It is believed that on full moon days, the influence
of the moon is very strong and that people are able to be naturally
more receptive. For this reason, full moon days are considered to
be auspicious for shaktipat diksha (deeksha).
It is known that the moon influences the vast oceans
but there is much skepticism regarding the influence of the moon
on us. If the moon can influence the waters, how is it that it could
have no influence on us? Even our bodies are 60% water. And how
can the moon have such influence on materials substances such as
water, but not on subtler things, such as the mind, subtle energies,
feelings, etc.?