I don’t consider myself a superstitious person, however certain things are difficult to completely let go of. Reason being is because I grew up in a very superstitious household, whistling in the house was bad luck, as was opening an umbrella, if a black cat crossed my dad’s path he would always turn around and go a different direction, everyone always knocked on wood, my mom reads her horoscope every day without fail (and will actually print out mine for me to read), we have many books about karma and reincarnation, etc.
Now among all these superstitions, if certain odd or ominous things occurred, it was always the full moon’s fault. Many times I would actually be told not to go out at night when there would be a full moon because no good would come of it.
And speaking of full moons, the year’s biggest full moon was last night. Why the moon has seemed so big lately is because it is at it’s closest point to the Earth (called perigee) and then coinciding with the lunar cycle’s full moon.
It has also been brought up throughout history that women have a connection with the moon because of the way the lunar and menstrual cycle mimic each other.
Particularly more on women and the moon:
“The Lunar or Lunation cycle refers to the journey that the Moon makes each month as it travels through its phases – from new moon to full moon and back to new moon again.
This cycle exerts a major influence upon women and their menstrual cycles. It affects a woman physically, emotionally and spiritually.
Physically, the Moon influences cycle length. The average length of a menstrual cycle is 29 days, which is exactly the time it takes for the Moon to travel through her phases.
The Moon can also trigger ovulation at any time during the menstrual cycle, regardless of when biological ovulation takes place. This means that a woman can be fertile or ovulate twice in a menstrual cycle. This is sometimes referred to as double ovulation or the Natal Lunar Phase Fertile Time.
Emotionally, the moon affects our moods.
For example, feelings and emotions are heightened during a Full moon. Recognising the Moon and its phases can help at those times when you are feeling overwhelmed and emotionally ‘over the top ‘. It can help to anchor you and help you realise that this mood will pass.
If the emotion is overwhelming, and it is being made worse by the moon, then you can take action to minimize the damage caused in your life by taking time out and realising that it is not all your fault.”
(The Lunar Cycle)
And central NC missed it (on account of the blizzard).