Considering that the average person's body is 70 percent water, the effects of the Moon, which controls the major tides in the oceans, on humans cannot be ignored. Although the theory of the effects of the lunar cycle on our moods is centuries old, modern science has invalidated these theories many times. However, according to recent research, the lunar cycle may affect a person's mood, emotions and feelings.
Ancient cultures say that the Moon is linked to feminine intuition and deep spirits. The Moon is associated with feminine energies and includes expressions such as self-knowledge, taking charge of life and so on. In many cultures, the Moon is defined as introspection. Therefore, the way people think and feel is associated with the phases of the Moon. Periodic changes in the structure of the mind were explained by the phases of the Moon in ancient times.
Parallel Effects of the Moon Cycle on the Human Spirit
To understand the parallel effects of the Moon on the human psyche, it is first necessary to know about tides. The Moon's gravitational pull encourages the tides that occur with puddles of water on Earth. The Moon, which has a very important influence on the Earth, causes the water in the regions it is close to to increase, thus causing the water at the back of the globe to recede. This is thought to have a similar effect on human emotions. Just as the Moon draws the waters towards its center, it also draws people's emotions towards itself. As a result, just as the waters rise, some emotions also rise and become dominant. The phases of the moon can be explained spiritually on humans as follows;
Full Moon: It leads to a decrease in the burden of the sky and an increase in the auras of people, that is, an increase in energy. This extra energy increase that occurs with the manipulation of the Moon triggers movements that are not balanced and consistent. As a result, people may feel tense, sluggish, anxious and emotionally confused during the full moon.
A sociological study conducted in the American state of Florida proves the effects of the full moon. A group of observers studying crime trends, violence and homicides analyzed five years of police reports and found that crime rates increase significantly during full moons. Another finding of the same study was that people sleep shorter during full moons. Although no scientific findings were obtained, at the end of these studies, it is thought that the lunar cycle and biological rhythm may be related.
New Moon: The effects of the full moon, which negatively affect analytical intelligence and stimulate primitive impulses, are reversed during the new moon. The new moon phase, also known as the dark side of the Moon, is characterized by individuals turning inward and examining their own moods. When the Moon is not visible in the sky and does not shine, the energy available to individuals is reduced. Therefore, this dark phase invites people to turn inward, to examine their thoughts and to tinker with their goals.
The Moon is thought to be linked to feminine energies in ancient cultures, and it affects women to a greater extent. Lunar cycles and feminine cycles are associated, although science does not provide evidence to prove this connection. In the light of scientific research, social findings and ancient cultures, there seems to be a connection between mood, mindset, energy transitions and lunar cycles.