Living Lunarly: Moon-Based Self-Care for Your Mind, Body, and Soul

by Kiki Ely

Live Lunarly is the nature-inspired self-care book powered by the cycles of the moon.

As you follow the lunar cycle, you'll set monthly intentions, explore plant care, crystals, and meditation, and find new emotional strength in aligning with nature.

Never has the idea of mindfully checking in with yourself and creating a "whole body" health—health that is more than simply the absence of illness—been so appealing. This book reveals how introspection, ritual, and love can help you lead a more spiritually fulfilling life.

You will learn how to use the phases of the moon to guide you in your intention-setting practice. As the moon waxes and wanes, use it to set a path of persistent self-reflection. Suggested practices and exercises for 12 moons across the year echo the seasonal properties of each moon. For each of the 12 moons, you'll find a unique ritual or exercise for every lunar phase, from new moon to waning crescent. These include:

• Intention-setting rituals connected to the new moon and full moon
• Exercises centered around growth, including plant care and other rituals rooted in nature
• Meditation and breathwork to help you calm and ground yourself
• Tips for nourishment, deep sleep, and beauty rituals to celebrate your body
• Journaling prompts to help you explore your monthly intention
• Other techniques to help you process your emotions and give and receive loving-kindness in everyday life

By following the book through the moons of the year, you'll gain a natural sense of the powers and properties of each season and phase of the moon, and of which rituals and practices resonate most deeply with you. As you incorporate these practices into the rhythm of your days, you'll find yourself moving in greater harmony with natural cycles, and benefiting from your deepening connection to the world around you.

Live Lunarly gives you an accessible yet thorough guide to creating a self-care practice linked to the lunar cycle that is meaningful, individual, and powerfully healing.

Genres: Astrology, Witchcraft, Nature, Nonfiction

208 pages, Hardcover

First published November 2, 2021

About the author

Kiki Ely is a former attorney and event designer who made the conscious decision to pursue a life that was more fulfilling, connected, and authentic. Kiki is a self-care, mindset, and beauty curator, influencer, blogger, and author. She speaks at conventions, retreats, workshops, and on podcasts. In addition to this, she coaches individuals and businesses seeking more alignment, balance, and truth in their day to day operations. Kiki believes that everyone deserves to live a life that is a full expression of who they truly are.

Reviews

[Nea · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was actually a very quick read, the graphics and information put into small chunks so it's easier to read. There's also an exercise for every month which I highly appreciate.

Majority of the stuff is stuff I know or do already but I would say this is a nice little book for beginners and isn't too stand offish.

[Jenn L · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is so aesthetically pleasing, and I love how each moon is set out over the year.
I feel like it's a good starting point to setting intentions and mindfulness through the months!
It would be a lovely gift for someone interested in self-care and holistic health.

[I received a copy of this book free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review]

[Kate Henderson · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is definitely beautiful! I love the artwork and illustrations. I think the illustrations make the book.
The information included felt a little formulaic and repetitive. I have read a few books on this topic, and I didn't really learn anything new from this book.
However, what I did like was that it focussed on the different type of moons - blue moon, wolf moon, strawberry moon etc rather than just the different stage of the moon (waxing, full, waning etc.) This was a interesting take on the information. But it did just feel repetitive.
The artwork is the main reason I enjoyed the book as the information included was the same-old-same-old.

[Cee · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a beautiful book filled with a plethora of interesting facts! From information on the yearly full moons to the phases of the moon to intention settings for each new moon and how to harness the power of the lunar cycle. The book is divided into specific full moon, monthly chapters. Within each chapter the other phases of the moon are addressed as well as respective plants, self care, journaling, meditation, breath-work and crystals for each phase of that month’s moon. This is an easy to read, and easy to use book. Definitely worth having in your personal library.

[CC · Rating 4 out of 5]

Maybe not to be confused with Lunar Living by Kirsty Gallagher?

Surprisingly informative, with detailed exercises of intent and affirmation for every moon phase. The author pulls from all sorts of sources from First People to Hinduism straight on to more modern forms of self care and wellness. There is a lot to sift through and even if you don't get on with everything it's possible to cherrypick what works best for your needs.

[Leslie Harris · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! So beautifully illustrated I could have spent hours just looking at the images.
This new age, moon work book easily guides you through each monthly moon phase, showing the reader how to live a spiritual life. It demonstrates what powers/energies can be drawn and provides opportunity for goal setting and mindful living.

Thank you to Netgally and Quarto Publishing Group-Rock Point for the opportunity to read this advanced digital copy

[Hallie · Rating 5 out of 5]

My version is called Living By the Moon by Kiki Ely, it must be the same book published by Sweetwater Press. In a quest to feel more mindful, possibly directed, and connected with the outside works and the natural world, this book seems it will be JUST what I was looking for. Every moon phase has its own theme that is in harmony with where nature is (for us Northern Hemispherians) that can guide you in self-reflection. I look forward to engaging with this book.

[Emma book blogger Fitzgerald · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book interesting but there is a lot of information to take in so recommend you read a chapter at time put it down and come back to it. The illustrations are lovely. There is different tasks you can do in the book like meditation and etc
Thank you NetGalley for letting me read this book.

[Book Dragon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Full of interesting information about the moon and it's cycles, Living Lunarly also shows how you can harness the power of self-care in conjunction with the moons annual cycle. Included are mindfulness exercises, gratitude practices, yoga exercises, journaling and intention setting exercises amongst others. Kiki Ely draws from all different areas of spirituality, psychology and beliefs to create a unique amalgamation of self-care acts for a wholistic approach to health and connection in a positive and gentle way.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for an ARC in return for an honest review.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, this is a great.i know very little about the moon. I believe it controls the tides and to me, that is amazing. There's places all through the book that gives examples and even helps you see your intention and shows it . Very nice intention setting. There's also nice images and examples on what to do. I love it so much.its very informative.

[Annarella · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think it's a good book if you are new to the Craft or want to refresh you knowledge about Moon and magic.
I loved the illustrations and it was an easy read.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine

[Jina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Got my local library to add this to their catalog and then promptly bought the book for my own personal library. Basically, this book has SASS witch friendly activities for the 8 phases of every lunar cycle in the year - very excited to add this to my personal practice!

[mib6475654 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the moon and this is a very beautiful quick read. It's aesthetically pleasing and a really great book to set goals.

[Heather McCorkle · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this. There is a lot of great information about the moons of the year, and guidance for the energy they can invite into your life in their various stages.

[Little Book Creatures · Rating 4 out of 5]

Living Lunarly is a month by month guide of the moons and what you can do to make use of each phase and their energies. This would be perfect for beginners. A year of doing this would definitely get you into the swing of things!

The artwork is STUNNING. I want prints of everything. Absolutely beautiful. I loved the month by month format, it's extremely easy to follow and understand. There's a good mix of things to do, rituals, more simple things and also visualisations. These in particular were very good. There's also a lot of cute projects, especially with plants which I also enjoyed.

However, there were a few weird social things, such as writing a letter and actually sending it, that I wouldn't feel comfortable doing, but I think you could try and adapt those if you feel the same. It also was a bit repetitive, BUT I read it all in one go, so I wouldn't really recommend that. I would just obviously read the introduction then skim all the moons and go month by month.

My favourite quote: "you will find yourself howling at the moon..and you will likely find her howling back. " 🌙 🐺

I will be buying a physical copy of this book and I do recommend it!