Major Arcana
The Moon: tarot card meaning
Illusions, anxiety, the subconscious and uncertainty.
Yes or no: No
Upright position
The Moon lights the road between two towers, but its light is faint and uncertain. The card is about fears, dreams, intuition and what is hidden. Not everything is as it seems, so don’t rush to conclusions.
More about the card
The Moon shines over a road that leads between two towers toward the mountains. Two wolf-like dogs howl at it, and a crayfish crawls out of the water. This card is about uncertainty, dreams, fears and intuition. In moonlight everything seems different from what it is: shadows grow, and imagination paints danger. The Moon advises not making final decisions until the picture clears, and trusting your inner sense rather than rumors.
Reversed position
The reversed Moon means the fog is lifting: the truth comes to the surface and fears weaken. Time to trust the facts.
Symbolism of the card
The Moon shines over a road between two towers; two wolf-like dogs howl at it, and a crayfish crawls out of the water. The two dogs stand for the tame and wild sides of the soul, the crayfish for deep fears, and the road for the way through uncertainty.
In love and relationships
Lack of clarity, jealousy, things left unsaid. Don’t wind yourself up; check what is really going on.
At work and in finances
Murky terms, unclear motives. Check the details and verify information.
Reversed in love
The fog lifts: things become clearer, or anxiety recedes. The card advises speaking openly and not assuming what you don’t know for sure.
As a feeling
Mixed feelings, doubts, perhaps things left unsaid. The card speaks of a confusion that hasn’t cleared up, even within.
The card as a person
A sensitive, vulnerable person with a rich imagination. They feel deeply, have vivid dreams and may be prone to anxiety. Sometimes they are hard to understand because they themselves don’t always know what they want.
As the card of the day
Don’t trust the first impression and don’t rush to conclusions. Misunderstandings and confusion in information are possible, so ask again and check. In the evening, write down your dreams and feelings.
Yes or no
Not yet. Perhaps not all circumstances are clear, so don’t decide until you see the whole picture.
Combinations with other cards
- The Moon + The High Priestess
Strong intuition and meaningful dreams, but also a risk of mistaking a premonition for fear.
- The Moon + Seven of Cups
Illusions and daydreams cloud reality, and it is easy to deceive yourself.
- The Moon + The Sun
After an anxious period come clarity and joy.
Questions to ask yourself
When this card comes up, it helps to answer honestly:
- What am I afraid of when there are no facts?
- What are my dreams telling me?
- Where do I deceive myself so as not to see the truth?
The card’s advice
Separate your fears from the facts.