Moon and Moon Phases

Health and Wellness according to the Moon

Wellness according to the Moon

The Moon has always been in our lives, it is full of fantasy and makes us really think. The opposite of the sun was and still is the symbol for feelings, intuition and feminity.

Our ancestors found a link between the Moon and Nature: the times for planting and harvesting, building, administering medicines - everything somehow linked to the Moon.

While the moon spend 2-3 days in a phase, it has a certain character. This, in turn, effects nature and its manifestations.
The Moon's Phases and the location of the Moon during certain times of the Zodiac cycle indicate the type of energy that reigns. That mean, which activities, treatments, nutrition, etc. are positively supported by nature, which will lead to harmony in our lives and make our bodies healthier and more stable.

To orient yourself to the Moon's influences, there is a Moon calendar as well as a table to calculate your personal horoscope. Every person is born under a particular sign. The imprint of your personal sign says a lot about your emotions, your feminine qualities, areas of life in which you are particularly comfortable, and which colours, scents and sensual elements are needed for your comfort. 

The Moon's Phases

The Moon does not light itself - it is in the Sun's light and mirrors it back to Earth. In a period of 27 days, 7 hours, 43 minutes and 11.5 seconds, it circles the Earth. Due to this revolution and the constant "movement" of the Moon, there are 4 phases:

The New Moon
The side facing the Earth is completely dark, this is the New Moon. It stays for 2-3 days between the Sun and Earth.

The Full Moon
The Moon is halfway through its revolution and is directly opposite the Sun. The surface facing the Earth is light and shines. For 1-2 days it can be seen as a round, shining object in the night sky.

The Waning Moon
The Moon comes closer to Earth, and the sun-lit surface becomes smaller. Until the New Moon, the sliver, with an opening to the right, becomes thinner and thinner.

The Waxing Moon
The powers of the Moon effect the Signs of the Zodiac - between the Winter Solstice (21 December) and the Summer Solstice (21 June), power and energy is built up. These are the powers of Winter and Spring - increase,growth, expansion and bloom. Between 21 June and 21 December, the powers are reversed - ripening, harvest, decline and relaxation. 

The 12 Signs of the Zodiac

With Astrology, the knowledge of the Moon energies can be expanded. In a cycle of 27 days, the Moon goes through all 12 signs.

These impulses interplay with nature and its manifestations. Every sign declares which energy qualities, which organs are strong and which impulses should be followed. That is why certain foods, drinks, exercises and treatments, as well as actions are more effective on certain days instead of others. It is important to understand these qualities in order to live a stable and harmonious life. The Signs of the Zodiac are divided into 4 groups:

 Element Fire
Aries - Leo - Sagittarius

 Element Earth
Taurus - Virgo - Capricorn

 Element Air
Gemini - Libra - Aquarius

 Element Water
Cancer - Scorpio - Pisces