The Moon: Trust the shadows
You don’t have all the answers yet. And that is exactly what it should be like. The moon is not about certainty – it is about learning to see in the dark, trust your instincts, even if logic fails.
This week things may not be the way they seem. That text of an ex? That intestinal feeling about a new chance? Is it real, or is it Wishful Thinking? Instead of haunting clarity, you are at the unknown. The truth will reveal itself – but only if you leave it.
The symbolism of the moon
In traditional tarot images, the moon card has a glowing moon in the night sky, which throws a creepy light on a winding path between two towers. A wolf and a dog are at the base, crying by the moon, which represents both the wild and the tame parts of our psyche. In the water below a crayfish appears, a essence of the depths that step into the unknown.
This card speaks to the subconscious mind, illusions and the hidden forces that form our perceptions. The moon distorts reality, casts shadows where there may be none, making it a challenge to separate the truth of fantasy.
This week the owl takes over as your alternative guide. Just as the moon warns of illusions and half truths, the owl is a master of seeing through darkness. It moves silently through the night, its sharp vision cuts through uncertainty. Where others only see shady forms, the owl sees with precision. This is your task for the week: sharpen your instincts, let your inner wisdom guide you and trust that the unseen is just as real as what is in sight.
The moon
In the middle of the map, the moon shines in the night sky and throws a creepy glow over the landscape. This represents illusions, intuition and subconscious mind. The changing light of the moon reminds us that reality is not always what it seems – perception can be distorted and the truth can be obscured by fear or wishful thinking.
The lobster
The lobster comes from the water and symbolizes something that rises from the depths of the subconscious mind. This represents the first step in the unknown, confronted with hidden fears and embracing uncertainty. The hard scale of the lobster reminds us that emotional protection may be needed when navigating through the deep water of intuition and mystery.
The wolf and dog
The two creatures are at the basis of the map, one game and one tame. De Wolf represents the primary, instinctive nature, while the domestic dog represents the conditioned, trained spirit. They cry at the moon, to illustrate the inner conflict between following raw instincts and complying with learned behavior. This week consider which voice is louder in your louder – and whether it leads you truthfully or illusion.
The pillars
There are two towers or pillars on either side of the path, so that the threshold between the known and the unknown is marked. They serve as guardians of transformation, a memory that walking in the unknown is a transition ritual. Passing between them means embracing uncertainty and trust the journey that lies for us.
The spark
Surrounding the moon falls golden sparks in the direction of the earth and symbolize divine inspiration and the slow unraveling of hidden truths. They remind us that although the moon can throw illusions, it also reveals deeper insights over time – if we are patient enough to see them.
This week the owl takes over as your alternative guide. Just as the moon warns of illusions and half truths, the owl is a master of seeing through darkness. It moves silently through the night, its sharp vision cuts through uncertainty. Where others only see shady forms, the owl sees with precision. This is your task for the week: sharpen your instincts, let your inner wisdom guide you and trust that the unseen is just as real as what is in sight.
Your cosmic compass for the week
Monday-Wednesday: the fog rolls in
Have you ever seen a wolf move the night and feel things long before they happen? That’s you now. Mercury Conjunct Saturn says that the facts are clear, but Mercury Conjunct Neptunus whispers differently. Do not make a decision if the story is not yet completely written.
Your best move? Observe, listen and resist the urge to respond impulsively. Not everything is as it seems.
Thursday-free day: the illusion test
The new moon in fish increases your intuition, but Venus Retrograde plays mind games. Do you see what is real or what you want to believe? Let the answers come naturally – they do not force them.
Think of the owl: it does not chase every flicker of movement at night. It waits, watches and only strikes when the time is ripe. This is your moment to be in uncertainty and to reveal the truth.
Weekend: The revelation
The moment of truth is coming. That uncertainty with which you have been? It starts to become logical. A difficult decision, an emotional turning point or an unexpected realization – the fog on Sunday. Just as the owl follows the instinct, not an illusion, you should do that too.
This is your clue to rely on what you have learned in the darkness. The answers are here. Now what are you going to do with it?
What the moon wants you to know
- Not everything is as it seems. Stay skeptical about easy answers.
- Your intuition is stronger than you think. Listen to the part of you that sees through the sound.
- Mystery is not something to fear – it’s something to explore. Let yourself be in the unknown.
- The truth will come when it is ready. You don’t have to force it.
The moon reminds us that clarity is not always immediately, and sometimes the best we can do, trusting the journey – even if we can’t see the destination yet. Go ahead, not with certainty, but with confidence in yourself.
