The period of the lunar cycle is called when the luminary reaches the peak of its growth, while its influence on all living things intensifies and reaches its maximum level. At this time, plants grow especially quickly, all recovery processes increase significantly, and metabolism is activated.
How does the Full Moon affect a person?
Per person full moon influences even more. During this period, his brain activity reaches its peak, continuing even at night. The full moon is fundamentally different - you are bursting with energy, you are charged with strength, you may have a desire to do the impossible. This state must be used to achieve your goals. At such moments, it is recommended to do important and necessary things. It's time to realize what you lacked enthusiasm or energy for, and everything will work out perfectly, and you may even feel like you've caught luck by the tail.
However, due to such a tide, conflicts may arise, because during the Full Moon the emotional background is heated to the limit. To avoid quarrels with loved ones, try:
- Maintain composure until the last moment;
- Be patient;
- Do not give in to provocations or “injections”;
- Steer the conversation to a neutral topic if you feel that a quarrel may break out;
Full Moon Period– the most optimal time for making friendly meetings, doing risky business, signing any contracts and agreements. Everything will turn out as well as possible, but due to such activity of the nervous system and the entire body as a whole, a person may begin to have problems with sleep.
However, there are advantages here - astrologers offer an option that will smooth out this negative effect of the Earth’s satellite. At such moments, it's time to improve intimate life between partners. If married life don’t get stuck - the Full Moon is a great chance to fix everything.
Prophetic dreams
The period of peak lunar waxing affects everyone differently, so you won't necessarily experience sleep problems. But it has been recorded that on the Full Moon people can dream prophetic dreams. They are bright and memorable, and always appear in the morning. Since a person is overly active at this time, the subconscious will send unforgettable dreams to protect you from rash actions. 
It is important not to push away the warnings of your consciousness - this may end unfavorably. You should always listen to the voice of reason, even when you are bursting with the desire to move mountains. Dreams during this period are divided into two categories:
- Warning dreams. A vivid and unforgettable dream given by the subconscious, the main task of which is to protect you from possible problem or troubles. When you have such a dream, you definitely need to analyze it and compare it with your life, because most likely you did something wrong. Consciousness strives to point out this in order to protect against an even greater mistake.
- Prophetic dreams. Under the influence of the Moon, the psyche can exhibit extrasensory abilities, giving you dreams that are sure to happen. They may be with other people, not those from the dream, but that they will be is for sure. There are not isolated cases when a person saw himself in a dream certain situation, and then a couple of days later, this happened to him in reality.
It is very important to pay attention to dreams during Full Moon periods, because they indicate not only good, but also bad. For example, a dream in which you see yourself in another city or an unfamiliar place may signify a move. If you scream in a dream, it is quite possible that in reality you will have a quarrel with your significant other, or a raised conversation with your boss/subordinates.
Conclusion
The influence of the Moon on the human body is especially evident at the peak of its increase. At this moment you feel a huge charge of vivacity and positivity, nervous system excited to the limit, actively using this energy you will succeed in many things. But it’s worth thinking about how to avoid causing trouble in a hurry; this is why the subconscious can send warnings through dreams. You are required to grasp the essence of the dream in time, recognize its message and make a decision based on this.
Hot-tempered people need to be extremely careful; situations in which they can lose their temper will haunt them at every step. Therefore, in order not to do anything stupid, such people should especially watch out for and especially the Full Moon. Having such information, you can easily control yourself and extinguish your ardor.
Does the moon affect a person? Some are skeptical about this, others subordinate their lives to the lunar calendar. Who is right?
Remember school lessons geography, in which they taught that the ebb and flow of the seas and oceans directly depend on the phase of the moon. And a person, as we know, is 80% water, and this means that whether we like it or not, the phases of the moon really have a certain influence on us. It manifests itself most acutely when the Earth's satellite is in the full moon phase.
People have long noticed that during this period emotions are heightened, bursts of joy or despair can surge suddenly, and inexorable statistics show that the highest percentage of suicides occurs at this time, as well as the exacerbation of various chronic diseases and primarily mental. It is not for nothing that human imagination ascribes increased activity at a time when the moon is full, all kinds of evil spirits: ghouls, ghouls, werewolves and witches.
"Blood Moon" of July 2018. NASA reported that July 27 was the longest lunar eclipse in the last 100 years. According to Kyiv time, it took place at 23.21. Photo: REUTERS
Lunar mathematics
The lunar month consists of four phases: new moon, full moon, waxing and waning moon. The first lunar day marks the beginning of the new moon. The first quarter of the lunar month falls on the 7-8 lunar day, and the full moon falls on the 14th to 17th lunar day. Third quarter - 22 and 23 lunar days. The fourth quarter is the end of the lunar month.
If you decide to analyze your condition from the point of view of the lunar phases, it is better to purchase moon calendar, in which all days are clearly marked.
What to expect on a full moon?
It is unlikely that a vampire will knock on your window on a full moon night asking to be let in. Don't expect this. In addition, not everyone is “given” to feel the influence of the luminary in principle, and for those who have such good fortune, this happens in different ways. But there is still something in common.
First of all, the nervous system “suffers,” especially in people with a sensitive psyche. For many, reflexes become aggravated or change, and there is a surge of both positive and negative emotions: fatal doom, desperate joy, inexplicable phobias. Even the most healthy people These days they complain of insomnia.
During the 2018 lunar eclipse, there was almost 100% alignment of the center of the Moon and the center of the Earth's shadow. At the moment of the eclipse, the Moon, Earth and Sun were on the same line, while the planet was located between the Sun and the Moon and obscured its natural satellite from sunlight. Photo: IPA RAS
But not only on mental processes And emotional condition may be influenced by the moon. Numerous experiments (known since the time of Hippocrates) prove that during the full moon the metabolic rate in the body decreases sharply. body, it negatively affects the state of the blood, which is explained by the acceleration of biochemical processes. The conclusion is simple: it is better not to schedule operations on these days. Firstly, bleeding occurs more often, which is difficult to stop, and secondly, the healing process will take longer long time. But cleansing the body these days will be as effective as possible.
It is difficult for people with heart disease and hypertension to experience the full moon: the stable functioning of the heart is disrupted, and the amount of fluid in the tissues increases.
The risk of gastrointestinal diseases and poisoning also increases, which is explained by the increased activity of various viruses and microbes. In addition, experts note, medications at this time they are less effective and the risk of side effects increases.
"Bloody Moon" July 2018. Photo: IAP RAS
Moon-moon, love-love...
There's another one interesting feature full moon: at this time, the passage of a mature egg through the fallopian tubes and its entry into the uterus accelerates, that is, in those few days when the moon is full, the possibility of conception increases many times over. This state of the body is reinforced by an increased attraction to the opposite sex, so be on your guard, those who are protecting themselves from unwanted pregnancy, and seize these days for those who strive to conceive.
Is it possible to protect yourself from the full moon?
Do not rely on chance and do not be a fatalist, attributing all problems to the luminary; a lot depends on you, your behavior during this period.
It’s better not to drink alcohol at this time: the psyche reacts sharply to everything, and defense mechanisms bodies are falling. Even if you are invited to an important event and you can’t help but take a sip, limit yourself to, for example, a glass of wine.
Spare your psyche and do not additionally burden it with watching horror films, crime news, and for some especially sensitive and emotional natures, even ordinary ones are enough to get stressed. Temporarily give up such dubious pleasure - take care of yourself.
The same can be said about communicating with people you don’t like: if you can’t give it up completely, try to reduce stressful communication to a minimum.
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And there is happiness in the full moon
The situation with the 13th 15th is interesting lunar days . The first of them is considered one of the most unfavorable and even life-threatening, but at the same time it is the best day of the month in order to resolve or somehow smooth out family conflicts.
And the 15th, which is said to be the most conflict-ridden and deceptive, promises a speedy recovery to all those who fell ill on this day.
Keep the situation under control and you will be able to benefit from this month's condition. It has been noticed, for example, that these days the best success is in those cases that require a “special” approach to people. When you need to ask for something, demand something - ask, demand - find the right tone and you will not be refused.
The moon has always been something mysterious and never fully understood, occupying a special place in different cultures peace. However, there is a certain phase of the moon that attracts greatest attention people - full moon.
WITH scientific point In terms of vision, a full moon is the phase of the Moon in which it is completely visible from the Earth, since it is in complete opposition to the Sun, or, in other words, is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun.
Occurring almost every month, the full moon has always been associated with many myths, legends, sinister stories and superstitions. Over the past centuries and decades, this mystical phenomenon has been studied and studied by many specialists: scientists, astronomers and other experts, but the vast majority of these studies have not found any connection between the full moon and human behavior or life on Earth in general. However, when unusual things happen, people still often say, “It must be the full moon.”
If you are also interested in learning about this mysterious phase of the moon, then keep reading, because now we will tell you 25 myths and facts about the full moon that you might not know!
25. The full moon is often perceived as a phenomenon that lasts throughout the night, but this is a misconception because the Moon, as seen from Earth, gets bigger or smaller constantly (albeit too slowly to be noticed with the naked eye). The size of the Moon reaches its absolute maximum at the moment when the increase stops.
24. Since a full moon occurs every 29.5 days, February is the only month of the year that may not have a full moon. In each of the remaining months it is guaranteed to occur at least once.
23. When the full moon coincides with the Moon's closest approach to the Earth in its elliptical orbit, a rare event, known as a "supermoon". The most recent supermoon occurred on the night of September 27-28 last year, and the next time it will not be visible until 2033.
22. The full moon is often associated with temporary insomnia. In the past, the reason for this opinion was obvious: people could not sleep well under the full moon due to the bright light it reflected. However, today, given the bright artificial light that surrounds us in Everyday life, this is unlikely to be the cause of the insomnia that many people continue to suffer during this lunar phase.
21. It is sometimes claimed that surgeons used to refuse to operate during a full moon because the risk increased fatal outcome due to the patient's blood loss. Research conducted in Barcelona found a statistically significant relationship between lunar phase and hospitalization of people with gastrointestinal bleeding.
20. The full moon is considered unlucky if it falls on Sunday, and lucky if it occurs on Monday. In fact, the word "Monday" is English language- "Monday" - comes from the Old English word "Mōnandæg" or the Middle English word "Monenday", which means "lunar day".
19. The full moon is believed to cause mental disorder and lycanthropy (a form of insanity in which the patient imagines himself to be a wolf). One of the most popular beliefs was that a person could turn into a werewolf if he slept outside on one of the summer nights, Wednesday or Friday, with the full moon shining right in his face.
18. The Royal Air Force used the light reflected from the full moon to launch an attack on the German city of Lubeck on the night of Saturday, March 28, during World War II.
17. Dogs are known to bark and howl more during the full moon than at other times, but they can also be more aggressive. A study carried out by Bradford Royal Infirmary found that dogs bite twice as often during the full moon than on other days.
16. The full Moon is the brightest object in the night sky. Its apparent magnitude (a measure of the brightness of a space object from the point of view of an observer on Earth) is –12.74 (for the Sun - –26.74).
15. The full moon was supposed to affect humans in the same way it affects the oceans through tidal force, since the human body is almost 75% water, but in reality the tidal effect on such a small scale is quite insignificant.
14. When two full moons fall on the same calendar month, the second full moon is called the Blue Moon. This phenomenon occurs on average once every 3 years.
13. According to one of the most common superstitions, more children are born on a full moon than at other times. This claim is not supported by any scientific research.
12. When the full Moon coincides with a total lunar eclipse, it appears red. During this astronomical phenomenon, known as the "red moon" (or "blood moon"), the only light we see is the light that is refracted by the Earth's shadow. It appears red for the same reason that sunsets are red - due to Rayleigh scattering of the blue light present in larger quantities.
11. It was believed that the full moon drives people crazy. The word "sleepwalker" was used to describe a person who was considered mentally ill, dangerous, stupid, or unpredictable - conditions attributed only to insanity. This word comes from the Latin word "lunaticus", one of the meanings of which is "possessed, possessed."
10. Some wild animals behave differently during the full moon. For example, lions usually hunt at night, but the day after the full moon they go hunting during the day, as scientists suggest, to compensate for the hunger that reaches its maximum during the full moon.
9. The Full Moon is often associated with an increase in strange and unexplained things, but this belief may be misleading. People have this feeling because during the full moon they pay more attention to unusual events. In fact, such things happen throughout the rest of the month, but people usually do not associate them with any celestial events.
8. Various celebrations dedicated to the full moon are held in different parts of the world. One of the most popular is the Full Moon Party on Ko Pha Ngan Island, Thailand, attracting tens of thousands of tourists every full moon night.
7. During the full moon, people notice pareidolic images: human faces, heads, silhouettes. These images actually consist of dark areas of the lunar maria (basaltic plains) and lighter highlands on the surface.
6. Lunar Society of Birmingham, a club and informal learned society of prominent men of the English midlands, which met regularly between 1765 and 1813 in Birmingham, took its name from the fact that its members met exclusively during the full moon, because in the absence of street lighting, their return home under the additional light of the Moon was easier and safer.
5. Honeymoon named after the full moon in June. Because it falls between planting and harvesting, it has traditionally been considered the best month for weddings.
4. In Sri Lanka, the full moon is sacred. According to legend, the birth of Buddha, his Enlightenment and transition to nirvana took place on the days of the full moon. On the night of the full moon, all shops are closed, the consumption and sale of alcohol, sporting events and killings of any kind (including fishing) are prohibited.
3. Pagans believe that the most mystical time at Stonehenge is when the full Moon wanes, allowing the Earth to reunite with its lover, the Sun, at dawn.
2. Although there is no evidence that the full moon directly affects our mental condition, 80% of nurses and 63% of doctors said that patients with problems mental health they are more likely to be encountered during the full moon than at any other time. This study was conducted by Université Laval, Quebec, Canada.
1. There is a common misconception that the first Apollo landing took place during a full moon. In fact, it happened more than a week later.
The question of how the full moon affects people has worried humanity for many centuries. In earlier times, it was believed that the full moon gave strength to werewolves, vampires and other fantastic creatures.
But is this really so? What happens to us on a full moon? Let's try to understand in more detail the question of how the full moon affects a person.
The effect of the full moon on women
The moon hiding behind the clouds or shining brightly in the sky is a factor that has a huge impact on human emotions and well-being. Most of all, this luminary influences women - it is not for nothing that it is the personification of the feminine principle.
During a full moon, the moon is at a 180-degree angle with respect to the sun. Simply put, two planets are located on opposite sides relative to each other. That is why during this period women experience a kind of confrontation between soul and body. Doctors know best how the full moon affects women, because these days ladies often turn to them, complaining of being unwell.
On a full moon, ladies have problems with:
- stomach;
- kidneys;
- heart;
- vision.
If you are a creative lady, your subconscious will definitely be activated during the full moon. In addition, sexuality awakens during this period. People say that on a full moon you can easily win the heart of the person you have feelings for.
In ancient times, healers and healers taught women how to use lunar energy to maintain beauty and health. They said that swimming in a river or lake on a full moon, when the water surface reflects the white apple of the luminary, allows you to recharge with energy and restore spiritual harmony.
The moon gives women strength and cleanses them. But if the luminary hides behind the clouds, night swimming must be ended, because otherwise it will have a negative effect.
How does the full moon affect men?
Gentlemen are most affected by the new moon. But a lot is also known about how the full moon affects men. During the full moon, their energy and feelings reach their maximum. Representatives of the strong half of humanity during this period can do what they previously did not have the strength to do.
However, increased emotionality also has Negative consequences. Thus, during the full moon the number of accidents increases, including those involving men. These days, the effect of alcohol on the body increases, which leads to unpredictable actions.
Object of numerous scientific research and esoteric teachings, the inspiration of poets and romantics - all this is the full Moon. Photos of the night luminary illustrate articles about cosmic achievements and discoveries and at the same time about magic and superstitions. Literally every full moon is accompanied by a surge of interest in mystical phenomena and ideas, ancient and modern, associated with it. They make some people smile condescendingly; many believe in such things unconditionally. What the full Moon is from the point of view of astronomy, what superstitions are associated with it and what are the results of studies testing them - about this we'll talk below.
Phases
The moon, as you know, does not emit light. We can admire the beauty of the night only thanks to the Sun. The moon reflects its rays and sends them to Earth. Accordingly, the phases of the night star are related to how much of its surface area is available for solar radiation at a particular time. The degree of illumination of the satellite surface depends on the features relative position him, the Earth and our star.
The day of the full moon, or full moon, occurs at the moment when the plane drawn through the night and daylight, as well as our planet, turns out to be perpendicular to the ecliptic. At this moment the sun makes the entire round face of the satellite visible.
Ash Light
Sometimes the full moon appears at an “inopportune hour.” This effect is known as "ash light". It lies in the fact that soon after the new moon or when the month is very thin, the rest of the surface of the satellite becomes noticeable. Pale, as if covered with smoke, the Moon reflects the light that, starting its journey from the Sun, passed through the Earth's atmosphere. Less intense rays produce a dull glow and a characteristic ashen color.
Height
Those who regularly watch the sky know that on a full moon the star does not always rise high above the horizon. Every month its position changes slightly. The difference is especially noticeable in summer compared to winter. Full Moon in warm time the year never rises high. In winter, on the contrary, you can admire it almost all night long, since the satellite reaches almost the zenith point. This difference is associated with the peculiarities of the orbit of the night star.
For an observer on Earth, the Moon moves along almost the same trajectory as the Sun. Her path goes through zodiac constellations, that is, it largely coincides with the ecliptic. True, there is a significant difference. The Moon in winter is almost where the Sun is in summer, that is, high in the sky, and vice versa.
Eclipses
The luminaries of day and night do not coincide completely. This fact has a rather pleasant consequence: thanks to it, we are able to see the satellite in all its glory, round and bright. If both luminaries passed the same path across the sky, then once, sometimes twice a month it would happen, and it would always occur on the full moon. It was at this point that the night light would be completely blocked from the rays of the day. Similarly, on a new moon, the satellite would always be located between the Sun and the Earth, that is, a monthly total eclipse of our star would occur.
In the normal world, these phenomena do not happen very often. Eclipses occur only on those days when the Moon, full or new, passes the so-called orbital nodes - the points where the planes of motion of it and the Earth intersect.
Illusion
The large full Moon, a photo of which is presented in the article, is a phenomenon, according to scientists, associated with the height of the night star above the horizon. Several times a year, near the line where the earth meets the sky, a bright satellite can be observed that appears much larger in size than usual. The word “apparent” is not accidental here. Researchers call this phenomenon the “lunar illusion.” And indeed, if at this moment we compare the night star with a coin, and then repeat the measurements when the satellite rises higher and accepts standard sizes, the result will be the same. The moon isn't getting any bigger optical illusion. The most interesting thing is that it has not yet received an exhaustive explanation: there are several theories, but each has some kind of counterargument. However, this does not prevent you from admiring the magnificent and slightly, albeit illusory, larger night luminary.
The moon illusion should not be confused with a supermoon. This It appears on those days, or the new moon coincides with the moment the satellite passes perihelion, that is, the point of minimum distance to the Earth. At the same time, the night star actually increases in size by about 14%.
Representations of the Ancients
In ancient times, ancestors modern people animated by natural phenomena, stars and planets. The expression “full moon magic” was not a metaphor for them, but a statement of fact. The night luminary in the mythology of the ancients often opposed the daylight. Many peoples associated a negative, dark principle with it, often feminine energies, passivity and everything related to witchcraft. They worshiped the Full Moon, feared it, respected it, and tried to appease it.
In more developed religious traditions, the veneration of the animate luminary was replaced by service to the gods who personified it. IN Greek mythology this role was played by Artemis, Hecate and Selene, in the Roman one - Diana. IN Ancient Egypt Thoth, Khonsu and Yah were associated with the Moon.
Anxious night of the full moon
Perhaps everyone knows the superstitions, signs and mystical ideas associated with the full Moon. The most consistent ones describe the impact on health, mental and physical. It is believed that during the full moon people become more excitable. This is reflected primarily in the quality of night's rest. Its duration decreases, the likelihood of insomnia increases, and it takes longer to fall asleep. For the same reason, people with mental illness On such days, an exacerbation may occur. Epileptics are often included in the risk group. According to many people, during the full moon the likelihood or frequency of attacks increases. Increased excitability also manifests itself in an increase in the crime rate, the number of accidents, and other things. Also, this influence of the night luminary helps to increase sexual desire. There is an idea that when the moon is full, more children are born or the number of conceptions increases.
Astrologers recommend devoting such days to matters that require great strength. During the full moon, by increasing overall energy, quite bold projects can be implemented. It’s good to schedule interviews and public speaking at this time.
Some of the existing ideas about the impact of the full Moon have been repeatedly tested by scientists in the past and present centuries.
Research the issue
In 2013, scientists in Switzerland tested the effect of the full moon on sleep quality. 33 people took part in the experiment. During the full moon, scientists recorded the state of various areas of the brain and compared them with the results obtained during another period. It turned out that during the full moon, a few days before and after it, people experienced certain problems with sleep. General state was more restless. The time to fall asleep increased by about 5 minutes, the duration of sleep, on the contrary, decreased (by 20 minutes).
Scientific opinion
On the one hand, the study clearly confirms existing ideas. On the other hand, only 33 people took part in the experiment, and this is too few for the results to be considered unambiguously true for everyone.
Most studies that summarize numerous data obtained in past years, on the contrary, do not find a connection between the lunar cycle and the behavior/state of people. The analysis showed that the night luminary does not affect the number of suicides, the crime rate, or the number of road accidents or attacks of insanity. Also, no connections were found between aggressive behavior animals and full moon.
Scientists have not studied the question of the influence of our planet’s satellite on the number of true decisions taken or successfully passing exams. Perhaps similar studies are yet to come.
It has been suggested that the light of the full moon or the tidal interaction of our planet with its satellite can influence a person. However, scientists have not yet confirmed these data. However, the full moon still remains for many people important factor affecting their behavior and life in general. As a rule, they quite rightly note that scientists can make mistakes.
