i have heard the pregnant women should not go out on lunar eclipse is it true?if true can any one explain in detail about and the timing?
2007-03-02 02:10:54 · 4 answers · asked by simplewife20 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh!
{sigh}
Sorry, that was more in response to Syl's answer than to your question. On one point she and I can agree: "...there are quite a few uneducated people answering questions."
No, there is *absolutely no reason* why a pregnant woman -- or anyone else -- should stay indoors during a lunar eclipse as opposed to any other night. In fact, I suggest she (you?) go out and enjoy the view! It's nothing but the shadow of our planet on our moon, and is very cool to think about and see.
Nor is there any need to eat lightly, rest, or meditate! Unbelievable.
It makes me feel sad to think that you and others may have deprived yourselves of this beautiful pleasure -- a moment of feeling one with nature and the cosmos -- because of unwarranted fear. Notice that Syl does not explain *what* could happen, or how, or *what* could be intense. Mysticism and myth are vague like that. There is NO danger whatsoever in viewing our shadow on our moon.
Please understand, our ancestors had good reason to be fearful of an eclipse. A large object normally seen in the sky was changing color and then nearly vanishing! Of course that would be scary! They couldn't have known that it was just the Earth moving between the sun and the moon -- it must be caused by some great power. But now we *do* know. If there are those who still think it is caused by some supernatural power, how were little ol' human scientists able to predict precisely the day, hour, and minute the eclipse would start and end? Are the powers in the heavens now doing our bidding? Think about it.
I will never cease to be amazed at the misinformation and unreason about natural events. Millions of people speak about them just as their ancestors did hundreds of years ago. I wonder if knowledge will *ever* overtake fear and magic.
2007-03-02 20:40:04 · answer #1 · answered by Question Mark 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Judging by the answers you received, there are quite a few uneducated people answering questions. Evidently, you are wiser or you would not have posed the question. If you are from India, you are probably familiar with the validity of Jyotish which is a branch of the Veda, meaning knowledge.
Ideally no one should be out during an eclipse. Most people are unaware of the influence that an eclipse may have. Why take a chance if you are pregnant? It's only for a short period of time.
Information I received about the event:
Moon transits Cancer, Leo, Virgo, and into Libra. The full Moon and a Total Lunar Eclipse are in Leo, March 3. This, the first of two total lunar eclipses in 2007, is unique because it is partly visible from every continent around the world, and may be more intense than usual due to the stationary position of the Moon’s nodes, Rahu and Ketu.
The total eclipse begins at 22:44 UT, the greatest eclipse is at 23:20 UT, and the total eclipse ends at 23:57 UT. For local time, subtract your time zone if west (add your time zone if east) of Greenwich, England, (e.g., six hours if you are in the Central time zone).
The entire event will be visible from Europe, Africa and western Asia. In eastern North and South America the Moon will be partially or totally eclipsed at moonrise. From western North America, only the final penumbral phases are visible.
Notes: It is advisable to fast or eat lightly for a few hours before and after the eclipse, and to stay indoors and rest or meditate. Additionally, the two-week period between the total lunar eclipse (March 3) and the partial solar eclipse (March 19) may be a vulnerable time. Extra care, patience and caution are strongly advised.
2007-03-02 02:35:02 · answer #2 · answered by anmlprht 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You know I am pregnant, only 2 months now and its my first baby. My husband told me about this idea of staying in during the eclipse. I remember as a child I cried when my dad taunted me saying he would travel during an eclipse, I literaly cried, I was afraid for him for some reason.
I would rather be shunned as weird or uneducated (which formally I am not) than to risk this baby's well being so I'll stay inside tonight.
Like Syl wrote its not that much time anyway.
2007-03-03 12:10:23 · answer #3 · answered by Liliana R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL!
Your also not supposed to raise your hands over your head, or sleep on your right side.
Its all nonsense.
2007-03-02 02:20:43 · answer #4 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋