The Moon

The card

A moon hangs in a night sky. Against the Sun, its light is soft and reflected.

Traditional meaning

Traditionally the Moon is reputation, honour and emotion, and is linked with night and with cycles.

How to read it

The Moon has two layers: outwardly reputation and recognition — being seen, having a name; inwardly emotion and intuition. It is one of the few cards in the deck that governs both the public face and the private feeling. It also means a month, and things that run in cycles.

In context

Love

A deep emotional bond, or a partner who cares about their standing in your eyes.

Work

Reputation, personal brand, creative work; recognition within a field.

Timing

A month, or a monthly cycle.

Common combinations

• The Moon + The Sun · Recognition and reward together, standing at its height
• The Moon + The Clouds · Reputation damaged, or mood at a low
• The Moon + The Stars · Widely recognised, travelling far
• The Moon + The Heart · A deep emotional bond
• The Moon + The Garden · A public reputation
• The Moon + The Fox · Recognised for the work itself
• The Moon + The Fish · Turning a name into income
• The Moon + The Book · An inner life kept private, or a reputation built on research
• The Moon + The Rider · News touching on reputation
• The Moon + The Mice · A good name being chipped away