5 Magical Facts About The Moon That Will Surprise You!

“Moonlight drowns out all but the brightest stars.” 

― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings

The moon. A celestial body that has fascinated mankind since the beginning. It is mysterious, scary, and alluring.  

Wolves howl at it, and the ocean responds to its magnetic pull. The moon has always been there, shining down with its lunar light on full moon nights.

For centuries, stories have been told by candlelight and campfire, in ancient ruins and classrooms.

We will always be fascinated by the moon, regardless of our age or the changes mankind has undergone. That is what time has proven.

Let’s satisfy our curiosity by discovering five intriguing facts about the Moon.

Women typically give birth on full moons.

 

It's not just a wives' tale that the Moon encourages fertility and that it has an effect on our reproductive organs as women. 

Studies show that women are most likely to give birth on full moons, especially after they've given birth to their first child. 

Not just the moon but also the woman's birth chart can determine what time of year and age she is most likely to be fertile. 

There's even software being developed for doctors to know, through your birth chart, the optimal time that you will be fertile.

Wolves howl because they're in love.

For centuries, wolves have been intricately connected to the Moon. 

It's rare to go through life without seeing the iconic image of a wolf howling desperately up to the Moon, like a lover missing its other half.

When people gathered around fires to keep the wild beasts at Bay, and the stories were told of wolves that loved the Moon. Of how it brought out their wild nature, and how they hunted by the moonlight.

This ignited the myth of werewolves and shifters. Stories of men who, during the full moon, lose all control and transform into a hideous wolf-like beast.

Sadly, the truth is that wolves howl to signal to their pack if there is prey nearby or dangers to avoid.

The moon can bring you prosperity. 

The Moon is associated with wishes and making things happen. Either for good or bad.  And if you're a witch worth your salt, you already know that. 

But for those of you that don't know the moon has a lot of power and sway when it comes to Magic. That's why most Witches cast spells on the full moon or on the new moon. 

Depending on what they want the outcome to be.

One particular myth is that if you're walking or standing outside during the full moon and you want money to come to you, put your hand in your pocket and jingle your coins. 

I'm definitely trying this next time. I will update you guys on the outcome.

The moon will drive you crazy with love.

 

The moon not wanting to be outdone is also associated with love and marriage. 

Folklore states that if you consummate a marriage during the full moon you're guaranteed a happy marriage. If only! 

You're also most likely to meet someone that you'd have a romantic connection with during the full moon. 

Mainly because we're more emotionally connected, some people might say a little lovesick crazy.

And there are actual studies that show that during the full moon you're more likely to want and desire to make love. So if you don't want them a little mini me's I would suggest you wrap it.

When you are blowing your cake, you are blowing the Moon.

 

Yeah I know, it doesn't make sense but bear with me. 

To honor Artemis's birthday the Greeks used to bake cakes in the shape of the moon with candles on it. They would leave the cakes on her altar, blow out the candles, and make a wish. 

Now we all know that many goddesses and gods are connected to the Moon. 

But this definitely takes it to an interesting level, considering that to this day we do that for people on their birthdays. 

So technically speaking when we celebrate her birthday and we blow out candles we're connecting to Artemis whether we know it or not.

The Moon is always with us.

 It doesn't matter what age it is or how science has demystified the Moon. 

We will always find it surprising, alluring, and damn right magical. 

So when you look up at the moon at night know that there's more than just a piece of rock that floats around our planet.

300 years from now we're going to have other legends and myths that pertain to our time that maybe we didn't realize that we are creating for future generations.

The moon will always be a part of our wonder and imagination no matter what.

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