The Moon is ruled by Neptune, the planet of illusion, fantasy, and imagination. Therefore when the Moon appears in your reading you are likely going through a confusing period and there is a lot of clouded judgment. It also represents being controlled by your subconscious mind and your fears. The Moon gives us a sense that the only way to change our fate is through our conscious will.
The Moon tarot card represents confusion, mystery, and the unconscious. The Moon card in the tarot represents our own fears and insecurities. The Moon depicts a time in which the mind does not know what the body wants. At the same time, the Moon card indicates that the conscious mind is not strong enough to control the desires of the subconscious mind. The Moon card asks questions about whether or not we are in harmony with our inner selves. This card also sometimes indicates inner confusion.
The Moon tarot card represents the subconscious mind and how we handle fear and the unknown. When this card shows up in a reading, it can be a sign that there is confusion or illusions in the surrounding environment.