Sharad Purnima and the Psychology of Moonlit Presence
🌕 Sharad Purnima and the Psychology of Moonlit Presence Sharad Purnima , also known as Kojagiri Purnima , marks the brightest full moon of the year. In the Hindu calendar, it falls in the month of Ashwin (September–October), symbolizing abundance, healing, and emotional clarity . But beyond its mythological and ritual significance, Sharad Purnima offers a compelling lens into psychological attunement, emotional regulation, mindful wakefulness and communal presence. 🌙 Moonlight as Emotional Medicine On this night, the moon is believed to be closest to Earth, radiating cooling, nectar-like rays with healing properties aligns with somatic psychology. Psychologically, this aligns with the concept of environmental regulation —how natural elements like light, temperature, and rhythm influence emotional states. Sitting under moonlight, absorbing its calm, becomes a form of somatic grounding , reducing stress and enhancing parasympathetic activation. The ...