Feeling full moon fever? Unravelling the lunar influence on your emotions and well-being

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Stunning photos were taken of the strawberry moon recently as it rose in the night sky.
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South Africans, like people across the globe, have always felt a pull towards the moon, especially when it hangs full and bright in our velvet night sky.
There's a magic to it, a whisper that speaks to something deep within us. But is it just folklore, or is there something more to the full moon's influence on our well-being?
Stunning photos were taken of the strawberry moon earlier this month as it rose in the night sky.
According to LAist, a strawberry full moon occurs during the time of year when strawberries fully ripen. The name originated with the Algonquin tribes in the northeastern US, according to the Old Farmer's Almanack.
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June 10-11 was the lowest full Moon in nearly two decades, a phenomenon that won't repeat until 2043.
Each full moon throughout the year is given a traditional name that reflects natural events or seasonal changes occurring at that time.
For instance, February's full moon is the Snow Moon, while July is the Buck Moon since it coincides with the period when male deer, or bucks, begin to grow their antlers.
From the ancient San people's reverence for the moon as a celestial guide to the Zulu tradition of linking the moon's cycles with agriculture, the moon on Thursday, July 10, holds a special place in our diverse cultural heritage.
Many of us grew up hearing stories about the moon's power, its connection to the tides, and even its supposed influence on human behaviour.
10-11 June 2025 was the lowest full Moon in nearly two decades, a phenomenon that won't repeat until 2043.
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