The Moon

The Moon tarot card description

A full moon shines over a path that winds between two towers towards distant mountains. A dog and a wolf howl at the moon, and a crayfish crawls out of a pool.

The moonlight shows the way but hides the details; the dog and the wolf are the tame and the wild in us; the crayfish is what rises from the subconscious. The path is the journey through uncertainty.

The Moon upright

The Moon speaks of uncertainty, dreams and the subconscious. Things may not be what they seem.

Move carefully, and let your intuition guide you where the facts are missing.

• Love and relationships

  Uncertainty or unspoken feelings. Do not assume; ask.

• Finances

  Unclear information; do not sign or invest until you understand.

• Career

  Confusion or hidden factors; wait for clarity before deciding.

• Health and wellbeing

  Anxiety or poor sleep may be at work; rest, and seek advice if it continues.

The Moon reversed

Reversed, confusion begins to clear, fears are faced, and hidden truths come into the light.

What seemed frightening turns out to be smaller in daylight.

• Love and relationships

  Truth coming out; a clearer picture of each other.

• Finances

  Clarity returns; mistakes can be corrected.

• Career

  Hidden problems revealed and resolved.

• Health and wellbeing

  Worries ease; sleep and mood improve.

Health readings describe wellbeing within the tradition. They are not medical advice; for any health concern, see a doctor.

The Moon: one-card pull, yes or no

Drawn as a single card for a yes-or-no question, The Moon is usually read like this:

The Moon for timing

Linked with Pisces, whose Western season runs from about 19 February to 20 March. In timing it suggests waiting until things become clear.

These correspondences come from the Western tarot tradition, which uses the tropical zodiac. They are not part of Vedic astrology, whose signs are counted differently.