FULL MOON. The February 16 full moon in the sign of Leo was a lucky lunation. According to astrology experts, the astrological signs most favored by this phenomenon were Aries, Cancers, and Leos.
[Mis à jour le 17 février 2022 à 08h59] Under the zodiac sign of Leo, a full moon appeared this night from February 16 to 17 in the sky. This astronomical phenomenon was the perfect time to “embrace a new sense of confidence”, according to the monthly women’s magazine Marie-France. Also nicknamed “full snow moon” by Native American tribes, this lunation instilled courage and renewed energy to take action on all levels (sentimental, romantic, financial).
What are the effects of the Full Moon on your sign, your mood or your body? In our file below, you will know everything about the effects of the full moon.
The Full Moon is the time for introspection and focus. Even if the introspection is collective, this full Moon had more or less an influence according to the sun sign of each one. Placed under the constellation of Leo, it symbolized “the ideal moment to clarify a situation, especially on the sentimental level” underlined Joyce Duval, astrologer for Current Woman Astro Consult and founder of the school of the zodiac. More generally, it was the time to “congratulate others, to take stock of your relationships, to seal alliances”. It was “a period of recognition and rewards”, underlined Marc Angel in his weekly horoscope.
Its effects have been increased tenfold for the natives of Leo, who have regained great self-confidence and will have fun exercising a creative activity that will restore their energy. If you are Aries, you were ready to unleash your creativity by sharing it with others. For Cancers, this full moon has been good for finances.
If scientists do not validate the theory of the effects of the Moon on this or that astrological sign, it would indeed exert a magneto-gravitational influence on living things. What are these effects of the full moon on our body and our mood? In our file below, you will know everything.
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.