The Symbolism of the Moon Tarot Card
This card is represented by both a wolf and a domesticated dog howling at a frowning moon. The wolf and dog imply fears of the natural mind, while the frowning moon shows its displeasure. There is also a crayfish that is crawling out of the water onto the land.
The Moon bears the number “18,” and is the bringer of uncertainty for the Fool after his encounter with the Star.
The General Interpretation of the Moon Tarot Card
When appearing in a spread, this card implies a period of uncertainty, fluctuation, and confusion. It can mean that you are caught in your own mind, and you can do nothing but wait, clinging to the vague memories of hope and faith that were presented in the Star card.
The Fool, also caught within the subconscious mind, begins to reflect. He realizes that his own personal journey of development is only a lesser part of a greater whole. With this enlightenment, he awaits his rebirth with a calm certainty that it will come.
The Inner Meaning of the Moon Tarot Card
The Moon is the image of the mystery of the subconscious. The High Priestess and Wheel of Fortune interpretations are also related to this theme. These three cards are linked, providing a deeper understanding of the subconscious realm. The Moon is also a card of dreams and nightmares, perhaps indicating that your dreams are trying to tell you something.
This card explores the hidden depths of the subconscious. It is a confusing, chaotic, world, and in this world, you are but a tiny part of the much greater whole. Personal feelings and journeys pale in comparison to this. Your own place in this universe suddenly doesn’t seem as important.
This is also a card of the animal nature, and the instinctive fear of that animal nature. The message of this card is that if you are still and calm, a calm may come upon the animal nature, that it may cease to attempt manifestation. Giving yourself up to this nature may just be the only way to tame it.
It is in the Moon that the Fool finally realizes that there is more to life than just him. There is a greater world beyond his own, a world that cries out to be explored. This is an idea that gives rise to some uncertainty in the Fool.
The Moon is encountered by the Fool after he meets the Star. This occurs while on the path to his meeting with the Sun.
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