Fifteenth Day of the Ninth Lunar Month of the Chinese Calendar
In Chinese metaphysics and the lunar calendar, the full moon corresponds to the fifteenth day of the lunar month.
Yin and Yang
At the time of the full moon, Yang energy is at its peak.
Afterward, during the second half of the lunar month, Yin energy increases while Yang energy declines.
Full Moon Meditation
In the Taoist tradition, the day of the full moon is a day of fasting or vegetarianism to purify the body. It is also an auspicious day for meditation.
Traditionally, Taoists meditate during 4 specific time slots:
- Rat Hour (子) from 11 PM to 1 AM
- Rabbit Hour (卯) from 5 AM to 7 AM
- Horse Hour (午) from 11 AM to 1 PM
- Rooster Hour (酉) from 5 PM to 7 PM