Softcover, 250 pages
Published by
Random House Australia
20 Alfred Street Milsons Point
SYDNEY NSW 2061 AUSTRALIA Publication Date: 2003 Website:
http://www.randomhouse.com.au/
ISBN: 0-7126-5715-0
I couldn't wait to get my hands on Silver
Moon: Your Magical Guide to Working with the Moon. This
is especially true since I am a Cancerian, and the Moon
rules the astrological sign of Cancer.
Teresa Moorey lives in England with her husband
and four children. She has written more than 30 books on
witchcraft, astrology and related subjects. Selected titles
include: The Little Book of Moon Magic, Spellbound!, Witchcraft
- A Beginner's Guide, Herbs for Magic and Ritual - A Beginner's
Guide, and The Goddess - A Beginner's Guide.
Silver Moon covers many interesting aspects
of the Moon, including it's various cycles, understanding
your own astrological Moon sign, astronomical facts, and
heaps more! The chapter devoted to Your Moon Sign is quite
detailed. For each zodiac sign this chapter covers: a detailed
description of traits, talents, pitfalls, natal phases (looking
at the new, waxing, full and waning phases), mixing and
matching (social skills), and an interpretation of your
moon sign with each of the zodiac sun signs.
The chapter titled Comforting Moon goes into
stress-busting tips and ways to make your instinctual self
(and that of others) feel good. This is done for each of
the Moon elements and signs. Topics covered include: home
decor, your inner child, description of children affected
by the particular sign/element, intuition, stress busters,
and ideas for building up your comfort-zone.
Astrologically, the Moon represents your home
and family life, so it was good to see a sub-section in
Comforting Moon devoted to 'Live-in Moons' that covers how
your Moon sign combines with another person's in a live
in situation.
Another chapter I really enjoyed reading was
Myths & Moonshine, Deities and Demons. This covered the
various Moon Gods and Goddesses in different cultures and
explores folk tales like 'the man in the moon'.... very
enjoyable and informative!
For those of you who are a bit on the witchy
side, you'll love the chapter about Magical Rituals and
Spells... this obviously describes various hints for using
the phases of the Moon for your rituals and spells. You
will also find some simples rituals and hints that are handy
if you are beginner (like me!). Rites for the various phases
of the moon are also included.
For the gardener there is also information
about using the Moon to plan your gardening activities.
There is much more to be found in this treasure trove...
it is an excellent resource book for anyone who is interested
in learning about the moon, how it affects you, and how
you can use it's energy on a daily basis for everyday living.
I would recommend this book to anyone who
is interested in the Moon... even in a casual way!
