The Moon
The Moon card uses the rabbit and belladonna imagery to warn of hidden dangers and the need for careful preparation and intuition. Upright, it signals anxiety, confusion, and exaggerated fears that call for caution, support, and confronting past disturbances. Reversed, it indicates the unraveling of fears and the revelation of secrets, but recovery will be difficult and the path forward may still be obscured. Ultimately the card urges honesty with oneself, careful navigation of uncertainty, and the shedding of deception to reach a clearer future.
Keywords
Card Name
The Moon
Animal
Rabbit
Fun Fact
Rabbits are found in most environments on the planet and are a common prey animal. They are very social creatures and live in groups beneath the ground, digging extremely intricate tunnel systems called warrens where they live and raise their young. Rabbits are also well known for their rate of reproduction. Female rabbits can give birth to up to 14 baby rabbits in a single litter.
Keywords
Obfuscation, Anxiety, Ignorance
Reversed Keywords
Reveal, Turnaround, Disillusion
Meaning (Imagery)
The rabbit dances through the night sky under the moon’s watchful eye atop a crescent sprig of belladonna. Rabbits are commonly associated with luck, but they also represent longevity, vulnerability, perception — and a need to plan thoroughly. The belladonna, a pleasant looking plant once used as a beauty product, harbors a dark secret. Though a rabbit might be able to stomach the plant’s berries, humans will easily succumb to their poison. The Moon reminds us to prepare for danger or for unpleasant situations ahead. Though everything seems calm, we must use our intuition to tune into the world around us. Only then can we navigate around dangers yet unseen and live to dance another day.
Meaning (Upright)
When upright, the Moon signifies that the user is besieged by anxiety. Be careful when making decisions right now. You might not be in the right headspace, and pertinent information won’t be readily available when you need it. Deeply ingrained fears are starting to make themselves known, and you may feel as if you’re out on your own. Don’t let these fears consume you. Threats feel larger than they truly are. If something from your past is disturbing you, it’s time to confront it. There’s a chance that what’s bothering you isn’t as oppressive as it initially seems. Seek support in others if you need stability. Take a deep breath and tread carefully. The time for haste has passed. Caution and intuition are the most trustworthy guides in your corner now.
Meaning (Reversed)
When reversed, the Moon shows that the user is going to let go of their fears and anxieties. Secrets and lies will soon be brought to the light, and any confusion you’re experiencing at this time will be cleared. You are about to overcome intense personal struggles, but don’t celebrate just yet. Your recovery will not be easy nor will it be smooth. The path to the future isn’t entirely clear right now, and people or other circumstances will try to further obscure your vision. By the same token, this position is telling the user that they’re currently steeped in falsehood. Perhaps you’re lost in a world of make-believe, trying to pretend that your circumstances aren’t what they actually are. Or someone has led you astray. This is the time to come to terms with your reality and make changes to free yourself from these illusions. A better future awaits you, but you have to leave deception behind.
Visual Description
A large pale moon hangs in the upper right against a dark, star-speckled sky. A translucent, star-flecked hare leaps through the center of the scene, trailing wisps of cosmic light. A curved garland of deep purple flowers and teal leaves arcs toward the moon, and thin, curling cloud-forms and scattered leaves float across the composition. The title "THE MOON" appears at the bottom in gold letters.
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