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Moon Magic: Your Complete Guide to Harnessing the Mystical Energy of the Moon
From the author of Moon Spells comes a beginner’s book about the moon’s energy and how you can harness that lunar power in your everyday life.From new moons and eclipses to blue moons and the super moon, there are ample opportunities for the moon to influence our emotions and thoughts. Many believe our emotional potency is heightened during a super moon, while a new moon can bring change and new perspectives. Knowing when and how to use that power is key. In Moon Magic, you’ll learn how the lunar phases influence our emotions and well-being differently and how to harness that power for healing, emotional strength, and physical and mental wellness. Third-generation intuitive Diane Ahlquist helps guide those new to the power of the moon through lunar recipes and simple exercises, such as intention setting and moon meditation to help you capitalize on the moon’s inherent power and channel the moon’s energy whenever you need it most.
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Published December 5, 2017
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May 15, 2021
I didn’t know much about the moon before reading this book. I still don’t. Very poorly written — superficial information provided about the moon, and filled with all sorts of nonsense that has nothing to do with the moon, such as recipes for ‘Moon Magic Mint Mojito’ or ‘Moon over Margarita’. It’s difficult to believe that this was published by a major press and that the ‘author’ (I use the term loosely) has written other books. An irritating waste of $22 and some hours of my life.
June 28, 2019
The names of the chapters seemed interesting, but it turned out some of those chapters were just a couple of paragraphs long. I think the concept of applying biodynamics to everyday life is an interesting one, but most of this material is extremely superficial. Some of the things described here are worthy practices (like gratefulness), but, strictly speaking (or even not that strictly), have no connection to the Moon. For instance, the author says that she shakes her hands after meeting an energy vampire as if to shake off their negative energy; this is concluded by: "call it a Moon shake"; why?
What surprised me most was the tone of the book, considering all the positive reviews. For instance, the author says, "Look up at the moon, not down at a screen"; I really don't think this is an adequate admonition for somebody who has already purchased a book on moon magic. Or, "If you are the artsy-fartsy kind of guy or gal, this is the day for you to think outside the box and get even more creative." Why does she treat her readers like imbeciles?
I did learn a couple of new facts, but had expected so much more from this book.
What surprised me most was the tone of the book, considering all the positive reviews. For instance, the author says, "Look up at the moon, not down at a screen"; I really don't think this is an adequate admonition for somebody who has already purchased a book on moon magic. Or, "If you are the artsy-fartsy kind of guy or gal, this is the day for you to think outside the box and get even more creative." Why does she treat her readers like imbeciles?
I did learn a couple of new facts, but had expected so much more from this book.
February 19, 2019
I didn’t love this book. There were a lot of inaccuracies. It felt like perhaps the author did some Pinterest searches and then made a book from her results. Disappointing.
January 21, 2018
Disclaimer: I would like to preface this review with a confession. I do not practice Wicca. I am a solitary atheist witch. I work in alchemy and dabble in metal work. I use chants, herbs and metals to cast my spells and do a bit of image reading. I also receive no compensation for the reviews that I do. I am sent the books at no cost to me and I provide a review to share with you, and sometimes a freebie to use as a giveaway as well.
This is a great book about the moon. I know this comes as a shock that I would use the word GREAT in describing a book. In fact I have only used that word for two other authors in my history of book reviews. This author really took some time in looking for a more deeper understanding of the different representations of the moon.
While being sure to include the basics on waxing and waning this author also included references to the uncommon names and the familiar names we're used to seeing in reference to this celestial body. For example we all know about the Hare Moon of May but have you heard of the Milk Moon? May's moon is referred tot his due to the mother's milk and the life force present and coming forward in May.
An entire section of this book is dedicated to harnessing the moons magic for positive in your life. From the individual days of the week to the moon phases this book outlines the process for access this natural energy for medical, spiritual and mundane procedures. You can even document your progress by using a worksheet or create a vision board to help manifest your magical intentions.
Parts 3 and 4 are dedicated directly to magical practices. Everyday magic includes altar prep, meditations and basic spell work for an assortment of desired results. Financial, health and relationship woes are addressed with informative and directed rituals. The advanced chapter delves deeper into the astrological aspects of the moon as well as adding crystals and herbs to your spell arsenal.
The last part of the book offers recipes for our old favorites such as moon cakes but then takes it a step further to add some lovely black and blue moon burgers and even vegetarian moon tacos. To please the witch in all of us there's a recipe for Moon Margaritas!
This is a great book about the moon. I know this comes as a shock that I would use the word GREAT in describing a book. In fact I have only used that word for two other authors in my history of book reviews. This author really took some time in looking for a more deeper understanding of the different representations of the moon.
While being sure to include the basics on waxing and waning this author also included references to the uncommon names and the familiar names we're used to seeing in reference to this celestial body. For example we all know about the Hare Moon of May but have you heard of the Milk Moon? May's moon is referred tot his due to the mother's milk and the life force present and coming forward in May.
An entire section of this book is dedicated to harnessing the moons magic for positive in your life. From the individual days of the week to the moon phases this book outlines the process for access this natural energy for medical, spiritual and mundane procedures. You can even document your progress by using a worksheet or create a vision board to help manifest your magical intentions.
Parts 3 and 4 are dedicated directly to magical practices. Everyday magic includes altar prep, meditations and basic spell work for an assortment of desired results. Financial, health and relationship woes are addressed with informative and directed rituals. The advanced chapter delves deeper into the astrological aspects of the moon as well as adding crystals and herbs to your spell arsenal.
The last part of the book offers recipes for our old favorites such as moon cakes but then takes it a step further to add some lovely black and blue moon burgers and even vegetarian moon tacos. To please the witch in all of us there's a recipe for Moon Margaritas!
June 2, 2021
I am so glad that I only paid $5 for this book. It's poorly written and makes the author seem like a novice or someone trying to cash in on the popularity of the current spiritual movement. The author paints manifesting in the image of the "name it claim it" notions of more mainstream religions. The sheer amount of ridiculous tangents and personal anecdotes I had to wade through to find any useful information is outsounding. There were whole sections that I skipped because they were completely irrelevant to the subject. Don't buy this book even for $5. You can get the same and to be honest probably better information from a quick Google search and trusted witchy sites.
December 7, 2021
This is NOT a book about moon magic. This is a book that tells you the moon phases and then throws in bits of different areas of magic, spirituality, and cultural appropriation. I'm super thankful I only paid $5 because it wasn't even worth that. I did highlight some things of interest, but I was hoping for what the title said a COMPLETE guide to energy of the MOON.
February 3, 2022
Super basic with no umph or sustenance. Seemed like a cut and paste read with no flow. Kind of like this review 🤷🏽♀️
March 25, 2022
not even worth the time it takes to write a bad review. badly written and full of nonsense
March 18, 2019
I wandered around a local shop and out of all the books there, I felt most intrigued by Moon Magic: Your Complete Guide to Harnessing the Mystical Energy of the Moon. I took it home and it sat of the shelves for a few weeks, but it’s such a gorgeous cover and I just couldn’t wait any longer to dive into it. At the same time, I had become more obsessed with astrology, and learning more about my birth chart. I’d been listening to a lot of podcasts (taking a break from audiobooks) about astrology (Fat Feminist Witch, Astrology Bytes, and Fearless Rebelle Radio all covered some astrology topics) and it just felt like perfect timing to read this book as well.
A non-fiction, self-help, instructional collection, Ahlquist shares all types of information about the moon, it’s energy, and how you can involve the timing of it’s phases to aid in all sorts of aspects in your life. I’m not a very superstitious or spiritual person, but there’s something about using moon energy that truly draws my attention. I’ve always been fascinated by the night sky, and there’s just something so peaceful about gazing up at the moon. Reading Moon Magic certainly gave me a better education about the moon itself and it’s folklore, as well as inspiration for things to try and take note of.
Without spoiling too much, here’s some of the great information that is included within the collection:
Identifying the phases of the moon, specific moon events, and when they occur
How the moon affects certain cycles, and how that can potentially impact you
Which days of the week are best for certain activities, based on their astro-influence
When to meditate and what intentions to set according to moon phases or events
How to read tea leaves
How the moon influences you personally according to your astrology sign
How to grow herbs for use in moon magic
Recipes for dishes and drinks that celebrate the moon
The information about all the above is very conversation, easy to read, and simplistic in it’s description, making it accessible for all readers who are interested in learning more about the moon.
As I said above, I’m not very spiritual, but there are many simple rituals that I’d like to start encompassing in my life, in accordance with the moon. It can’t hurt to put a little more intention behind my thoughts and actions, right? In my research about my birth chart, I’ve learned and would have to agree that one of the biggest influences in my life is a thirst for knowledge and understanding about myself and those around me. I want to know everything- which I know is also a large reason as to why I’m such a reader! So, I’m curious to try some of the suggestions that Ahlquist mentioned in her book- such as journaling about certain things, for instance, like my sleep cycle and noting if a pattern emerges that works with the moon cycle.
If you’re still with me, I realize this isn’t a book that would pique everyone’s interest, but I highly recommend it for those who do find astrology interesting, or anyone who is remotely curious. Moon Magic is a great book for getting your feet wet on the subject before committing to dive in. If you’re curious as to where I stand in this pool- I’m probably up to my knees right now, haha!
A non-fiction, self-help, instructional collection, Ahlquist shares all types of information about the moon, it’s energy, and how you can involve the timing of it’s phases to aid in all sorts of aspects in your life. I’m not a very superstitious or spiritual person, but there’s something about using moon energy that truly draws my attention. I’ve always been fascinated by the night sky, and there’s just something so peaceful about gazing up at the moon. Reading Moon Magic certainly gave me a better education about the moon itself and it’s folklore, as well as inspiration for things to try and take note of.
Without spoiling too much, here’s some of the great information that is included within the collection:
Identifying the phases of the moon, specific moon events, and when they occur
How the moon affects certain cycles, and how that can potentially impact you
Which days of the week are best for certain activities, based on their astro-influence
When to meditate and what intentions to set according to moon phases or events
How to read tea leaves
How the moon influences you personally according to your astrology sign
How to grow herbs for use in moon magic
Recipes for dishes and drinks that celebrate the moon
The information about all the above is very conversation, easy to read, and simplistic in it’s description, making it accessible for all readers who are interested in learning more about the moon.
As I said above, I’m not very spiritual, but there are many simple rituals that I’d like to start encompassing in my life, in accordance with the moon. It can’t hurt to put a little more intention behind my thoughts and actions, right? In my research about my birth chart, I’ve learned and would have to agree that one of the biggest influences in my life is a thirst for knowledge and understanding about myself and those around me. I want to know everything- which I know is also a large reason as to why I’m such a reader! So, I’m curious to try some of the suggestions that Ahlquist mentioned in her book- such as journaling about certain things, for instance, like my sleep cycle and noting if a pattern emerges that works with the moon cycle.
If you’re still with me, I realize this isn’t a book that would pique everyone’s interest, but I highly recommend it for those who do find astrology interesting, or anyone who is remotely curious. Moon Magic is a great book for getting your feet wet on the subject before committing to dive in. If you’re curious as to where I stand in this pool- I’m probably up to my knees right now, haha!
October 27, 2024
DNF and eventually scanned the last quarter of the book. Full of inaccuracies, extremely shallow, poor emotional boundaries on the part of the author demonstrated in anecdots that made me uncomfortable, and a lot of culturally insensitive sections.
It's not well researched or at least is very poorly documented and credited if researched - which the author claims it is and I'd love to see proof of. Which is fine in a purely editorial work to some degree but if there are historical claims or anthropological ones those should be backed up and documented. A lot of retelling of a retelling of a tall tale passed on as fact about things the author clearly doesn't know about personally or intimately. Almost anything involving native and indigenous cultures was devoid of important context on social norms or the validity of the historic record often exposed to us.
Even beyond these sections, which only represent a small portion of the text, it's a very all over the place approach to the topic and most of it felt off topic or only tangentially related. Repeats from her earlier work which I tried to read side by side once I found a copy and found to be a better book but only just. It's a wonder this author frequently comes highly recommended especially for people starting a witchcraft journey.
The tone feels hostile and self assured in a way I don't enjoy but I did find a few ideas I was able to polish up and adapt into something useful so it earned one star more than it was originally going to be the end.
The flaws are apparent very quickly and I believe if you're just starting out and curious about lunar magic and this is all you can find: take notes but take everything with a massive grain of salt and do your own research later on the parts that interested you.
It's not well researched or at least is very poorly documented and credited if researched - which the author claims it is and I'd love to see proof of. Which is fine in a purely editorial work to some degree but if there are historical claims or anthropological ones those should be backed up and documented. A lot of retelling of a retelling of a tall tale passed on as fact about things the author clearly doesn't know about personally or intimately. Almost anything involving native and indigenous cultures was devoid of important context on social norms or the validity of the historic record often exposed to us.
Even beyond these sections, which only represent a small portion of the text, it's a very all over the place approach to the topic and most of it felt off topic or only tangentially related. Repeats from her earlier work which I tried to read side by side once I found a copy and found to be a better book but only just. It's a wonder this author frequently comes highly recommended especially for people starting a witchcraft journey.
The tone feels hostile and self assured in a way I don't enjoy but I did find a few ideas I was able to polish up and adapt into something useful so it earned one star more than it was originally going to be the end.
The flaws are apparent very quickly and I believe if you're just starting out and curious about lunar magic and this is all you can find: take notes but take everything with a massive grain of salt and do your own research later on the parts that interested you.
December 16, 2021
Lots of filler not even about the moon.
January 11, 2020
Summary: Solid book to explain the different phases of the moon and some rituals that can be helpful. A good read if you are enjoying a beautiful full or new moon.
If someone is a newbie to thinking about how to harness the brilliance of the moon for their spiritual journey, this isn't a bad place to start. It does go through the various phases and explains supermoons and mini moons. There are a bunch of recipes that have made up moon names. Could be fun if you're deciding to throw a party around the moon.
p. 55 She mentions that there is evidence that ancient civilization did a host of ceremonies surrounding the moon. Would have been better if there was even more research and detail on this.
p. 62 ask for one thing at a time. That's smart. Focus your energy on single goals is great, especially if they are big goals.
p. 69 There's a sample timeline that talks about what to do in timing with the moon.
Dark moon - no light in the sky - make a plan
New Moon - Write down the plan
Waxing Moon - Take at least 1 action to make progress
Full Moon - reflect and celebrate
Waning Moon - remove obstacles
Dark Moon - reset plan.
That's cool. It keeps you on a monthly cycle of accomplishment. I like the discipline of it.
p. 74 - They talk about vision boards. Helpful hint. Don't clutter it to the point where it does the opposite of focus your intention. Nice.
p. 97 - They talk about how to read tea leaves. that's kinda cool.
I see this as another book related to meditation. I like that it talked about the idea that the moon disrupts sleep pattern. That's basically why I got so much reading done tonight.
If someone is a newbie to thinking about how to harness the brilliance of the moon for their spiritual journey, this isn't a bad place to start. It does go through the various phases and explains supermoons and mini moons. There are a bunch of recipes that have made up moon names. Could be fun if you're deciding to throw a party around the moon.
p. 55 She mentions that there is evidence that ancient civilization did a host of ceremonies surrounding the moon. Would have been better if there was even more research and detail on this.
p. 62 ask for one thing at a time. That's smart. Focus your energy on single goals is great, especially if they are big goals.
p. 69 There's a sample timeline that talks about what to do in timing with the moon.
Dark moon - no light in the sky - make a plan
New Moon - Write down the plan
Waxing Moon - Take at least 1 action to make progress
Full Moon - reflect and celebrate
Waning Moon - remove obstacles
Dark Moon - reset plan.
That's cool. It keeps you on a monthly cycle of accomplishment. I like the discipline of it.
p. 74 - They talk about vision boards. Helpful hint. Don't clutter it to the point where it does the opposite of focus your intention. Nice.
p. 97 - They talk about how to read tea leaves. that's kinda cool.
I see this as another book related to meditation. I like that it talked about the idea that the moon disrupts sleep pattern. That's basically why I got so much reading done tonight.
May 4, 2021
I purchased this book at five below while browsing , FYI they have a great selection of affordable books!
Loved this book , such a quick read! I consider myself a moon child , I have always been fascinated by the moon and it’s beauty . This book was very informative : it included drawings and information or the different moon phases , the history/ ancient beliefs of the moon, how to harness the energy of a particular moon phase , how the moon affects us and every day moon magic . I loved how the book also focused on foundational topics like understanding energy, mediation , setting intentions , and manifestation (dream board prompts included) . It was all information that I knew prior , but great section for beginners!
One of my favorite sections in the book included a mediation for every phase of the moon , I can’t wait to try them out ! The last part of the book was fun, it included information about astrology, how to create a moon alter , how to grow herbs/garden according to the moon phases , information on different types of herbs/ ancient healing properties & lunar meal recipes ! So glad I purchased my own copy of this book, such a great reference ! 🌙🖤
Loved this book , such a quick read! I consider myself a moon child , I have always been fascinated by the moon and it’s beauty . This book was very informative : it included drawings and information or the different moon phases , the history/ ancient beliefs of the moon, how to harness the energy of a particular moon phase , how the moon affects us and every day moon magic . I loved how the book also focused on foundational topics like understanding energy, mediation , setting intentions , and manifestation (dream board prompts included) . It was all information that I knew prior , but great section for beginners!
One of my favorite sections in the book included a mediation for every phase of the moon , I can’t wait to try them out ! The last part of the book was fun, it included information about astrology, how to create a moon alter , how to grow herbs/garden according to the moon phases , information on different types of herbs/ ancient healing properties & lunar meal recipes ! So glad I purchased my own copy of this book, such a great reference ! 🌙🖤
January 29, 2024
acho que recomendo mais pra pessoas que tão começando a ler/estudar sobre astrologia
um ponto positivo foram as receitas, gostei muito e me surpreendeu
um ponto positivo foram as receitas, gostei muito e me surpreendeu
January 1, 2022
This is a good book for a first introduction to earthy spirituality & meditation. I liked how it connected nature/science/astronomy to spirituality. This book is good for the basics, like moon meditations, moon phases and events, moon folklore, energy, vision boards, astrology (western & eastern), crystals, and altars. Something I think this book could of done better is explain energy a lot more (there was only 8 pages on it), just cause it’s the basis of everything else they’re talking about.
An important note is that the methods of connecting to a higher power in this book are a way to become more spirituality connected and are not a religion within its self.
I wasn’t sure if I believed the moon had that big of an effect on me until I looked back in my journal to a day where I wasn’t feeling good emotionally, and it turns out that was the night of the full moon!
An important note is that the methods of connecting to a higher power in this book are a way to become more spirituality connected and are not a religion within its self.
I wasn’t sure if I believed the moon had that big of an effect on me until I looked back in my journal to a day where I wasn’t feeling good emotionally, and it turns out that was the night of the full moon!
July 4, 2018
What a great book for anyone wishing to understand more abt the moon, its cycles, and how to harness the energy. Great info on intention-setting and more.
December 24, 2021
If I had to describe this book in just one word, it would be, "meh".
After hearing about this book all over WitchTube, I finally decided to nab a copy for myself to see what all the hype was about. I was excited to learn more about how to work with the energy of the moon in my own personal practice. As someone who has always had an interest in astronomy, I already have some basic knowledge of things like moon phases and lunar phenomenon, so I was hoping to go a little more in-depth on the spiritual side of things. However, what I found was a fairly superficial examination of lunar magic and a lot of unrelated filler.
If you are an absolute beginner with no knowledge of things like moon phases or eclipses, the book starts off fairly strong with important primer information that one needs to know before diving in further. However, be warned that Ahlquist likes to substitute her own personal preferences and anecdotal evidence in place of hard scientific fact at times, so you aren't going to want to use this book as your only resource for lunar knowledge. There is also some decent information on various celestial correspondences, but again you'll want to double check everything against other sources to ensure accuracy.
Where the book really shines is it's chapters filled with various lunar meditations that can be done depending on which phase the moon is in. These are perfect for adding to your own moon rituals or using as spell incantations if you're not yet comfortable writing your own. I've had great success with the meditations for better health/discharging poor health. Not in place of traditional medicine, mind you, but in conjunction with. There is also an excellent section on how to create a non-religious moon altar to work your meditations at. In fact, one of the things I liked most about this book is how it encouraged anyone of any religion (or lack thereof) to incorporate the teachings in this book into their everyday lives.
The rest of the book is filled with, well, filler. There are sections on divination, gardening, astrology, medicine, and even food and drink recipes that are only tangentally related to the moon. While they were interesting enough, I felt like they really disrupted the flow of the book and took away space from what could have been other more pertinent moon related topics. And while Ahlquist added a disclaimer that the information in the book wasn't meant to be used in place of medical advice, the tone of those sections gave off the opposite impression.
Overall, I thought Moon Magic was just okay. The author writes in a fairly easy way that feels like she's talking to the readers the way she would talk to friends which is especially welcome in a book for beginners. And there IS some worthwhile information for those just starting out. However, there is too much filler for me to recommend this as more than a library read. It's definitely not a necessary addition to your witchy bookshelf. I have yet to find a book on lunar magic that I'm truly in love with, so if anyone has any recommendations, I'm all ears!
Final Rating: 3/5
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After hearing about this book all over WitchTube, I finally decided to nab a copy for myself to see what all the hype was about. I was excited to learn more about how to work with the energy of the moon in my own personal practice. As someone who has always had an interest in astronomy, I already have some basic knowledge of things like moon phases and lunar phenomenon, so I was hoping to go a little more in-depth on the spiritual side of things. However, what I found was a fairly superficial examination of lunar magic and a lot of unrelated filler.
If you are an absolute beginner with no knowledge of things like moon phases or eclipses, the book starts off fairly strong with important primer information that one needs to know before diving in further. However, be warned that Ahlquist likes to substitute her own personal preferences and anecdotal evidence in place of hard scientific fact at times, so you aren't going to want to use this book as your only resource for lunar knowledge. There is also some decent information on various celestial correspondences, but again you'll want to double check everything against other sources to ensure accuracy.
Where the book really shines is it's chapters filled with various lunar meditations that can be done depending on which phase the moon is in. These are perfect for adding to your own moon rituals or using as spell incantations if you're not yet comfortable writing your own. I've had great success with the meditations for better health/discharging poor health. Not in place of traditional medicine, mind you, but in conjunction with. There is also an excellent section on how to create a non-religious moon altar to work your meditations at. In fact, one of the things I liked most about this book is how it encouraged anyone of any religion (or lack thereof) to incorporate the teachings in this book into their everyday lives.
The rest of the book is filled with, well, filler. There are sections on divination, gardening, astrology, medicine, and even food and drink recipes that are only tangentally related to the moon. While they were interesting enough, I felt like they really disrupted the flow of the book and took away space from what could have been other more pertinent moon related topics. And while Ahlquist added a disclaimer that the information in the book wasn't meant to be used in place of medical advice, the tone of those sections gave off the opposite impression.
Overall, I thought Moon Magic was just okay. The author writes in a fairly easy way that feels like she's talking to the readers the way she would talk to friends which is especially welcome in a book for beginners. And there IS some worthwhile information for those just starting out. However, there is too much filler for me to recommend this as more than a library read. It's definitely not a necessary addition to your witchy bookshelf. I have yet to find a book on lunar magic that I'm truly in love with, so if anyone has any recommendations, I'm all ears!
Final Rating: 3/5
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March 6, 2019
I'm not sure how to rate this.
On the one hand, I want to give it a high rating because it had a lot of information I didn't expect, and that was great! On the other hand, some of that information may seem like fluff to others that buy this book expecting more on Moon Magic, as that is what it is advertised as.
But, I can only rate after my own experience, and so it will be a high rating.
I am not a practitioner. I light a candle on the Sabbaths and I try to do no harm, but I do not practice rituals or magic. That said, I want to know a lot about it, and maybe someday start to practice. Right now, I can't prioritize spirituality over my health, but maybe someday. That is why I bought this book.
And so, to the book.
As you may have guessed from the disclaimer up top, I really liked this book. It easily explain the different phases of the moon and how it affects both the body, our earth, and possible magics. It explains how to tap into this magic both for the serious practitioner and for those that don't have as much energy to give - even with my health as it is, there are things in this book I want to try, and think I can try!
It goes into details on how to follow the moon in everyday life, for gardening, healing, and many other aspects of life. It was all really interesting.
Be warned, though, there are a lot of information that the everyday man knows about the moon already, so if you have studied the moon before, this book may be a tad to basic for you.
Then came the part that confused me, but also bumped the rating up a whole star.
There was information on tea-leaf/coffee ground reading! And other divination practices that are affected by the moon! I loved this little surprise!
Combine that with all the information on how to actually make your own herb garden by the phase of the moon, and this book gave me way more information than I expected, and information I've wanted to know for a while at that!
I am strongly considering buying this authors other book, if only to have some light, interesting reading in the future, as well as give this book a reread.
On the one hand, I want to give it a high rating because it had a lot of information I didn't expect, and that was great! On the other hand, some of that information may seem like fluff to others that buy this book expecting more on Moon Magic, as that is what it is advertised as.
But, I can only rate after my own experience, and so it will be a high rating.
I am not a practitioner. I light a candle on the Sabbaths and I try to do no harm, but I do not practice rituals or magic. That said, I want to know a lot about it, and maybe someday start to practice. Right now, I can't prioritize spirituality over my health, but maybe someday. That is why I bought this book.
And so, to the book.
As you may have guessed from the disclaimer up top, I really liked this book. It easily explain the different phases of the moon and how it affects both the body, our earth, and possible magics. It explains how to tap into this magic both for the serious practitioner and for those that don't have as much energy to give - even with my health as it is, there are things in this book I want to try, and think I can try!
It goes into details on how to follow the moon in everyday life, for gardening, healing, and many other aspects of life. It was all really interesting.
Be warned, though, there are a lot of information that the everyday man knows about the moon already, so if you have studied the moon before, this book may be a tad to basic for you.
Then came the part that confused me, but also bumped the rating up a whole star.
There was information on tea-leaf/coffee ground reading! And other divination practices that are affected by the moon! I loved this little surprise!
Combine that with all the information on how to actually make your own herb garden by the phase of the moon, and this book gave me way more information than I expected, and information I've wanted to know for a while at that!
I am strongly considering buying this authors other book, if only to have some light, interesting reading in the future, as well as give this book a reread.
July 23, 2018
Quite a nice book with lots of basic information one needs to know about the Moon cycles. Read it just in time before the huge eclipse upcoming on the 27th of July, so will try out stuff myself.
The book is an easy read, and although brief, has lots of various topics covered. Astrology, divination, meditation, creating an altar, understanding moon cycles... It is clear that the author focuses on practices she uses herself, but it doesn't make the book any less applicable, but vice versa - knowledge provided is tried and proven by the author's experience.
The physical copy of the book is a bit weird though, the cover is nice to the touch with a matte finish, but only after a few touches and travels in a backpack it looks as if a dog chewed and licked it all over, with that matte finish either disappearing in some places or getting weird to the touch.
Buuuut that is just a minor inconvenience.
The book is an easy read, and although brief, has lots of various topics covered. Astrology, divination, meditation, creating an altar, understanding moon cycles... It is clear that the author focuses on practices she uses herself, but it doesn't make the book any less applicable, but vice versa - knowledge provided is tried and proven by the author's experience.
The physical copy of the book is a bit weird though, the cover is nice to the touch with a matte finish, but only after a few touches and travels in a backpack it looks as if a dog chewed and licked it all over, with that matte finish either disappearing in some places or getting weird to the touch.
Buuuut that is just a minor inconvenience.
January 15, 2025
While there was some interesting information in this book about the spiritual significance of the moon, the structure was rather disorganized and much of it had little if anything to do with the moon. A lot of random unrelated anecdotes from the author and bizarrely judgemental statements that exuded the worst kind of boomer energy - maybe don't tell your readers to look at the sky instead of a screen when they're reading your book on Kindle Unlimited?
This book had little to do with witchcraft and was mainly a hodgepodge of pop psychology, spiritual practices, self-care/mindfulness exercises, random scientific facts, and recipes that could be found on Pinterest. The author also refers to indigenous peoples who are living today in the past tense as though they existed long ago but no longer, which is quite culturally insensitive.
This book had little to do with witchcraft and was mainly a hodgepodge of pop psychology, spiritual practices, self-care/mindfulness exercises, random scientific facts, and recipes that could be found on Pinterest. The author also refers to indigenous peoples who are living today in the past tense as though they existed long ago but no longer, which is quite culturally insensitive.
February 24, 2020
This was a really informative book on moon phases and manifestation. It even had some cool recipes in the back of the book that could be used in kitchen witchery. I wasn’t a fan of the fact that even though it said to go see medical professionals if actual health issues cropped up, it still gave advice for what would be the best time to get surgeries for things to be takes out or put on, and that felt a little off to me. However, they did say to prioritise information from healthcare professionals over this information so I’m of two minds on how to judge that. That said, it did have some useful information on what phases were good for what and gave a short introduction to astrology. Overall, it was an easy read, but one I’m glad I borrowed from the library instead of purchasing.
February 5, 2019
I much prefer Diane's previous book Moon Spells, which I found more informative and inspirational. Moon Magic has its ups and downs. Diane writes in a fun way which is easy to digest, and she makes complex things easy to understand. But I find a lot of repetitive information in this book, and instead of several times bringing up the difference between the moon phases I wish she would just refer back to the first page where she explains them.
Nonetheless if someone doesn't know at all where to start wanting to work with the moon I think this is still a decent beginner book, way better than the overly hyped Moonology book.
Nonetheless if someone doesn't know at all where to start wanting to work with the moon I think this is still a decent beginner book, way better than the overly hyped Moonology book.
April 26, 2023
Bought this book to better understand how the different phases of the moon affects us. The snippets of her encounters with people are quite interesting- would have been nice if there were more examples. Some of the info is repeated in the book- example what to do/ not do during the different phases. Better to have them all in 1 list. My suggestion is to remove the "fluff" of the things like Chinese astrology.. making vision boards.. recipes. And to provide more concrete interviews/ case studies of people. Did pick up some interesting nuggets though. Overall got an overarching gist of the moon phases and what to do/not to do.
July 26, 2023
I’m a beginner so when I picked up this book, I was expecting to learn some history about lunar magick, or how it evolved in modern practices but I didn’t really get any of that. Information is scattered and unorganized lots of info about astrology. Meal and drink recipes. Some personal anecdotes that I don’t think needed to be included…I didn’t really come out with a deeper knowledge of lunar magick after reading this.
The author does give good tips on moon meditations, she gives you information about different lunar phases and what effects it could have, which were very helpful. Tips for organizing your altar. Anyway, this book wasn’t my cup of tea.
The author does give good tips on moon meditations, she gives you information about different lunar phases and what effects it could have, which were very helpful. Tips for organizing your altar. Anyway, this book wasn’t my cup of tea.
August 12, 2024
This book is rather simple, which depending on where you are in your craft and life could be bad or good. At this particular moment, it was good for me, provided some basic ideas of the moon, the moon phases, and meditations to practice during those moon phases. The book can come off a bit cheesy and awkward at certain moments with the author's writing style. The recipes towards the back are limited and are really just cheesy "appears like the moon" recipes, rather than certain foods or nutrients to have with a particular moon phase. Which is not entirely bad but a little disappointing. Otherwise, this is a light and breezy read if you just want to add a little magic into your life!
December 28, 2021
This book is cute. I liked the educational information about the history around lunar festivals, the science behind how the moon effects the earth, and the discussion about using the moon’s phases as opportunities to reassess one’s own goals.
The latter part of the book got a little choppy and disorganized. It felt rushed somehow, and lost a little focus. There was an inordinate amount of time given to different ideas for plants one can grow, and a host of recipes that don’t really have anything to do with the moon.
Overall, I liked the book, but think it could have used more polish.
The latter part of the book got a little choppy and disorganized. It felt rushed somehow, and lost a little focus. There was an inordinate amount of time given to different ideas for plants one can grow, and a host of recipes that don’t really have anything to do with the moon.
Overall, I liked the book, but think it could have used more polish.
January 24, 2022
Good Overview of Effects of and Rituals for the Moon
There's always so much to cover in a topic like this. Ahlquist does a great job of balancing astrology, history, science, meditation, and magical practice. There's something there for everyone interested in exploring the nature of human connection to this mindset personal celestial body, whether it's a brand new concept for a beginner, or ways to deepen this awareness and connection for experienced witches and ritual spiritual practitioners. Bonus at the end: recipes for moon-related food and drink.
There's always so much to cover in a topic like this. Ahlquist does a great job of balancing astrology, history, science, meditation, and magical practice. There's something there for everyone interested in exploring the nature of human connection to this mindset personal celestial body, whether it's a brand new concept for a beginner, or ways to deepen this awareness and connection for experienced witches and ritual spiritual practitioners. Bonus at the end: recipes for moon-related food and drink.
December 18, 2022
This book is really a hit or miss?
I did enjoy reading the book and what I was able to find but a portion is misinformation. It starts off very scientifically and then quickly stops, so you have to fact check once in awhile.
I give it a high rating because for the parts I read and enjoyed it was really good, but the bits that were hard to read were things I know are not good and was able to ignore.
If you get the book, get it from 5 below or somewhere that's free, or even look at the content and look it up on your own...you can get a lot of this online.
I did enjoy reading the book and what I was able to find but a portion is misinformation. It starts off very scientifically and then quickly stops, so you have to fact check once in awhile.
I give it a high rating because for the parts I read and enjoyed it was really good, but the bits that were hard to read were things I know are not good and was able to ignore.
If you get the book, get it from 5 below or somewhere that's free, or even look at the content and look it up on your own...you can get a lot of this online.
February 24, 2025
I dove into the book expecting a liberating, modern take on lunar energy. I soon found that while the book does a solid job breaking down the basics: lunar phases, rituals, and manifestation techniques; it leans heavily on Wiccan traditions. Since I’m not Wiccan, that rigid, ritualistic framework felt a bit confining for my eclectic practice. Additionally, the text occasionally employs outdated terms (in my opinion) that don’t quite resonate with the contemporary magical lexicon, which only adds to its traditional, sometimes stale feel. It’s friendly and accessible for beginners, but for those of us on a chaos path seeking a more unorthodox, innovative exploration of moon magic, the repetitive nature and conventional language left me wanting more modern depth and flexibility.
May 6, 2019
I loved it! I learned so many new things about our Cosmic Mother including notions of the Moon as masculine, and how people react around the full moon and etc.
I also like that she mentioned moon signs, and I really appreciate her soft approach in explaining the phases & meditations pertaining to each sign.
From Blue Moon to Supermoon, Diane covers the nuances as well.
An excellent book for if you want to get more intimate with Mother Moon.
I also like that she mentioned moon signs, and I really appreciate her soft approach in explaining the phases & meditations pertaining to each sign.
From Blue Moon to Supermoon, Diane covers the nuances as well.
An excellent book for if you want to get more intimate with Mother Moon.
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