In this chapter of the tarot course we will see the Moon and its meanings. The hidden details for its interpretation in the tarot, its correspondence with numerology, the elements and kabbalistics.
What does the Moon mean in the Tarot? What does the Moon card mean in love, work, money or health? What is its spiritual meaning and what does it reveal to us? What does the Moon card upside down or inverted mean?
The Moon in the tarot
The Moon is the major arcane bearing the number 18. The Moon is an almost dreamlike representation and its meaning is very precise, both when it appears upside down or inverted in a reading. The Moon is the card of the unconscious and everything that happens there.
Correspondences of the card
- Kabbalistics: logically associates this card with the Moon, with the letter Tzade and the number 90.
- Esoterically: it is associated with the sign of Pisces, the element Water and the winter season.
- In numerology: it represents the number 18 and 9 (18 = 1 + 8 = 9).
Graphic description of the chart
The Moon is the chart of intuition, dreams and the unconscious. The moon gives light as a reflection of the sun, but this light is dim, uncertain, and only vaguely illuminates our path on our journey to higher consciousness.
The pond at the bottom of the card represents the subconscious mind and the crayfish crawling out of the water symbolizes the early stages of the development of consciousness.
This creature also represents the often disturbing images that appear in our inner depths, just as the dog and wolf at the beginning of the path represent our duality of the domesticated self and the wild aspects of our minds and spirit.
The path passes between the two stone towers and leads to the mountains in the distance, pointing the way to the unconscious.
What does the Moon mean in the Tarot?
The Moon in right hand position, General meaning: This card symbolizes both illusion and fear, anxiety, insecurity, the subconscious, what is in our dark side.
It is a time of confusion from which you have to get out, where the past is very influential, which conditions you at this moment and if you do not overcome it, renew yourself and change, the future darkens and becomes uncertain.
It is a card that has to do with fear, which immobilizes you and which you must overcome to turn things around.
This Moon card is a good representation of “The Shadow” and “The Mirror”, two definitions of Carl Jung that indicate the darkness of our unconscious, that as long as we do not bring it to the light, it will continue to affect our existence.
In the shadow are our instincts, the hidden passions, what we often cannot name and that we externalize in the form of projection on others.
This is the mirror, where we put on the other, moral or emotional deficiencies that are ours but as we cannot accept, we project on the other.
What we point out, criticize and accuse in others, says Jung, is in reality our own deficiency. The moon represents the deceptive, the illusion. While the moon’s light illuminates, it does not illuminate fully, and what we see with it may be a deceptive perception.
So according to the other cards in the reading, if they are also negative, it will indicate that everything is not as it seems to be, and you will have to be very attentive to perceive reality as it really is.
If the cards are positive, the moon will indicate that perhaps you are letting your imagination run too much, exaggerating perhaps, and seeing things that are only happening in your imagination.
This is a card that can point to deep-seated emotions, basically related to the fear that past events have left in you, and now you are projecting into your present and your future, immobilizing yourself.
This is a difficult process to carry surely, but you must bring to consciousness all that hidden information to be able to resolve and overcome it.
On the positive side, it indicates that despite the poor moonlight (despite the lack of clarity with which you see the present and the future) you are still walking the path. You are not completely sure, but nevertheless you walk. As it is a card related to intuition, this is what is driving you.
If this card comes out as an end result, it will generally tell us that it will not be positive.
If the card comes out defining a person, it will indicate that this person is problematic, full of insecurities, conflicts accompany her or she has a tendency to create them.
It can be an indication of falsehood, of not being what one says, of appearing to be something that one is not. Deep fears condition her and she is easily manipulated by others.
Representing a situation, the Moon chart will say that the situation will be conflicting, distressing. There is always very bad communication, usually other people interfering, gossip and gossip. Fears dominate and must be dealt with in order to resolve things.
What does the Moon card mean in love?
In love, this card indicates that there will be romantic moments, with a lot of sensuality, “walks under the moonlight”, however, there is not too much commitment. Romance is prioritized but not commitment to it.
The couple will have ups and downs, repeated changes, but even within this circle in which nothing seems to be defined, there will be no lack of romanticism. It is a very emotional time and it is best not to make assumptions or try to pigeonhole the relationship within fixed parameters.
It is what it is and it will be emotional and sensual, but if you look for definitions and concretions you will not find them. It is also not a good time to be in a hurry to start or leave a relationship.
What does the Moon chart mean for work?
In relation to work, it is a time of serious rethinking in this regard. Either you are deluded into thinking that this job will give you more than it really will, or on the contrary, it is not as bad as it seems to you and you have a wrong perception.
It’s about seeing clearly what fits either your needs or your demands, tastes and vocations. This is not the time to make decisions “in the heat of the moment”. Wait for the night to be replaced by daylight to make important decisions.
What does the Moon chart mean for money and finances?
Regarding money and finances, the message is similar. It is not the time to make hasty, drastic or sharp decisions. Be careful with savings, do not make investments that may seem bright and promising, because they may not be.
Remember that there is a lot of deception in the perceptions in this Moon chart. Things that are in the process of being done, plans or ideas, will have to wait a while yet.
What does the Moon chart mean for health?
The health in this card indicates that there may be some problems with the reproductive system, as it is a card associated with sensuality and pleasures. It also indicates that when in doubt consult, as your intuition about what you have or think you have, may be misleading.
As a card associated with the night, it is feasible a tendency to consume or increase the consumption of alcohol, drugs or substances, therefore, beware of excesses and not to leave the legality.
What does the Moon mean spiritually?
This is a very spiritual time and a good time for deep reflection. It is a time of openness but also of confusion. You may be somewhat disoriented and while it is good to have some kind of support to guide you, you should not discount your own intuition, which is heightened at this time.
Pay attention to your feelings and thoughts, many answers may come to you out of the blue, in a vision.
What does the reversed Moon chart mean?
The Moon in a reversed position, General meaning: This reversed chart has a very positive side, as well as a negative side. It represents the release of fear, the overcoming of sadness, the resolution of confusion.
All the confusion that the right side of the card was presenting to us, is now dissipating, the moon has reversed and its dim light is giving way to dawn.
This is undoubtedly very good, because it means that all the bad times, the anguish you have gone through, will be lifted like a veil. Everything that was hidden finally comes to light, you feel that a weight has been lifted, but this will undoubtedly have a cost.
As it is a card that has to do with deep, secret things, it is possible that what was hidden is finally out in the open, which gives you relief as well as problems.
It is a time of great intuition, to trust what we feel and believe, your inner voice is now stronger than anything else and you would do well to follow and listen to it.
The dissatisfaction with your life or certain situations in your life that had you tied, is giving way to a liberating feeling of deep transformation.
Perhaps it is leaving that relationship that you feel has stifled you, changing jobs when it seemed impossible, encouraging you to confess a secret part of you, such as that you love someone who in theory you should not love, that you are homosexual or that you have realized that you can not live in marriage and what your soul wants is to travel the world alone.
These are, of course, only examples. The cost of this liberation, of this final overcoming of fear may be high, but you already know that and you are willing to follow your heart, your instinct and what your inner self dictates.
What does the reversed Moon chart mean in love?
In love, it can indicate problems because of strong insecurities, because there is confusion in feelings, because everything is dual and ambiguous. There may be breakups for these reasons.
If in the couple everything is fine, it may be just a period of confusion, but if you come with problems, they can be aggravated. If you are wanting to break up, this card will tell you that the breakup is a fact, and if you are alone, there will be some romances, sensuality, but nothing serious.
This card may indicate homosexuality in some cases, depending on other cards in the reading.
What does the reversed Moon card mean at work?
At work, there are great chances of a job change, not so much because of the appearance of a better one, but because you have been encouraged to do something else, to follow your vocation and because perhaps your current job has worn you out.
There is a lot of gossip, differences of opinion, arguments, clashes with superiors or your own co-workers. If the situation is like this, either you leave for something else or to overcome the crisis, you adopt a neutral stance, doing your job properly, without entering into arguments with anyone. Be patient, calm and self-controlled.
If you are waiting for a job, the long wait is ending, although many confusing options may appear. Beware of being easily dazzled by misleading promises.
What does the reversed Moon chart mean about money and finances?
On money and finances, the chart announces that you still have to be very careful, although the worst part is over, you still have to be cautious, try to save, avoid unnecessary expenses.
It is not yet time for investments and as in all the reading of the chart, you should pay special attention not to be seduced by tempting promises that will be very unproductive, or that will cause you more harm than good.
What does the reversed Moon chart mean for health?
In health, be especially careful of depression. This can be caused by major changes or transformation made or in progress. Discomfort may be due to stress at work, insecurity or conflicting situations in the couple or family.
All this is transitory, but you should try to fight negative thoughts and not get depressed. The sun will eventually rise, hold on to it.
What does the reversed Moon chart mean spiritually?
Spirituality: Despite the fact that the overall situation may be conflicting and confusing, spiritually for you it is a great time. You have defined yourself in one or more aspects of your life, you have regained confidence in yourself, in your intuition and inner self.
This is something very positive and is what will sustain you while the moon is giving way to sunlight. Continue to delve into yourself, discovering yourself, reaffirming or revealing things of your deep inner self.
