The first Full Moon of 2022 has made its appearance this evening following another day of blue skies for most of the country. Known as the Wolf Moon, it is believed that the true meaning of January’s Full Moon can be traced back to early Native American Tribes who noticed packs of werewolves howling loudly on this key astrological date. With the Full Moon set to reach its peak just before midnight, it is believed the lunar event will have a significant impact on our moods. This is how.
A full moon happens when the moon is stuated on the opposite side of the Earth to the Sun which allows the face to be entirely illuminated and visible to on-lookers.
Known to affect the sea and tides, the Full Moon could also have a significant impact on our emotions and relaltionships.
Historical anecdotes link this lunar cycle to eratic behaviour and peculiar on-goings, but it turns out that there is Scientific evidence to prove it too.
From as far back to the Ancient Greeks to modern science journals, there is plenty of proof to support the link between the Full Moon and human behaviour.
The scientific community has not yet reached a definitive cause of this link, though there is one theory which suggest it is the light of the moon which is responsible for altered moods.
While a number of parts of the lunar cycle have been associated with human behaviour, it is thought that the light of the Full Moon is the most significant part of this event.
Marina Binding, a Holistic Health Practitioner at Switchback Travel told Cosmopolitan: “This phase tests us, as we have the option of giving in to the feelings of anger and losing focus, or work through them and keep focusing on our goal.”
With mood swings at the heart of this phase of the moon’s orbit, the long-lasting effects are likely a result of the heightened emotions associated with tonight’s moon.
Navigating the intensified emotions you may experience tonight could ultimately set you up for the coming days.
Speaking to Cosmopolitan, Binding added: “Although it is hard to work through frustrations, and it can feel easier to just give up, remember these feelings will pass.”
