Can You Feel It?

When the Moon comes up in a reading it shows that there are hidden aspects to a given situation that need to come to the surface. This is also a card that has a certain amount of fear associated with it, whether it be fear of the unknown, or fear of one’s own feelings. The crab in the image is associated with the astrological sign of Cancer which is the sign of emotions. The moon is shown in its cycles on this card suggesting the cyclical nature of life. This cyclical aspect of the Moon is why I associate it with being a card of the soul connection. The soul connection is cyclical in nature because inevitably one person runs away for a while, thinking by doing so they can run from their feelings. The front scene in the card is illuminated by the light of the moon, and as you look closer you can see that the background becomes dark suggesting that the fear arises because one can’t see clearly ahead to the future. The dog and wolf are barking because they are fearful of what they don’t understand. At its most negative interpretation, the Moon can suggest deception and truth being withheld.

When using the energy of this card for purposes of meditation, you may want to focus on where in your life you need to be more forthcoming about your feelings. This is an excellent card to use in order to get more in touch with your emotions and face the fears associated with them. For example, you may want to ask yourself how you truly feel about a given situation while under the calming influence of a meditative state. By becoming more in touch with our feelings we can live in the illuminated aspect of the moon and leave the fear of the unknown future aside, trusting that we are on the right path.

To enhance the meditative experience you may want to use a white candle, or a silver candle both of which are associated with the moon. A moonstone which is used to calm emotions would be a good choice for your crystal. For aromatherapy I would suggest the relaxing scent