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The Moon Tarot Card Meaning

The Moon · La Lune · Major Arcana XVIII

IllusionIntuitionThe unknownAnxietyDreams
  • NumberXVIII
  • ElementPisces
  • Yes / NoNo / uncertain
  • UprightIllusion, Intuition, The unknown

The Moon upright meaning

The Moon is the unknown — illusion, intuition, and uncertainty. Not everything is as it seems; let your instincts, not your fears, guide you through.

The Moon reversed meaning

Reversed, confusion lifting, releasing fear, or truth coming to light. The fog begins to clear.

The Moon in love & relationships

Confusion or hidden feelings; things unspoken. Seek clarity gently before deciding.

The Moon in career & money

An unclear situation — trust your gut and wait for more light before committing.

Symbolism

A moon drips dew over a winding path between two towers, a dog and wolf below — instinct in the dark.

The Moon combinations

Meaning shifts with the cards beside it. Open the combination lookup →

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Written & reviewed by Daniella Roberts

Contributor at TarotCommunity. Meanings on this page are grounded in traditional sources, including Waite’s Pictorial Key to the Tarot (1910). Profile →

Frequently asked questions

Is The Moon a yes or no card?

The Moon leans No / uncertain in a yes/no reading.

What does The Moon mean in love?

Confusion or hidden feelings; things unspoken. Seek clarity gently before deciding.

What does The Moon reversed mean?

Reversed, confusion lifting, releasing fear, or truth coming to light. The fog begins to clear.

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