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Lunar Planting, Part 1


In this age of seemingly constant technological
advances, it is easy to forget that the moon was once
a guiding force in the everyday lives of most people
- and to some, it still is. A lot of ancient beliefs
about the moon are pure superstition, but many others,
especially those concerned with planting and other
farming and gardening tasks, have been shown to be at
least partially true. The gravitational pull of the
moon upon Earth actually does have physical effects,
such as controlling tidal cycles and causing pressure
changes in both subterranean aquifers and the internal
fluid systems of plants. Many contemporary farmers and
gardeners would not think of undertaking planting or
harvesting activities without first consulting an
astronomical calendar. READ MORE