The Moon

The Moon

Possible keywords: Shadows, illumination, deception, facing our fears

Even though she lives in the night, the Moon is not an overly negative card. She appears in a reading to shine a light on the shadows of our unconscious. A profoundly intuitive card, her watery elemental nature illuminates our hidden behaviors and emotions. She asks: what parts of you are you denying? There’s no denying the Moon's powerful effect on the Earth and its inhabitants. Our lives are cyclical, just like the waxing and waning moon. There will be times when we feel empowered and times when we are weakened. Remember that even the darkest of nights eventually ends when the dawn arrives. Bringing mindful attention to our darker places helps us accept and integrate them into ourselves. The Moon asks us to bravely face our fears and listen to the voice of the small self behind them — how are your fears trying to protect you? This card may appear as a reminder that things aren’t always what they seem. We can also deceive ourselves just as others try to deceive us with their shadowy behavior. What seems terrifying in our nightmares may look very different in the morning. Allow the Moon to illuminate your path until the sun returns.