FULL MOON. Aries, Leo and Libra should be the signs most impacted by the full moon on Friday March 18, 2022, according to astrology experts. We tell you all about its effects.
[Mis à jour le 16 mars 2022 à 11h54] Many people regularly feel the effects of the full moon. Mood, body, sleep… The consequences are numerous and should once again be felt this Friday, March 18, 2022, on the occasion of the last full moon of winter, which according to astrologers will have a purifying effect, associated to the Earth sign of Virgo, ruled by Mercury, which values tasks, constancy and helping others.
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, should not produce the same result. So, if you are Aries, expect a real shock. Other signs like Leo and Libra can take this opportunity to refocus on the essentials.
What impact does this full moon have on your astrological sign? What are the effects of the full moon on our body and our mood? In our file below, you will know all about the effects of the Full Moon, the dates and times of the next ones of the year.
This March Full Moon puts things in order. 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 Aries, who in recent times have sacrificed their well-being far too much for work. It will be a question, for the natives of Aries, of slowing down the pace, and of refocusing on their health, both physical and mental, at the risk of losing their skin…
Other signs of the zodiac are affected, to different degrees, by this Full Moon in March: natives of Leo will have to be vigilant so as not to spend too much money, especially as taxes are coming… As for the natives of Librathey will benefit from the positive energy of the March Full Moon to ease off and reconnect spiritually.
The Full Moon on Friday, March 18, 2022 will occur precisely at 8:17:35 a.m., 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 is observable with the naked eye, from 7:18 p.m. (French time) on Thursday, March 17. It is 100% full at 8:17 a.m. on Friday March 18, but visible only until 7:24 a.m. At least, if the sky is clear enough…
Called “Full Worm Moon” by Native American tribes, the full moon in March refers to the time of year when the ground thaws and worms come to the surface of the earth when it rains!
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 time in deep sleep 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 doesn’t affect your mental health: “We don’t have more psychiatric patients in the emergency room on full moon nights,” said Matthieu Hein, a psychiatrist specializing in sleep disorders and mental illness 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 approximately 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.
The next full moon is Friday, March 18. Here are the dates and times of the Full Moons in 2022 in detail:
- 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.