2012 Full/New Moon Dates

Did you know that human beings are about 70% water? Like all things of a watery nature, we are affected by the phases of the moon. Full moons occur when the sun and moon are in opposition and new moons when they are in conjunction. Their relative positions create different energetic experiences that can be compared to the breath cycle.
The full moon energy corresponds to the end of inhalation when the force of prana is greatest. This is an expansive, upward moving force that makes us feel energetic and emotional, but not well grounded. During the full moon we tend to be more headstrong.
The new moon energy corresponds to the end of exhalation when the force of apana is greatest. Apana is a contracting, downward moving force that makes us feel calm and grounded, but dense and disinclined towards physical exertion.
Some schools of yoga do not offer instruction during full and new moon days; others often do a balancing practice (i.e. on a full moon day the practice would be more focused on apana, and grounding).


Moon Days 2012

Full Jan 9 2012
New Jan 23 2012
Full Feb 7 2012
New Feb 21 2012
Full Mar 8 2012
New Mar 22 2012
Full Apr 6 2012
New Apr 21 2012
Full May 6 2012
New May 20 2012
Full Jun 4 2012
New Jun 19 2012
Full Jul 3 2012
New Jul 19 2012
Full Aug 2 2012
New Aug 17 2012
Full Aug 31 2012
New Sep 16 2012
Full Sep 30 2012
New Oct 15 2012
Full Oct 29 2012
New Nov 13 2012
Full Nov 28 2012
New Dec 13 2012
Full Dec 28 2012