The Moon shines between two towers over a path that winds into the distance, while a dog and a wolf howl and a crayfish climbs from the water. It is illusion, dreams, intuition and fear: not everything is what it seems; walk carefully by the light you have.
The night road of illusions, dreams and hidden fears.
Waite’s keywords (1911): Hidden enemies, danger, calumny, darkness, terror, deception, occult forces, error.
Reversed
Reversed, the fog lifts: confusion clears, secrets come out, fears are faced; or, in a hard reading, deception deepens.
The fog lifting, deceptions revealed, fear released.
Waite’s keywords (1911): Instability, inconstancy, silence; lesser deception and error.
In love
Upright Confusion in love, uncertainty, secrets or fantasies; not everything is as it seems.
Reversed The truth comes out in love; illusions dissolve; clarity returns.
In work
Upright Unclear situations at work, missing information, possible deception.
Reversed Hidden matters at work come to light; you see more clearly.
In money
Upright Unclear finances, hidden costs; do not sign anything now.
Reversed Financial clarity returns; a deception is uncovered.
At home and in the family
Upright Anxiety or secrets at home; trust your intuition about the family.
Reversed Family fears are faced; clarity returns to the home.
On your path
Upright Dreams, intuition, the unconscious; walk the path of mystery.
Reversed You are emerging from the darkness; inner fears release their grip.
Its counsel
Upright Trust your intuition, but check the facts before you decide.
Reversed Face your fear: it is smaller in the light.
Correspondences
- Arcana
- Major Arcana, card 18
- Element
- Water
- Number
- 18
Dreams that carry this card
The Wolf · The Bat · The Sea · The Forest · The Moon · Night · The Cellar · Being Lost · The Dream
The Major Arcana
The Fool · The Magician · The High Priestess · The Empress · The Emperor · The Hierophant · The Lovers · The Chariot · Strength · The Hermit · Wheel of Fortune · Justice · The Hanged Man · Death · Temperance · The Devil · The Tower · The Star · The Sun · Judgement · The World