The full moonhas captured our imagination through the ages.

Research suggests thatthis lunar culmination can have noticeable effect on sleep patterns1.

Dont give your power away to the moon.

Ezzie Spencer, Ph.D.

First, adjust your mindset.

Yes, the energy is more intense at the full moon.

The way to understand your own your feelings is, first, to notice them.

Become aware of the entire lunar cyclenot just the full moon.

Start by tracking just the two major lunar phases:the new moonand the full moon.

Write down how you feel at the new moon, and then again at the full moon.

Repeat during the next lunar cycle.

Before long, if youre sensitive to the moon, youll start to see your own patterns.

When you understand your feelings, work with your natural rhythm.

Each month, there will be a full moon.

You cant control that.

But once you understand and predict your feelings, you could avoidreactingto the intensity of the full moon.

But once you claim this knowledge, nobody can take it away from you.