Moon Phase TikTok Trend: Exploring Compatibility Through Astrology

Image Source: Instagram Moon Phase TikTok Trend: Exploring Compatibility Through Astrology

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[{"selector":"#anim-94a2dff9-c0b5-4d88-8cfc-50b4edddb606 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ac133153-5d42-4aae-88f6-e88d353859aa","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-19deb9cf-35cd-49d4-a01d-03cf8fbc3d4c","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 166.53746%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Image Source: Instagram The moon phase soulmate trend has taken over TikTok, with users comparing the moon phases of themselves and their partners, and determining whether or not they're meant to be.

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