Finding the Courage to Face Our Deeper Fears
Decoding the moon Tarot card for subconscious exploration
The moon is a symbol that represents our deeper psyche. Because it is associated with the night time and the witching hour, it parallels the time in which our subconscious fears and concerns often creep up.
In our dreams, many of the fears lodged in the hidden parts of our mind come to the surface. It’s a time that provides us with an opportunity to look at them directly. From the emotions that we feel in the face of a fear in the dreamscape to the nagging issues or people that recurringly haunt us, the moon symbolizes those things to be addressed and healed.
The moon Tarot card includes even deeper symbolism than just Earth’s cosmic companion. Other archetypal symbols are also depicted.
A crab creeps out of a body of water, meaning out of the muck of emotions, and ascends down a path to transformation. Ahead of him sit two wolves howling at the moon, which represent fears of death or harm. These also bring up our sexuality lying dormant inside of us, bubbling to be freed from repression.
Think about the scary parts of your dreams. Do you feel hopelessness or insecurity in certain social events? Do you find yourself running from some unknown predator that leaves your heart beating in desperation, such as a…
