The Moon

The Full Moon's Effects

The Full Moon's effects on the biology of living organisms, including people, are very odd indeed. And the range of the Full Moon's influence is very great.
When youconsider the astonishing power of the Moon on the 5 tides, this influence is understandable.
Even so, it's amazing to realize the power of the Full Moon's effects on us and other living beings, thatgoes almost completely unnoticed!
To remedy this cultural blindness, I have compiled a list of effects of the power of the Full Moon.
(If you know of anything I've missed, please email me the details,with the research or corroborating evidence if possible.)



Full Moon & Biology

These are documented influences of the Full Moon on living beings . . .
• Triggers many natural rhythmsand breeding cycles.
• Herbivores and humans ovulate around the Full Moon.
• The height of the deer rutting season occurs around two full moons.
• Coral mates at the full moon.
• Migratory Birdsappear to follow the patterns of the moon for timing and finding their path of migration.
• Game birds tend to return to certain locations at the time of the Hunter's Moon.
• Bears, caribou, andsalmon move at the Full Moon.
• Vets & dog trainers note that animals are more restless and unruly during a Full Moon.
• Oysters are sensitive to the cycle of the Moon and not simply the movement of thetide.
• Auto accidents rise 14 per cent.
• Women who have already had children are likely to give birth on the day of the Full Moon.
• Menstruation peaks most often on the evening before New Moon,even with the interference of modern lighting.
• The full moon amplifies the electrical charge in living cells.




Full Moon's Effects on Emotions & Health

There is an ancient awarenessof the Full Moon's effects on mental and emotional balance.
This awareness gives us the words lunatic, lunacy, and loony . . . all derived from the Latin word Luna, the Goddess of the Moon.
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