Every month there is a full moon and every year, December brings us the Full Cold Moon and well—tonight is the night. At 7:06PM, you will be able to view the moon in its entirety. December’s full moon is called a Full Cold Moon because it is associated with winter bringing in long, cold, dark nights.
When you hear that there will be a full moon, what comes to mind? By definition, ‘A full moon occurs when the sun, earth and moon are lined up, with the earth positioned in the middle. The sun’s rays directly hit the moon, allowing for full illumination from an Earth perspective.’ Aside from the scientific aspect, a lot of superstition comes along with talk of a full moon. We all know that the moon effects the tide, and because our bodies are made up of 75% water, some believe the full moon can effect human behavior. Some would even go as far to say that WEIRD things happen when there’s a full moon out. Some superstition deals with the name of this particular full moon, the Full Cold Moon. ‘The cold moon isn’t very cold at all. It helps us settle in after the reflection brought to us from the frosty moon, turning our focus inward so we can get clear on what we want and who we want to be. What lights us up? What sparks our inner passion? The old, brittle parts of ourselves that no longer serve our higher purpose fall away. Crystals charged beneath the cold moon help us to be sincere and honest with ourselves.’ Whether you are superstitious or not, you can’t deny the powerful presence a full moon brings. The moon is always in the sky, but only do we get to see it in full once a month. Check out these breathtaking pictures of previous full moons:
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