Is The Full Moon Making Us Crazy?!?

I’m sure you have heard that emergency rooms get ridiculously weird during the full moon.  I thought it was a myth and something somebody made up, like vampires and werewolves; until I started to really pay attention.

I’ve spoken to nurses who have validated that emergency rooms do get crazier during the full moon.

Everything has a cycle and reacts according to the way the Universe is laid out. The planets in our Solar System affect us on emotional levels. This includes the moon.

Emotional Effects of the Full Moon

I have a pretty stable personality most of the time but every now and then I get a bit extra emotional. So, I started to pay attention to the times I was extra emotional to try to figure out what was going on.

I noticed that it was always around the full moon. I’d break down crying and wonder what was going on with me? I then realized that it was a full moon. I didn’t think “it’s a full moon, things are going to get crazy!” It was an afterthought when I was pondering why I felt overly emotional on a certain day.

Pay attention to how you feel next time there is a full moon. See if you get extra emotional. I don’t notice it every full moon but I do during most. It also depends on how much ‘stuff’ you have that you haven’t dealt with. The more ‘stuff’ you have, the more it will affect you on an emotional level.

So, is there any truth behind the craziness that happens once a month?  I believe there is! 

What is the Spiritual Purpose of the Full Moon?

Full moons are a time of releasing that which no longer serves us. They are a time of getting rid of all the baggage we are holding onto and moving forward. They help to bring things to our awareness that we may otherwise not pay attention to.

We are so good at stuffing our emotions down inside ourselves and when a full moon comes along, it brings these issues to the surface. It does this to give us a chance to deal with them and release them.

The times when I have let go of some of the biggest things of my life were during the full moon. This includes a business that I loved that wasn’t thriving and various relationships that I just knew weren’t right for me anymore. I have also quit certain jobs that I knew I had to move on from during this time.

For me it seemed like when I made these decisions, it was a no-brainer. These things had to go!! I couldn’t explain why. I just knew it was time to move on. It felt like it was building up inside me and when the full moon came around, I had the clarity to finally let go of the things I knew weren’t working in my life.

If you compare the full moon to yourself, you will see the similarities. The moon is filled just as you are filled with emotions. During the full moon, it is completely filled up and it needs to purge everything in it. If it doesn’t it will explode because it is at maximum capacity. So, EVERYTHING comes up to the surface and the moon purges all its contents.

The same thing happens in your body. Once you are filled up with all your emotions then you need to release them somewhere or you’ll explode. So, they come up just as they do in the moon. Maybe you cry, get angry, or are happy to release all your stuff. 

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What Should We Do During the Full Moon?

During the full moon period (a couple of days before, during, and after) don’t try to force anything to happen, just allow whatever to be to be. You might end up making a big decision but don’t try to force anything to happen.

If it is time to release something that isn’t working in your life, then it will just make sense for you to release it and you won’t have to think about it. Your intuition is heightened during this time so trust it.

Does the New Moon Affect Us Differently Than the Full Moon?

The new moon has a different effect than the full moon. The full moon is a time of releasing and letting go. Whereas, a new moon is a time of starting something new. New moons are great times to start new projects, relationships, or anything else that you want to begin.

Full moons challenge us in more of an emotional way. They help us to go inwards.  Whereas, new moons challenge us in more of an outward-directed way. They help us to start new projects and take a new direction in life after we’ve dealt with the emotional stuff from the full moon.

Conclusion: Is the Full Moon Making Us Crazy?

Yes, the full moon can make us crazy! It can bring up feelings and emotions that are uncomfortable. But it is really important in helping us to let go of the things that no longer serve us. Full moons close chapters in our lives.

If you get really emotional during a full moon, understand that it is a good thing because it is helping you to let go and therefore move forward in life. Full moons can cause all sorts of feelings to come out that you need to release. Enjoy the full moon and try not to go crazy  😛  

~Meghan