The influence of the moon. The influence of the moon phase on a person The influence of the waxing moon phase

One of the main reasons for our suffering is that we now do not use the knowledge of the ancient sages of all nations and religions about the influence of planets on us. Even in Christianity, it happened that for hundreds of years it was allowed to use this knowledge. But, more for political reasons, this knowledge was periodically prohibited. In general, this makes some sense: after all, if an astrologer does not work on himself, on getting rid of selfishness, envy, greed, if his main goal is not to bring a person closer to Divine love, then he becomes a demon using knowledge about subtle matter , but serving his ego and mind and his clients.

Nowadays, many scientific studies confirm what the sages of the past said, including about the influence of the Moon on us. In this article we would like in simple words provide knowledge for an in-depth understanding of the influence of this most important planet for us. It is not only about planting seeds on a certain lunar day to get a good harvest, or that a certain lunar day is good for cutting hair, although this is also very important and practical knowledge.

We analyze the influence of the Moon from the perspective of three basic energies: ignorance, passion and goodness (tamas, rajas and sattva). If you see that the Moon affects you mainly in ignorance and passion, this means that illness and suffering may soon appear in your life and the life of your children. If the majority of planetary influences are good, then, on the contrary, health, happiness and success will be natural components of your life.

The law of fate in this world manifests itself through the influence of planets on us. Raising this influence to more high level By changing our actions and thoughts, we change our destiny for the better.

General information about the Moon. Classic description

Jyotish (translated from Sanskrit as “light,” as Vedic astrology is called in India) is also called lunar astrology, since it considers the position of the Moon in the zodiac sign and nakshatra (lunar station) to be the most important indicators in a person’s horoscope.

If you ask someone in India, “What is your zodiac sign?” - then, as a rule, they will tell you the sign in which the Moon was located at the time of the person’s birth. In the West, such an answer implies the position of the Sun.

The main name of the Moon in Sanskrit is Chandra. The Sun represents the masculine Divine principle, and the Moon represents the feminine. Together they symbolize the great primordial duality: male and female energies, activity and passivity, day and night, mind and feelings. The Sun rules fire, and the Moon rules water. If the Sun is the ego, then the Moon is the mind. However, the Sanskrit term "manas", which translates as "mind", actually has a broader meaning. Manas also includes emotions; it should be understood as the psycho-emotional sphere in general, the totality of the ability to feel and consciousness reflecting on objects.

By its position in the horoscope one can judge how vulnerable, sensitive, suspicious and touchy a person is.

A strong Moon speaks of emotional sensitivity, receptivity, a caring attitude towards others, and a tendency to support other people. The moon represents feminine maternal energy. She is responsible for childhood, childbirth, inner happiness, intuition, comfort, well-being, inner peace, water, fluids - in the body and on Earth.

This is the lord of rhythm, which governs such great natural cycles as the ebb and flow of the tides. I think you know that the ebb and flow of the seas and oceans depend on the lunar rhythms.

The moon rules memory common sense.

The Moon is a feminine planet and is responsible for emotions, so women are more emotional. The influence of the Moon becomes harmonious when we live consciously, monitor our emotions and feelings. When a person is not aware of his emotions, he destroys the moon.

The Moon is a representative of the feminine Divine principle. People who perceive the spiritual influence of the Moon are benevolent, humane and have truly angelic patience. It’s easy to communicate with them, they never criticize anyone and know how to see in everything good side.

Regarding human health, the Moon is responsible for the quality of blood, chest, stomach, lymph, lungs, left eye in men and right eye in women, intestines, menstrual cycle, uterus, nervous system, esophagus, tonsils, saliva.

Influence Moons in ignorance characterized by the following character traits and behavioral patterns: frequent hysterics, deep depression, enormous fears, very poor memory, great suspiciousness, inability to control one’s emotions or, conversely, their complete suppression. Great internal dissatisfaction with life. Inability and unwillingness to care for loved ones. Hatred of mother and children, reluctance to have children. Abortion. A person with the Moon in ignorance, as a rule, drinks little water, often replaces it with alcohol, beer, coffee in large quantities and cannot stand milk, often actively promoting the harm of dairy products. For him, sex with his mother or with his children, violence against children is acceptable. Man is actively engaged in destroying the ecology of mother earth.

Moon in passion: a very restless mind, sentimentality, strong and constantly changing emotions, great affection for his children and indifference to strangers. A consumerist attitude towards one’s mother and/or a great dependence on her. The feeling of happiness is very fickle, and it depends on the emotional perception of external circumstances. The basic emotion on which a person builds his life is fear.

Moon in goodness: friendliness towards all living beings, the desire and ability to care for others, a great sense of inner happiness independent of external circumstances, complete calmness, great gratitude for everything that a person comes into contact with, respect, service and love for the mother regardless of the level of its development. Love for dairy products. Complete control over your emotions, conscious emotions, even if they are very strong. A kind and responsible attitude towards conceiving, childbearing and raising children. Unusually strong intuition. Active participation in the environmental protection of mother earth.

Negative influence Moons in ignorance and passion on human health

Diseases caused by a weak or damaged Moon: diseases of the uterus, problems with menstruation, fever, general weakness, jaundice, asthma, colic, pulmonary diseases, breast problems in women, greater susceptibility to coughs and colds, tuberculosis, pleurisy, especially in childhood .

The main symptoms of a weak Moon: emotional instability, scarcity of emotions, fear of close relationships, lack of friendliness, increased sense of danger, anxiety, frequent depression, poor memory. Such a person often feels dissatisfied and has difficulty withstanding stress and tension associated with communication. He is prone to despondency, pessimism, neuroses and mental disorders. His thoughts are confused, he is gloomy and constantly worried.

Physical signs of a weak Moon (except for the diseases described above): anemia, lack of fluid in the tissues or, conversely, its stagnation, dry skin, constipation, weakened lungs. It is difficult for such a person to tolerate dry and hot weather.

Women, in addition to menstrual cycle disorders, may suffer from infertility.

How to enhance the beneficial influence of the Moon

Luck, intuition, inner happiness and tranquility and a good memory, as well as the other positive effects described above, will not hurt anyone.

Our bodies are approximately 70% water, and any adverse influence of the Moon immediately becomes the cause of various problems and diseases, since it is she who is responsible for water. For example, a lunar month lasts about 29 days. The female menstrual cycle lasts almost the same amount of time, and the unfavorable influence of the Moon can disrupt it.

Although, in fairness, it is worth noting that really serious problems in this area can be created, rather, by the simultaneous defeat of Venus and especially Mars. I once had a consultation with a woman whose chart had an afflicted Moon and a very strong Mars. And she confirmed my conclusion: yes, indeed, she has not had her period for several years.

But the biggest problems the Moon can create are in the mental sphere. As mentioned above, the Sun gives strength of mind, and the Moon gives peace and pleasure. All eastern religions and philosophical schools emphasize: if the mind is not calm, it is impossible to achieve either enlightenment (liberation) in the spiritual sphere, or success and happiness in material life.

One of the main goals of Buddhism is simply to achieve peace of mind. Numerous gurus representing various branches of Vedic and Buddhist philosophy fully agree with the statement contained in the Bhagavad Gita: “For one whose mind is untamed, self-realization is hard work. But the one who controls his mind will definitely succeed.”

It is difficult to imagine a healthy person with a restless mind. Even modern people It has long been noted: “All diseases come from nerves”; “People who don’t know how to deal with anxiety die young,” etc. And the most important thing that every person strives for is to be happy. But the feeling of happiness is an internal state, it practically does not depend on external circumstances. Can a person who becomes depressed for any reason be happy?

The moon symbolizes the mind, consciousness in general (manas) and our ability to perceive sensations in many different senses of the word. The main task of the Moon is peace and receptivity of the mind. To achieve this, it is necessary to bow internally to the Higher Will, that is, to gain true humility, and it comes only with the realization: whatever is done, everything is for the better; everything material is temporary; nothing is accidental, and not even a blade of grass moves without the will of God; true happiness within, etc.

Lunar energy is enhanced in an atmosphere of devotion and loving care. It is desirable for a person to experience maternal care in childhood and gain support from family and friends, then he will naturally want to take care of other people and selflessly help them.

Spiritual worship contributes to the strengthening of lunar energy, especially if it is addressed directly to the Divine Mother. For example, in Eastern religions these are Lakshmi, Parvati, Guanyin, Tara, Isis, in Christianity - the Virgin Mary.

But for every person, his own mother is the direct embodiment feminine energy God. Therefore, nothing destroys lunar energy more than a disrespectful attitude towards the mother in thoughts, words and actions. The Vedas say that in addition to the biological mother, a person has a mother as a nurse, stepmother, mother of the husband, wife spiritual teacher, a woman who treats him like a mother, the Earth and a cow.

The earth in this life becomes our nurse and refuge, because our bodies are created from earthly elements. Therefore, by creating environmental problems - cutting down forests, polluting the earth with chemicals, not allowing it to rest after agricultural seasons, etc., we (modern civilization) extremely weaken the beneficial influence of the Moon on all humanity and, therefore, destroy our mental health, and the Earth begins to treat us more and more hostilely. Every year more and more children are born with various mental disorders, more and more people suffer from stress and depression. Memory becomes weaker. There are fewer and fewer women who are able to give birth, and fewer men who are able to conceive a healthy child. The cow, according to the laws of karma, is considered our mother because we drink her milk. Therefore, disrespect for cows and their killing is considered one of the most serious sins. The cow is one of the incarnations of the Moon. If you cannot give up meat completely, try not to touch at least cow and pig meat.

Lunar energy is strengthened and improved: meditation, development of optimism, control over your speech (you should speak thoughtfully and as little as possible), careful attention to your actions and words, so as not to cause concern to others, water procedures (cool, invigorating shower in the morning and warm, relaxing – in the evening, after work), staying by the sea, lake, river (everyone can notice that if you just look at the sea for 15 minutes, the mind calms down).

Among the herbs that are considered favorable for the Moon are calming and tonic plants: marshmallow, slippery elm, comfrey root, bush, asparagus racemosus and rehmannia.

Aromatic oils from white flowers (jasmine, lotus, lily, gardenia), as well as sandalwood oil, carry the beneficial soothing energy of the moon. It is advisable to lubricate the area of ​​the heart and the “third eye” with them.

Indian astrologers recommend to propitiate the Moon:
feed the cows dough on Mondays;
give rice to the poor;
feed the crows boiled rice with sugar;
the most important thing is to serve your mother.

It is also very useful to repeat for ten minutes a day: “I wish everyone love and peace!” In this way we will become conductors of lunar energy. Mantras for the Moon: Om namo bhagavate Vasudevaya, Om Chandraya namah.
From the training course

Moon day is Monday.
The energy of the Moon is cold, damp, soft, phlegmatic.
The nature of the Moon is favorable and generous.
Direction – north-west (in the house it is best place for bathroom, shower, guest and children's rooms).
Stones - pearls, moonstone, all white opaque stones.
Colors – white, pale, silver.
Sign – Cancer.

The moon, like a sponge, absorbs the energy of the planets around it.

The smaller the Moon, the weaker it is. On the waning moon, and especially on the new moon, there is no need to start any business; physical and psychological stress is contraindicated. This is the time to complete things.

The full moon in the Vedic tradition is a favorable time, sharpening intuition and abilities, although emotionality increases.

The 11th day of the lunar cycle is Ekadashi, the best time for fasting. It is highly advisable not to eat legumes on this day, or even better to fast completely. Meat food on this day is much more harmful than usual.

It is advisable to purchase a Vedic lunar calendar and live in accordance with it: life immediately becomes easier, more harmonious and more successful. All civilizations of the past lived according to lunar calendar.

For example, if you get your hair cut while the Moon is waxing, your hair will grow back quickly, but if the Moon is in Leo, it will grow very voluminous. If on the waning (especially when the Moon is in Capricorn), then they will grow much more slowly and less frequently.

There are days when the likelihood that the operation will be successful increases tenfold.

The Moon, together with the Sun, is responsible for the 6th Chakra (Ajna), which is located in the area of ​​the “third eye”.

The number of the Moon is 2. All those born on the 2nd, 11th, 20th, 29th of any month have a soul number of 2 and are under the influence of the Moon. Two usually brings a touch of emotionality, and with the favorable influence of the Moon it gives peace and prosperity.

Case from practice

Regarding the Moon, people often turn to me as an Eastern psychologist. As I already wrote, the main “lunar” problem is great internal emotional tension (although outwardly a person may look calm).

For example, one day a girl came to me whose Moon, the mistress of the house of her parents’ family and money, was in decline, in the house of illnesses and enemies, and had a bad combination with her mother’s house. After a quick analysis of the card, I told her: “You have had a bad relationship with your mother since childhood, she did not take care of you. There are also problems with money, fear of becoming a mother, inability to create close personal relationships, fear of such relationships and enormous emotional stress.”

She confirmed what I had said: her mother abandoned her at the age of two or three, leaving her to her grandparents (who raised her very well). She hardly saw her mother; she appeared when she was 16 years old. I said that she had a big grudge against her mother, and this grudge must be overcome, this is her karmic task. The girl started working on it. Then she had a fear of being left without money - this is a type of greed, we also worked through it, and as a result, she completed good courses and got a very promising job. She also exhibited several diseases on the Moon.

She signed up for a course with us and studied with us at the Center for two years, and quite successfully. But in the group she stood out for her strong emotional tension. In her example, we saw how the weak Moon manifests itself. She worked hard and successfully on herself.

Due to the disharmonious influence of the Moon, she did not want to have children at all, she even hated them. Thanks to serious work on herself, she was able to forgive her mother, began to take care of her, serve her, and as a result they established a very good, warm emotional contact; In addition, her financial affairs improved, and she found herself a life partner. When I last saw her at the seminar, I learned that she had a wonderful son, that she was happy, and that her Moon problems were 80% resolved. Gone financial problems, health problems, and, most importantly, her fears went away.

Rami Bleckt, Ph.D.

The Moon and the Earth are so connected with each other that there is no doubt that if our planet did not have a natural satellite, the history of its development would be completely different, and life would simply not exist on it.

Let's start with the fact that the Moon, or as it is also called, Selene, has a direct influence on the earth's axis, allowing the Earth to maintain a tilt of 23 degrees, thanks to which suitable conditions for life have formed on our planet. This gives us the opportunity to see day and night for approximately the same period of time throughout the day (for example, the angle of inclination of Uranus is almost 98 degrees, and therefore its poles are in darkness for 42 years and the same amount of time is constantly illuminated by the sun's rays).

In addition, the Moon in the sky slows down the rotation of our planet by a tiny microsecond every day - if it did not do this, the Earth would begin to rotate so quickly that the day would soon be equal to six hours, maybe even less. This would definitely affect the development of plants and animals, and also lead to an increase in the speed of air flows, as a result of which storms, tornadoes and hurricanes would become commonplace.

One of the most famous effects of Selena on our planet is its effect on the ebb and flow of the tides: if the Earth did not have a natural satellite, the tides would be several times stronger. The depth of the world's oceans depends on the Earth's satellite: it attracts water located in the equator region, therefore the depth of the ocean in the center of the Earth is much deeper than near its poles.

The Moon is a natural satellite of the Earth, whose diameter is almost 3.5 thousand km, and its length along the equator is about 11 thousand km (in area it is three and a half times smaller than our planet). Selena is located at a distance of 385 thousand km from the Earth, and therefore, after the Sun, it is considered the second brightest object in the sky. According to scientists, the age of the satellite is at least four billion years.

There are many versions of how exactly our planet got its satellite. One of them says that the Earth and the Moon were formed simultaneously. Another suggests that Selene was formed at a great distance from our planet, and while flying nearby, it found itself in the zone of Earth’s gravity and was unable to “escape.”

Recently, based on data obtained from analyzing samples of lunar soil, scientists have put forward a new theory, which is currently accepted as the main one. We are talking about a giant collision, when more than 4 billion years ago the protoplanet Earth (a large planetary embryo) collided with the protoplanet Theia, and the collision occurred not in the center, but tangentially.

Theia suffered more, throwing out the bulk of its constituent elements into Earth's orbit, while the Earth released only a small fraction of the Earth's mantle. Combining, these substances formed the embryo of the Moon. It is worth noting that after the collision with Theia, our planet increased its rotation speed for five hours, changing the angle of its axis.

What does the Earth's satellite consist of?

The surface of the Moon is completely covered by regolith, consisting of dust and tiny meteorite fragments, which often fall onto the surface of the Moon unprotected by the atmosphere (the thickness of such a layer can range from several centimeters to tens of kilometers). The Earth satellite itself consists of:

• The crust is very heterogeneous and ranges from zero meters under the Moscow Sea (a 600 m thick layer of basalt separates it from the lunar surface) to 105 km (under the Korolev crater, located on the dark hemisphere of the Moon). Although the Korolev crater is located on the dark side of the Moon, a thicker layer is still located on the hemisphere visible to us;
• Three layers of mantle;
• Cores.

The invisible side of Selena

Since the period with which the satellite rotates around the Earth almost coincides with the time it rotates around its axis, only one hemisphere of the satellite can be seen from the earth's surface, while the far side of the Moon is almost never visible. The only exceptions are the edges located on the eastern and western dark sides of Selene. Once a month you can see the northern, and once every fifteen days - its southern edges (this makes it possible to observe almost sixty percent of the satellite from Earth).

Before the advent of spacecraft, the far side of the Moon was completely unexplored, and therefore, with the advent of appropriate technology, scientists learned a lot of new and interesting things about Selene. For example, several new geological formations were discovered on its dark side, indicating that seismic movements inside the satellite continued for at least 950 million years after, according to the version accepted at that time, the “geological death” of the Earth’s satellite occurred.

According to the data obtained, seismic activity on the satellite still exists today, and ground vibrations often last about an hour.

Over five years of observations, about thirty such moonquakes were recorded, lasting ten minutes and reaching 5.5 on the Richter scale (on earth, such vibrations last no more than two minutes).

It was discovered that the surface of the dark hemisphere differs from that visible from Earth - there are a huge number of craters, most of which were the result of meteorite impacts, and mountainous terrain predominates. But there are few lunar seas here - only two: the Sea of ​​Dreams and the Sea of ​​Moscow.

The surface of the Moon consists of mountain ranges and lunar seas - huge, round-shaped lowlands that were once flooded by lava that came to the surface, and therefore they are all covered with a thick layer of basalt (because of this, they are characterized by a darker color than other parts relief). The largest lunar sea is considered to be the Ocean of Storms, with a length of about 2 thousand km.

Despite the fact that basically all lunar seas are located on visible side Selena, it is on its reverse side that the largest impact basin is located, the “South Pole-Aitken” basin (from our planet you can only see its dark edge). Its dimensions are 2400 by 2050 km, and its depth is about 8 km, occupying almost a quarter of the satellite’s hemisphere. This basin is interesting because it is in it that the lowest point of Selene is located, and the distance from the lowest to the highest point is about 16 km.

Another interesting geological formation is a huge tunnel discovered near one of the volcanic plateaus, the Marius Hills: its diameter is 65 m and its depth is about 80 m. It is clear evidence of the volcanic activity of Selene, since it was formed due to the solidification of flows of molten rock.

What does a satellite look like from Earth?

The Earth and the Sun are constantly changing their location in relation to each other, the boundary between the illuminated and unlit parts of the lunar hemisphere is constantly shifting, so Selena changes its outline every day, forming different phases of the Moon. One thing remains unchanged: the illuminated part of the satellite always points in the direction where the Sun is located. Interestingly, the synodic month on the satellite (the time that passes between two identical phases of the Moon) is several days shorter than on Earth, is variable and lasts on average about 29.5 days.

Despite the fact that the Moon in the sky gives the impression that it is glowing itself, in reality the surface of the Moon only reflects the sun's rays, so only the area illuminated by the Sun can be seen from the Earth.

It is believed that the Moon in the sky goes through certain phases, briefly characterized as “Waxing Moon” - “Full Moon” - “Waning Moon”:

New moon

During this phase of the Moon, the satellite is not visible because it is located between the Earth and the Sun almost on the same line.

If they are placed exactly on the same straight line, you can observe a solar eclipse, as the Earth's satellite begins to cast its shadow with a diameter of 200 km. The Moon in the sky is located as close as possible to the Sun, and the far side of the Moon is facing the surface of our planet.

New Moon

The new moon is visible in the sky for only a few minutes in the form of a narrow crescent and appears immediately after the Sun sets on the third day after the new moon. After this phase, new Moon begins to grow rapidly and with each subsequent night everyone has the opportunity to begin to observe such a phenomenon as the growing Moon. It is interesting that in ancient times the beginning of the lunar or solar month always began from the moment when the new Moon appeared in the sky.

First quarter

On the seventh night after the new moon, the waxing Moon appears in a semicircle in the west just after the Sun goes below the horizon (usually seen in the first half of the night). The waxing Moon at this stage is located in the east and is at an angle of 90° to the Sun. The sun's rays illuminate the western half of the Moon and show people in the Northern Hemisphere the right side of the Moon, and those in the Southern Hemisphere the left.

At this stage of the Moon's phase, the waxing Moon is already quite bright and the light it emits is quite enough for objects on the ground to begin to cast shadows. Interestingly, when the waxing Moon is at this stage, one can observe the smallest level of rise at high tide and its smallest fall at low tide.

Full moon

On the fourteenth night, the waxing Moon reaches its peak as the Sun begins to fully illuminate it - the full moon arrives. The full moon remains in the sky all night. It appears even before the Sun has completely set, and leaves the sky after it rises.

At this phase, the full Moon is opposite the Sun, and the Earth is located in the middle (the full Moon is always extremely bright due to the fact that the Sun shines on the visible hemisphere, and shadows on the lunar surface disappear completely). If the full Moon, Earth and Sun are on the same line, you can observe a lunar eclipse.

Last quarter

Literally a day later, the full Moon begins to thin out. Since this happens almost imperceptibly to the human eye, it appears as if the full Moon is visible in the sky for several nights. Already seven days after the full moon, the waning moon again shows earthlings its half. The waning Moon is visible only in the second half of the night.

Old Moon

Having finally shown people its half, the night luminary becomes smaller, turns into a thin sickle, and then the dark Moon completely disappears - and after a while the waxing Moon appears again in the sky.

Memo to observer

So that the observer does not confuse which phases of the Moon are waxing and which are waning, it is enough to remember the basic rule: if the Earth’s satellite resembles the Latin letter “D” and is visible at the beginning of the night, there is a waxing Moon in the sky. If the sickle looks like the letter “C” and is shown before dawn, the waning Moon is before the beholder.

From Slavic-Aryan Vedas It is known that more than 100 thousand years ago our planet had three satellites. Researchers M. Jutzi and E. Aspog (University of California, Santa Cruz, USA) used computer modeling to establish that there were two of them. One way or another, today the Earth is accompanied on its endless space journey by only one - the Moon.

Nearest neighbor

Since ancient times, the full moon has attracted people's attention. More primitive followed the silvery disk across the night sky with a fascinated and amazed look. The change of phases, the new moon and the full moon surprised and delighted the masses of people, and lunar eclipses plunged them into sacred awe.

The first lunar explorer was Hipparchus of Nicaea ( Ancient Greece, II century BC e.). He made the first attempts to determine the size of this celestial body and the distance to it, and described the trajectory of movement among the stars. The news that Galileo Galilei, pointing his first telescope at the Moon, discovered vast valleys, mountain ranges and “seas” on the surface, made the hearts of science fiction writers and dreamers beat faster.

What do we know about the Moon?

The full Moon has a magnitude of -12.6 m. The speed of the spacecraft (28 thousand km/h) will allow it to cover the distance from the Earth to the Moon of 384.4 thousand kilometers in less than 14 hours. The satellite's orbit is elliptical and inclined to the plane of the earth's orbit by 5 degrees. It has been established that a full revolution of the Moon around the Earth takes approximately 29.5 days. The same amount of time is required for one turn around its axis. That is why the Moon always faces the Earth with one side.

The mass of the satellite is 80 times less than the mass of our planet. The diameter of the Moon is 3474 km. The gravity on the surface is six times less than that on Earth, which explains the absence of an atmosphere, and therefore of water and life.

The “seas” seen by Galileo turned out to be giant volcanic craters filled with basalt rocks. On the surface there are more than half a million craters of meteorite origin, with diameters ranging from 1 to 2240 km. The layer of dark gray dusty lunar soil (a product of space bombardment) - regolith - on the lunar plateau reaches 20 meters.

People see the Moon thanks to sunlight reflected from its surface. The relative position of the Sun, the Earth and its satellite changes over time, and with it the appearance of the illuminated part of the Moon for an earthly observer. This optical effect is called the change of lunar phases. In any culture or religion, the phases of the moon play an important role in the perception of the overall picture of the world.

A lunar, or synodic, month is a complete cycle of phase changes. In Russian-language sources, it is usually divided into 4 periods (new moon and full moon, first and last quarters), in astrology and English-language literature - into 8 (the crescent Moon, convex, dispersing and balsamic are added).

Since the lunar cycle is somewhat shorter than a calendar month, sometimes two full moons occur during the last month. This phenomenon is called the “Blue Moon” (average frequency - once every three years).

Impact on Earth

Due to its extreme proximity by cosmic standards, the Moon has a significant gravitational effect on our planet, familiar to our distant ancestors as the phenomenon of ebb and flow. True, many (including the German astronomer and mathematician I. Kepler) considered this to be the “breath of the planet” until Isaac Newton explained the periodic fluctuations in the level of the Earth’s waters by formulating the Law of Universal Gravitation.

At the points of the earth's surface closest and farthest from the satellite, there is a high tide ("high water"), and in places located at an angular distance of 90 degrees along the parallels of the Earth, an ebb tide ("low water"). During the day in the same area there are two low tides and two high tides. The time interval between the phenomena is 6 hours 12.5 minutes. The direction of tidal waves is opposite to the direction of the Earth's rotation, which causes a decrease in the axial velocity of the planet and leads to a slight lengthening of the day (0.0016 s per century).

Our star also makes its contribution to the level of water rise at high tides. Once every two weeks, the Sun, Moon and Earth line up. The addition of gravitational forces leads to an increase in the tidal wave and is called the spring tide.

Do calendars lie to everyone?

Large scientific research and practical work on the issue of the influence of the Moon on the life cycle of plants was conducted by a candidate of biological sciences, a teacher at the Russian Agrarian University. Timiryazeva M. N. Borodachev. Based on the results of the study, we can conclude that the action of “lunar” forces accounts for about 5% of other weather factors (temperature and humidity, lighting). For crops with high water content, this figure can be from 10 to 15%. According to the specialist, the waxing and full Moon increases the flow of nutrients to the above-ground vegetative system, while the waning Moon increases the flow of nutrients to the roots of plants.

Centuries-old farming experience is reflected in the “Lunar Sowing Calendars,” which are printed annually by our printing industry. They describe in detail which plants and what work can be done on a certain lunar day. Many summer residents, gardeners and gardeners prefer to check the “Calendar”, for example, to find out how long the full moon lasts, and not to engage in grafting, pruning trees, or pinching vegetable plants on these days.

J. A. Knight's theory

Numerous observations of hunters and fishermen, many years of our own research formed the basis of the Solunar theory (from English Solar - solar, Lunar - lunar) by American writer John Alden Knight. The theory does not reveal the mechanism of the relationship between animal behavior and the position of the Sun and Moon in the sky, but with specific examples it convincingly proves its existence. Thus, 90% of the maximum catches of commercial fish were made during the new moon. Describing the influence of the full moon, J. Knight noted the increased migration of large animals (deer, elk) during the periods of sunrise or sunset, suggesting that the cause of activity could be moonlight.

Living creatures in tidal regions are most susceptible to the cyclical influence of the Moon. Examples include Galapagos marine iguanas and small tubular worms. They accurately determine feeding times associated with the ebb and flow of tides, even in laboratory conditions.

Caution: Supermoon!

The full moon in December 2016, according to astrologers, was supposed to be significant. The specialists promised to “sum up the results”, “turn on the update timer”, etc. Indeed, this was a relatively rare phenomenon. There is even a special term (classical astronomy does not recognize it) - Supermoon. The full Moon is approaching the Earth to the minimum possible distance - 350 thousand km. The apparent size of the satellite's disk is 14% larger than its normal size, and its brightness is almost a third. But the full moon in December with the prefix “Super” has passed, and no global changes in geopolitics or natural disasters have been noted.

It is possible that there is a rational grain in various astrological theories, rumors and speculations. Whether or not to accept publications in horoscopes on faith is up to everyone to decide for themselves. But the influence of the full moon on a person cannot be completely ignored.

Just the facts

Employees of the University of Basel (Switzerland), under the leadership of chronobiologist K. Cajochen, conducted a study of sleep quality. A group of 33 volunteers of different ages and genders participated in the experiments. As a result, among other things, the influence of the full moon on humans was proven. The subjects were completely isolated from the outside world, but during the full moon, all of them showed a change in sleep physiology. The average data is:

• It took 5 minutes longer to fall asleep.
• We woke up 20 minutes earlier.
• Brain activity decreased by 30%.
• The level of the hormone responsible for regulating circadian biological rhythms, melatonin, has decreased.

Cardiologists in Lugano (Switzerland) announced that, according to statistics, every third heart attack in patients occurs within the 3-4 days that the full moon lasts.

The City of Brighton (UK) has adopted a resolution to increase police patrols on paydays and the full moon. Skeptical psychologists J. Rotton and A. Kelly (USA) explain the increase in crime on full moon days not by the mystical properties of the Moon, but by the fact that it is more convenient to commit crimes on bright moonlit nights.

What don't we know about the Moon?

Despite the centuries-long history of observations of the Earth’s satellite, automatic and manned flights to its surface, a number of facts remain that cannot be explained:

• The age of some lunar rocks is 5.3 billion years (the Earth is 4.6 billion).
• Quite low density (3.34 kg/m3) for an object of this type.
• Unusual behavior of echoes on the Moon.
• The presence of heavy elements on the surface (contradiction to physical laws).

In addition, there are still many sensational phenomena and objects in relation to which it is difficult to figure out where the truth is and where it is a hoax.

I would like to hope that future flights of space crews to the Moon will resolve all the mysteries and mysteries. Discoveries by doctors and biologists will explain the influence of the full moon on humans, the earth's flora and fauna. Our closest neighbor in the Universe is still waiting for its researchers!

It is known that in our solar system the only source of its own light is the Sun. All other celestial bodies in our system are powered by solar energy, remaining in their position around the Sun and reflecting its light. The satellite of our Earth, the Moon, directing the light of the Sun towards our planet, is a kind of mirror for the Earth. The movement of the Moon around the Earth and its specific position relative to the Sun are usually divided into four phases of the Moon.

There are four main phases of the lunar month:

• (1 — Moon phase)
• (2 - moon phase)
• (3 - moon phase)
• (4 - moon phase)

Being in its movement around the Earth in the shadow of our planet, it reflects sunlight from one or the other half of the disk. On an energetic level, the Moon phases represent different types of transmission of solar energy that affect all species and forms of life on our planet.
Each phase of the lunar cycle affects everything on earth in its own way, which is associated, first of all, with the degree of distance of the Moon from the Sun. Dramatic changes occur twice a month: when the lunar crescent either grows until it turns into a full disk, or decreases until it disappears completely. Not only our general well-being, but also the nature of various life situations depends on the influence of the moon phase.

The waxing phase of the Moon is the period that runs from the new moon to the full moon.

The waning phase of the moon is the period following the full moon.

INFLUENCE OF THE WALKING PHASE OF THE MOON

During this time, we react more emotionally to situations and phenomena in the world around us. During this period, energy accumulates, and therefore any kind of planning is favorable. From the new moon to the full moon it is good to start new things, make important decisions, conduct important negotiations, etc.

INFLUENCE OF THE WANING PHASE OF THE MOON

On the contrary, emotions are inhibited, we have reduced sensitivity and receptivity. At this time, it is favorable to properly spend accumulated energy, and therefore it is good to continue what you started, to complete things. Both phases of the waxing and waning moon are further divided into two parts, with each of the four periods lasting about a week.
Features of each phase of the moon separately:

NEW MOON

- this is a phase period during which the moon is not visible at all in the sky due to the fact that it is in line with the Earth and the Sun. At this time, the moon “shows” us its dark side, which is not illuminated by the Sun. The new moon can affect a person for several days. During this period, a person feels depressed, exhausted, and is often accompanied by headaches. At the same time, fluid removal from the body and metabolism accelerates. During the new moon, many people experience mental disorders, phobias and manias appear. It is very undesirable at this time to start developing something new and meeting suspicious people.

When the phases of the moon change, it affects a person in the same way as the changing cycles of the sun. Many astrologers are confident that there are points of contact between these two planets. The moon also has four phases. They are called quarters.

The first phase of the Moon is associated with the element EARTH

It begins with the appearance of the month in the sky and lasts exactly half the period from the new moon to the full moon, that is, 1-7 days of the lunar month, and ends in the first quarter. corresponds to spring according to the solar calendar, that is, it means the beginning of everything. During this phase, a person's brain is very active. If you make plans during this period, they will be extremely clear and understandable and will certainly bring good luck. The overall activity and desire to create increases. But you shouldn’t rush too much either; it’s better to think through everything, calculate it and, slowly, start implementing the plan.

During this period, treatment of the eyes and head will be effective. This period is also favorable agriculture. All plants planted during this lunar phase will grow well and produce a wonderful harvest.

It is characterized by gaining emotional balance. During this period, great potential opportunities open up before us, which must be used to achieve our goal.

Second phase (First quarter) of the Moon, associated with the element of WATER

Duration: time from the first quarter to the full moon, which corresponds to from the 8th to the 15th.
At this time we will see half of the lunar disk in the sky. According to the solar cycle, this is summer. The most productive period, the period of filling with energy. This is the best time to change jobs, travel, and public appearances.

This phase of the moon is well suited for the treatment of the gastric bladder, liver, and large intestine.

It is advised to plant and replant plants and root cuttings during this period.

This is a period of strong emotional stress. At this time, more than ever, we need spiritual comfort, and therefore we perceive indifference and alienation very painfully. This phase of the Moon is suitable for effectively resolving conflicts, solving pressing problems and overcoming discontent, conducting difficult negotiations and obviously unpleasant meetings, and correct execution negotiations will certainly give a good result.

Full moon

At this time we see the Moon in full in all its glory. Moonlight, in this phase of the Moon, can affect people in different ways. Moreover, during this period the body furiously uses up its accumulated strength. Insomnia, increased irritability and emotionality may occur.

Drinking alcohol can be dangerous. At this time, the largest number of road accidents, man-made accidents and disasters occurs.

It is better not to undergo surgery at this time.

Also, there is no need to replant the plants; it would be much better to start weeding them and loosening the soil.

Third phase of the moon, associated with the elements AIR

It comes into effect after the Full Moon, when the Lunar disk begins to decrease. Its duration is from the 16th to the 22nd Lunar day. Autumn arrives according to the solar cycle. The period is characterized by balanced activity and maturity.

This phase is very good for completing your affairs.

At this time, energy is better spent and appetite decreases. That is why many nutritionists recommend starting the fight against excess weight and cellulite at this time.

It is advisable to plant root crops and bulbous crops during this phase.

At this time, we are most open to communication, openly express our feelings and make social contacts. During this period, we can easily overestimate our strengths, so we should not sort things out or raise children in a strong-willed way. There may be an effect of an overabundance of feelings for the most insignificant reasons, an inadequate perception of reality, when small things seem important and significant.

Fourth phase of the moon associated with the element of FIRE

comes into effect from the second week after the Full Moon, and lasts until the next new moon from 23 - 30