Full Moon

The Full Moon arrives around day 14-15 of the synodic month, when the Moon sits in opposition to the Sun relative to Earth and appears fully lit from Earth's point of view. In the traditional reading of lunar phases, this is the culmination point: whatever was set in motion at the New Moon and built up over two weeks of waxing is now visible at its fullest — including whatever didn't work out or turned out to be unnecessary. That's why Full Moon practice differs from New Moon practice: instead of setting new intentions, this is a better moment for gratitude, finishing what's been started, and an honest review of what the last two weeks actually brought. Some traditions link the Full Moon to heightened emotional intensity, hence the folk observations about restless sleep or sharper feelings; scientifically, solid evidence for the Full Moon's effect on human behavior is lacking, but as a structure for a monthly pause and reflection, the practice stays useful regardless of whether you believe in a literal effect.