the rebirth of the Sun at Yule.
Death
The Death card is a powerful symbol of transformation and new beginnings. At Yule it brings themes of transformation, endings, and rebirth. The symbolism includes:
- Yule represents the end of the old cycle and the beginning of the new.
- The Death card speaks to this process of release and renewal, preparing us for the fresh energy of the returning Sun.
The Star
Yule is the perfect time to embrace the themes of The Star of hope, inspiration, and renewal. It brings beautiful symbolism of:
- Following the long nights.
- The Star offers guidance and a promise of renewal.
- It aligns beautifully with the hope and aspirations we carry into the new year after Yule.
How to Work with Tarot and Yule
Below are three ways of working with Tarot this festive season.
Yule Tarot Meditation:
Place The Sun or another chosen card on your altar or hold it during a Yule meditation. Reflect on its message and how it applies to your journey.
Yule Card Reading:
Shuffle your deck and ask:
- What light is being reborn in my life?
- What do I need to release as the year ends?
- What seeds should I plant for the coming year?
Tarot Ritual:
Place The Sun at the centre of your spread and draw cards around it to explore how you can embrace the themes of Yule — light, hope, and renewal.
Each of these cards and ways of working with the Tarot offers a unique perspective on the transformative and hopeful energy of Yule. Working with the cards can help you connect more deeply with the season’s spirit.
Read more about Crystals and Yule or try this simple one card reading.