Many of us feel the pull of the moon when we see it in the sky, but did you know that you have a personal connection to the cycle of the moon based on the phase that you were born under? In Moon Wise, Awen Clement offers a framework to understand the concept of your Natal Moon Phase Cycle and how to use the knowledge to bring peace and power to your everyday life. We are all cyclical beings, regardless of our gender, race, spiritual beliefs or culture. This book is intended for everyone, with no prior knowledge required. Not only does it guide you through understanding your Natal Moon Phase Cycle it also offers a walk through the calendar year with the moon, offering you the opportunity to grow and deepen through the seasons. Human beings have been measuring their lives by the cycle of the moon for centuries. Not only by way of a calendar but also as a way of knowing when to garden, when to harvest and when to heal. With Moon Wise you have the opportunity to explore what your ancestors would have known and place it in the context of the modern world.
The knowledge of lunar cycles and the moon is evident, and Awen has a lovely way of writing about how the moon can affect our life, emotions and productivity at different stages. The second half, about different months, was interesting in showing the symbolism and significance of the moon in seasons and what we can do to improve our challenges and lives at these times.
I also looked up my natal moon, as the book suggests, and the book makes a lot of sense on why this matters. The moon can have different effects on different people, due to natal moon and other factors, and she explains why. This isn't generally talked about - I find it's assumed the moon has the same affect on everyone.
I feel well-informed now in using the moon and cycles to plan my life better. This is a soothing and positive book, and a nice, easy read. I recommend reading in bed, under the light of the moon. :)
You get more out of this book when you have an open mind, muse on symbolism and start to plan your life by the cycles of the moon.
I'm not sure how fair a review i can give as this book basically just tells you how to track your moon cycles. I thought from the reviews it would be a bit more detailed and i had to Google my moon cycle as the book didn't tell me how to work it out. So its not bad I'm just not sure it was what i was hoping for