Major arcana
The Moon
Upright meaning
The Moon represents intuition, illusion, dreams and the unconscious. This card symbolizes a time of uncertainty and ambiguity, where things may not be as they seem. It indicates the need to trust one's intuition and to navigate through deep emotional waters. The Moon suggests that there are hidden aspects or truths not yet revealed in a situation. It also represents creativity, imagination and connection to the dream world and subconscious. This chart encourages exploring one's inner depths, paying attention to dreams and intuitions, and being patient as hidden truths emerge into the light.
Reversed meaning
When appearing reversed, The Moon may indicate confusion, irrational fears or deception. It may represent a period when you struggle to distinguish between reality and illusion. This position may suggest that you are suppressing your intuition or ignoring important subconscious signals. It may also indicate a need to face hidden fears or to free oneself from deception, whether self-imposed or from others. In some cases, it may suggest that one is emerging from a period of confusion and beginning to see things more clearly.