The Moon Tarot Key Words#
Before diving deeper into the upright- and reversed the Moon tarot meaning, and its connection to love, career, and life, below a quick overview of the most important words connected to this Major Arcana card.
Upright | Fear, anxiety, confusion, delusion, risk |
Reversed | Overcoming fear, finding the truth, conquering anxiety, gaining clarity |
Yes or No | No |
The Moon Tarot Card Description#
The Moon tarot card depicts a long road with the moon shining down on it. On either side of this path, there is a dog and a wolf.
These creatures personify our animalistic nature; the dog represents our domestic, docile side, and the wolf shows our feral and wild one.
Arising from the water, we see a crawfish crawling up to the path, symbolizing us humans who are about to set out on a long way towards a blurred or uncertain destination. Although these events take place at night, the surroundings of the animals are bright and easily seen.
The moon shines its light down to guide the crawfish down the path. Off in the distance stands two towers on either side of the path. The towers signify positive and negative forces. Their likeness may also allude to our struggle to distinguish between good and evil.
The Moon Tarot Meaning#
When the Moon tarot card appears in a reading upright, it can mean that you are allowing your imagination and emotions to take control of your life. This may be linked to anxieties, fears, or self-deception.
The Moon can symbolize uncertainty, fear, or the need to face what is unclear. Trusting intuition does not guarantee deliverance from a difficulty.
The upright Moon can also be some illusion. There may be a hidden truth in your life that you need to uncover. The Moon cautions you from accepting what things seem to be. It may be time to dig a little deeper and allow the light to shine upon the fallacies in your life.
Work and Money Meaning#
The Moon when connected to money and career signifies confusion or deception. You might be having some trouble deciding what career path to choose. On the other hand, someone at work may be making things difficult for you to move forward.
Outside forces can make it difficult for us to focus on how we really feel. Instead of listening to others, focus on trusting your intuition. By doing so, you can be sure that you make the right decision on how to move forward.
Regarding finances, The Moon is a call out for caution. You will need to make sure that you are wary when making new investments. See that you have all the facts before you decide on what you invest in.
The Moon can symbolize uncertainty or mistrust, but it does not establish that someone is attempting fraud. Verify people and offers independently.
Again, it is important to trust your gut and only make the decision that feels right. Use the card for reflection, then ground the decision in evidence and practical risk.
Love and Relationships Meaning#
In love and relationships, the Moon tarot card usually signifies miscommunication. You could be having more frequent arguments with your partner due to this lack of communication. This pattern may strain a relationship if it is actually present.
If you are experiencing this in your relationship, allow the light from the Moon to light your path. You will need to channel much of that negative energy into motivation to bring harmony into your relationship once again.
If you are single, The Moon cautions that someone you are interested in may not be all that they seem. The card cannot establish another person's intentions; look for verifiable behavior and communicate directly where appropriate. Make sure that you are taking the time to truly get to know this person before you dive too deep into a new relationship with them.
Health and Spirituality Meaning#
Getting a reading with the Moon card does not necessarily mean you are in bad health. It can symbolize uncertainty or fear, but it cannot diagnose anxiety, depression, or another mental health condition.
If you have a feeling that something is wrong, now is the time to get to the bottom of it. If a concern is dismissed, ask questions or seek an appropriate second opinion.
The card cannot identify menstrual or hormonal problems. Discuss symptoms or concerns with a qualified healthcare professional.
The Moon Reversed Meaning#
The Moon reversed can symbolize greater clarity after uncertainty. It cannot predict that anxiety or depression will end; seek support appropriate to your circumstances.
This image of the Moon can symbolize hope, but it does not promise recovery from illness or difficulty. If you are experiencing any problems, now is the time to face them head-on.
The reversed Moon can symbolize a wish for clarity, but it cannot provide medical guidance or determine the right response to anxiety. Seek qualified support when needed.
The Moon: Yes or No#
Many readers treat the Moon in a yes or no reading as NO-leaning because it symbolizes uncertainty or incomplete information. That convention does not establish deception or decide what you should do.
Use the Moon as a prompt to identify missing information and practical risks, not as a warning that dictates what you should do.
The Moon Card Combinations#
The Moon isn’t usually a positive companion, as it tends to muddy the waters and create instability. Watch for a positive card following to release the situation and bring clarity to the matter.
The Moon and the Devil#
The combination of the Moon and the Devil signifies a deceptive presence in your life. Someone close to you is taking advantage of you or purposely deceiving you for their gain.
Be cautious in who you spend your time with and trust your gut to judge the character of those around you. It may be time to re-evaluate some of the relationships in your life to be sure that you are getting the support you need and deserve to lead a happy life.
The Moon and the World#
The Moon with the World card can symbolize unease about visibility or belonging, but it cannot identify social anxiety or another mental health condition.
The Moon and World can invite reflection on anxiety around social situations, but tarot cannot determine its cause or treatment. Seek suitable support and judge new people by their conduct, not intuition alone.
The Moon and the Hermit#
The Moon and the Hermit together mean self-imposed separation from others is having a negative effect on your life. The isolation you have may cause you to lose touch with the people and things you truly love and leads to an unhappy existence.
You must remember to cherish the relationships and the good things in life. If you allow the Moon to light the way, you can get deliverance from all negativity.
The Moon and the Wheel of Fortune#
If the Wheel of Fortune makes an appearance in your reading, get ready for the Wheel to spin in your favor. Whether you believe in destiny or not, things are lining up for your benefit.
Combined with the Moon, it can symbolize intuition and pattern recognition, but it cannot confirm a prediction or establish predictive ability.
The Moon and Strength#
The Moon and Strength card have a special bond as they both have the number 8 as their base. Strength is numbered 8 and The Moon is numbered 18.
The Strenght card on its own stands for courage, compassion, focus, and persuasion. When combined with the Moon tarot card, it serves as an encouragement to keep fighting for your visions and goals.
The Moon and seven of wands#
Stop! That’s the main message of the Moon paired with the Seven of Wands. This combination warns you to not jump in too soon without all the facts to hand yet. Instead, take time to think for a while and make sure you have all the information before taking any position.
The Moon and the High Priestess#
This is a pairing of the Moon and the High Priestess. Together they can symbolize mystery, intuition, and incomplete information, but they do not promise that hidden information will be revealed or prove beneficial.
Some readers associate this pairing with secrecy, cycles, or fertility, but it cannot indicate pregnancy or identify another person’s circumstances.
The Moon Tarot Art#
Although I write all the descriptions based on the Rider-Waite Tarot deck, it doesn’t mean that I use other decks too. One of my favorite things is to browse the web for beautiful tarot decks and cards.
Here you can find a small selection of beautiful Moon tarot cards. Did you create a tarot card yourself and want to share this, I would love to hear from you in the comments below!
The Modern Way Tarot 
Laura Durrant via Behance.net 
Elsa Ophelia via Behance.net 
Adru Garlov via Behance.net 
Teresa Moramarco via Behance.net
The Moon Tarot Card in a Reading#
That’s all for the Moon tarot meaning! If you have pulled the upright or reversed Moon card in your spread, did the meaning make sense to your situation in life?
Our community loves to hear about spot-on readings (both moon reading and of course Tarot readings with the moon card) so I would be forever grateful if you could take a minute to let us know your experience with these readings in the comments below!
