Day 138 of 365 - The Pull of the Moon

Today there is a Supermoon full moon, the brightest one we will have this whole year, due to the moon being at a closer point to earth in its orbit.  Since I had read that tides could be much higher than usual, I decided to check details on a couple of websites.

The Earth/Sky website was informative at explaining about the tides.  Not on the day of, but in the day or two following the supermoon, there will be higher than usual tides.  This happens because, at the time of both a new moon and a full moon, the sun, earth and moon line up.  Then the gravity of the sun reinforces the moon's gravity and the tide's range is at its maximum.  Since the earth is also closer in its orbit to the sun at this time of year, the combination of the sun and moon effects will very likely cause an increase in the height of high tides.  Risks around this relate mainly to areas where storms may already be occurring, or where there are high winds.

Then, what about effects on the human body, which is about 75% water?  The Live Science website explained that tides are a large scale event occurring because of the difference in gravitational effect on one side of the Earth compared to the other, not to one side of your body versus the other.  There are also many reports on studies addressing effects on human behavior, which have basically refuted the myths about the full moon.  It is thought that for those whose sleep is affected, that the sheer brightness of the moon is a factor.

That being said, let's briefly consider astrological impacts of this Supermoon.  The Sun just moved into the zodiac sign of Pisces, which is a sign of dreamers.  Directly opposite the sun is the full moon in the sign of Virgo, which is a sign of getting things done.  As one astrologer said, Pisces dreams and Virgo brings dreams into form.  Intuition will be heightened due to the planets currently in the sign of Pisces along with the sun.  But the full moon in Virgo will provide a grounding energy.  Virgo is also about digestion, both physical and mentally/emotionally.

So, at the time of this full Supermoon, a suggestion  to consider is,, how are you digesting and assimilating changes in your life?  Due to some other big astrological shifts recently, we may also feel like we are emerging from a long period of suffering or deep study, and that we are ready to commit more to our values and take action.

This full moon would be a good time to ponder all that.  And, to support your contemplation or to assist your sleep if you feel restless, here are some essential oils which can support you in your reflection.  They include:  Frankincense, Cedarwood, Myrrh, Sandalwood, Palo Santo, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang, Chamomile and Lavendar.  Choose whatever appeals to you to use in a diffuser or apply to the skin after diluting in a carrier oil.

I was able to see the full bright moon early this morning when it was setting and it was quite lovely.  It will still be spectacular tonight.  Enjoy!




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