The Moon

Major Arcana XVIII

Keywords

• illusion
• fear
• the subconscious
• uncertainty
• dreams
• distortion

Upright meaning

Illusion, fear, the subconscious, uncertainty, dreams, distortion.

Reversed meaning

Fear subsiding, fog clearing, truth surfacing, confusion released.

A reversed card isn't simply a bad sign: usually its energy is blocked, turned inward, delayed or excessive.

Image and symbolism

The path between two towers, dog and wolf howling at the same light.

Place in the journey

The Moon leads through the fog: illusion, fear, the unconscious. Major Arcana: a core life theme, carries more weight.

Other cards in this group: The Fool, The Magician, The High Priestess, The Empress, The Emperor, The Hierophant, The Lovers, The Chariot, Strength, The Hermit, Wheel of Fortune, Justice, The Hanged Man, Death, Temperance, The Devil, The Tower, The Star, The Sun, Judgement, The World.