Understanding The Moon Tarot Card (The Tarot Card Number 18 of Major Arcana)
The Moon Tarot Card depicts a full moon in the sky during the night. It is located between two big towers. The Moon represents instinct, thoughts, and the lifeless. The dim light of the moon lights up the way to higher consciousness curving between the two towers.
The small pool in the front indicates the subconscious mind. The small crayfish creeping out of the pool indicates the beginning stages of consciousness. A dog and wolf are shown barking at the moon. They are indicative of the disciplined and uninhibited states of our minds.
The Moon Tarot Card Upright Meanings
Instinct, Deception, Dreams, Ambiguity, Volatility, Nervousness, Delusion, Subconscious, and Uncertainty
The Moon Tarot card upright suggests that the appearance of things is deceptive. It indicates situations and people in the life of an individual are not real and the individual has to go by his intuition to gauge the actual things.
The Moon is asking the individual to focus on his dreams as the subconscious may be indicating some missing details. The individual may be subject to fluctuation of moods, unpredictability, or loss of confidence as he is being overpowered by tension and distress.
In the case of a woman, it may indicate her menstrual cycle. The Moon indicates that suppressed uncertainties and bottled-up issues are coming up. The card is also indicative of dishonest dealings or conduct. The Moon is asking the individual to rectify all these faults before they come to light. In case of pending decisions, the appearance of the Moon card suggests, there will be more delay and misconception.
Love Relationships (Upright)
The Moon Tarot card indicates ambiguity and uncertainty for the individual in a love relationship. Externally, it may look good. But the reality may be different. The card indicates communication problems affecting the partnership. Old problems, arguments, and uncertainties may be resurfacing. The card may also indicate dishonesty which may not be correct. It is necessary to wait and watch till the problems are clearer.
For a single person, The Moon card may suggest that he is being deceived in the relationship. For those who are dating, they should be careful about the real purpose of the other person. There may be a missing link in the information available about that individual.
Career and Finance (Upright)
For a career professional, the appearance of The Moon card is an indication that he is not clear or nervous about the prospects of his career. There may be disharmony with colleagues at the workplace due to improper communication.
It may also indicate that the individual is unable to get the full information required for making decisions.
On the financial aspect, the individual is unable to make decisions on new investments or ventures as he is not getting the required facts. There is also a danger of being deceived by some individuals. He should go by his gut feelings.
Health (Upright)
The appearance of The Moon card is indicative of mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression. The individual should go by his intuition and do all the medical procedures required to be clear about his health issues. For a woman, The Moon is indicative of menstrual or hormone problems.
Spirituality (Upright)
The appearance of The Moon card is wonderful as it represents intuition. If the individual is attracted by psychic development or healing practices, the individual will be able to get all the information spontaneously from intuition. All thoughts, dreams, or instincts should be analyzed carefully as he is getting divine information. He should also focus on meditation for better understanding.
The Moon Tarot Card Reversed Meanings
Reduced Tension, Removing Distress, Opening Mysteries, Reality, Return of calm, Self-deceit, and Blocked instincts
The Moon Tarot Card Reversed indicates freedom from worries and the removal of negative energy. It also suggests that mysteries and falsehoods are uncovered. If there is mental tension, it will diminish. It will recover lost objects.
The card also indicates misconceptions and self-deceit. The individual has the delusion that he is responsible for the present situation. He may be finding it difficult to distinguish between dishonesty or imagination from reality.
The Moon in reverse can indicate that mental health issues and hopelessness are clearing. There will be self-confidence and clarity after removing uncertainties and bottled-up problems. The Moon reversed will throw light on matters requiring clarity.
Love Relationships (Reversed)
If the individual is in a love relationship, will expose all the dishonesty and falsehoods. It may suggest the reality of the relationship. If he is under an illusion of the existing situation of a love relationship being real, the truth will come out into the open. There will be clarity about the state of the relationship and the real character of the partner.
A single person will come out of a period of ambiguity about the love relationship he is in. His intuition about the unsuitability of the partner will be clarified. The individual with whom he is in a relationship may have been married or engaged to another person already.
Career And Finance (Reversed)
For individuals engaged in artistic pursuits, The Moon reversed is an indication that there are obstructions to their creativity. For professionals, the card is an indication that all ambiguities and unpredictability existing will be removed and the situation will become stable. They will have more clarity about their career course. It will make them more assured.
Regarding finances, there will be clarity about the management of finances and all existing confusion will be removed. If the intuition of the individual is telling him to avoid investing or pledging money for a certain project. He should go by his feelings till the confusion gets cleared.
Health (Reversed)
For individuals suffering from mental health issues, The moon reversed is a lucky card. It will indicate that mental health problems will be remedied. On the other hand, it may also suggest that the individuals are unable to distinguish between truth and imagination. It indicates that problems of misbelief and distrust are increasing.
Normally, The Moon reversed card is an indicator of normalcy returning to the health condition. They will also get confirmation from health reports about the actual problems plaguing the individual.
Spirituality (Reversed)
Spiritually, The Moon reversed card suggests that the individual is neglecting or mistaking the messages the spirit is trying to indicate. There may be a disconnect between the psychic powers and the individual or his instincts lack clarity. He has to connect to his psychic power which is dormant.