Cycle of the Moon: how does it influence us? (III)

 this is a follow-up of a previous post

In the Middle Ages, it was said that sexual desire intensified on Full Moon nights. Marriage proposals would therefore be more numerous on these evenings.

In the past, when a young girl wanted to know the date of her wedding, all she had to do was hold out her silk handkerchief facing the Full Moon. The number of moons reflected there then indicated the number of years to wait. Whoever dreamed of a Full Moon could hope to get married soon.

In China, at the imperial court, women drew their eyebrows in the shape of a crescent.

In Greenland, young ladies do not dare to fix their gaze on the Moon, for fear of finding themselves pregnant.

Among the Celts: the year did not last 365 days, but 364, because the Druids based themselves on lunations to establish their calendar. As a result, their zodiac does not include twelve, but thirteen astrological signs.

Lunar calendar 2024: when will the next Full Moon take place?

If the New Moon corresponds to the start of the lunation, the Full Moon announces the waning cycle. To find out when the latter takes place, refer to the lunar calendar below. You will know everything about the cycle of the Moon and will be able to plan how to maintain your garden, know when to recharge your crystals, or even plan a magical ceremony between witches!

What is my moon sign?

In astrology, the Moon reveals our most secret character traits, frees our intuition and our emotions. As there are zodiac signs, there are lunar signs. To find out what your moon sign is, you can refer to your birth chart. Whatever sign your Moon is in, discover its influence on your personality.

Same thing with your Black Moon, represented by Lilith. Originally, the dark goddess or "anti-Eve", as our astrologer calls her, refused to submit to Adam. In your astrological chart, it informs you about the wounds of your past. It draws attention to a behavior or situation that may have hurt you emotionally. Quickly discover the influence of Lilith in your birth chart.

Cycle of the Moon: how does it influence us? (II)

 this is a follow-up of a previous post

The Moon, mistress of our emotions

Synonymous with duality, the Moon thrives on contradictions. Without doubt, this is the reason why it affects our temperament. After all, isn't human nature constructed according to its paradoxes? Synonymous with transformation and renewal, the Moon induces a notion of movement, like our changes in mood. A symbol of energy and demand, it strengthens memory or, on the contrary, causes a lack of concentration. This star has a particular virtue: that of addressing our total subjectivity, through inspiration, languor, romanticism or nervousness.

Sleep, menstrual cycle, childbirth: the effects of the Moon on our biological rhythms

The action of the Moon on the mineral, plant and animal world also seems to extend to the human level. And it is now scientifically proven! We know that the quality of the skin varies depending on the lunar phases. Isn't it often said that the Full Moon makes you nervous, insomniac and depressed? In astrology manuals, it is written that it exercises its powers over the left eye of a man, the right eye of a woman, the sexual organs and the lower abdomen. Others believe that it acts on our brain, allowing around 2 a.m. the secretion of melatonin, a hormone which plays a role in the regulation of our biological rhythms and therefore our sleep. Made up of 80% water, our body, like the tides, is influenced by the Moon. Among the Navajos, it is believed that the Moon modifies the amniotic fluid. 

The physiology of women would itself be linked to the Moon. Firstly through the duration of the menstrual cycle, which is close to that of the lunar cycle, and through the crescent-shaped fetal position. Moreover, some carry out rituals to “rebalance their hormones thanks to the Moon”. These beautiful popular stories should be taken with all necessary perspective, and above all to be compared with our personal experience. We must remain cautious and not give the Moon powers that have not yet been scientifically proven. But nothing prevents us from observing the way it accompanies us on a daily basis. Bonus: discover the effects of the Moon on the body, emotions and state of mind of women based on their menstrual cycle thanks to our slideshow.

Love: the Moon at the heart of beliefs

According to the adage, it would be easier to start a conversation with a stranger when night falls, as soon as the Moon appears! Witness to multiple love stories, she nevertheless reveals none of her secrets. Sometimes protective of lovers, sometimes inviting to romance, the loving beliefs around her are numerous:

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Cycle of the Moon: how does it influence us? (I)

A source of beliefs since the dawn of time, the Moon has a double face, benefic or worrying. This star very close to us also influences our loves and our emotions. Find out how!

Shakespeare said of the Moon that she is "the sovereign mistress of melancholy". Giving its name to Monday and governing the sign of Cancer (June 22 – July 22), this star fascinates. New Moon, Full Moon, quarters… If it takes 28 days to wax and wane to go from one New Moon to another, it also sets the rhythm for the 4 seasons and governs our moods like the growth of plants. Hence its connection to the Water element, the element of emotions. But no matter how much men explore and study it, it still contains many mysteries... Even if its influence on the Earth and earthlings is now scientifically proven.

Selene and Hecate: the meaning of the Moon in Greek mythology

If the Sun, with its blinding light, forces us to lower our eyes, the Moon captures our gaze until it plunges us into its dreamlike universe. Several studies have revealed that certain professional categories believe that the moon exerts an influence on our behavior. This influence can be more or less beneficial, with two critical periods: the New Moon and the Full Moon. Doctors, psychiatrists and police officers claim to be more often confronted with difficult cases on Full Moon evenings. Arguments to be taken conditionally, because nothing has really been demonstrated. The only certainty is that this nocturnal star ensures the stability of the earth's rotation. Moreover, in astrology, the Moon and the Sun oppose each other. The two stars have opposite meanings.

The effects of the Moon

But to truly understand the effects of the Moon, we must first distinguish its different faces. If we know its cycle punctuated by its four phases - rising quarter, descending quarter, New Moon or Full Moon, it keeps a part of secret. She is also nicknamed the Triple Goddess. These faces are found in mythology through two Greek goddesses: Selene and Hecate. These two women, with whom the Moon is associated, are total opposites. Thus, Selene is synonymous with benevolence and represents devotion, tenderness and motherhood. Conversely, Hecate is often portrayed as manipulative and seductive. This divide is at the heart of the Moon’s influence. This star, capable of dominating instincts and feelings, governs our emotions in many ways.

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