Do you ever feel that we're being "had?' In these days of elaborate names for every meteorological and astrological event it seems that we can't just call one a storm or a full moon. Nope, there are Alberta Clippers and Weather Bombs, and last night we experienced a Super Wolf Blood Moon, with a side order of eclipse, although most of us would have blissfully slept through it. I have this image of bored meteorologists and astronomers sitting in a bar, dreaming up the names. I know that it isn't true, but did we hear any of these terms fifty years ago? I figure much of this has to do with the weather as entertainment in today's media.
Actually, we have long figured that humans are affected by the phases of the moon, hence the terms loony and lunatic. And our Judeo-Christian tradition is strongly influenced by the moon, with both Passover and Easter dependent on the moon for setting the date of these faith festivals.
The film The Passion of the Christ was awful in many respects but it was set during the final days of Jesus' earthly life and the full Paschal Moon figures prominently. I'm sure we'll be treated to some amazing photos of the Super Wolf Blood Moon in the next few days.
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