Guiding words/ideas:
Explore the untamed side of being human; connection and camaraderie with other beings; feel your wildness; encouragement to engage in “shadow work;” invitation to feel the depth of your spiritual work and intuitive capabilities.
Channeled guidance:
A wild call emerges from the belly of this wolf. The sound moves up into their chest, through their throat, and out of their mouth. The wolf tilts its head back and howls. It is an utterance born from, demanded by, the moon. This wail pierces the air. It frightens and entices all animals within earshot. The hair on the back of your neck stands up. Because humans are animals too. Humans have wild roots. Humans have instincts and impulses and stirrings of sounds that surprise in their intensity.
The Moon card is about many things, one of them being this untamed, animal side of being human. You have been domesticated for so long, subdued by systems, by others, and by yourself. But in order to know yourself, it is essential to tap into that deep core of animal nature (even if for just a moment) so that you may feel the power, connection, and camaraderie with other beings. You are no better than other animals, and it is good to feel your wildness.
The Moon also encourages shadow work. It reveals to us both its bright reflection and its mysterious darkness, and it prods us to do the same. Share your light, but also be willing to illuminate what is hidden. Bring awareness to your masks. Turn over your protective stones and see what lies beneath. And tread carefully, because there may be good reasons for these defenses. When investigating your shadow side, a moon-like pace is encouraged. The Moon’s rotation is gentle—slow enough to be perceived but not so fast as to be disorienting. Go tenderly into shadow work.
Lastly, this card is about magic and mysticism. The Moon impacts tides, reproductive cycles, the growth of plants, the mating of animals, and the moods of humans. And it’s powerful draw reaches out to mystical creatures of all kinds. Be open to this pull and allow yourself to feel the depth of your spiritual gifts, for the energy of the Moon enhances that of other beings and allows for increased intuitive capabilities.
Plant and metal guidance:
Acorn cap (medium grey fur and body of wolf): Like a gentle pat on the head, we offer up slow-moving energy to open the senses and awaken the mind.
Maple leaf (shape of leaf imprinted on wolf’s neck and shoulder): We reach out to connect with others, sharing our veins, our lifeblood.
Copper oxide as mordant in acorn cap (light grey moon): I magnify the properties of whatever plants I touch or impact.
Logwood (dark blue background): Our color connects outwardly but its source lies deep within. We help you reach inside yourself to find strength and beauty.
Magical Nature Tarot 
