Full Moon
What is a Full Moon
During the Full Moon phase, the Moon is 99.9% - 100% illuminated in the sky, and it can be quite a remarkable, awe-inspiring sight to see. When a Full Moon occurs, the Earth-facing side of the Moon is entirely lit up by the Sun, and the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon. The Moon is on the opposite side of the Earth, the furthest it can be from the Sun during a Full Moon. The side that is not facing Earth is entirely dark during the Full Moon phase, and the opposite happens during a New Moon when the side facing Earth is dark, and the side facing away from Earth is illuminated. Usually, we only experience one Full Moon each month; however, there can be more than one Full Moon in some months, and the second Full Moon in a month is known as a "Blue Moon ."
A lunar eclipse is a highly anticipated event, which occurs during certain Full Moons, and when this happens, the Moon, Earth, and Sun are in perfect alignment. As the Moon is constantly moving around Earth, the Full Moon only lasts for a short period. The exact moment a Full Moon occurs can be at night or during the day, depending on where you are on the planet and which zodiac sign the Full Moon is happening in. In astrology, the Full Moon is the most powerful moon phase. It represents a time of conclusion and release, where your emotions are compelling and intense, and you have access to and awareness of all your powers, capabilities, and potential.
How does a Full Moon affect your mood?
You might experience many emotional highs and lows during a Full Moon, as each emotion is intensely felt. A Full Moon is when you have completed all the tasks and challenges needed to reach your goal, and you are now at a pinnacle point where your goal has either materialized, or you realize that things didn't go according to plan, and you might have made a few mistakes along the way. You can either experience emotions of happiness, satisfaction, and accomplishment or feelings of disappointment and failure, depending on how hard you worked on reaching your goals in this lunar cycle.
Since 400 B.C, doctors and philosophers blamed the Moon for behavioral changes, and the term "lunatic" refers to the negative behavioral and emotional changes a person undergoes during the Full Moon. The zodiac sign the Full Moon is located in will have a large impact on whether the full Moon will positively or negatively affect you.
How does a Full Moon affect your daily life?
Energies run high during a Full moon, and your thoughts and emotions are much more powerful, making it challenging to sleep, rest, and wind down, much more so than during the Waxing Gibbous Moon. The mythological story of the werewolf indicates that a man turns into a beast who has no control over their feelings, emotions, and actions during a Full Moon, and they roam all night wildly with no rest and sleep. This myth relates to how some of us can go a little crazy during the Full Moon, and we lose control of our ability to control our emotions to some extent.
The ocean's tides rise and fall according to the phases of the Moon and have a substantial impact on the water on Earth. Seeing as the human body is roughly 60% water, it is believed the Full Moon similarly impacts our physiology, as the Moon affects our bodies as it affects the oceans.
Positive effects of the Full Moon
The reproductive cycles of many animals are linked to the moon phases, and it is believed that when the Moon is full, you will have heightened fertility. In addition, you have alot of excess energy during a Full Moon, so this is the best time to exercise and push yourself. If you have been planning on climbing a mountain or running a marathon, during a Full Moon is the best time to do it! The Full Moon shines its bright light onto essential things in your life, and you cannot hide under its influence
Things you have been avoiding will come to your attention, and if you can resolve what has kept you stuck during the Full Moon and the previous moon phases, you can experience a sense of accomplishment and completion. You can feel great excitement and anticipation as you are at the peak of reaching your goals and dreams, and it is in your hands to make the most of the moment you are in.
Negative effects of the Full Moon
Feeling overwhelmed and irritated is normal. You might lack patience with certain people or situations.81% percent of mental professionals believe that the Full Moon can make people mentally, emotionally, and physically ill. The Full Moon is known to wreak havoc on your nervous system, impact your cardiovascular system, and change your blood pressure levels.
The Full Moon brings out the positive and negative sides of the zodiac sign it falls in. When in a fire sign, you will feel highly energized but can be overbearing. When in a water sign, you can be guided by your intuition but be overwhelmed by emotion. When in an air sign, you have great ideas and intellect but can get distracted by irrelevant things that zap your focus. When in an earth sign, you have the power of practical thinking but can get lost in the minute details and lose sight of the bigger picture
