Moon phases according to Hildegard
Hildegard Weeks in the Lunar Rhythm – Moon Phases in Harmony with Nature
Learn more about lunar phases & their effects and discover our current dates for the Ashfall Weeks according to Hildegard of Bingen in Bio Kurhotel moor & more.
Winter months 2027
23.01.2027 – 30.01.2027
20.02.2027 – 27.02.2027
17.04.2027 – 24.04.2027
22.05.2027 – 29.05.2027
19.06.2027 – 26.06.2027
17.07.2027 – 24.07.2027
14.08.2027 – 21.08.2027
18.09.2027 – 25.09.2027
16.10.2027 – 23.10.2027
Moon Phases & Their Effect according to Hildegard of Bingen
Hildegard of Bingen, one of the most important natural medicine practitioners of the Middle Ages, saw the phases of the moon as more than just a natural phenomenon. For her, the moon was a cosmic timekeeper that influenced plants, humans, and healing processes. Her writings clearly show that lunar rhythms play an important role in Hildegardian medicine – especially in healing plants, body processes, and emotional balance.
Hildegard von Bingen viewed humans as part of a vast, divine natural cycle. The moon was for her an element that made this cycle visible. She described how lunar phases:
– influence the power of medicinal plants
– strengthen the natural rhythm of the body
– intensify emotional and mental processes
– Control of healing times and regeneration
→ This was far ahead of its time – because modern observations confirm that moonlight, sleep, and internal rhythms are clearly interconnected.
Full Moon
The full moon day supports the intensive effect of detoxification – perfect for the waning moon – by increasing the flow of blood. Loss of sensation (only from the 1st to the 5th day after the full moon) your “body’s own pharmacy” opens up. The blood flow returns with the change from the full moon to the waning moon, debris or pollutants in the blood separate from the “good blood”. They are gently removed from the bloodstream. A profound form of cleansing when you can no longer detoxify.
Indications
In cases of high blood pressure, cholesterol, poor blood values, risk factors such as thrombosis, heart attack or circulatory disorders. Hormone regulation in cases of infertility or menopausal symptoms. Hemorrhoids, liver and spleen diseases, breathing difficulties, visual impairment, skin diseases.
Moon phase of the waning moon
Do you want to change your diet?
Reduce your weight or even lose it Detox cure start?
Then take advantage of the lunar phase of the waning moon! Your body shows a high readiness for detoxification. You not only relieve your organs of burden. Bones and joints also detoxify and benefit from it.
Increasing Moon
Do you lack the necessary boost for a faster recovery? Do you lack the strength for your immune system, for your „nervous system“? Do you simply lack resilience at all? Plan now your recovery plan. Construction courseThis lunar phase of the waxing moon improves the absorption readiness for your recovery and accelerates the healing of injuries. „Growing and flourishing“ not only for hair and nails. Even your energy level rises faster. Muscles and joints also draw on the strength of the waxing moon.
A good moon. A perfect moon.
Indications
In cases of sleep disorders, impaired performance, weakness, healing and regeneration after operations, stress-related complaints, susceptibility to infections, hormonal fluctuations, strengthening of muscles, bones and joints.
Questions and answers
What role do the phases of the moon play in Hildegardian medicine?
Hildegard von Bingen saw the moon as a cosmic pacemaker. According to her teachings, it influences healing plants, bodily processes, and healing times. Therefore, Hildegardian medicine prescribes applications such as nerve relaxation, detoxification, and rebuilding in accordance with the lunar rhythm.
What effect does the full moon have according to Hildegard?
The full moon is considered a turning point. With the transition to the waning moon, the ideal time for cleansing begins, during which the debris from the „good blood“ should separate.
Which lunar phase is good for recovery after surgery?
According to Hildegard, the increasing Moon supports healing and regeneration, even after injuries or operations. Those who wish to recover during this time should plan a recovery program. Please consult your doctor beforehand regarding medical questions.
How long does the waning moon last?
The waning moon begins after the full moon and lasts about two weeks until the new moon. The exact dates can be found in the lunar calendar.
How long does the rising moon last?
It extends from the new moon to the full moon and also lasts about two weeks.
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