Major Arcana · XVIII · combinations

The Moon: Combinations with Other Tarot Cards

In combinations, The Moon adds uncertainty, illusions and fears. It says that the situation is not fully visible and that the neighboring card may turn out to be deceptive.

  • illusion
  • uncertainty
  • fear
  • intuition
  • mystery
Element
Water
Astrology
Pisces
Pairs with the Major Arcana
21

The Moon combined with the suits

Wands

With Wands: unclear plans, doubts.

Cups

With Cups: romantic illusions, jealousy, daydreaming.

Swords

With Swords: deception, anxiety, insomnia.

Pentacles

With Pentacles: financial risks, dubious deals.

The Moon and the Major Arcana

  • The Fool

    The Moon + The Fool

    A step into the unknown without a clear picture: a risk of deception or illusions. Check the facts before you leap.

    In love Unclear feelings, a romance full of things left unsaid.

  • The Magician

    The Moon + The Magician

    Deception, illusion, sleight of hand. Someone is not telling the whole truth — check the facts.

    In love Insincerity, hidden motives in the relationship.

  • The High Priestess

    The Moon + The High Priestess

    A double mystery: much is hidden, intuition is heightened, but it is easy to get things wrong. Dreams, premonitions, anxiety. Double-check everything.

    In love Unclear feelings, secrets and mistrust.

  • The Empress

    The Moon + The Empress

    Illusions in the family, hidden fears, health problems. Things are not as fine as they seem.

    In love Insecurity and anxiety in the relationship.

  • The Emperor

    The Moon + The Emperor

    Hidden threats, unstable power, deception by those in charge. Don’t believe everything you hear.

    In love Uncertainty about your partner, hidden motives.

  • The Hierophant

    The Moon + The Hierophant

    Doubts about your faith, deception by authority figures, hidden motives.

    In love Insincerity, doubts about your partner.

  • The Lovers

    The Moon + The Lovers

    Deception in love, illusions, jealousy. A choice made in a fog.

    In love Mistrust, a hidden rival.

  • The Chariot

    The Moon + The Chariot

    An unclear path, deception, confusion. It is easy to lose your way.

    In love Uncertainty, a partner’s hidden motives.

  • Strength

    The Moon + Strength

    Facing your fears and inner demons. You need strength so as not to give in to anxiety.

    In love Anxiety, uncertainty about your partner.

  • The Hermit

    The Moon + The Hermit

    Wandering in the dark, fears, uncertainty. Solitude makes the anxiety worse.

    In love Insecurity, fear of being alone.

  • Wheel of Fortune

    The Moon + Wheel of Fortune

    Unpredictable changes, uncertainty. Good luck may turn out to be an illusion.

    In love Uncertainty in the relationship.

  • Justice

    The Moon + Justice

    Deception in documents, legal ambiguity. A hidden truth.

    In love Suspicion, mistrust.

  • The Hanged Man

    The Moon + The Hanged Man

    Uncertainty, fears, illusions. Nothing is clear — it is time to wait.

    In love Uncertainty and anxiety in the relationship.

  • Death

    The Moon + Death

    Fear of change, uncertainty after an ending. It is hard to let go.

    In love Fear of a breakup, anxiety.

  • Temperance

    The Moon + Temperance

    Fragile balance, hidden fears. Health problems worth getting checked.

    In love Insecurity and anxiety in the couple.

  • The Devil

    The Moon + The Devil

    Deception, manipulation, fears. A dangerous combination — stay alert.

    In love Lies, jealousy, a toxic relationship.

  • The Tower

    The Moon + The Tower

    Shock and fear, uncertainty after a crisis.

    In love Anxiety and insecurity after a breakup.

  • The Star

    The Moon + The Star

    Hope and doubt. The dream may turn out to be an illusion — check it against reality.

    In love Uncertainty, romantic illusions.

  • The Sun

    The Moon + The Sun

    Fears fade, the truth comes to light. Clarity after the fog.

    In love Doubts dissolve, and clarity arrives.

  • Judgement

    The Moon + Judgement

    Waking up from illusions, a moment of insight.

    In love Realizing the truth about the relationship.

  • The World

    The Moon + The World

    Coming out of uncertainty, the end of an anxious period.

    In love Clarity after a long period of uncertainty.

The Moon and the Minor Arcana

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Frequently asked questions

What does the combination of The Moon and The Lovers mean?

Deception in love, illusions, jealousy. A choice made in a fog. In love: mistrust, a hidden rival.

What does the combination of The Moon and Death mean?

Fear of change, uncertainty after an ending. It is hard to let go. In love: fear of a breakup, anxiety.

What does the combination of The Moon and The Sun mean?

Fears fade, the truth comes to light. Clarity after the fog. In love: doubts dissolve, and clarity arrives.

How does The Moon combine with the Minor Arcana?

With Wands: unclear plans, doubts. With Cups: romantic illusions, jealousy, daydreaming. With Swords: deception, anxiety, insomnia. With Pentacles: financial risks, dubious deals.