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I know years ago it was believed the moon could make people go mad.. I was just curious to see if anyone thought that the moon infact has powers over a persons mood or state of mind.....

These types of questions are heavily based in superstition, lore, tradition, etc. So, I have not been able to find any sort of definative answer. I'm not sure if the cycles of the moon DO actually cause people to behave a certain way, or if people have the notion that they "should" act crazier, if that makes sense...

What I can say is, I actually have noticed that at my nightjob, people do seem to act more wild and there always seem to be more fights when there is a full moon. The security staff swears there is a cause and effect correlation between lunar cycles and behavior. I'm skeptical of alot of things, but I do believe that others strongly believe it.

Of course, it does. The proof is in some of the forum posts that one will find on VR

My friend who works in a mental hospital says patients behave in a more wierd way when there's the Full Moon...no wonder why the word lunatics,luna means moon in Italian.

It is so true that the Full moon effects just about everybody. without even knowing its a full moon you can see it in peoples attitudes, road rage, srewing up all day and you say to yourself jokingly must be a ful moon then you look at the calendar and sure enough. Full Moon
BLESSED BE

I dont know about the moon making people crazy but I have heard that some local farmers will only plant certain crops during the full moon.

yes i believe it can affect a persons state of mind

I wonder why they do that?

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Luna is goddess who took care of adam and eve when they didnt have knowledge.

I know a full moon makes me feel strange, and my cat behaves strangely during a full moon too. i dont bother to keep track of the phases of the moon, and i sometimes feel the effects of a full moon before i even know its a full moon. actually, the effect starts a day or two before the full moon, and sometimes lasts four days

The moon's gravity, whilst weak, still maintains an influence over the water in the human body, perhaps even the subtle changes of tide are also present within our bodies.

The full moon is when the gravity is at it's peak of influence, so people perhaps have more unsettled hormones at these times...

i think that it can make people mad but there would have to be more than just the moon to do it i think that they would have to be a bit mad to start with

I'm thinking along the same lines as Stabb here. When you consider the effect the lunar cycle has on something as massive as an ocean, it's quite apparent that strong forces are at play. There are any number of factors that could be affected by the change in gravitational forces resultant from the lunar cycle. Along with the water molecules that make up the majority of our bodies, it's likely to have an effect on electromagnetic forces as well. This could cause subtle shifts in the firing of neurons in our brains. And as delicate as the operations that occur there, it seems very likely that they could be affected by the lunar cycle.

Both Stabb666 and Toiletduc make excellent points for the physical reasons I can only add that after 25 years in law enforcement, 1/2 of that on the night shift, There is no doubt in my mind or anyone else who works in law enforcement that the full moon makes people act odd and often wilder.

Patrick Moore once said the gravitational effect of the Moon on the human brain is no greater than if a pigeon landed on your head. dont know about Pat, but if a pigeon kept landing on y head, I'd certainly be pissed off!

karnstein,

Might it be that Patrick Moore doesn't consider how a pigeon landing actually in the brain, might feel...

I reckon that would be a mighty unhappy bird.

I would be too, with my feet all covered in someone's goo.

For many the phase of a full moon is seen as something like a charger for batteries. I was told that my pentacle should be "recharged" during the full moon if it is acting funny. My deck is left alone during the full moon. As for whether it has an effect on humans, perhaps we act strange because we are being recharged, being filled with a purer energy then during the waxing or waning moons.

definitely. i myself am very in tune with the moon cycles, and my "craziness" often corresponds with the phases.

The numbers seem to say it all. The police have seen the difference, hospitals see more birthes, women have their friend more often. Nature herself feels the pull and energy of the moon. Why is it that people tend to think that they are an exception to it all? Of course we feel the moon. We are not seperated from nature/the solar system but part of it.

The moon's orbit used to be much closer, and had a greater effect on humans. As of now, humans have become so disillusioned with themselves that they no longer need the gravitational pull of a stellar object to affect their state of mind. They do it themselves, and then whine when they're too stupid to realize the consequence of their actions.

When the moon is full, my energies are at a greater level naturally than just regular night time. If you were to ever fuse this boost of power with Halloween, I would have reached 100% of my possible power in this world. I may describe this as some sort of video game, but it is what I detect within myself to be true.

Actually, all creatures of darkness, be them vampire, lycanthrope, or something else that has roots to some sort of evil origin, are stronger during the Devil's Night, and in general the supernatural gets one night to throw its weight around (if it wanted to) before this world goes back to normal.

Call me a kook if you wish, but this is indeed the nature of the moon, and the night itself.

I've never heard of the moon having powers, but just like anything else, it is possible

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Is it a full moon already?
The night and moon are not evil.
I'm night by nature and I'm not evil.
F&cking nuts maybe - but not evil.

Please stay on topic.
Lay off the good/ evil shit.

This is pretty much the definition of the word Lunatic. It is defined and proven factual, so the connection has no need for debate.

yeah i think it does for me personaly cause thats when i mostly have the worst bloodlust.....

Thanks TD and Stabb - and I concur...

also, as what was pointed out earlier - being in law enforcement as I was - not only does the summer heat bring out the worst in people, but also on full moons - someone had done a study and there were definite increases in activity on full moons.

i work night shift as a nurse and on the nights before of and fowllowing the full moon the people I care for go insane strange stuff happens and you never really know what to expect. on the week of the full moon as we call it everything is crazy and outta whack so i totally beleive that the full moon affects people.

I tend to agreee with Stabb ToiletDuc and Billy..Our bodies are made up of a great deal of water I believe about 99 % is water the tides are directed by the moon why not our bodies as well..As for the moon being father away that happenes seasonally doesnt it both the Sun and Moon orbits have a pull on the earth..We are a part of the world not seperate from it.....

The moon totally affects people's minds. But personally, on the full moon I feel the calmest . . . by the time the new moon roles around, though, I start acting a little weirder. And with me, that is saying something.

Honestly I believe anything is possible. I seem to have a little more energy when there is a full moon, and I tend to feel a bit jetlagged when the moon is near empty.

yes the full moon has effects on people. I work tech support and sometimes I can tell it is close to the full moon just by the type of calls that I am handling.

For me personally, I find that my energy levels increase and decrease naturally with the moons phases. I can sleep very little when the moon is waxing, up till it is full, and usually be ok, but when it starts waneing I find I need more sleep. The moon definitely affect other things as well, tides, animals, etc.

Like it was laready mention and I agree since i saw and notice it, that the moon affect the tide and all the water aroud the world, so therefore since we are 70% water, and mainly our hormones like testosterones which triggers violence and other reaction similar then logicly the moon affect our mind and personality wether we notice it or not.

I believe it can

i believe the moon has many effects ppl,such as their mind,body and soul,it also has effects everything around us,such as the sea,ground,trees,etc..,.

This might be a little off topic but if the moon pulling the tides and water molecules can make us all feel crazy or more energetic etc... then, do you think, it would be the same when the earth's orbit brings us closer to the sun?

I truly believe it does.Imyself can truly feel the diferences in my moods and state of mind, i also believe i have better luck in full moon nights.Maebe i have a litle werewolf in me, who knows!

no. you have control over your own state of mind and body. nothing has power over you unless you make something hav power over u. i myself am mentally insane. i have split personalities. thay fight and argue with me becaus they wanna come out and play. i don't want them to because of the fact that i would destroy prettty much everything in my path. i would also loose the love of my life and the love of my friends and family members.

god i hope not lol

My voices say that "Lunatics" are only dangerous if you happen upon the moon. they can't fly. mmmm I love a full moon ::howls::

Strigocia, while you are right, the word has many definitions:

lu‧na‧tic  /ˈlunətɪk/ [loo-nuh-tik]
–noun
1. an insane person.
2. a person whose actions and manner are marked by extreme eccentricity or recklessness.
3. Law. a person legally declared to be of unsound mind and who therefore is not held capable or responsible before the law.
–adjective
4. insane; demented; crazy.
5. characteristic or suggestive of lunacy; wildly or recklessly foolish.
6. designated for or used by the insane: a lunatic asylum.
7. gaily or lightheartedly mad, frivolous, eccentric, etc.: She has a lunatic charm that is quite engaging.

To sort of defend myself...

I am currently in the presense of a psych major. She states that this word, used in medical term, originated because of noted changes of people, during lunar activity. Though you won't find this at Dictionary.com, you can find it in books relating to the history of psychology.

As I said you are right, but it is not stated by the creator of this post if that is the only definition she is refering to. One would assume, since she is talkign about the moon, that she is, and if that is true, I agree completely with you.

That is the only reason I made my statement. So many people were stating their symptoms in detail, when it would have been easier to say, "Yes, I am a lunatic." :)

I believe it does. Listen to how busy a police scanner is on a full moon night compared to any other night.

luna frequances it can change thy tide why not us

In my psycology class in high school we discussed the effects the moon can have on a person. Now I'm starting to wish I had paied more attention in that class.. But.. I follow the cycles of the moon, and I must admit that the full moon does have a sort of calming effect on me, at least more so then when it's waxing or waning..

there might be a condition infact there are weather syndroms .theer i belive that there might be some sort of illness.

I do believe it has effect in some cases. I believe it is some kind of function in the brain that has an automatic reaction to the visual of the moon. Some though I think just base there habbits around it like wiccans and other magical people :)

I know that in my case my mood can be very dependant on the moon. For instance if there is no moon, i am rather cranky, whereas if the moon is full i feel the most aware and alert. So yes, i believe the moon affects peoples moods.

~Fie

I happen to be an expert on lunacy. Im instilled with energy on full moons. They're a very pleasant time for me and a time for growth. The moon waning is a time for regrowth. (this is what I've found out least)
It's said that Women's cycles are affected by the moon. The moon is responsible for tides, and Jail fills up with unusual offenses. And, that's all I know about that....

I totally agree with the good Lady Strigocia. I know that the moon has a definite effect on my state of mind.

Lunar movemet can effect the tides, right? So...who's to disprove any effects had on everything else. I believe the moon has its own mysteries concerning lunar captivity

I belive that yes the moon could be part of a persons mood.

yes i feel it is possible to be affected by the moon as for madness well that a debate all in itself

we are a little crazy anyway. the moon would never do that. i know her way to well.

well if you look at the word..the root is luna the moon, I know that I get alittle more wild on full moons and when under moonlight, does it make me stark raving mad..no I think that it lunacy has do to do with more chemical imbalances in the brain that may manifest during a full moon due to the perception and belief that it should...we all know how far belief in something can get a person.