Doesn't the lunar cycle fly when you're enjoying yourself? It seems only a few days ago that I was writing about the Valentine's Day New Moon, which ushered in the Year of the Tiger.

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The Full Moon in now upon us, as you'll notice if you look up a the night sky. The white disk is rapidly forming, and on February 28 at 4.38 pm GMT the Full Moon will be exact. That's 11.38 am in New York, 8.38 am in Los Angeles, 6.38 pm in Athens, 10.08 pm in Mumbai.

As a rule, I regard Full Moons as being less fortunate than New Moons. There can be a lot of stress, as well as a certain feeling that some of the things around us are past their sell-by date.

Though one must remember that Full Moons are frequent events, happening once a month. So there are limits to how bad they can be and we certainly shouldn't obsess about them.

As far as the February 28 Full Moon is concerned, it's in the tenth degree of Virgo. To be precise, the Sun is at 9 degrees 59 minutes Pisces and the Moon is at 9 degrees 59 minutes Virgo.

When you've got a Pisces-Virgo Full Moon there's a often a dichotomy between chaos and order. We try our best to sort out our lives, and create a nice routine for ourselves, but circumstances beyond our control threaten to sweep away our hard work.

There's also a danger of massive hypocrisy. People who claim to have their lives in order, who condemn other people's sloppiness, are perhaps hiding a guilty secret. We then get the symbol of a house that's immaculate, with clean white carpets, that's built on a rotten, stinking sewer, that's about to explode.

Yet the thing that's really special about this Full Moon is the position of Jupiter. At the time of the Full Moon it's at 9 degrees 48 minutes Pisces, very close to the position of the Sun, and almost exactly 180 degrees from the Moon. So one might expect this Full Moon to have an influence that's very tied up with the symbolism of Jupiter. And this influence is likely to last a fortnight, until the New Moon on March 15.

Overall I feel that some of the negative characteristics of Jupiter will manifest. Exaggeration, going over the top, being overly defensive about one's political and religious opinions. And because the Moon 샌즈카지노 is in Virgo, a concern about small details could drive people round the bend.

On a more mundane level, we have to be careful about accidents that are caused by the overloading of mechanical systems. So if we use something beyond its specifications, we mustn't be surprised if there's a big bang.

Also, there is an increased chance of violence, because the Full Moon will encourage people to take drastic action for the sake of their beliefs.

However we're only talking about possibilities, and as I've already said, Full Moons are frequent events, that for most of us pass without incident.

The moon, one of our most admired heavenly bodies', creates awe and excitement every time we gaze at it in the depths of the night sky. We are fascinated by its illumination taking center stage among the stars and other celestial bodies in space.

With the help of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the capability for humankind to explore the moon, and learn about the discovery of our universe, solar system, earth and space, pioneered a universal opportunity for science, aeronautics and space exploration. President Dwight D. Eisenhower established NASA in 1958 and President John F. Kennedy's vision of the United States of America sending astronauts to the moon by the end of the 1960's became a reality. With the help of the Apollo 11 spacecraft, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were the first men to walk on the moon on July 20, 1969. Thus, Moon Day is celebrated each year on July 20.

Why is there such a fascination with the moon?

1. The lunar illumination dramatically transforms from the new moon to the full, waxing and waning phases. This type of metamorphosis is intriguing.

2. The mystery, commanding power, energy, intuition and presence the moon has, captivates our curiosity about this celestial body.

3. The moon is the sole universal body that can be seen from Earth, without needing the assistance of a telescope. It is the closest heavenly body to planet earth.

4. There are many legends associated with the cycles of the moon that transcends generations.

5. The peculiar behavior that occurs among humans and animals during a full moon is studied and analyzed.

6. The moon influences and inspires writers to compose poems, novels, nursery rhymes and other folklore about it.

7. There is a connection to divine creation and wisdom with this cosmic sensation.

Watching a lunar eclipse, witnessing the moon's presence during daylight or staring at a full moon as it casts a spotlight on a starry night makes people pause, and gives them the motivation to observe and wonder about the other planetary bodies that find their place among the heavens. The reasons why people are so fascinated by the moon encapsulates scientific curiosity and discovery, as well as inspiration for creativity and meditation.