Major Arcana
The Moon: Meaning of the Tarot Card of Dreams and Intuition
The Moon stands for dreams, hunches and uncertainty, for a path that lies in twilight and asks you to trust your own perception.
Upright
- intuition
- dreams
- uncertainty
- imagination
- the unconscious
- illusion
Reversed
- clarification
- fears dissolving
- deception revealed
- confusion
- suppressed feelings
- clarity returning
- Number
- XVIII
- Element
- Water
- Astrology
- Pisces
- Yes or no?
- Maybe
The card image
Our card shows a narrow path winding through a misty landscape towards a distant mountain ridge. On either side of the path rise two tall rock spires, like natural gates. In the sky hangs a moon in which all its phases overlap: a crescent, a half moon and the full disc, translucent as glass.
At the edge of the path sit a fox and a dog, both lifting their snouts towards the light. In the foreground lies a tidal pool, from which a small crayfish with a gleaming violet shell crawls onto the bank. Golden drops fall from the moon onto the land like dew, and the mist hides more than it reveals.
Meaning
Upright
The Moon is the card of twilight. It shows a phase in which not everything can be clearly seen, and imagination, intuition and uncertainty flow into one another. In a reading, it can suggest that you need to rely on your intuition because the facts are still missing.
In moonlight, things look different than they do by day. A shadow can seem threatening and turn out to be a harmless bush once the light comes. The card invites you to question your fears: which worries are based on real signs, and which on imagination? At the same time, The Moon can warn that not everything is what it seems.
Its sign, Pisces, links it with dreams, creativity and compassion. The Moon is a wonderful card for artistic work and for anyone who works with images and symbols. Pay attention to your dreams, as they can offer clues about what is on your mind deep down.
Reversed
Reversed, the mist begins to lift. Fears that have been with you for a long time lose their power, and you see more clearly what is really going on. A deception may come to light.
Sometimes, though, the reversed card also shows that suppressed feelings are pushing to the surface. They want to be seen so that they can be released. Take time to listen to them without letting them overwhelm you.
Love
Upright
In love, The Moon can point to uncertainty: you don't quite know where you stand, or there are feelings left unspoken. At the same time, it can describe a romantic, dreamy phase. Check what is wishful thinking and what is reality.
Reversed
Reversed, a confusing situation becomes clearer. Misunderstandings are cleared up, and you recognise what the other person truly feels.
For singles
For singles, The Moon advises against losing yourself in fantasies about someone you barely know. Get to know people in the light of day before you give your heart away.
Career
Upright
At work, The Moon shows an unclear situation, such as pending decisions or incomplete information. Trust your instincts and ask questions wherever something seems odd to you. It's a good time for creative work.
Reversed
Reversed, you finally receive the information you were missing. Now you can make better-informed decisions.
Money
Upright
Financially, The Moon advises caution with murky offers. Don't make any big decisions until you have a full overview of the situation.
Reversed
Reversed, a tangled financial situation becomes clearer. Use that clarity to put things in order.
Wellbeing
For your wellbeing, The Moon invites you to pay attention to your sleep and your dreams. A calm evening ritual, soft lighting and a notebook by your bed can help you sort out restless thoughts.
Yes or no? Maybe
The Moon says maybe. The situation isn't clear enough yet for a definite answer. Wait until the mist lifts, or listen to your gut feeling.
Yes/No oracleAs the card of the day
Today not everything is as it first appears. Take your time before you judge, and listen to your inner sense. In the evening it is worth writing down your thoughts.
The card’s advice
Walk slowly through the mist and trust your inner senses. Not every shadow is a danger, and not every glow is real.
Combinations
The Moon The High Priestess
With The High Priestess, the world of intuition grows stronger. Your hunches are especially powerful now, but watch the line where they turn into fears.
The Moon Seven of Cups
Next to the Seven of Cups, too many fantasies threaten to cause confusion. Stick to what can be verified.
The Moon The Sun
With The Sun, clarity follows uncertainty. What lay in darkness will soon be brightly lit.
The Moon Nine of Swords
Together with the Nine of Swords, night-time worries can grow large. Remember that thoughts at night often feel heavier than they do in the morning.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Moon a negative tarot card?
Not necessarily. It shows uncertainty, but also intuition and creativity. It asks you to look closely before you judge.
What does The Moon mean in love?
It can point to unclear feelings or uncertainty, but also to a dreamy, romantic phase. The key is to tell wishes apart from reality.
What does The Moon mean reversed?
Reversed, it usually stands for clarification: fears dissolve, deceptions are recognised, and your view becomes clearer again.
What does The Moon say about dreams?
It invites you to take your dreams seriously and see them as a mirror of your inner world, not as fixed predictions.
Which zodiac sign is linked to The Moon?
The Moon is associated with Pisces, the sign of imagination, compassion and the unconscious.