Ancient belief is based on the idea that the luminous star exerts an influence on the Earth
Since ancient times, various beliefs and superstitions have been associated with the phases of the Moon and the influence it exerts on life on Earth. One is the idea that the star can influence women’s fertility and help them get pregnant more easily.
“Maybe you don’t know, but the Moon is much more than a celestial body that lights up our nights. She transmit energy and has different influences every 7 days. Believing in the power of the Moon, you can achieve positive results when it comes to pregnancy”, comments Yara Vieira, specialist in esotericism at Astrocentro.
Regulation of the menstrual cycle with the phases of the moon
Lunaception is a belief which has as its theory the alignment of the menstrual cycle to the lunar cycle. To increase your chances of getting pregnant, you should be menstruating during the New Moon and ovulating during the Full Moon.
“The New Moon is known as a planning phase for new projects, so the pregnancy can arrive faster. But as menstruation cannot be controlled by us, what you can do is hope to ovulate on the right day”, says the expert.
Still according to Yara Vieira, the alignment of the menstrual cycle can be easier for those who use contraceptives. “If you use the contraceptive pill, you can schedule yourself to take a break and menstruate during the New Moon and, thus, be ovulating during the Full Moon”, she says.
Pregnancy during the Full Moon
Another ancient superstition related to phases of this luminous star is that in the Full Moon it is easier to get pregnant. In this theory, it is not necessary to equate the menstrual cycle with the cycle of the Moon. As it changes phase every 7 days, just try the pregnancy every full phase, which occurs throughout the year.
the phases of the moon and the sex of the baby
Among the traditions involving pregnancy and the phases of the Moon, one of the most popular is the one with regard to the sex of the baby. It is believed that the chance of having a girl is greater if conception occurs during the Crescent phase. The possibility of being a boy, in turn, is greater in the Waning phase.
“Do you want to get pregnant with twins? In this case, the best phase of the Moon to get pregnant is Full Day, when you will be at the peak of fertility”, comments the specialist in esotericism at the Astrocentro.
Influences on pregnancy and childbirth
The Moon also influences pregnancy and the timing of childbirth. The Full Moon, for example, is associated with hypertension and amniotic fluid. During this period, stress should be avoided so that there are no complications in childbirth.
“Already at the New Moon, there is the belief of an increase in a force towards the center of the Earth, which can increase pelvic pressure and contractions. If you have the chance to set a date for the birth, choose a date during the New Moon phase, which is the Moon of new projects and energies positive”, concludes Yara Vieira.
By Julia Vitorazzo
Source: Maxima
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