39 - Why the Full Moon Affects Your Sleep and Emotions (And What’s Really Happening)

Have you ever noticed that around the full moon, something just feels… different?You might find it harder to sleep.Your thoughts feel louder.Your emotions seem closer to the surface, even when nothing obvious has changed.This isn’t something I’ve just observed in myself. In a recent circle, almost everyone shared the same experience. Restlessness, vivid dreams, heightened emotions and a sense that something inside them was more active than usual.So the question becomes… is this actually real, or are we imagining it?In this episode, I explore the effects of the full moon on sleep, mood and emotional sensitivity in a grounded and practical way.We look at:why your sleep can feel lighter or more disrupted during a full moonwhy emotions can feel stronger or harder to ignorehow your nervous system responds when your awareness becomes more heightenedthe psychological and physical reasons behind restlessness and vivid dreamshow to support yourself without overthinking or trying to “fix” anythingThis isn’t about telling you what to believe.It’s about helping you understand what you’re experiencing, so it feels less unsettling and more manageable.If you’ve ever searched:“full moon effects on sleep”“why do I feel emotional during a full moon”“why can’t I sleep during a full moon”…this episode will help you make sense of it in a way that feels calm, grounded and real.And most importantly, it will help you stay connected to yourself through it.You can support the show by buying me a coffee HEREYou can join the VIP, subscriber only PRIVATE podcast HEREVisit margaretdepetro.com to book a Tarot reading, explore courses, or step deeper into your own journey.Leave a VOICEMAIL for Margaret HEREEdited with precision by Mike at Making Digital Real