Our Guide: The Moon

THE MOON

Here we are ready to begin the tender work of clearing the illusions and delusions that we’ve created around love.

We often create illusions and delusions around relationships as a way to protect ourselves from vulnerability or pain. Sometimes, we project our deepest desires onto someone else, imagining they will fulfill needs that only we can satisfy. We might idealize a partner, seeing only their best qualities and ignoring red flags or incompatibilities. Fear of abandonment or loneliness can lead us to cling to fantasies of perfect love, convincing ourselves that everything will magically fall into place. Additionally, past wounds may cause us to interpret ambiguous actions through a lens of mistrust or hope, distorting reality. These illusions serve as buffers against discomfort, but they also prevent us from seeing clearly and forming genuine, healthy connections. Recognizing these patterns is the first step towards embracing true love rooted in honesty and authenticity.

The Moon card serves as a gentle but powerful light in the darkness, illuminating the hidden corners of our unconscious mind. When it comes to love, the Moon invites us to look beyond those stories and fears we may cling to about ourselves or others. It reveals the parts of our heart that are shrouded in uncertainty, fantasy, or confusion, encouraging us to discern what is real from what is distorted. By shining this subtle light inward, the Moon helps us uncover emotional truths, face our fears, and bring subconscious patterns into awareness. Through this process, we gain clarity, dissolve illusions, and step more fully into authentic love, free from the mirages of our own making.