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Moon Cycles
The Moon affects the tides and also affects all liquids on earth, including our bodily fluids. We tend to retain more water during a full moon and, because our skull is unable to expand when fluid pressure increases, the excess water is sometimes manifested in "full moon madness."
The phases of the Moon have a profound affect on our lives. The Moon has a 29 1/2-day cycle, during which it goes through four major phases: new moon, first quarter moon, full moon, and last quarter moon. In each of these phases, the shape of the Moon that is visible to us is affected by the Moon's angle to the sun.
The Moon grows in light at the new moon until it becomes a full moon. Then the Moon decreases in light until it becomes the next new moon. The phases of the Moon impact our daily lives, determining the general focus and level of success for various daily acivities.
As the Moon moves through its phases, it also moves through the signs of the zodiac. The Moon travels about one degree every two hours, spending about two and a half days in each sign. When the Moon is in each sign, it can be said to effect our moods in subtle ways.
Another important aspect of the lunar cycles is an individuals lunar high and lunar low. Your lunar high occurs when the Moon is in the same sign as your sun sign. This is when you are said to feel your best, and it is usually a good time to start new projects.
Your lunar low occurs when the Moon is in the sign opposite your sun sign. This is when you may feel your lowest, and should avoid making major decisions. You may also run into obstacles with any current projects on which you may be working.