The Moon Tarot Card Meaning
Upright keywords
Reversed keywords
The Moon upright
The Moon takes you into a realm of soft shadows and deceptive reflections. When it appears, not everything is as it seems, and it's okay not to have all the answers. This card speaks of the deep emotional world, of dreams, of imagination and of the fears that sometimes distort reality. You may feel overwhelmed by confusion or doubt, like someone walking an unfamiliar path at night. The key is not to give in to panic or fantasy, but to trust your intuition, which can see in the dark. Pay attention to your dreams and to subtle sensations: they carry valuable messages. The Moon also awakens creativity and sensitivity. Go slowly, with no rush to decide. In time, the fog lifts and the truth reveals itself.
The Moon reversed
Reversed, The Moon usually means the fog is beginning to lift: you understand something that used to confuse you, or a fear loses its grip. It can also point to ignoring your emotions or your intuition, or telling yourself stories that aren't true so you don't have to face something. Ask yourself which part of what you fear is real and which part is the work of your imagination. Clarity comes when you look at your shadows bravely and give them a name.