Lucifer
The biblical fallen angel Lucifer is a key symbol in the poem, representing corruption, evil, and trouble. He is first introduced as serving "cocaine in cornucopia," and therefore represents the negative concepts of addiction and sin. The rest of the poem is disorientated, which has seemingly been caused by intoxication.
The Moon
This poem is a "Lunar Baedeker," which essentially means a tour of the moon. The moon represents the symbol of love, sexuality, and temptation in this poem, and serves as a fitting backdrop for the hedonistic party that is taking place. The moon is associated with night, which therefore also makes it symbolic of sin, evil and transgression in this poem.
Transgression
The idea of transgression is a key motif of the poem and is repeatedly referred to. For example, there is a reference to the "white-light district," which is clearly the lunar version of the "red-light district," suggestive of brothels and sexual transgression.
