The Moon. Some eighteenth- century cards shew the luminary on its waning side; in the debased edition of Etteilla, it is the moon at night in her plenitude, set in a heaven of stars; of recent years the moon is shewn on the side of her increase. In nearly all presentations she is shining brightly and shedding the moisture of fertilizing dew in great drops. Beneath there are two towers, between which a path winds to the verge of the horizon. Two dogs, or alternatively a wolf and dog, are baying at the moon, and in the foreground there is water, through which a crayfish moves towards the land.
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Major Arcana
The Holy Feminine/The Crone
The Moon
You wander through shadows, lost in illusion and doubt. But even in the dark, your instincts whisper—trust them.
Standard: Enjoying healthy fantasies and daydreams. Using your imagination. Practicing magic or celebrating the magic of everyday life. Attuning yourself to the cycles of nature. Embracing the unknown.
Reversed: Becoming unable to separate fantasy from reality. Suffering from delusions. Losing your appreciation for the fantastic or magical. Adopting a ruthlessly logical mindset. Failing to appreciate life's mysteries.
Keywords
Mystery
Fantasy
Imagination
Dreams
Uncertainty
Questions to Ask
- How can I face my fears and move forward?
- What helpers can serve me as guides through my personal darkness?
- How can I deal with the unknown in healthy ways?
A. E. Waite's Pictorial Key to the Tarot