Moon Phases: How They Can Affect Our Body in Mood, Digestion, Energy, and Sexuality

From digestion to mood to energy and sexuality. The lunar phases have more impact on humans than you might think. In a society hyperconnected to the digital world, sometimes it is essential synchronize body and mind with natural rhythms. In general, the Moon’s attraction affects the growth of plants, as well as the tides. Its gravitational force maintains the tilt of the Earth which also determines the seasons. From a human point of view, influences fluids, from retention to elimination, but also the flow of energy.
“When you become aware of the lunar phases, you can fully experience the changes that occur in the body and take advantage of these energetic movements for well-being,” explains Mayia Alleaume in Reveille your energetic beauty! (Larousse Editions).
Each lunar phase has precise specificities and if they are known, they can be exploited in the best way.

New moon

In this phase the Moon is almost entirely hidden by the Sun.
«Let it be the end of a cycle that the beginning of a new one – explains Mayia Alleaume – This is the ideal time for take stock of every situation and set goalsset intentions and sow seeds for the future. At this stage one must express your expectations clearly and, if necessary, write them down in a notebook first. It is also the time to regenerate, recharge your batteries, find yourself again. Meditations accompanied by the mantra Om, salt baths, relaxing massages and purifying treatments with relaxing essential oils (lavender, sweet orange, jasmine) help».

Crescent moon

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The Moon is waxing when the right side is illuminated and has the shape of an upside down C. This phase brings a lot vitality, physical and psychological energy gradually restartsone expresses oneself more easily. Mayia Alleaume recommends eating lighter and greener foods or even a chlorophyll-based treatment.

Full moon

Romantic night scene – Beautiful pink flower blossom in night skies with full moon. sakura flower in nightjakkapan21

The Moon is at the height of its energetic splendor and brings joy and vitality.
«This phase must be exploited to address emotional blocks and enter a process of liberation – adds Mayia – The body recharges more easily and excess energy can be channeled into sport, dance, singing”.
The Full Moon It also makes you more agitated and often disturbs your sleep. It takes longer to fall asleep and the light sleep phase increases at the expense of deep, more restorative sleep. To remedy this, it is advisable to eat lightly in the evening, possibly foods rich in tryptophanprecursors of melatonin and serotonin (such as bananas, eggs, potatoes, lettuce), do not drink stimulants starting from midday but rather calming herbal teas (passionflower, chamomile, lavender, lemon balm).
It is also the time of the month when it retains more water. For three days around this date Mayia recommends drinking a lot (at least 1.5 litres of water or diuretic herbal teas: horsetail, meadowsweet, orthosiphon, dandelion). You should also lymphatic drainage and swimming are encouraged. At this stage also Intermittent fasting is more effective (for periods of at least 16 hours: 16-8 or 20-12).

Waning moon

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It is the phase with the left side illuminated and C-shaped and it’s liberating.
«Help to get rid of bad habits and from everything that needs to be kept away from one’s life,” Mayia confirms.
It’s perfect for analyze relational and family tiesto eliminate the superfluous, even at home. At this stage Draining diets and treatments have excellent results. The body tends to be more acidic, so it should be alkalized with fresh vegetables, green juices and herbal teas. It is a good time for hammams, saunas, sound massages, lymphatic drainage but also for hair removal, because hair grows back slower.

Moon and emotions

photo collage of moon phasesGerman Lorenzo Fariña

Those who change mood quickly define themselves moody. And it’s not a coincidence. Also Emotions can be influenced by the phases of the moonThe Moon is part of the universe of the unconscious and is therefore linked to the way one reacts, to intuition.
All Long unexpressed emotions inevitably come out during the full moon. When the moon is waning, it is preferable to stay at home or in naturetake care of plants and animals. During the waxing Moon instead feels the need to relate to the outside worldto show one’s vitality.

Synchronized cycles

There is no scientific evidence that the menstrual cycle is linked to the lunar phases, but it is true that it has four like the Moon, with quite similar energies. first day of menstruation corresponds to the new moon and it’s like a new beginning. The pre-ovulatory phase is equivalent to the waxing Moon, with greater energy. The body prepares for a possible pregnancy and we reconnect with our desires. The ovulatory phase coincides with the full moonwith the most intense peak of creativity. The premenstrual phase (with the famous syndrome) corresponds to the waning moon. It is accompanied by a lot of work for the uterus and a hormonal decline: it is time to get rid of what weighs you down.

Energy and sexuality

Reconnecting with the Moon also means rediscover your true nature. The energy of the Moon is feminine (yin: rest, emptiness) and today everyone is lacking in yin, because it is constantly in action. But taking a break is essential. Monday is the day of the Moon, it is perfect for resting and balancing the feminine and masculine energies. It is a phase of interiority that the frenetic life prevents us from respecting. This also applies to sexuality. There is more energy and libido increases progressively until ovulationbecause it is a time of procreation. Then you enter the descending phase and there may be a drop in libido.