The moon is getting fuller by the night and your energy is all out of whack. Tossing and turning when you should be sleeping, overwhelmed and anxious when you should be relaxed.
If you’re an empath, you know the full moon can wreak havoc on your sleep cycle. The boosted energy in the atmosphere disrupts your own, leading to restless nights when you just can’t seem to wind down.
The Science Behind the Full Moon’s Impact on Sleep
You’ve likely heard tales of strange occurrences during a full moon – higher crime rates, increased ER visits, and even babies being born more frequently. While some dismiss this as an urban legend, there’s surprising scientific evidence behind the moon’s potential impact on human behavior and biology. As an empath highly attuned to energies, you may be even more susceptible.
Circadian Rhythm Disruption
The full moon’s bright light can disrupt your circadian rhythm – your internal clock that regulates the sleep-wake cycle. This natural rhythm responds to light and darkness cues. The moon’s powerful luminescence, especially on clear nights, can confuse your brain into thinking it’s daytime. Difficulty falling and staying asleep is a common consequence.
Gravitational Forces At Play
Beyond light, the moon’s gravitational pull may influence your sleep patterns. While subtle, its force creates higher tides by pulling on the earth’s oceans. Since the human body is around 60% water, some scientists theorize the moon’s gravity could subtly tug on bodily fluids. This may affect biological processes like sleep regulation.
How The Full Moon Energetically Impacts Empaths
As an empathetic being, you’re highly attuned to the energies around you. During a full moon, the lunar forces are at their peak intensity. This cosmic power surge can amplify your sensitivities, causing you to feel overwhelmed or overstimulated by emotions and vibes you’re picking up from others.
You may find yourself feeling extra emotional, restless or “buzzy” during this time. It’s like someone cranked up the volume on your inner radio that tunes into the world’s frequencies.
An Unsettling Influence
The full moon can also disrupt your inner balance and boundaries. You might struggle to discern what emotions or experiences truly belong to you versus what you’ve absorbed from external sources. This blurring of energetic lines can leave you feeling drained, anxious or unsettled without knowing exactly why.
Sleepless Nights
Many empaths can’t sleep during the full moon because the energy is so intense and it’s hard to shut your brain off. I’m always lying there with a million thoughts racing through my head, or feeling like every little sound is gonna keep me up. Sometimes, it’s exhausting! My emotions are all over the place, too.
Taking care of yourself during a full moon is super important if you’re empathic like me. You have to do what you can to relax and recharge, even if sleeping isn’t really happening. Our minds and bodies need the rest, so we have to look after ourselves when the moon is full.
Tips For Empaths To Get Better Sleep During A Full Moon
Set The Mood
As an empath, the energies of a full moon can leave you feeling restless and wired. Combat this by creating a relaxing sleep environment – use blackout curtains, soothing scents like lavender, and calming lighting. Do some light stretching before bed to release built-up tension. And definitely avoid caffeine after dinner. Put the phone away from the bedroom as well – social media is not going to help you sleep.
Shield Yourself
The moon’s energy amplifies empathic abilities, making you a psychic sponge for others’ emotions. Practice shielding techniques like visualization or wearing crystals like black tourmaline to deflect unwanted energies. This creates an empathic barrier to promote restful sleep.
Align With The Moon
Though intense, there’s potent magic in full moon energy. Do a calming moon ritual like moon bathing or moon water to harmonize with the lunar flow. Journal your dreams and feelings to process their deeper meanings. Working with – not against – the moon helps empaths find balance.
Listen To Your Needs
Be gentle with yourself during this supercharged time. If normal sleep is elusive, embrace the insomnia and use it productively through activities like stargazing or moon meditations. The key is tuning into your unique empathic needs.
Trust Your Empath Rhythms
When the next full moon rolls around, and you feel that familiar restlessness setting in, try not to fight it. Shift your schedule if you can to accommodate more rest. Treat yourself gently, maybe with some calming tea or music before bed.
The moon has her phases, and so do you. Her pull on your emotions is strong but temporary. Stay grounded in self-care and soon your sleep patterns will normalize again. Your sensitivity is a gift, even when it disrupts your routine. The moonbeams are there to illuminate, not keep you awake all night.
