What can modern science say about the “lunar knowledge” imbedded in numerous myths and folklore of different peoples?
In traditional astrology, various myths, witchcraft, and shamanic practices all over the world, the Moon has always occupied a solid magical place as an object with a very powerful influence upon people and events. The modern science has only started discovering and explaining some of the “magical” lunar effects that were known in traditional societies long ago – for example, the lunar role of a cosmic trigger for natural earthly rhythms and even breeding cycles. The effect the Moon’ waxing and waning has on the oceans, also touches upon every living creature on earth, including people, as we mainly consist of water. In this connection, some researchers claim that human suicide rates, as well as the amount of accidents, violence, and psychic episodes, tend to increase when the Moon is full. Cases of “moon madness” and lunatism are still mainly unexplained by the modern medical science. © 2007 Lunacorp.
In traditional astrology, various myths, witchcraft, and shamanic practices all over the world, the Moon has always occupied a solid magical place as an object with a very powerful influence upon people and events. The modern science has only started discovering and explaining some of the “magical” lunar effects that were known in traditional societies long ago – for example, the lunar role of a cosmic trigger for natural earthly rhythms and even breeding cycles. The effect the Moon’ waxing and waning has on the oceans, also touches upon every living creature on earth, including people, as we mainly consist of water. In this connection, some researchers claim that human suicide rates, as well as the amount of accidents, violence, and psychic episodes, tend to increase when the Moon is full. Cases of “moon madness” and lunatism are still mainly unexplained by the modern medical science.
