Since the COVID-19 pandemic, social media has become the new playground for New Age beliefs and other personal development techniques. That’s probably not news to you. . Among the key elements of this 2.0 esoteric culture: the full Moon. Not very original, we agree, but it made us want to delve a little deeper.

Full Moon and Popular Beliefs

Myths, legends, and beliefs surrounding the full Moon are millennia-old and universal. Both the Jewish and Islamic calendars are based on lunar months. But beyond that, the Moon, especially when full, has always fascinated humans, who see it as a force of influence and attraction. This fascination arises because the moon is constantly in motion and evolving: it orbits the Earth, waxes, and wanes. Moreover, the Moon interacts with our planet through three forces: gravity, the magnetic field, and light.

Popular beliefs thus attribute mystical and supernatural powers to it. Recurrently, when the author of these lines tells her baker that she had a restless night, she often gets the response: “Ah well, don’t look any further, it’s the full Moon’s doing!” Hence, the Moon is believed to influence not only tides, but also moods, fertility (and childbirth), hair growth, and even crime rates. Additionally, some of us might be susceptible to transforming into werewolves on a full Moon night. This is indeed what happened to our dear Michael Jackson in “Thriller”, as well as to  Tommy, the grungyteenager from the series Big Wolf on Campus.

Moon and Full Moon in the Collective Unconscious

From ancient Mesopotamia to the Aztec civilization, through Indian, Greek, or Roman mythology, the Moon has always been linked to fertility, the passage of time, and cycles. Interestingly, the lunar cycle has the same duration as the menstrual cycle: 28 days. However, the Moon and the full Moon have no influence on menstruation. Nevertheless, this celestial body is associated with the feminine and is linked to numerous goddesses.

Because it appears at night, the Moon also represents the unconscious, doubt, introspection, emotions, dreams, and intuition. In the Marseille Tarot, it symbolizes the mystery of the soul, the secret process of gestation, and all that is hidden. In astrology, the Moon sign also represents our inner self, sensitivity, and emotional field. More broadly, the Moon is associated with the water sign Cancer, described as having great emotional depth and heightened sensitivity.

Full Moon 2.0

Thus, in 2024, our social media platforms are teeming with content related to the full Moon and astrology, especially on Instagram and TikTok. Yes, because these beliefs mainly affect young people AND women (the editorial team will delve into this in another article). For example, this Thursday, May 23rd, starting at 3:55 PM (Paris time), the full Moon will be in the fiery sign of Sagittarius (the sign of the author of these lines). It’s called “the flower Moon” because it occurs in spring, the season of renewal.

Sagittarius, ruled by the planet Jupiter, is THE sign of expansion and abundance, whether spiritual, intellectual, emotional, or material. This sign (beautiful by the way, LOL) is associated with optimism, luck, adventure, and the perpetual quest for new knowledge and opportunities. Therefore, this full Moon could be one of celebration, an opportunity to rejoice in the journey taken and accomplishments achieved. This full Moon could also play a role in driving our new aspirations or challenges. Overall, the transformations will be positive, and everyone will be in good vibes.

Complexities and Astral Nuances

Beware, this full Moon in Sagittarius can also sow chaos and trigger unexpected turnarounds: a return, reunions, a sudden realization (a truth, a reality), or simply tensions and irritability. But that also depends on your astrological sign.

For an Aquarius, the fullMoon in Sagittarius could bring forth a major project. For an Aries, this full Moon will push them to speak their mind (usually it hurts, but since everyone will be in a good mood it’ll be okay). For a Capricorn, it might shake things up under the covers, etc. … However, all these energies and fluctuations also depend on your entire birth chart.

In short, it’s extremely technical. If you find yourself drawn to astrology (and the full Moon), the master of the genre is none other than Jean-Yves Espié, passionate, fascinating, and with a genuinely personable  approach.

In a nuanced and rational manner, the full Moon is a conducive time for introspection and setting new goals. However, for coaches or gurus in esoteric personal development, these full Moons – which have the advantage of occurring every month – are a great opportunity. It’s a chance for them to sell you services like “assessment” sessions, an astral consultation, or even a ritual to set “new intentions”.

Yes, because in new age beliefs, in addition to influencing our state of mind and existence, the full Moon would also have the power to fulfill our deepest aspirations. And for that, you would need to “manifest”. Feeling lost? Well, then it will be the perfect opportunity to write a new article on the subject! By the way, the author will tell you about their attempt at “manifestation” with a very particular technique. Sometimes despair leads us down risky paths. In the meantime, happy full Moon to everyone!