Who doesn’t love walking on a beach under the light of a
full-moon?
Often the energy on the beach is palpable and the moment
feels alive – pregnant with possibilities. Perhaps we see a ship in the
distance or a dolphin breaking the waves as if reaching up to be bathed in the
silvery light of hope. As the waves crash on the shore, our spirit sores with
excitement, opportunity and courage. Yes, a moonlit night on the beach is truly
a remarkable occurrence.
The Moon - Simply Deep Tarot |
And so, we understand the dilemma and mixed messages offered
by the presence of The Moon Tarot card (Major Arcana 18).
While the explanation above is a literal interpretation of
the Moon aspect, the truth is the Moon represents how we view our life and the
incidents we experience within it. For instance, you can offer the same
situation to different people, and how they respond to the situation is
entirely up to that person. This is true for both “good” and “bad” issues.
Example: Take a potentially serious medical problem.
Some people will respond immediately to the ‘dark’ side of
the situation. We all know these types of people – at the first sign of any
concern they run to their doctor convinced they will be receiving a dreaded
diagnosis, and believe the ‘end’ is imminent. These people start talking about
wills and planning funerals and begin reminiscing about ‘what might have been.’
Other individuals connect with the ‘lighter’ side of the
situation. Sometimes, they even go too light and adopt a “Pollyanna” attitude.
They choose to ignore obvious warning signs and simply believe “everything will
be alright.” They refuse to seek any medical advice and pretend the problem
does not exist. This approach can be even more dangerous than the previous one.
Still there are others who choose to keep a level head and
attempt a practical approach to the situation. They realize there is the
potential for a serious concern, but they diligently live their life despite
it. They don’t feed the worries, but they do attempt to silence their fears
through smart action. They assess the situation intelligently and take the necessary
steps to rectify the problem.
Note - this is not an attempt to criticize or diminish
anyone’s approach to problem-solving. Instead, the point is to show that
regardless of the situation, there are always choices. We must make the
decision to live a life where we swing between the extremes of excessive
fears/idealistic delusions, or we choose to silence the ego-base, lizard-brain
fears and exist at a higher, more fulfilling level.
And yes, living life fully in the face of reality is very
scary. However, by using our intellect and our intuition, we can choose to see
all situations for what they are – the good, the bad, and the ugly – and choose
the most empowering course of action for a successful outcome.
The idea that ‘knowledge is power’ holds a lot of weight in
the dim light of The Moon. When this card appears in a spread, the message is
to access our inner, higher self so that we can indeed shine some divine energy
on the situation and move in a direction that is aligned with the goals of our
deeper, more Authentic self.