It can also upset our sleep cycles and so much more. In fact, the gravitational pull of the moon is tied to the oceans and high-tides and low-tides. However, that gravitational pull can also affect the liquid within your body. Everyone has a natural circadian rhythm to tell them when to go to sleep and wake up.
While humans rely on alarm clocks, our bodies know what they need to work properly. Sometimes, right before a full moon, people go to bed later and get less sleep. If you wake up tired around a full moon, that could be why! Women may notice that their cycles seem to change. You may be fairly regular, but you start your period a few days earlier or later than you used to.
The average length of your period matches the waxing and waning cycle of the moon, so it could be why it changes periodically to stay in tune. You may notice that you go to bed later at night and wake up at the same time. This means you could be sleepy during the days leading up to a full moon. However, bipolar disorder could be the exception.
During the regular lunar patterns, those with bipolar disorder may switch between manic and depression more rapidly. Leading up to the full moon, you may be more excitable without a cause. How to Handle It : The new moon should be seen as a time of retreat and a fresh start. Regain your strength to start the month anew. Unplug from social media and spend time alone when needed. How to Handle It: The waxing moon should be your time to focus on wishes, hopes, and intentions.
How to Handle It : Since it happens about a week after a new moon, this is when you can run into obstacles. The themes about this moon focus on action, challenges, and decisions. Ultimately, you have to work hard and be prepared to make decisions immediately without losing your cool.
Just try to be flexible and focus on what you want to see the best outcome. Since the sun is right across from it, the light illuminates it so that the moon looks full.
How to Handle It : Since the moon and sun are at opposite sides, so are the zodiac signs. This can add tension to the mix while you try to find a balance between them. What Does This Mean for You Scientifically : After the full moon, it starts getting less illuminated and wanes toward the last quarter moon and onto the new moon.
How to Handle It : Now, you should be focused more on enthusiasm, sharing, and gratitude. Feel the benefits of that hard work for the past two weeks. You should start seeing some of the results of those intentions and goals, so you feel full of love and may want to give back to others.
So, what can you expect from moon moods? Well, there are eight stages of the moon cycle, with the whole cycle typically taking These are: new moon, waxing crescent, first-quarter moon, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third-quarter moon and waning crescent.
OK, the new moon is a fresh start. At this stage of the cycle, you will feel calm yet motivated for the cycle ahead. The week leading up to the first quarter moon is the time for intentions and goals, making it the perfect time to begin work on your plans for the month ahead. Uh oh. The first-quarter moon is where you might start feeling a bit worse for wear.
So, curl up in bed unapologetically, this is not the week for big decisions. OK, so, this is a good time to rework goals that were maybe a little too ambitious. Now is a great time to acknowledge that actually, a latte once in a while might be exactly what you need. The full moon is a time of BIG emotions.
You might find yourself feeling overwhelmed and a bit snappier than usual. The full moon also signals a few sleep changes, so you may find yourself lying awake at night or not sleeping as deeply as usual. Scientifically: After a full moon, the moon starts becoming less illuminated again, waning toward the last quarter moon. Spiritually: The themes surrounding this phase of the moon are gratitude, generosity, and enthusiasm.
You should be feeling the benefits of your hard work for the last two weeks. Your metaphorical crops are in abundance and you should be seeing some albeit small outcome from your previously set goals and intentions.
You may feel like giving back to those around you, especially those who helped you along the way. You may even feel like imparting some of the wisdom you learned over the course of this lunar journey to someone else.
Scientifically: The last quarter moon is the reverse process of the first quarter. After a full moon, the moon wanes and becomes smaller.
Now, the moon appears like a half-slice of lemon. Spiritually: The themes surrounding this moon are release, letting go, and forgiveness. Throughout the month, you may have experienced many challenges. It's under this moon that you will let go of things like grudges, anger, and regret. Set down anything that feels too heavy and pointless to continue carrying. Scientifically: The moon appears like a toenail in the sky.
This phase of the lunar cycle aka the balsamic moon reveals the final bit of light just before the darkness of the new moon. Spiritually: This is your chance to surrender, rest, and recuperate. You may feel somewhat empty during this time. You are now getting ready to prepare for a new cycle.
In other words, let fate take the wheel. This article was originally published on By Lauren Martin and Roya Backlund. Updated: May 24,
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