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Written by Christine McPherson
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Wise women have been combining their beauty treatments with the phases
of the moon for hundreds of years.
But recently many more people have come to realize that the lunar
movements govern the rhythms of all kinds of life cycles, from the
tides to plant life, beauty treatments to digestion.
As there are four major phases of the moon – new, in
crescent, full and old - it can be difficult for the beginner
to best utilize the lunar influence at any given time.
Astrologers believe that these phases have a profound affect on our
lives, particularly as the moon enters a new zodiac sign approximately
every two-and-a-half days.
Your lunar high – a good time to start new projects - occurs
when the moon is in the same sign as your sun sign, while you should
avoid making decisions or may feel at your lowest when the moon is in
the sign opposite your sun sign (your lunar low).
A new book just published by Findhorn Press, explains the
moon’s powerful influence in great detail. In Tune With The
Moon 2008 contains comprehensive instructions on
how to read the moon, with month-by-month plans, charts and reminders.
Many women find having their eyebrows plucked or their legs waxed too
painful. But the skin is less sensitive at the time of the new moon,
which makes it the perfect time to have these procedures carried out.
Thinking of changing your hair color? The full moon is the time to
choose. Not only is it the right time to give yourself a new look, but
your hair is also more likely to keep its color and shine longer.
Meals and the Moon
Even our diet is affected, because the Moon influences our metabolism.
If you are not lucky enough to have a cast-iron stomach, digestion and
absorption will improve if you pay attention to the times when the Moon
is passing through the signs and constellations.
For instance, when the moon is waxing, nutrients are absorbed more
easily and digestion requires less energy. If you tend to put
on weight, that is the time to do something about it.
At the time of the new moon, the renewal of physical energy is at a
minimum and is a good time to start eliminating toxins or to tackle a
bad habit.
And the waning moon is the phase to choose if you decide to follow a
detox programme. It promotes the elimination of toxins from the body.
There are even 'good' times to visit the dentist or undergo
surgery, when to treat warts or to cut your nails.
Astrologers in particular believe that lunar phases have a profound
affect on our lives, particularly as the moon enters a new zodiac sign
approximately every two-and-a-half days. Your lunar high - a
good time to start new projects - occurs when the moon is in the same
sign as your sun sign, while you should avoid making decisions or may
feel at your lowest when the moon is in the sign opposite your sun sign
(your lunar low).
Editor's note:
A copy of In Tune With The Moon 2008, is
available by contacting Findhorn Press, 305a The Park, Findhorn, Forres
IV36 3TE, Scotland (tel 01309 690582; fax 01309 690036)
Visit the web site:
FindHorn Press
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