Astrology

The Moon is closely linked with the water signs of Cancer and Pisces. Pisces embodies intuition, dreams, and the subconscious mind, mirroring The Moon’s themes. There is also a crayfish emerging from water, which many people associate with the sign of Cancer. Cancer is known to be nurturing, sensitive, inuitive, and deeply caring. 

These connections emphasize the importance of navigating emotional landscapes with sensitivity and awareness. Explore your dreams, emotions, and intuitive insights, but also understand them as an extension of yourself. 

The Moon also has strong symbology in Astrology. Many people follow the phases of the moon and take note of their astrological significance. In case you’d like to incorporate the astrological meanings of the moon in your Tarot practice, I’ve provided high level meanings below for you to reference:

• New Moon

  •   Represents new beginnings and setting intentions.

  •   Ideal for starting new projects and contemplating future goals.

• Waxing Crescent

  •   Signifies building momentum and taking first steps.

  •   Encourages growth, courage, and progress towards your goals.

• First Quarter

  •   A time for action and decision-making, addressing obstacles.

  •   Focus on taking decisive actions and staying determined.

• Waxing Gibbous

  •   Highlights refinement and preparation, analyzing details.

  •   Encourages perseverance and fine-tuning plans for success.

• Full Moon

  •   Represents culmination and fruition of intentions.

  •   Time for realization, clarity, and letting go of what no longer serves.

• Waning Gibbous

  •   A phase for gratitude and introspection, sharing wisdom.

  •   Reflect on accomplishments and offer support to others.

• Last Quarter

  •   Focuses on release and forgiveness, shedding old patterns.

  •   Make conscious decisions to clear the way for future progress.

• Waning Crescent

  •   Emphasizes rest and renewal, preparing for the new cycle.

  •   A period for inner reflection, healing, and spiritual growth.

Note: It's important to recognize that not everyone incorporates astrology into their Tarot readings. The extent to which astrological references are used can vary greatly among readers. Each reader has a unique approach; some may draw heavily on astrological archetypes, while others might not use them at all. This information is meant to offer an additional perspective that could be helpful in your interpretations by highlighting parallels between Tarot and Astrology.

Although some argue that astrology wasn't originally part of Tarot, more modern interpretations like the Rider Waite Smith and Thoth decks may have integrated astrological concepts to align with their modern time mystical beliefs. Many contemporary decks made in this current decade also feature astrological references. Ultimately, every individual develops their own unique relationship with both Tarot and Astrology.

Reversed Meaning

When The Moon appears reversed, it signifies a repressed truth. Not everything is clear to you at this time, meaning you will have to confront uncomfortable realities down the road. Trust in your intuition to unravel the threads so that you may have clarity, even if it means facing difficult truths.