Dark of the Moon Spread, for looking within

New Moon Blessings everyone!

Here is one of my favorite spreads, that I try to do for every new moon. I found this spread back on AT, first posted by user Milamber.

The card layout suggests the phases of the moon:

1            4

  2  7  5

3            6

1: Releasing. Things you should be letting go of in your life.

2: Retaining. Things you should be holding close to you.

3: Receiving. Things that are coming into your life.

4: Surroundings. How the world around you is affecting you.

5: Giving. What you should be giving to others.

6: Beginning. Something new that will begin soon.

7: Your lesson. What you should be learning at this point.

And quoted from the original post at AT: "The Dark of the Moon spread is not intended for looking outward on a situation, or for readings with a specific question in mind. Instead, its purpose is to look inward, and give you insight into your own life. An example of what this spread gives you would be the answer to, "Where is my life at now?""