Guided by the Moon: Living in Harmony with the Lunar Cycles

by Johanna Paungger, Thomas Poppe

For centuries humans have recognized that the moon's cycles influence our lives and the world around us—the ebb and flow of the tides, women's menstrual cycles, and the most beneficial times to plant and harvest. But this ancient body of knowledge—the impact of lunar rhythms on our lives and our surroundings—has become known to fewer and fewer of us, as we have migrated from agrarian to urban living. Now in Guided by the Moon, authors Johanna Paungger and Thomas Poppe recapture this wisdom, providing advice to help readers determine the timing most likely to bring them success in anything they do. Paungger and Poppe cover every area of daily life, from health, beauty, and housekeeping to nutrition, gardening, and family outings. Guided by the Moon is the most comprehensive, accessible guide to this native wisdom—and will be an invaluable resource for everyone seeking to harness the moon's power to live happier, more harmonious lives. Not simply is this a book on lunar astrology, but a comprehensive guide to the moon's influence on our lives and surroundings—and includes charts, illustrations, and a moon calendar through 2010.

Genres: Nonfiction, Astrology, Spirituality, Witchcraft

256 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1991

About the author

In the early eighties people started asking me to pass on knowledge that had been instilled in me since earliest childhood, namely, the knowledge of moon rhythms and their influence on all living things on earth. I owe this knowledge to my grandfather who taught me that intuition, observation and experience are the key to many things in nature, things that cannot necessarily be explained scientifically.

I clearly remember my first lecture in 1983. I had been warned to expect heckling, but my inner conviction and the support of my friends were such that I did not care how many people would make fun of me.
For me only one thing was important: If I could spark just one person’s interest then this ancient knowledge would be kept alive; knowledge that had survived for centuries by word of mouth, experimentation and use and which could be of great value in current times.

Encouraged by the success of my first lecture, others soon followed. After many, many lectures and feeling overwhelmed by countless inquiries, I began looking for a writer who would put this knowledge down on paper. I found the ideal partner in Thomas Poppe.

These days I am happy that so many people are receptive to moon knowledge. Although initially many faces in the audience reflected disbelief, this quickly changed to overwhelming interest. Living according to lunar cycles is nothing new for me, but I am delighted to see how many people once again believe in this ancient knowledge.

My wish is that you shall, assuming you enjoy it, acquire knowledge that will accompany you for a lifetime and will not require using guides and tables. Knowledge that will become second nature and that you can pass on to your children as a stepping-stone to their own experiences. Even though you did not grow up with this knowledge, every one of our books gives you ample opportunity for hands-on-experience. This is far more effective than thousands of examples on paper. After a few attempts it will no longer feel strange and you will see how simple it really is. These books were written together with my dear friend and husband Thomas Poppe. May they make things easier for receptive readers and provide them with a helpful guide for many situations.

After decades of preparation we could finally fulfill another one of our dreams: To come out with a line of products that were manufactured at the right time. We would like to recommend that you try one or the other product. The success when using these natural products speaks for itself.

Reviews

[Kylie P]

Don't anyone laugh! I am a Lunar fan and do believe the moon controls much in nature we do not realize (ourselves included:) which makes for an interesting read. Especially when trying to decided on a day for good fishing!

[Agnieszka · Rating 5 out of 5]

Een praktisch boek over hoe de maanstanden te gebruiken in het dagelijkse leven. Ook interessante uitleg over invloed van de maan. Een aanrader voor lezers die meer de maanstanden in hun dagelijkse leven willen toepassen.

[Inge · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ik wilde iets meer weten over de werking van de maan. Maar dit boek is dusdanig gedetailleerd, met hoe je volgens de “wetten van de maan” plant x moet planten op manier y, dat ik de weg kwijtraakte. Het begin was nog wel aardig. Maar ik miste achtergronden en uitleg. En vervolgens ging het veel te diep.

[Claudia Loureiro · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great reference book. Very usefull.

[Dorota Gryżewska · Rating 4 out of 5]

Inspirująca do dalszych poszukiwań i do podjęcia próby sprawdzenia możliwości Księżyca;)

[Angela · Rating 2 out of 5]

Non riesco a trovare le parole per dire quanto poco mi ha affascinato questo libro. Se dovessi dare un titolo alla mia recensione: La fiera della ridondanza.

[L.L. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Książka przeleżała u mnie 17 lat zanim się za nią zabrałem :D A nówka była, leżała sobie i czekała na ten moment...
Jeśli potraktować ją jako ciekawostkę, to bardzo jest ciekawa. Natomiast co do zastosowania... to problematyczne jest o tyle, że co chwilę musiałbym do niej zaglądać, bo większości się nie zapamięta. Myślę więc że niewiele skorzystam. Ale kilka rad postaram się zapamiętać, wszak jeśli naprawdę sprzątanie gdy księżyca ubywa daje rezultaty na dłużej, to warto chyba spróbować :P

Przytoczę tylko jeden cytat za to znowu wiążący się z... no wiadomo o co chodzi, cały czas o to samo ;)

s.39
"Nasza świadomość, nasze nastawienie do życia jest tym, co współdecyduje o losie naszego ciała, co wpływa na zdrowie, sprawność i pogodę ducha. Jednocześnie ma wpływ na przyszłość natury, środowiska. Stan świadomości jest odzwierciedleniem naszych własnych stanów, zarówno fizycznych, jak i psychicznych."

[Fostergrants · Rating 5 out of 5]

my bible! i love love love this book. it's like a book i would find next to my grandmother's farmer's almanac. not a lot of new age hooey where it doesn't need to be but enough folklore to keep me entertained. i've learned so much about gardening according to the natural cycle of things, like how sap runs above or below ground on a tree depending on the waxing and waning of the moon and how that determines when you trim or transplant etc. if she doesn't know why something works better during a phase she just says so. 'i don't know why it works it just does you can try it for yourself or not' kinda thing. if you don't believe in astrology or have any patience for nature's timing, this is not a book for you.

[Inara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Title in German:
Vom richtigen Zeitpunkt. Die Anwendung des Mondkalenders im täglichen Leben

This reference book explains how to integrate old knowledge of the moon and lunar cycles into your daily life. It shows the interaction between the position of the moon in the zodiac and your body and health, in garden and nature with weed and pest control without chemistry, household and tips to your body care. It´s not always possible for me to live exactly after this rules but I try at least going to the hairdresser´s at the right time..

Website of the authors: http://www.paungger-poppe.com

[Maria Serafini · Rating 5 out of 5]

utilissimo per tutto!