The Moon – Imagination – 18th Tarot Card
The Moon is increasing on the right side of the observer, the side of Mercy. The Moon has 32 rays, 16 major and 16 minor. The path up the center is the path into the unknown. The dog and wolf symbolize the fears of the natural mind (illusions) when in the presence of moonlight or that of reflected light. Also the animal nature of humans as represented by the dog, the wolf, and the creatures coming out of the depths. Waite points out as a rule this will sink back into the depths. The face of The Moon appears calm and tranquil as it gazes upon the unrest below, spreading its influence to the earth through the lunar dew, tears of Isis. Be still, let a calm come to the animal nature and perhaps the fears from the abyss will remain in the abyss.
This Tarot card represents the life of your imagination (apart from life of the Spirit) in the form of illusions, phobias and fears. These are strong emotions, dreams, of confusion. If you can channel this imagination (energy) it may beneficial in your other pursuits of art, business, etc.
Upright: Hidden enemies, danger, calumny, darkness, terror, deception, occult forces, error, illusions, fears.
Reversed: Instability, period of uncertainty. Inconstancy, silence, lesser degrees of deception and error.
May 28 2008 10:09 pm | Meaning of each Tarot Card -Major Arcana