John Alden Knight, an avid fisherman and the author of Moon Up...Moon Down, The Modern Angler: Including the Solunar Theory, and The Theory and Technique of Fresh Water Angling, created a theory for better fishing and has tested it to see if the idea is valid. The theory says the best time to fish or hunt is when the moon is directly overhead in the sky or directly underfoot in the opposite side of the earth’s sky. These two positions are referred to as major activity periods. Knight compared some 200 record fish catches with the corresponding phase of the moon. The vast majority of those record catches (90%) were made during a new moon when solunar effects appear the strongest. Hunters should take note that Knight’s theory works on animals, too. While his early work focused primarily on changes in fish behavior, Knight found that animals and game birds also display increased levels of activity during solunar periods. The Moon's phases guided many a farmer and gardener in the past, and still do today: The New Moon and first quarter, or waxing phases, are considered fertile and wet. The new and first-quarter phases, known as the light of the Moon, are considered good for planting above-ground crops, putting down sod, grafting trees, and transplanting. From full Moon through the last quarter, or the dark of the Moon, is the best time for killing weeds, thinning, pruning, mowing, cutting timber, and planting below-ground crops. The time just before the full Moon is considered particularly wet, and is best for planting during drought conditions. Some people believe that living by a pattern or cycle is better for your well being and esteem. The Lunar Cycle is perfect for creating balance in your life. Every month you can connect to the energy of the moon... There is always time to rest and a chance to start over. You will experience more energy, less stress, more health, abundance, joy, and success when you start connecting with the Moon.
Who knows? It could be possible? The Moon Phases are important to life on Earth...what say you?
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Mrs. TaylorI love science! Everything about the world is interesting and never boring. I love to study plants, animals, insects, and people. My favorite subjects are my students who are the most unique organisms on the planet! Categories |