The Moon
Upright Meaning
Fear, illusion, intuition, subconscious dreams.
Reversed Meaning
Releasing fear, clarity returning, unveiling confusion.
The Moon in love, career and health
Love & Relationships
Upright Meaning
Uncertainty of feelings, hidden grievances, dreams about partner, intuitive fears.
Reversed Meaning
Dispelling doubts, discovering the truth about the partner, end of illusions.
Career & Work
Upright Meaning
Lack of clarity at work, hidden enemies, unclear proposals.
Reversed Meaning
Clarification of misunderstandings, recovery of professional clarity, end of gossip.
Health & Wellness
Upright Meaning
Psychological problems, fears, dreams, need for sleep.
Reversed Meaning
Mood improvement, overcoming fears, better sleep.
Is The Moon a yes or no card?
No
Upright, The Moon is usually read as a no: it points to an obstacle, a loss or an ending worth respecting. Reversed, the answer tends to weaken or turn into "not yet", so read it together with the rest of the spread.
Advice
Trust your intuition and go carefully. Not everything is what it seems.
Warning
Watch out for illusions and fears. Don't make important decisions in emotions now.
Symbolism
- A lobster crawls from a pool towards a path between two towers. A wolf and dog howl at the moon which wears a face.
Interpretation
Things are not what they seem. Trust your intuition over your eyes. Navigate through your fears and the shadows of the subconscious.
Numerology
18 (Subconscious completion)
Frequently asked questions
What does The Moon mean in tarot?
Fear, illusion, intuition, subconscious dreams. Things are not what they seem. Trust your intuition over your eyes. Navigate through your fears and the shadows of the subconscious.
What does The Moon reversed mean?
Releasing fear, clarity returning, unveiling confusion.
What does The Moon mean in love?
Uncertainty of feelings, hidden grievances, dreams about partner, intuitive fears. Reversed Meaning: Dispelling doubts, discovering the truth about the partner, end of illusions.
What does The Moon mean for career and work?
Lack of clarity at work, hidden enemies, unclear proposals. Reversed Meaning: Clarification of misunderstandings, recovery of professional clarity, end of gossip.
Is The Moon a yes or no card?
No. Upright, The Moon is usually read as a no: it points to an obstacle, a loss or an ending worth respecting. Reversed, the answer tends to weaken or turn into "not yet", so read it together with the rest of the spread.
What advice does The Moon give?
Trust your intuition and go carefully. Not everything is what it seems.