The Moon And The Lovers Combination: Upright, Reversed & Feelings


The Moon and the Lovers are an enchanting couple. When this tarot card combination shows itself during your tarot reading, there are some exciting insights to uncover.

In this article we’ll look into the deeper meaning of the Moon & Lovers tarot card combination in both the upright and reversed position, as well as its specific meaning with regards to feelings.  

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The Moon And The Lovers: Upright Meaning

In the upright position, the Moon and the Lovers tarot card combination represents the ability to see and acknowledge interesting possibilities but finding it difficult to actually take concrete steps towards making it a reality. It indicates being in a dream state of mind. 

Pulling both the Moon and the Lovers together during your tarot reading often indicates some sort of fantasy.

It means having a clear image of your ultimate dream life inside your mind, but not feeling really sure or confident enough the actually go take the steps to make these dreams come through.

The Moon and the Lovers as a tarot card combination represents possibilities and ideas. It brings the message of anything being possible as long as you possess the right mindset and attitude to chase your dreams.

the moon and the lovers tarot cards from the Light Seer's tarot deck
The Moon and The Lovers from the amazing Light Seer’s Tarot Deck

Both cards combined can best be interpreted as an encouragement to quiet the doubts in your mind and start thinking of a practical plan to move closer to your goals step by step.

Allow yourself to feel insecure, confused or uncertain at times but don’t let it be the reason you stop following your heart. Find balance between daydreaming and taking action. 

In-Depth explanation of the Moon tarot card, video by ‘The Simple Tarot’

The Moon And The Lovers: Reversed Meaning

In reversed position, the Moon and the Lovers tarot card combination represents some type of conflict or imbalance. It indicates being overwhelmed with emotions which is currently making it hard to know which road to take. There’s a sense of fear involved. 

When the Moon and the Lovers tarot card combination enters your tarot reading in reverse, it is a sure-fire sign that you tend to let yourself be led by fear and confusion instead of perseverance and trust. 

It represents some sort of inner conflict that is causing a blockage on the road towards your ultimate goals and dreams.

When it comes to making a specific choice, listening to what your intuition and heart have to tell you is key. However, do allow yourself to take the time you need and don’t feel rushed to make a decision right away. 

The act of simply allowing your emotions and fears to be can help in experiencing some relief.

As you stop being resistant to feelings of negativity or insecurity, you’ll likely feel a sense of inner-peace knowing that whatever you feel, it is totally okay and a natural part of being human. 

In-Depth explanation of the Lovers tarot card, video by ‘The Simple Tarot’

The Moon And The Lovers As Feelings

When it comes to feelings, the Moon and the Lovers tarot cards combined indicate someone feels confused. It represents feeling stuck between their head and heart. There seems to be a strong sense of magnetic attraction here, but there’s something holding them back. 

The Moon and the Lovers tarot card combination with regards to love can also indicate liking the idea of someone or having created a fantasy image of a person in your mind.

It can represent having put someone on a pedestal in order to be able to keep on those rose-tinted glasses and avoid having to deal with possible challenges. 

the moon and the lovers

The Moon and the Lovers may also represent a fear of commitment. It indicates enjoying the beginning stages of a relationships but feeling confused and scared as soon as things tend to get a bit more serious.

Someone who represents the Moon and the Lovers craves to stay in the beginning stage where everything is still new and exciting. 

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In Conclusion

So, to conclude, the Moon and the Lovers as a tarot card combination in upright position represent being aware of all kinds of promising ideas and possibilities, but finding it difficult to actually take the steps needed to achieve them.

When pulled in reverse, the Moon and the Lovers tarot card combination represent a conflict or imbalance, often as a result of a specific choice that needs to be made. 

When it comes to feelings, love and relationships, the Moon and the Lovers indicate a sense of confusion.

While there often are deep feelings present, it can represent a fear of commitment and someone longing to stay in the early stages of a relationship where everything is still fun, new and exciting. 

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