XVIII

The Moon

Keywords

illusionanxietysubconsciousintuitionconfusion

Upright Meaning

A period when the truth of things is hard to see. Fears and anxieties from the subconscious are surfacing — important to trust intuition while moving cautiously.

Reversed Meaning

Liberation from confusion and illusion. A turning point where hidden truths come to light and anxieties ease.

Detailed Description

The Moon is card XVIII, depicting a fantastical scene of a crayfish, dog, and wolf howling at a full moon. Symbolizing Pisces, she governs illusion, the subconscious, anxiety, and intuition. She shows the gap between what appears on the surface and the truth, representing a time requiring careful judgment. In love, she indicates a period prone to secrets and misunderstandings.