The Moon - 18

Sit with the shadows to see the truth

When the Fool comes towards his next lesson, all the focus is on the moon which shows a time of transitions, where the moon is the dominating force but still reflecting the truth of the sun from it. Below we see the golden drops of divine inspiration coming down between the two pillars which mark a transition point in our understanding moving us from confusion to clarity. There is a small and winding path to lead us to that clarification point, but first we must allow new ideas to emerge (like the crayfish) from our subconscious and balance the duality of our understanding between the learned (the dog) and the instinctual (the wolf).

Rider-Waite-Smith

Meanings

Things are not as they seem. You might have confusion, anxiety, or old traumas resurfacing. This is a time to reflect and see what is not clear.
The Moon represents our psyche, it is time to explore the confusion coming from hidden things. The shadows from the Moon can show truths of the subconscious that can’t be seen in the light of the sun.
Follow your intuition and let it guide you. Seek clarity and question yourself to ensure you remain on your true path.
The warning of the moon card (when it is reversed or in a negative position) is to beware of believing the illusions. Things are cloudy and confusing, make sure you’re gaining clarity from this time and not falling deeper into delusion.

Numerology - 18

Eighteen contains the leadership from 1 and the power from 8 but pushes it further. It seeks balance between insight, intuition, and connection with the spiritual world. You have learned your skills and now are seeking how to use them to better yourself and the world. Eighteen also echoes the numerology of 9 (1+8) - nines are a time to withdraw from the world for reflection, sifting through what has and has not worked. You have learned creativity and insight, and the lessons of the past are now becoming clear.

Tarot de Marseilles

Symbolism

Moon – embracing your intuition and unconscious, feminine energy, illumination of things that are unseen or in the shadows.
Pillars – transition point from unconscious to conscious and illusion to clarity.
Golden Drops – believed to be divine inspiration or influence. The difficult times you are going through may be divinely designed. The drops are said to be in the shape of the Hebrew letter Yod.
Dog & Wolf – dual nature of humans and the inner conflict between our civilized and wild instincts, or what is learned vs what is instinctual.
Water – emotion, inner world, depth of subconscious and intuition
Crayfish – thought and intuition emerging from our watery subconscious.
Path – you may be confused, but there is a path through the subconscious if you look for it

Tarot of Echoes

Associations

Water – the suit of emotions and intuition, represented by the cups in tarot. Water brings renewal, new life, emotional growth, inner wisdom, and healing.
Neptune – the planet associated with water, intuition, and dreams. Neptune’s influence often leads us towards empathy, compassion, and creativity. It can increase connection with others and spiritual enlightenment and understanding.
Pisces – connected with the planet Neptune and its influence on dreams, spirituality, and intuition. Pisces are known for deep empathy, creativity, and imagination. They tend to be intuitive, sensitive, and have deep emotional connections.