The Moon is the card of intuition, dreams, and the unconscious. The Moon provides light as a reflection of the Sun, yet this light is dim, uncertain, and only vaguely illuminates our path as we journey toward higher consciousness. Similarly, our dreams, intuitions, and inner promptings lead us forward toward higher levels of understanding if we listen carefully and use our judgement to help interpret the veiled messages of the unconscious. The water at the base of the card represents the inner ocean of the collective unconscious from which a crab or crayfish appears. This creature represents the often disturbing images which appear from our inner depths, just as the dog and wolf at the beginning of the path represent the tamed and the wild aspects of our minds. The path leads between two towers into the mountains in the distance. The towers represent good and evil, much like the columns flanking the High Priestess. The mountains in the distance represent the higher knowledge we seek under the illumination of the Moon. How do you respond to the promptings of the unconscious? Do you attempt to understand the vague promptings of your dreams, or do you simply ignore these messages? How does this card affect you? What wisdom can you find by listening carefully to the images within your unconscious?
