Major Arcana · 18
The Moon
月亮
Upright Meaning
The Moon illuminates a strange landscape where a path winds between two towers, a dog and wolf howl at the sky, and a crayfish emerges from the deep waters of the unconscious. This card represents the realm of illusion, fear, and the subconscious mind. Things are not as they appear; deception, confusion, or hidden influences may be at play. The Moon asks you to navigate carefully through uncertainty, trusting your intuition even when logic fails. This is a time when dreams, fears, and deep emotions rise to the surface. Do not try to force clarity—instead, allow yourself to feel your way through the darkness.
Reversed Meaning
When reversed, the Moon may indicate emerging from confusion, releasing fears, or repressed emotions finally coming to light. Illusions may be lifting, allowing you to see more clearly. It can also suggest anxiety, nightmares, or being so lost in the subconscious that you cannot find your way back to clarity. The reversed Moon asks: what truths are you avoiding? What fears have you buried? Sometimes this card indicates that the fog is clearing, and what seemed terrifying in the dark is revealed to be less frightening in the light.
Love Meaning
In love readings, the Moon warns of illusions, hidden information, or emotional confusion in romantic matters. Things may not be as they appear. Someone may not be revealing their true feelings or intentions. This card asks you to trust your intuition even when you cannot see clearly. It may indicate a relationship clouded by fear, projection, or unspoken anxieties. For those seeking love, the Moon counsels patience and discernment—wait for the light of clarity before making romantic decisions.
Is The Moon a Yes or No?
"The Moon says MAYBE because illusions and hidden truths need to be revealed before clarity comes."
MAYBE
Relationship questions
NO
Work & finance
NO
When card is inverted
Frequently Asked Questions
The Moon illuminates a strange landscape where a path winds between two towers, a dog and wolf howl at the sky, and a crayfish emerges from the deep waters of the unconscious. This card represents the realm of illusion, fear, and the subconscious mind. Things are not as they appear; deception, confusion, or hidden influences may be at play. The Moon asks you to navigate carefully through uncertainty, trusting your intuition even when logic fails. This is a time when dreams, fears, and deep emotions rise to the surface. Do not try to force clarity—instead, allow yourself to feel your way through the darkness.
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