Full Moons Can Mess With Sleep: 3 Ways To Snooze Through The Last One Of 2020

From racing thoughts to buzzing energy, here's how your sleep can be affected by this special moon, plus what to do about it.

More research is needed before we know for certain, but one theory is that the moon messes with sleep because it affects our circadian clocks.

So, if the full moon has you feeling a bit wired, what can you do? Any (or all) of these three tips might just do the trick to help you sleep through the lunar commotion:

A magnesium supplement, such as mbg's sleep support+, can be a great addition to your nighttime routine—whether or not it's a full moon night. Not only can magnesium help support a steady state of relaxation for deep and restorative sleep, but our formula also includes jujube and pharmaGABA, to help support healthy cortisol levels and enhance sleep quality.*

A soothing dip in the tub that also doubles as a full moon ritual, a bath is a great way to connect with lunar energy by submerging yourself in water. "You can say your full moon intentions aloud while you're relaxing in the tub as you imagine the full moon restoring every cell of your body," the twins previously told mbg.

After you're done in the tub (or hey, even while you're in it!), a calming meditation can be the last thing you do before you turn in. Here's how to do a full moon meditation, according to the AstroTwins:

The full moon is a potent time, and all that energy can definitely make it hard for us to settle down at night. But with a few relaxing tricks up our sleeve and a full moon ritual or two, we can still get our eight hours—and soak in the full moon's powerful energy for the last time this year.