Major arcana XVIII
The Moon
Not everything is what it seems; cross the fog with care.
- Keywords
- Illusion · Fear · Intuition · The subconscious · Mystery
- Yes or no
- No
- Number
- XVIII
AdviceDo not decide in the middle of the fog.
What it means
The Moon lights a path between two towers, with a dog and a wolf howling and a crayfish crawling out of the water. It is the card of the unconscious, of dreams, fears and illusions. Some things cannot yet be seen clearly. The card asks you to trust your intuition without believing everything you imagine, and to wait for daylight before you decide.
In love
Doubts, insecurity or something still to be cleared up. Be careful with fantasies and with what is left unsaid.
At work and with money
Incomplete information, confusion or someone who is not being open. Do not sign anything without reading it carefully.
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Frequently asked questions
What does The Moon mean in tarot?
Not everything is what it seems; cross the fog with care. Do not decide in the middle of the fog.
What does The Moon mean in love?
Doubts, insecurity or something still to be cleared up. Be careful with fantasies and with what is left unsaid.
What does The Moon mean for work?
Incomplete information, confusion or someone who is not being open. Do not sign anything without reading it carefully.
Is The Moon a yes or a no?
In a yes or no question, The Moon usually says no, or not now. Not everything is what it seems; cross the fog with care.
The illustrations come from My Daily Oracle’s own deck, drawn with the help of AI from the symbolism of the Rider-Waite-Smith deck. Tarot is a tool for reflection and self-knowledge, not for predicting the future.
Other major arcana
The FoolThe MagicianThe High PriestessThe EmpressThe EmperorThe HierophantThe LoversThe ChariotStrengthThe HermitWheel of FortuneJusticeThe Hanged ManDeathTemperanceThe DevilThe TowerThe StarThe SunJudgementThe World