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Moon Tides, Soul
Passages
by: Maria Kay Simms
Price: $22.95
For more years than I can count
(easier to simply research the date of release for the first edition), Ms
Simms' book, Circle of the Cosmic Muse ;
now renamed The Witch's Circle has been a standard in my coven
library and a personal favorite of my own. My third dog-eared,
highlighted, much read copy now resides on the bookshelf of Craft
classics. Although my interest in astrology is only passing (whereas
hers is equaled only by her impressive knowledge), I found Moon Tides,
Soul Passages to be a highly enjoyable experience. I say
"experience" as opposed to "read" because it truly is more than just a
book. The CD Rom that accompanies the book opens up an entirely
interactive portal to what the program actually offers.
Whereas her previous book drew
from personal accounts and had a more personable feel to it, this book is
specific to instruction and explanation of the moon in its varying phases
and aspects. I feel I am very safe in saying that you will want for
absolutely nothing in terms of moon info as you work your way through this
book.
In addition to a wonderfully
extensive exploration of individual charting (which you create by means of
the CD Rom), there are beautiful rituals tailored to specific to each
lunar phase. Discussions on the different lunar aspects are
interwoven artfully with Goddess lore and breathtaking artwork (some of
which is created by the author herself) in a way that is both pleasing to
the spirit as well as educational.
I highly recommend this set to
ANYone who feels that moon magick by means of astrology is "too
complicated" for them. In the hands of this talented writer and
astrologer, you will be an adept in no time. (In other words, she'll
help you make you look good!)
For a writing that carries with
it the primary intention of gently leading the reader on an instructional
journey through the lunar astrological significances, it is absolutely
lovely that Ms Simms manages to simultaneously show us more of who she is
on a personal and spiritual level. ...and here I didn't think I
could like her even more.
I give it:
5 pentacles out of 5
Review by Katrina Rasbold |