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The Moon, Rider-Waite-Smith deck

Tarot card meaning

The Moon: yes or no?

Upright: Leans no · Reversed: Maybe or not yet

The Moon suggests the picture is unclear and fear may be colouring it.

  • uncertainty
  • dreams
  • intuition

How our meanings are written

▲Upright

No. The Moon suggests the picture is unclear and fear may be colouring it. Wait for more light before you decide.

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▼Reversed

Maybe. Reversed, the fog is lifting, or worry is deepening. The answer may become clear soon.

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Advice

Move carefully, notice your fears and instincts, and gather more light before you decide. Do not mistake a mood for a fact.

Reversed: Ground yourself in facts and routines. Speak a hidden fear aloud, and let what is becoming clear settle before you act.

A question to reflect on

What am I afraid of that has not actually happened?

Reversed: What would look different in daylight?

The Moon: common questions

Is The Moon a yes or no?

No. The Moon suggests the picture is unclear and fear may be colouring it. Wait for more light before you decide.

Is The Moon reversed a yes or no?

Maybe. Reversed, the fog is lifting, or worry is deepening. The answer may become clear soon.

What advice does The Moon give?

Move carefully, notice your fears and instincts, and gather more light before you decide. Do not mistake a mood for a fact.

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