FULL MOON. Cancer, Capricorn, Leo and Pisces are the signs most impacted by the first full moon of the year, tonight from January 17 to 18, 2022. We tell you everything.
[Mis à jour le 17 janvier 2022 à 21h30] The first Full Moon of the year 2022, called “Full Moon of the Wolf” by Native Americans, occurs this Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at midnight 48, under the sign of Cancer. A “mothering” full moon, which will push us to reconnect with our roots and promote family reunions. But beware, as the Journal des Femmes points out, “the most sensitive” among us “may be invaded by a certain anxiety and will experience some psychosomatic difficulties”.
From one astrological sign to another, this astronomical phenomenon, which has the effect of pushing us to refocus on our physical and emotional well-being, does not produce the same result. So, if you are Cancer, expect tenfold effects. What are the effects of the full moon on your zodiac sign, our organism and our mood? In our file below, you will know all about the effects of the January Full Moon, the dates and times of the next ones of the year.
The Full Moon is the time for introspection and focus. Even if the introspection is collective, this full Moon will have more or less a grip according to the sun sign of each one. Its effects are increased tenfold for the natives of Cancer, for whom it will have a double-edged effect. The natives of this water sign could experience great fatigue and a “jagged mood”, especially the third decan of this sign, according to Cosmopolitan. But they will also be able to see more clearly about their deepest dreams and desires, as underlined Marie-France. The mood of Capricorn will be unstable (“apprehension, worries and hesitation” according to Cosmo) especially in the heart of the home.
The natives of Leo will feel a letting go to move towards the path they need to take, chasing away any denial or guilt, as this full moon illuminates their path of healings, closures and transitions. As to natives of Pisces, they will benefit from the positive energy of the full moon of January to fully realize themselves, especially in their love situation.
The Full Moon of January 18, 2022 occurs precisely at 00 hours 48 minutes, the moment when the Earth-Moon-Sun alignment is perfect. The schedule is established by the Institute of Celestial Mechanics and Ephemeris Calculation (IMCCE).
For astronomy enthusiasts, it is also possible to take advantage of the event to simply contemplate the spectacle offered by Mother Nature. The rising Full Moon has been observable with the naked eye, but not 100% full, since 4:49 p.m. (French time), and should be until 9:12 a.m., Tuesday, January 18. At least, if the sky is clear enough…
The next full moon, the first of the year 2022, takes place this Tuesday, January 18. Here are the dates and times of the Full Moons in 2022 in detail:
- January 18 at 12:48 a.m.
- February 16 at 5:56 p.m.
- March 18 at 8:17 a.m.
- April 16 at 8:55 p.m.
- May 16 at 6:14 a.m.
- June 14 at 1:51 p.m. (doubled by a Super Moon)
- July 13 at 8:37 p.m. (doubled by a Super Moon)
- August 12 at 3:35 a.m.
- September 10 at 11:59 a.m.
- October 9 at 10:54 p.m.
- November 8 at 12:02 p.m.
- December 8 at 5:08 a.m.
The influence of the Moon on life on Earth is real and scientifically proven, especially its role in the tidal cycle. The lunar cycle would have a real impact on our body, our mood and nature. Insomnia, aggressiveness, tides, gardening, hair growth, onset of childbirth, we help you sort out the real from the fake!
What are the effects of the full moon on the body?
The full moon can raise the PH of the human body. According to the work of biophysicist Jeanne Rousseau, the body’s pH increases (perspiration, bile, saliva, urine) during the full moon and decreases during the new moon. This is why there is an upsurge in urinary tract infections during this lunar phase.
The menstrual cycles of the woman can be disturbed during the full Moon because there would indeed exist a correlation between the menstrual cycle “greater than 27 days” and the lunar cycle (of 29.5 days), according to a recent study of the magazine scientist ScienceAdvance. Performed on 300 women, the study proves an intermittent synchronization. But “with age and exposure to artificial light at night, menstrual cycles shorten and lose this synchronization. We assume that in ancient times human reproductive behavior was synchronous with the Moon but that our modern lifestyles have altered reproductive physiology and behavior.”
What is the effect of the full moon on sleep?
The full moon disrupts the internal biological clock, increasing time to fall asleep by 5 minutes, reducing sleep duration by about 20 minutes and decreasing deep sleep time by 30%, according to a 2013 study by the journal Current Biology.
What is the effect of the full moon on mood?
Stress, anxiety, mood can change during the full moon phase, as the latter causes sleep disturbances. But each individual reacts more or less to its effects, we then speak of “luno-sensitivity”. The one who reacts most strongly to this influence on his mood will be said to be “badly in the mood”. On the other hand, no scientific study has succeeded in proving a relationship between the Moon and aggressiveness. No, the full moon does not affect your mental health: “We do not have more psychiatric patients in the emergency room on full moon nights,” said Matthieu Hein, a psychiatrist specializing in sleep disorders and mental illnesses at the hospital. Erasmus, at the RTBF in July 2019.
Does the full moon have an effect on pregnant women?
While popular belief speaks of an onset of childbirth on full moon evenings, no scientific study has provided conclusive results to prove a link between the full moon and the number of births.
What is the effect of the full moon on the sea?
The full moon plays an indisputable role on the tides. On the surface of the earth, the water is subject to the attraction of the Moon and the position of the latter determines the tides. At the full moon, the Sun, the Moon and the Earth being aligned, the forces of attraction add up, resulting in larger tides.
What effects does the full moon have on plants?
The full moon has its role to play in the development of plants. According to Sciences et Avenir, “the influence of the circalunar (biological rhythm based on the cycle of the Moon)” exists on plants as well as on humans. “Moonlight has an effect on plant physiology” (germination), water absorption and the production of plant sugar levels, promoting its growth and yield. “Gardening while taking into account the cycles of this satellite could therefore prove to be very useful” concluded the review in its article.
Paradoxically, cutting your hair on full moon nights so that it grows back faster has not been scientifically proven, even if many hairdressers recommend cutting hair during the full moon in order to strengthen its structure.
The full moon is one of the 4 phases of the moon depending on its position in relation to the sun: first quarter, full moon, last quarter, new moon. During the Full Moon, the Sun, Earth, and Moon are roughly aligned. Thus, the visible face of the Moon from the Earth appears totally illuminated by the Sun. The new moon is, conversely, the phase during which the Moon is not visible from Earth. The return to the same phase occurs approximately every 29 days and 12 hours.
By Super Moon, we mean a celestial phenomenon that is due to two elements: the only satellite of planet Earth passes closest to us when it is a full moon evening. This event is called “perigee-syzygia”, the name of Super Moon having nothing scientific, since it is an invention of the astrologer Richard Nolle in 1979. According to certain beliefs, there would be more than births during the full moons, so maybe we are witnessing a peak in deliveries that night!
We will have to wait until 2022 to see a new Super Moon appear. Mark the date of the next Super Moon in your calendar, so you don’t miss a thing:
- May 16, 2022
- June 14, 2022
- July 13, 2022
- August 12, 2022
Three Super Moons have been visible in the night sky of France this year 2021: the Pink Super Moon on April 27, the Super Flower Moon on May 26 and the Super Strawberry Moon on June 24. They appeared 14% larger and 30% brighter than usual at the time of the “perigee-syzygy” phenomenon, when the Full Moon is at the point of its orbit closest to Earth. Discover the most beautiful photos of these Super Moons taken around the world, from the United States to Australia via Europe:
However, the Super Moons of 2022 will not equal the phenomenon perceived on November 14, 2016 with a Moon closest to us (356,511 km all the same). To regain such “proximity”, we will have to be patient and wait until 2034! As for the next super blue blood moon, it will not happen again until the January 31, 2037.