Today is the full moon, and after last night's total lunar eclipse, people seem to really be feeling the effects of the lunar cycles. In my evening class I mentioned that Rob and I had noticed people seeming more edgy, flighty, fitfull, and otherwise discombobulated today than earlier in the week. Eyes rounded and heads nodded as people thought back on their days, their loved ones, their conversations and interactions. Yes, we agreed, things seem a bit "off".
In urban culture we live far from the earth. By that I mean that our day-to-day lives do not offer us many opportunities to engage with nature (including bathing in the light of the moon). As a result, people are often surprised when it is pointed out that: A) folks are acting strangely B) it's a full moon and C) those two things may be connected. In ages past, the phases of the moon were thought to have a direct affect on people.
We know, for example, that the word "lunatic" comes from the Latin word "lunaticus" which means "moon-struck". According to this interesting website, the term "arose because it was thought that recurring attacks of madness were caused by phases of the moon." Nowadays, ask anyone who works in an emergency room, and anyone who works in childbirth, and they'll tell you that the crazies and the babies come out with the full moon.
So, if you noticed that things in your life (yourself included!) felt a bit weird today, don't fret. You are not alone, and it could just be that you're experiencing a bit of lunacy. Enjoy! :-)
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