XVIII. THE MOON

A full moon in the sky above a pond, from which a crayfish crawls out, a dog barks at the moon, and a cheetah, summoned by the Moon Goddess, wears a collar of submission, signifying lifelong service. The full moon, forming a 180-degree aspect with the sun, is a discordant phase, often indicating severe emotional issues, conflicts with the family of origin, depression, or internal self-contradictions. People whose birth charts include The Moon often face tumultuous lives, like being stuck in a quagmire, but the struggle also shapes valuable qualities and teaches extraordinary skills. The Moon signifies perpetual mental tension. In astrology, the full moon symbolizes climax, peak, results, achievement, indicating progress, change, or outcomes of previous plans and actions at this time. The Moon also represents Cancer, signifying subconscious fears and rich inner inspiration and dreams. Dreams are not just displays of the subconscious and thoughts but also means of communication with the divine. Thus, The Moon is a profoundly spiritual card. If esoteric enthusiasts frequently draw this card, it indicates strong communicative and healing energies. Reversed, The Moon suggests further confusion and inconsistency, loss of spiritual control, deception.