{By Manyyaa Adlakkha, Founder of Vastu Guru Manyyaa, Numerologist, Astrologer and Reiki Healer}
Chandra Grahan 2024: The year 2024 will witness its second lunar eclipse on Wednesday, September 18, coinciding with the full moon of Bhadrapada (Bhadramas Purnima). This day will also mark the first Shraddh of Pitru Paksha. Although lunar eclipses are generally considered inauspicious from a religious perspective, there are some myths associated with them.
Myths related to the 2024 lunar eclipse:
- A common belief during the lunar eclipse is that lunar eclipses are omens of bad luck or natural disasters. In ancient civilizations, the sight of the Earth’s shadow covering the moon was considered a heavenly warning. Some cultures still believe that eclipses bring bad luck and people are advised to avoid important activities such as traveling or starting new ventures during the event.
- Another widespread myth is that lunar eclipses can harm pregnant women and their unborn children. In certain cultures, it is believed that a pregnant woman should stay indoors during an eclipse to avoid negative effects on her baby. Some also think that cutting oneself or handling sharp objects during an eclipse could cause birth defects, although modern science has disproven these fears.
- In India, there is a widespread misconception that eating during a lunar eclipse can be harmful, as food is believed to be contaminated by the negative energy of the eclipse. In some households, people fast until the eclipse passes, although there is no scientific evidence to support these claims.
- Finally, some cultures believe that lunar eclipses symbolize cosmic struggles, such as a snake or dragon devouring the moon. In the past, people would make loud noises or perform rituals to scare away the mythical creature and bring back the moon.
- Although these myths add an air of mystery to lunar eclipses, modern science reminds us that they are natural and predictable celestial events with no harmful effects on human life.
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