The planets exert a tremendous influence upon our lives, but the changing phases of the moon have an even greater impact on the flow of energy in the Cosmos. In the Cosmos, two strong powers affect the earth - the power of the Sun and that of the Moon. The Sun symbolises consciousness and the Moon symbolises feelings and emotions. Feelings are a thousand times stronger than consciousness. It is these energies that change and move the world.
The radiation of the sun is constant, therefore its effect is always of the same strength. The effect of the moon however, is a hundred times stronger, but also far more variable than the sun. The phases of the moon influence nature as well as consciousness.
The ocean is often used as a symbol for inner peace, because its depths are always motionless and peaceful. However, at the time of the full moon when its radiance is at its strongest, even the ocean is set into motion. The highest waves and strongest storms mostly occur one day before or one day after the full moon. The moon also makes itself felt in both animals and humans. Cats, dogs, wolves, tigers and many humans are especially restless on full moon nights. They are affected emotionally and behave like the waves of the ocean. Women are quite strongly influenced. On full moon days women may become more sensitive, a little emotional, sometimes depressed or nervous. The moon is symbolic of the feminine energy principle and that is why a woman’s natural disposition is intensified at the time of full moon. However, these expressions of emotion do not mean a loss of power, rather a more intensified flow of energy.
Except of The System Yoga in Daily Life by Vishwaguruji Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda
How to balance the intense effect of the Full Moon:
- fasting
- repeating mantra
- meditation
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