The Moon

Major Arcana
Written By Quinn

Traditional Meaning

Feminine mysteries. Darkness. Illusion. Deception. Dreams. Denial.

Going Deeper

This is one of those cards which is usually better understood after the event. Occasionally, there will be a blatantly obvious situation that you can attach to The Moon. Still, more often than not, it manifests as a feeling of not quite being able to put your finger on something. I have known The Moon to appear for varied reasons, but it comes up frequently if you are going through a soulful time but not necessarily of your own free will.  When The Moon is in operation, we tend to find we are forced inwards and deeper into the mysteries of life itself. Feminine energies run high with this card, and if we deny the presence, we may feel out of our depth or even a little crazy as we cannot channel the energy effectively. Dreams may be especially revealing at this time. Relationships with women, in particular, could be strange and hide far more than they care to reveal. You'd be wise to remember to listen to your intuition as much as any words being spoken. We get pulled back into the land that time forgot with The Moon, and memories of another time and place can surface. The people we come into contact with feel strangely familiar, and we know deep down there is much more to learn. Mirrors show us the truth if we look with the third eye; even crystal balls may be more useful now. The answer lies in seeing beyond what is immediately apparent. Our whole concept of time itself may be altered when this card has finished doing its thing. If we look at the moon's behaviour in the sky, it travels through the zodiac, activating each sign for a couple of days. It's the fastest moving body up there and has the power to affect oceans. For a little satellite, it packs a big punch. Don't be under the illusion that you won't feel it pulling at you. Strongly. Go within and surrender; it wants to teach you something. One of my favourite illustrations of the moon is the Deviant Moon Tarot version. The way those strings are coming from the moon and making those puppets dance is so symbolically perfect for this card...did somebody get you dancing by chance?

Astro Insight

Pisces.

Examples With Other Cards

Cups: With the seven, you do need to be on guard against deception and addictions to booze and drugs. With the nine and ten, an inspirational incident opens doorways to the heart. With the six of cups especially, there are powerful subconscious urges; relationships will be intense and compulsive. Wands: Subjects such as psychology or philosophy could be drawing you, and the message to look beyond what is apparent is strongly given. Chariot: You need to control your emotions better, tune into the Moon itself and follow her pattern. Judgement indicates a time of atonement for the ‘sins’ of the past, and if this combination turns up, and the Six of Cups is also involved, you must be aware that you are on a symbolic mission of some sort. Whatever is going on subconsciously, it has to be dealt with.

To Help Yourself or Give Advice To Clients

It can be difficult to counsel clients when this card comes up because they’re being directed to trust their inner voice. It may be helpful to explore symbols that keep repeating on them, or maybe look at any lucid dreams they may have had.

Sugilite

Common Associations

The element water. The colour sea green. The psychic ability of clairvoyance and also oneiromancy. Stones such as moonstones, sugilite and pearls.

 

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