The Moon - Swimming Through the Unknown

I am over the moon to share with you the first card for my upcoming tarot deck, The Moon! A card for those exploring the depths of the ocean floor, and feeling everything along the way. Although this is not my favorite card, it is one I deeply resonate with. When I sat down to draw this, I did not have in mind that I’d be drawing the moon card. I was, however, feeling the feelings of the card. I turned those feelings into a vision, and this is what came out!

Fueled by moonlight, her tears are glowing and sparkling; in her emotions lie her power.

My Connection to The Moon

The drawing I made for this card is a visual representation of how it feels for me to live in alignment. This feeling was so easy for me to draw, but I’ve never been able to put it into words, until now. I am deeply emotional, feelings intense and constantly changing like the tides. I often feel like I am being guided solely by moonlight. I go through drastically different versions of myself every couple of years and feel I never know who I am or where I’m going. Often the only thing that can pull me back to myself is my deep feeling of connection to the Universe. I’m realizing that connection is the only thing I can ever truly know. Everything else exists in a space of the unknown. That space is very uncomfortable, but the medicine in this card can help us swim through the unknown instead of merely existing inside of it.

Recognizing that you’re being led by moonlight is a powerful thing. When I am able to sense into that guidance, I can find the magic within the emotions flowing through me. Connecting to your emotions is not easy work. I have spent many hours wishing to not feel so deeply, but I do not wish this at all anymore. I’m so grateful I pushed through the shadow work needed to get me here. We bury so many things deep inside the ocean floor, but we must dig them out to feel the warmth of the sun, and receive the clarity we’ve been longing for.

I have felt this card most intensely in 2020 and 2021 alongside my work in Strength and Hermit, and this year in Death. Hard years, but years with immense growth and breakthroughs; years I have felt the most connected to the Universe and to myself. I feel more myself now than I ever have, now that the moonlight is here to guide me again. Without the moon, I wouldn’t be me. 

The Moon Guidebook

Now that I’ve released my unfiltered thoughts, I’ll provide some additional guidebook-like insight for anyone here to learn about this card. The Moon is ruled by Pisces, and represents everything living in that dreamy watery Pisces space. Subconscious revelations are born here. We are learning to swim with the unknown. When we feel we don’t know anything, it may be helpful to remind ourselves that what we don’t know is external. Intuition is heightened in this card, so find comfort in trusting your inner knowing. With heightened intuition comes heightened emotions. This is not an easy energy to be in. Be proud of yourself for making it here, you are doing important work that is deeply valued by the Universe. The sweet warmth and clarity you’ve been wanting from the sun is coming soon. 

Tarot pull / journal prompt suggestion for those who resonate with The Moon: What gifts have your emotions brought you?

I hope this resonated and you enjoyed reading my insight into The Moon! Feedback is greatly appreciated, as this is basically the rough draft of my guidebook. I’ll be writing an article as I create each card for my upcoming tarot deck!