Mysteries of the Moon
From the earliest days of childhood, we learn to associate the moon with the dark unknown of the night. As we get older, we learn to see the night as something very different. Some of us even learn to crave it and see it as a time of strength and sharpness. This transformation is something to keep in mind when interpreting The Moon Card.
The appearance of The Moon Card is often linked with times of great uncertainty. Just as the moon rules the sky during the hours of darkness, The Moon Card shows itself during times when you may be dealing with a very real darkness of your own. The same way the world carries on in the shadows without us knowing throughout the night, there may be forces affecting you which are lurking out of sight and deep in the shadows of the unknown. Understanding the power of these mysterious forces is the key to interpreting this card.
While it may seem desirable to try to impose your will upon the uncertainties in your life, this is not the time to act with such haste. The false security which comes from forcing your hand to rid your life of these uncertainties will not serve you well. Now is the time to try to understand the uncertainties around you. Much like a child eventually learns to no longer fear the night, not by forcing the darkness away through artificial means like a nightlight, but by realizing the darkness isn’t a consuming evil, it is important to deal with your darkness by understanding just what it is that lurks there.
The Moon Card often appears at a time when your subconscious may be having a much greater impact on your decisions than you realize. Desires and fears which are often held deep below the surface have a tendency to sneak back up and work themselves into your life without you knowing where they came from. Don’t fall prey to your instinct to fear these hidden drives; work to understand them. Delve into your subconscious to understand the root of these feelings. It’s only then that you’ll begin to free yourself of the mystery and uncertainty that is so frequently bearing down upon you during the times this card appears.
Because your subconscious desires and fears are so powerful at times like these, The Moon Card represents a time when you are actually very intuitive. Once you understand these instincts, don’t be afraid to trust them! They come from very real places and can be very valuable to you. You may feel very lost at this time, perhaps even devoid of a destination. In lieu of being able to see the where you’re trying to go, follow this light of intuition that at least tells you where your immediate steps should take you. Your intuition will keep you on the right path until the darkness fades and your goals become clearer again.
It’s important to remember when interpreting this card that not all unknown forces come from within. If the people and situations around you don’t seem to be quite what they claim to present themselves as, be cautious! At the same time, don’t be dismissive. Exercise patience and attempt to understand the true motives of those around you. This will allow you to make your judgments accordingly. Now is not the time for rash or emotional decision making when it comes to those around you, be it in friendship, career, or even love.
The appearance of the Moon Card represents a very ideal time to get a reading or advice. Your subconscious is at its most powerful and your intuition at its most pure and strengthened. While it may appear that you are very lost on your journey, you possess the keys to finding your way out of the darkness. Oftentimes when we make it back into the daylight we realize we weren’t nearly as lost as it seemed at the time. In the meantime, let the warm glow of the moonlight be your biggest ally!
