Moon dream meaning is explained below using 39 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.
Interpretation 1 — Ibn Seerin
If a woman sees that the moon has fallen inside her house, then if she takes it and wraps it in a swaddle in a dream, it means that she will beget a son who will shortly die after his birth and she will suffer great sorrow from his loss. Seeing the moon turned to the dark side in a dream means dismissal of the chief minister from his post. Seeing the moon advancing before the sun in a dream means that the chief minister will rise against his master.
If the moon disappears in the skies in a dream, it means that one’s business has come to a halt, or that something he has asked for will not materialize, whether it be good or evil.
If the moon reappears in the dream, it means that one will receive what he is seeking, and again, whether it is good or bad for him. Seeing a bright and a radiant moon in the skies in a dream means justice and prosperity. Seeing the moon inside one’s house in a dream means that a guest or a traveller will soon arrive. Seeing the moon laying on the ground in a dream means the death of one’s mother. Walking on the moon in a dream means endearment and love for one’s mother.
The sun and the moon in a dream represent one’s father and mother. Seeing the reflection of one’s face in the moon in a dream means one’s death.
If one’s wife is pregnant, and if he sees his resemblance reflected in the moon in a dream, it means glad tidings of a son.
If one is looking into the skies and he suddenly sees the moon in his dream, it means that his enemies will be subjugated to him. Holding the moon in a dream means receiving a gift from a ruler or a rich person.
If a ruler sees the moon dimmed in a dream, it means that his subjects will rise against him.
If the moon turns into a sun in a dream, it means receiving honor and wealth from either one’s father or wife.
The moon in a dream also represents one’s wife, sons, daughters, sister, properties, business, craft, a vessel, a ship, or it could mean travels. As for a sick person or a traveller, seeing the moon in a dream means one’s destruction or death.
If the moon is veiled by clouds in the dream, it means a short sickness. Seeing the moon through the clouds in a dream means losing one’s job.
If a rich person sees clouds covering the moon in a dream, it means losing his wealth.
If the moon speaks to someone in his dream, it means that he will receive a high ranking appointment.
If a pregnant woman sees herself trying to reach the moon with her hand but to no avail in a dream, it means that she is wishing to have a son. Prostrating oneself to the sun or the moon in a dream means committing an awesome sin.
If one sees the sun and the moon prostrating themselves before him in a dream, it means that his father and mother are pleased with him.
If the moon splits in two halves in a dream, it means that harm will befall a great person, or that a major sign will manifest to show the divine power in that locality.
If one sees a lunar eclipse, or if the moon becomes opaque, or turns reddish in a dream, it means that major changes will take place in one’s life.
The moon in a dream also represents one’s bosom friend, an unjust governor, his chief minister, his assistant, a gambler, an oath, recovering from an illness or suffering from eye irritation. Seeing a full moon during the early days of the lunar month, when it is supposed to be only a crescent in a dream means benefits while the opposite means harm.
The moon in a dream also represents a scholar, an astrologer, an astronomer or a guide. Seeing the moon at its highest point in a dream means honor and blessings while seeing it at its lowest point in a dream means the opposite. Seeing the moon in the position of Aries in a dream means benefits for someone who desires to meet with high ranking people, though it could also have a negative connotation for someone who works in construction. Seeing the moon in the position of Taurus in a dream means losses for a business traveler. As for seeing it in the position of Gemini in a dream, then it means profits from a ranch and raising livestock. Seeing the moon in the position of Cancer in a dream means good time to get married and conceive children. Seeing it in the position of Leo in a dream means bad business for partnerships, securities, or mixing capitals. Seeing it in the position of Virgo in a dream is good for health and fitness oriented people. Seeing the moon in the position of Libra in a dream means water loss for a pregnant woman. Seeing the moon in the position of Scorpio in a dream means benefits for health oriented people, or for buying new clothing, though it also could connote negative results for travellers. Seeing the moon in the position of Sagittarius in a dream means bad time for planting or seedling. Seeing it coupled with Capricorn in a dream is a bad sign for construction or laying a foundation to a structure, or for starting a business. Seeing the moon in the position of Aquarius in a dream means bad time for sending messages or engaging in any enterprise. Seeing the moon in the position of Pisces in a dream is good for contracts and receiving a leadership position.
If one sees the sun, the moon and all the planets assembled before him, and together they all produced a radiant and a magnificent light in a dream, it means that one’s words are respected by people in authority.
If the stars and the planets have no light in the dream, then they mean a calamity. In a dream, seeing a sun and a moon on one’s right side and the same on his left side, above him, in front of him and behind him means a calamity and a defeat that will force one to retreat or to escape but to no avail.
(Also see Astrologer, Crescent, Eclipse, Night)
Interpretation 2 — Zolar
blood-red, a: indicates strife, a battle engaging everyone.
clouded over, being: interruption in comforts of life with a gloomy weight on you.
eclipse of the, an: expect reverses in affairs and an opportunity to create a better venture.
dark actions: a contagion wil ravage your society; il ness of the brain or eyes.
free of clouds, being: no discouragement by others can stop you now.
full, a: intense enjoyment by fulfil ing a worthwhile destiny.
going to the: your desires seem impossible, but are far from improbable.
half moon, a: foreign travel if you refrain from complaining to your boss.
obscured by clouds: dissatisfaction with position is unwarranted.
illuminated by the, being: wil receive big favors from a woman.
moving toward the sun: sudden rise in money matters from mysterious sources.
new, a: situation is propitious for you to conceptualize your plan and begin.
rays: are too easily manipulated and led into emotional trouble.
reflection of the, in water: wil fal in love with feminine energy.
shining brightly: your desire for emotional contact wil develop into a relationship.
sunset, at: death of a prominent person who is ready to meet his maker.
waning: any projects begun wil meet hazardous circumstances.
waxing: clarify mental confusion and finish existing projects.
Interpretation 3 — Garuda
Vision: Dreaming about a rising (waxing) moon: your personal affairs are going well. Waning moon: you would do well to wait, because right now everything you try to do will fail.
A full moon: your love for another person is becoming intense, and beautiful experiences await you.
A half moon: Good diings are unlikely to happen in your love life at this time. Seeing the reflection of the moon on the water: if the water is calm, expect a successful trip, or receiving something from somebody who is raking a trip.
If the water is choppy, misfortune, troubles, or bad luck because of a trip someone else is taking.
Depth Psychology: The moon is a symbol of femininity and eroticism; also of a woman’s buttocks—particularly in mens dreams.
The moon reflects the dreamer’s feelings, yearnings, mood swings, romantic love, and erotic urges and hopes. Dreaming about a new moon: your feelings uare hidden in the dark.” This is a warning: don’t always be so logical and rational.
See Planets.
Interpretation 4 — Katherine Taylor Craig
An obscure moon becoming bright, profit to a woman, joy to a man. From clearness to obscurity, loss, sadness, misfortune to men and women. Two moons denote increase in rank and dignity; when a beautiful woman dreams of the moon, the dream forecasts high standing, dignity and admiration.
To thieves, murderers, etc., it denotes justice; to invalids danger of death or shipwreck.
For a young girl or widow to dream of a full, dazzling moon, the prognostication is marriage; to a married woman, the birth of a beautiful daughter; to a man the birth of a son.
A happy dream to jewelers, goldsmiths, etc. (National Dream Book). Most of these presages, it will be observed, are astrological.
Interpretation 5 — Pamela Ball
1- The moon has always represented the emotional and feminine self.
It is the intuition, the psychic, love and romance.
To dream of the moon, therefore, is to be in touch with that side of ourselves which is dark and mvsterious. Often in dreams the moon can also represent one’s mother or the relationship with her.
2- It has always been known that the moon has a psychological efTect on the human being. In Pagan times, it was suggested that she ruled men’s emotions and guarded women’s intuition. Even today; that symbolism still stands. In a man’s dream when the moon appears, he either has to come to terms with his own intuitive side or with his fear of women. In a woman’s dream the moon usually indicates her inter-relations with other women through their collective intuition.
3- The Great Mother, the darker, unknown side of Self, is svmbolised by the moon.
It is also symbolic of the unapproachable.
Interpretation 6 — Theresa Cheung
If you failed to reach the moon, could the message have been that you are attempting the impossible?
Interpretation 7 — Gustavus Hindman Miller
A weird and uncanny moon, denotes unpropitious lovemaking, domestic infelicities and disappointing enterprises of a business character.
The moon in eclipse, denotes that contagion will ravage your community.
To see the new moon, denotes an increase in wealth and congenial partners in marriage.
For a young woman to dream that she appeals to the moon to know her fate, denotes that she will soon be rewarded with marriage to the one of her choice.
If she sees two moons, she will lose her lover by being mercenary.
If she sees the moon grow dim, she will let the supreme happiness of her life slip for want of womanly tact.
To see a blood red moon, indicates war and strife, and she will see her lover march away in defence of his country.
Interpretation 8 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett
Interpretation 9 — Martha Clarke
Dreaming of a moon, therefore, portends that you will soon leave for somewhere, probably by water.
Interpretation 10 — Patrica Telesco
An influence that causes odd behavior, such as the full moon or a blue moon are purported to do.
If being covered by a cloud, a type of eclipse dream.
Each phase of the moon has slightly different associations.
The waxing crescent symbolizes new beginnings and growth.
A full moon indicates maturity, especially of a more maternal disposition, and a waning moon is the emblem of decline and old age. Note, however, that your ways of thinking can be metaphorically old without physical age.
Howling at the moon: A release of animal instincts and energies. Also possibly a sign of a superstitious person.
Something that is rare, and should be enjoyed while it lasts (e.g., “once in a blue moon”).
Interpretation 11 — Tony Crisp
Interpretation 12 — myjellybean
For example, seeing a full moon means that you are closely in touch with your instincts and inner emotions.
To see a sliver of moon represents new beginnings.
If you dream of the moon being another color, especially a red moon, this symbolizes disappointments in love. Someone close may not be as truthful or loyal as they have been pretending.
If you dream of a lunar eclipse, this signifies that your feminine side is being overshadowed. It may also foretell the illness of someone near you. Also see “Moonlight”, below.
Interpretation 13 — Silvana Amar
The moon is an interesting symbol that connotes feminine energy; it is associated with the irrational and the intuitive.
The moon effects the ocean tides, and it has been linked to madness or lunacy. As a dream symbol is can represent all of these things and more. As always, pay attention to the details in the dream before making conclusions.
The moon could represent romance and our earthly impulses and passions. It could reveal things about the nature of soul and the unconscious.
For those lucky people, the moon can reflect their inner peace and feelings of serenity and security.
Interpretation 14 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous
The moon also symbolizes your connection to your intuition, mystery, passion, and soul.
If the moon is new (a crescent), then this represents a time of new beginnings, and therefore a good time to set intentions for your life.
If the moon is full, then this represents a time to celebrate what you have already accomplished and to acknowledge how far you’ve come.
The full moon can also represent heightened feelings, even lunacy.
See Water or Ocean.
Interpretation 15 — Alison Davies
Interpretation 16 — DreamForth
A full moon represents the end of a problem, issue, or project.
A new moon represents the start of a new endeavor.
To dream that the moon is odd in any way implies that your significant other may be unfaithful or you will experience problems in financial ventures.
To see the eclipse of the moon implies that your female attributes are being suppressed. It may also mean that a close friend or family member will soon face a sickness.
Interpretation 17 — Ariadne Green
The waxing moon signifies planting new seeds for new beginnings.
The full moon represents the harvest obtained from your ideas and actions, and the waning moon the ending of the fertile cycle or old age and wisdom.
Interpretation 18 — Klaus Vollmar
According to Freud, the symbol of the buttocks (particularly a woman’s buttocks). According to Jung, the moon is the “place of departed souls.” He also sees it as the shadow side or the unconscious, a symbol of the libido.
See Cat, Night.
Interpretation 19 — Astro Center
If the Moon is full and bright, much happiness and success lie ahead.
If the Moon is new or in the crescent phase, you may not be aware of your own feelings with regard to specific circumstances.
A Moon partly or fully obscured by clouds hints at outside matters affecting feelings that you’re currently unaware of, yet still need to deal with.
Interpretation 20 — Versatile - Anonymous
Interpretation 21 — Raymond Buckland
To see a full moon means you will be blessed; a new moon means a wish will be granted.
A partially clouded moon means you will be lucky in love.
To see a moon reflected in water means you wall have great expectations, but be disappointed in love.
(Interestingly, the Romani word for moon, shoon, also means “month.’)
Interpretation 22 — Eric Ackroyd
Interpretation 23 — Internet Archive - Anonymous
If the Moon is bright and shines clearly, free from cloud, it foretells success in love, personal happiness.
If the Moon is clouded over, it shows ill-health, or some other interruption to your comfort and enjoyment.
A New Moon is fortunate for business; a Full Moon for love affairs.
See also COMET.
Interpretation 24 — Versatile - Anonymous
It is the intuition, the psychic, love and romance.
To dream of the moon, therefore, is to be in touch with the side of ourselves that is dark and mysterious. Often in dreams the moon can also represent our mother or the relationship with her.
Interpretation 25 — Vincent Wienand
1. Moon as blood speaks of persecution,
2. To rule and reign,
3. Manifest the works of darkness;
4. Occult and false worship
5. Indication of end times;
6. Represent and individual or the church;
Gen 1:16; Eph 1:3; Deut 33:14; Isa 30:36; Mark 13:24; Acts 2:20; 2 Kings 23:5) Son of Man. Rev 12:1
Interpretation 26 — Nancy Wagaman
A “light in the darkness.” Illumination or “shedding light on” something.
Intuition.
Creativity.
Inspiration.
Perceived femininity or feminine energy.
Consider the context and how you felt about the moon’s presence.
See Night, Time of Day, Light (Illumination), Darkness
Interpretation 27 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin
2. To the degree that the moon is not full, one’s life is not full.
3. If the moon is dull, partially covered with clouds, or an odd color, it symbolizes worry about some issue.
4. Female icon.
5. Search for eternal truths.
6. Desire.
7. Ascending to the heavens.
Interpretation 28 — James R. Lewis and Evelyn Dorothy Oliver
The ebb and flow of the oceans of the planet with respect to the lunar phases often reflect cyclic increases and decreases of emotional energy states within human beings. How the moon appears to the dreamer determines the meaning of this symbol.
Interpretation 29 — Michael and Elizabeth Thiessen
If you see a moon in eclipse then you will hear of a friend with a contagious disease.
Interpretation 30 — Tyler Wolfe
A full moon is symbolic of the end of a journey, Prov. 7:20.
A full moon can also symbolize a time for feasting, joy, and praise, Ps. 81:3.
The moon may also symbolize something that is established, Jer. 31:35, Ps. 89:37
Interpretation 31 — Versatile - Anonymous
Interpretation 32 — Cafer-i Sadik
Interpretation 33 — Betty Bethards
If you are not centered, a full moon may increase feelings of confusion.
Interpretation 34 — Ella Freeman Sharpe
The full moon warns of over-sentimentality.
A red moon, troubles beyond one’s control.
Interpretation 35 — Versatile - Anonymous
It is also symbolic of the unapproachable feminine.