

The Moon itself has been worshipped by many civilizations throughout time. There are countless moon gods in ancient tradition and mythology celebrated and worshipped, whether it be the Greek goddess Selene, the Roman goddess Luna, or the Egyptian God Thot. The moon has always been recognized for its influence and is known to be the most powerful energy without any doubt.
Ancient Full Moon Beliefs and Practices
In Hindu practices, there are rituals around the full moon to celebrate, gift things to your neighbors, distribute sweets and sing to worship the Gods. Native Americans on the other hand, have their rituals around prayers for guidance, ceremony, dancing and singing. In China, you can find a full moon festival celebrated for the past 3000 years and is now a public holiday. It was originally started by emperors to thank the full moon for the bountiful harvest of the empire.
Full Moon Spiritual Practices
Moreover, the moon can be found in many ritual and spiritual practices. In astrology, the moon sign represents our emotional landscape and subconscious. When astrologers read the sky transits, each full moon brings with it the realization of the energy of the zodiac sign it is in, allowing it to affect the collective with its influence.
In addition, you’ll find the moon in a tarot deck, where it represents the hidden truth. The moonlight is then considered to be the moon connecting us to the realms of the unknown, the hidden, and the unconscious.
How Does the Full Moon Affect Human Behavior?
This is because, during the full moon, the sun and the moon are in front of each other. The ego connects to the subconscious and so the full moon holds the energy of bringing forward the truth of the matter to our conscious mind. For this very reason, during many full moon transits, people find themselves at the crossroads of transforming with gained knowledge. The full moon does not let anyone hide, it reflects light to illuminate even the darkest forests of your life. READ MORE...





