MOONSTRUCK
AllIt was a quick message on Facebook that got me into this strange phenomenon of being "Moonstruck". Last night was the last of the supermoons for the year - a wonderful full moon that rose out of the mists across the beach. And it was majestic. No wonder the ancients all set great store by the moon, applying a myriad of superpowers to its mysticism.
We believe our gardening should be done according to the phases of the moon, as the strength of the full moon is supposed to encourage growth of both leaves and roots. And it is said that when the moon is waning we should not be planting. Maybe there is something in this, I don't really know.
This is not something new, in fact, many beliefs and myths around the moon go back to ancient times. Almost every religion on earth has some tradition that involves the moon. To name but a few there are the Babylonians, the Egyptians, the Native Americans, And the Aryans. Then too, the Greeks and the Romans had Gods who were, for want of a better phrase, 'in charge' of the moon.
Some of the myths go far back in history. One such myth dating back to 1486 maintained that the full moon could cause you to become a werewolf if you ventured to go out in it. Back in 1621 it was said that you should close all your curtains as being moonstruck was offensive to both the brain and the head and could cause irreparable harm to you. As close as the 1950's many mothers would not have their babies nappies or diapers hanging on the line in the moonlight as this would bring bad luck.
I wouldn't like to challenge any of these theories, but must admit that the sight of a beautiful moon does mess with your head. The world looks more beautiful. You could quite easily fall in love when faced with its ethereal beauty.
Think of the number of musical compositions dedicated to the moon, The Moonlight Sonata for one, the song Moon River for another and what about "It must have been Moon Glow?"? We are all 'touched in one form or another.
It's that sense of something being about to change when we have a Supermoon or Blood Moon. And the apogee and perigee moons which can be spectacular.
Yes, I suppose we are all moonstruck at one time or another. The good thing is that we are able to appreciate it and enjoy it. Last night with so many locals going out to enjoy the rising of the moon at our local beach made it extra special for me. Thanks once again to Trisa who is in the photos below for waking me up to our natural bounty.
We believe our gardening should be done according to the phases of the moon, as the strength of the full moon is supposed to encourage growth of both leaves and roots. And it is said that when the moon is waning we should not be planting. Maybe there is something in this, I don't really know.
This is not something new, in fact, many beliefs and myths around the moon go back to ancient times. Almost every religion on earth has some tradition that involves the moon. To name but a few there are the Babylonians, the Egyptians, the Native Americans, And the Aryans. Then too, the Greeks and the Romans had Gods who were, for want of a better phrase, 'in charge' of the moon.
Some of the myths go far back in history. One such myth dating back to 1486 maintained that the full moon could cause you to become a werewolf if you ventured to go out in it. Back in 1621 it was said that you should close all your curtains as being moonstruck was offensive to both the brain and the head and could cause irreparable harm to you. As close as the 1950's many mothers would not have their babies nappies or diapers hanging on the line in the moonlight as this would bring bad luck.
I wouldn't like to challenge any of these theories, but must admit that the sight of a beautiful moon does mess with your head. The world looks more beautiful. You could quite easily fall in love when faced with its ethereal beauty.
Think of the number of musical compositions dedicated to the moon, The Moonlight Sonata for one, the song Moon River for another and what about "It must have been Moon Glow?"? We are all 'touched in one form or another.
It's that sense of something being about to change when we have a Supermoon or Blood Moon. And the apogee and perigee moons which can be spectacular.
Yes, I suppose we are all moonstruck at one time or another. The good thing is that we are able to appreciate it and enjoy it. Last night with so many locals going out to enjoy the rising of the moon at our local beach made it extra special for me. Thanks once again to Trisa who is in the photos below for waking me up to our natural bounty.