Introduction
Much has been said about the influence of the Moon on the
Earth. This post looks at the influence the moon has on meat and on the growth
of vegetables. Much of it could well be superstition however it is worth noting
even in passing.
Effect of the Moon’s Rays on Meat
It has been said that the moon’s rays tend to make animal
carcasses decay and rot a lot sooner than if they were not exposed to the rays
of the Moon at night. There is even one account by Euthydenus of Sunium that
was so surprised how a the carcass of a wild boar rotted so quickly under the
rays of the Moon, even more than if it were exposed to the rays of the sun.
Pliny is said to have also said that the carcasses of
animals exposed to the Moon’s rays gets corrupted as does the bodies of the living.
So it according to that statement of Pliny it may not be such a good idea to
sleep under or in the light of the Moon.
Vegetables
It has been said that “when the light of the moon waxes
warmer, golden-hued plants grow on from the earth during the spring.” And that
cucumbers, radishes, turnips, leeks, lilies, horseradish, saffron and other
plants increase in size (grow more) during the time when the moon is becoming
full. However, onions grow larger and take more nourishment when the moon is
waning.
They also say that it is better to pick mushrooms on a full
moon and apples are said to shrivel up quicker if they are picked on a waning
moon. That makes sense because on a waxing moon there is much more moisture in the
fruit.
Conclusion
The moon must exert some influence over the plants as they
contain much moisture within them moving in small channels (capillaries) and the
drawing up effect of the Moon on water has to have some effect. However, the influence
of eh sun is far greater and of far more a critical nature, this most certainly
can not be ignored.
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