The Moon: Understanding the Tarot

 

As we come to the end of the tarot cards we can see how the major arcana unfolds. It has led us on a journey through birth, death, inspiration and waiting. There are many lessons to be learned from the tarot, and it is important to understand the complete meaning behind the card in order to fully grasp the lessons the tarot deck has to offer.

The moon card is pictured with a large moon in the center the addition of a crescent moon inside the full moon is also present. A dog and a wolf howl are positioned at the bottom of the card, and they look up in a howl. This card is symbolic of fear, illusion, fantasy, deception and confusion.

The moon card symbolizes being afraid; it represents nameless fears and phobias, and it suggests being afraid of the dark and what may lie in it. This card also implies that there is a lack of strength and courage, and the bearer of this card may be allowing insignificant worries to overcome him. This card suggests that you release inner secrets and fears like the heartfelt howl of the wolf.

Illusions are another implication of the moon. Deception is apparent when the moon card appears in your reading. You may be deceiving yourself, and you may believe in things that are unrealistic. You may have your fantasies confused with reality, and you may be mistaking truth for fiction. The illusions that you see in the shadow of the moon show there true selves in the sunlight.

Imagination is conjured up by the moon card, and it implies that dreams may currently be very realistic and vivid. You may be fantasizing a lot about someone or something. Peculiar ideas may be running through your mind as of light, and this may be bringing you inspiration and creativity. These unusual and outlandish thoughts are derivative of the unconscious, and may be seen as visions.

The moon card also suggest confusion, and you may feel as if someone has turned the lights off on you. You may feel that you are losing yourself, and you may have trouble seeing things clearly. It is as if you are in a fog, and you are unsure of which way you have come from and which way you are going. This can be distracting, and leave you with a trouble mind, but remember night only lasts so long.

The moon is a card of darkness of thought, this can be deceptive, confusing or frightening, but it can also be used as creative inspiration.

Ace of Pentacles: Understanding the Tarot

 

The minor arcana of tarot is the original model of the classic deck of playing cards, and it is very similar. The minor arcana of the tarot relates to specific situations, and the major arcana of the tarot relates to more of a broad and worldly set of circumstances. The minor arcana is made up of pentacles, wands, cups, and swords; this article will discuss the meaning of the ace of pentacles.

The ace of pentacles is the first card in the suit of pentacles, and it represents the lone coin. It is depicted by a hand coming out of a cloud like a wind manifests out of the sky. The hand cups the coin, and it is marked with a pentacle. This card means physical manifestation, prosperity, common sense, and trust.

This card represents the manifestation of physical, and this is apparent by the hand coming out of the cloud. This card suggests that achieving tangible results is possible, and it is the goal. The ace of pentacles suggests making physical improvements in your life such as health or home situations. It also represents working on a project that is tangible, and looking for concrete answers. This card can also represent working in nature to cause a physical effect on your surroundings.

The ace of pentacles is on coin, but it is the capital needed to gain more prosperity. It represents having what you need to achieve a goal, and it helps draw what you need to you. This card depicts a single coin, but just as a single seed can produce an abundance of fruit; this card represents growth and prosperity. A positive abundance will enter your life, and this card reflects rewards for past efforts.

Using common sense and logic is implied by this card as well. The ace of pentacles suggests that being realistic is important. The single pentacle reminds us that this is what we have, and we should not over calculate what we have. This card suggests grounding yourself, and setting limits. It also suggests looking honestly at what you have, and making decisions based on what you know is true and works.

Trust is another aspect of this card. The ace of pentacles suggests that you have faith in others and their ability to be good. This card suggests that you have a good foundation from which to work on your goals. It also suggests that you feel stable and confident in your situation. You feel protected, and you acting from a place of security.

The ace of pentacles means prosperity, manifestation of physical, faith, and trust. This card is a good beginning.