Loony

Except for one year, all of my childhood was spent in India. And the last 7 years was spent with my Grandparents. Any decision made my somebody from my grandparent’s generation is made based on good days, bad days, good times and bad times. For example, there are times in a day when you are not advised to start something new. So, for example, if you had to sign a contract, my Grandmom would always advise avoiding that time of the day.

There were many other things I classed as superstitions and perhaps, that was one of the big reasons why I grew up with a certain irreverence for what I was told could/should be done. Another example was ‘don’t cut your nails at night’. My annoyance was heightened by the fact that there was never any reason! And the resulting problem for her was that when she told me something like this, I would do exactly the opposite. Perhaps, she should have told me not to cut nails in the morning..

Anyway, as I grew up, I began asking the why  question before executing on the why not. I realized that there was a 50-50 split between the age old pieces of advice being bang on the buck and being way off. Cutting nails at night, for example, was avoided simply because there wasn’t as much artificial lighting and sophisticated nail cutting instruments. So, if you were using a sharp blade, you were likely to get cut. Besides, you might leave nail portions lying around and that wouldn’t be hygienic. Made sense then. Doesn’t now.

I must admit I was surprised when a wiser friend from a similar background and a similar way of looking at things was convinced about the effect of the full moon on energy. The full moon is known for upsets. Grandparents would never advise you to start something new on a full moon day. There are chances things will go wonky.

Anyway, I didn’t take it to heart. Two days ago though, I had a pretty wonky 24 hours. I experienced random events – losing something, unusually arguing with someone, showing up late for something etc. I was practically scratching my head as I was wondering when the day would end and casually decided to do a search on full moon days in February. And voila!

Now, before you start laughing thinking of me as an old superstitious goner (I did the same!), I also decided to some quick research on this phenomenon.

And, apparently, mental asylums report inmates going crazier, hospitals report more sick people, more babies born among other things on full moon days i.e. things go loony. (And, let’s not forget the werewolves.. ;-))

I don’t know what to make of it. Anyway, I have no idea when the next group of full moon days are so I’m not looking out for anything yet. (Sometimes, when you believe you’re looking for something, you tend to find it!)

But, I am intrigued.

Man, I’m going to be an annoying Grandparent..