I Wonder What's it Like to Howl at a Full Moon
By josefina
@josie_ (9763)
Philippines
January 1, 2018 9:35pm CST
"Aim for the moon. If you miss you may hit a star."
The first day that will usher in 2018 will see the rise of a "Full Wolf Moon".
There is still no definitive answer as to whether the moon-cycle affects human behavior.
MYTHS:
More crimes are committed during a full moon _Nothing to do with lunacy. People including criminals are more active because it's easier to see or spot your victims during a full moon than a moonless night.
More weird things happen during a full moon _This pre-conceive idea is deeply rooted in us through traditional belief and the entertainment media. So when some strange things do happen during a full moon, We might wonder if the moon cause the phenomenon.
Wolves howl at the moon _They do not. They're nocturnal animals. They howl to communicate over long distances (as far as 6 miles). It's about acoustics. Turning their faces skywards project their calls upwards and allow the sound to carry farther.
I'm turning into a werewolf _No, I'm not. But if I do become one, you won't find me joining the wolf pack during a full moon. I'll be that solitary wolf silhouette on a hill top, articulating her emotions while Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" plays in the background. 
Do you have any traditional belief about the full moon?
Do you believe the moon-cycle especially during a full moon can affect your mood?
Photo image: Pixabay
Do you have any traditional belief about the full moon?
Do you believe the moon-cycle especially during a full moon can affect your mood?
Photo image: Pixabay
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@josie_ (9763)
• Philippines
3 Jan 18
The aswang is one of the more popular Philippine myths. If you think about it, it's usually during full moon or when there is a bright moon that children like to play outdoors (during my time and pre-internet gaming) So the older folks would use the aswang myth to scare the children into coming back in to the house if it's past their bedtime.
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
2 Jan 18
I'm just extra careful during full moons since our body is 60% or more water and some creatures contain even more. If the moon can influence ocean tides, I don't see why it won't do anything to the water inside our bodies 
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
3 Jan 18
@josie_ well Im not waiting for science to prove it, perhaps they have not yet taken time to invent the measuring equipment. Everything in the universe has a role that plays in conjunction with everything, maybe even starlight has an effect on us who knows.
It may not be tidal pull, it could be something that we do not yet understand, if sunshine affects organisms then moonlight definitely does too so I'm not taking any chances, it has been observed throughout history, same with comets haha..if there is smoke fire is a possibility.
, perhaps they have not yet taken time to invent the measuring equipment. Everything in the universe has a role that plays in conjunction with everything, maybe even starlight has an effect on us who knows.
It may not be tidal pull, it could be something that we do not yet understand, if sunshine affects organisms then moonlight definitely does too so I'm not taking any chances, it has been observed throughout history, same with comets haha..if there is smoke fire is a possibility.1 person likes this
@josie_ (9763)
• Philippines
3 Jan 18
@louievill _What emergency measure do you take during fool er...full moon so it won't affect your physical and mental faculties?
Do you stay inside and avoid going outdoors, do you wear some kind of clothing material to prevent the harmful rays of the moon? Instead of a sun screen, is there a moon screen cream for our skin? Do we need to drink more water to make up for any loss cause by the moon's pull on our body liquids? I think scientist should consider these questions. don't you agree?
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@yanzalong (18984)
• Indonesia
2 Jan 18
I believe so but cannot tell you exactly yet. Lol.
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
2 Jan 18
It's the witches night they say but never saw one on a full moon.
I always look forward to staring at the full moon. I get mesmerised by its beauty.
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@Srbageldog (7716)
• United States
2 Jan 18
My mom works in a skilled nursing facility, she always claims the patients there act up during the full moon. They get crazy and do all kinds of weird things.
When my brother was a toddler, he used to freak out whenever the moon was full, and would howl "MOON, MOON!!" out the window. It was pretty hilarious.
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@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
3 Jan 18
I think there are people their behavior during full moon. I just don't want to point fingers 
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@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
3 Jan 18
haha, that is true, if its only full moon, I wouldn't mind also.
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@mildredtabitha (16052)
• Nairobi, Kenya
4 Jan 18
I also saw a full moon at night while celebrating the new year. I think we have beliefs for the new moon but I don't know any now
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@misunderstood_zombie (8142)
• United States
3 Jan 18
@josie_ People really believe that a full moon makes people crazy, but just like you wrote in your post, it doesn't.
After watching Werewolf in London, when I was young, I still get a little creeped out if I'm out late at night alone on a full moon.
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