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Moon Energy for Beginners: An Introduction to Moon Spells, Lunar Phases, and Rituals
Awaken, heal, and manifest your goals by connecting with the sacred feminine powers of the Moon
The Moon, which waxes and wanes in predictable cycles, is the symbol and path for finding empowerment and strength in the cycles of birth, growth, death, and renewal. Moon Energy for Beginners , adapted from Simone Butler’s Moon Power , shows you how to honor the primal feminine powers—intuition, emotion, sexuality, creation, communion with nature—as they have been in the past by connecting spiritually with the Moon as you learn how to read and act on the lunar astrological signs and cycles.
This empowering book
Moon Energy for Beginners offers a simple path to reuniting with your inner Goddess in ways that deeply satisfy your soul.
The Moon, which waxes and wanes in predictable cycles, is the symbol and path for finding empowerment and strength in the cycles of birth, growth, death, and renewal. Moon Energy for Beginners , adapted from Simone Butler’s Moon Power , shows you how to honor the primal feminine powers—intuition, emotion, sexuality, creation, communion with nature—as they have been in the past by connecting spiritually with the Moon as you learn how to read and act on the lunar astrological signs and cycles.
This empowering book
Moon Energy for Beginners offers a simple path to reuniting with your inner Goddess in ways that deeply satisfy your soul.
- GenresSpirituality
160 pages, Paperback
Published October 11, 2022
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Simone Butler
6 books16 followersSimone Butler is a Moonchild and has lived the lunar mysteries all her life. Her latest book, Moon Power: Lunar Rituals for Connecting with your Inner Goddess, is now available on amazon.com. As a professional astrologer since 1985, Simone lectures and writes on astrology and the arts. She has written extensively for the Starscroll, The Mountain Astrologer and Tarot.com. Her first book was Astro Feng Shui: Making Magic in Your Home and Life. Simone lives in San Diego with her two cats.. You can sign up to receive her entertaining bi-monthly blogs at www.astroalchemy.com.
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October 18, 2022
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Astrologer Simone Butler, discusses the moon and our relationship with it. Simone states that based on where the Moon was located on the day you were born, your Moon sign shows your emotional nature and what makes you feel secure. It also reveals the wisdom you’ve accumulated in previous lives—and where you can get stuck in ruts. The Moon is a rich source of information and, should you desire, you can learn a lot about your personal Moon by getting your birth chart done so you can better understand the wisdom she holds for you. However, for now we’ll keep things simple by focusing on the Moon’s characteristics in different signs and her Goddess associations.
Simone states that it’s easy to determine where the Moon was on the day you were born. Find out your time of birth if possible, as you may have been born on a day the Moon changed signs (which it does every two-and-a-half days), then consult her site at www.astroalchemy.com to discover your moon sign. She states that she draws from many cultures to help us celebrate the magic of the New and Full Moons. But much of what she's sharing comes from her own inner guidance, and that she follows the Wiccan path of her Celtic ancestors, but she has included rituals in this book inspired by many different paths.
The author states that times have changed, and it’s essential to flow with those changes, and that why she's big on readers' creating their own traditions, taking the best of the old and adding what works for you. Furthermore, she adds that where ritual is concerned, something simple and heart-felt is better than an impressive ceremony that doesn’t really touch your soul.
Throughout these chapters, the author offers suggestions for altars one can create for each Moon sign that can be left up for the month at hand—or longer if one choose. She states that altars are the heart of magical work and is a collection of meaningful elements put together in pleasing ways, infused with your emotions and intention. Whenever you mindfully select an alter’s objects and lovingly and intentionally put them together, the altar becomes imprinted with the feeling of what you’re trying to create, whether it’s greater courage, prosperity, a new relationship, or whatever else you need. She states that each time you use your altar, you affect the world around you through the power of suggestion, and that you can do the rituals in the following chapters at the New and Full Moons, or whenever you desire.
For example, if the Taurus Full Moon ritual sounds appealing, look up when that Full Moon falls and wait for it, or do it sooner, ideally when the Moon is in Taurus. This is especially effective if Taurus is your personal Moon sign.
The author emphasizes that doing rituals on the day the Moon is in your Moon sign will generates extra-powerful magic. She, further, explains that to increase something (such as love or money), you should perform your ritual when the Moon is waxing (New Moon to the peak of the Full Moon). Waning Moons (after the Full Moon’s peak until just before it’s New) are for banishing things, such as excess weight or unwanted suitors.
Below she outlines information on how to perform effective rituals:
1. Get clear on your intention.
2. Set up an altar that re ects your intent, if you choose.
3. Approach the Goddess reverently and ask for her help. She needs an invitation to enter your life!
4. Affirm the highest and best outcome for all concerned.
5. Remain confident that the ritual will work.
6. Keep your focus steady until you’ve completed the ritual.
7. Express gratitude.
8. Stay open to intuitive promptings.
You may need patience to find your footing with performing rituals. It might feel uncomfortable or scary at first, especially if you had a strict religious upbringing. Your rusty priestess instincts may need a little oiling to function smoothly. Joining with like-minded sisters will help. Women are strongest in the collective, when we bond and share with one another.
And ritual is a prime way to do that. Why not join or start a circle of women devoted to the Goddess? Or, you could host a New Moon or Full Moon party with your female friends. Some Full Moon rituals are geared toward communal participation. You could also take turns hosting and honoring different Goddesses. For each event, a different person researches a Goddess of her choosing. She then creates a ritual and craft activity to share. Once you get in the habit of doing ritual, whether alone or in a group, your connection to the Goddess will come alive—and so will your life! May you reunite with your inner Goddess in ways that deeply satisfy your soul!
The author states that on the day of one's birth, the Moon was moving through a specific part of the heavens. Knowing its location on that date unlocks the secret code to our primal nature and gifts. Simone Butler discusses the moon phases in great length, also providing rituals for each moon phase.
Simone Butler has provided a great of valuable information on moon energy from an astrologers viewpoint that is very help for a beginner. Really love this book.
Astrologer Simone Butler, discusses the moon and our relationship with it. Simone states that based on where the Moon was located on the day you were born, your Moon sign shows your emotional nature and what makes you feel secure. It also reveals the wisdom you’ve accumulated in previous lives—and where you can get stuck in ruts. The Moon is a rich source of information and, should you desire, you can learn a lot about your personal Moon by getting your birth chart done so you can better understand the wisdom she holds for you. However, for now we’ll keep things simple by focusing on the Moon’s characteristics in different signs and her Goddess associations.
Simone states that it’s easy to determine where the Moon was on the day you were born. Find out your time of birth if possible, as you may have been born on a day the Moon changed signs (which it does every two-and-a-half days), then consult her site at www.astroalchemy.com to discover your moon sign. She states that she draws from many cultures to help us celebrate the magic of the New and Full Moons. But much of what she's sharing comes from her own inner guidance, and that she follows the Wiccan path of her Celtic ancestors, but she has included rituals in this book inspired by many different paths.
The author states that times have changed, and it’s essential to flow with those changes, and that why she's big on readers' creating their own traditions, taking the best of the old and adding what works for you. Furthermore, she adds that where ritual is concerned, something simple and heart-felt is better than an impressive ceremony that doesn’t really touch your soul.
Throughout these chapters, the author offers suggestions for altars one can create for each Moon sign that can be left up for the month at hand—or longer if one choose. She states that altars are the heart of magical work and is a collection of meaningful elements put together in pleasing ways, infused with your emotions and intention. Whenever you mindfully select an alter’s objects and lovingly and intentionally put them together, the altar becomes imprinted with the feeling of what you’re trying to create, whether it’s greater courage, prosperity, a new relationship, or whatever else you need. She states that each time you use your altar, you affect the world around you through the power of suggestion, and that you can do the rituals in the following chapters at the New and Full Moons, or whenever you desire.
For example, if the Taurus Full Moon ritual sounds appealing, look up when that Full Moon falls and wait for it, or do it sooner, ideally when the Moon is in Taurus. This is especially effective if Taurus is your personal Moon sign.
The author emphasizes that doing rituals on the day the Moon is in your Moon sign will generates extra-powerful magic. She, further, explains that to increase something (such as love or money), you should perform your ritual when the Moon is waxing (New Moon to the peak of the Full Moon). Waning Moons (after the Full Moon’s peak until just before it’s New) are for banishing things, such as excess weight or unwanted suitors.
Below she outlines information on how to perform effective rituals:
1. Get clear on your intention.
2. Set up an altar that re ects your intent, if you choose.
3. Approach the Goddess reverently and ask for her help. She needs an invitation to enter your life!
4. Affirm the highest and best outcome for all concerned.
5. Remain confident that the ritual will work.
6. Keep your focus steady until you’ve completed the ritual.
7. Express gratitude.
8. Stay open to intuitive promptings.
You may need patience to find your footing with performing rituals. It might feel uncomfortable or scary at first, especially if you had a strict religious upbringing. Your rusty priestess instincts may need a little oiling to function smoothly. Joining with like-minded sisters will help. Women are strongest in the collective, when we bond and share with one another.
And ritual is a prime way to do that. Why not join or start a circle of women devoted to the Goddess? Or, you could host a New Moon or Full Moon party with your female friends. Some Full Moon rituals are geared toward communal participation. You could also take turns hosting and honoring different Goddesses. For each event, a different person researches a Goddess of her choosing. She then creates a ritual and craft activity to share. Once you get in the habit of doing ritual, whether alone or in a group, your connection to the Goddess will come alive—and so will your life! May you reunite with your inner Goddess in ways that deeply satisfy your soul!
The author states that on the day of one's birth, the Moon was moving through a specific part of the heavens. Knowing its location on that date unlocks the secret code to our primal nature and gifts. Simone Butler discusses the moon phases in great length, also providing rituals for each moon phase.
Simone Butler has provided a great of valuable information on moon energy from an astrologers viewpoint that is very help for a beginner. Really love this book.
November 11, 2022
Title: Moon Energy for Beginners
Author: Simone Butler
Genre: Spirituality - Astrology
Publisher: New Shoe Press - Copyright 2022
Publication Date: October 11, 2022
Read: November 8, 2022
Disclaimer: I received a digital advanced reader copy from the publisher via Netgalley. All opinions are my own.
Synopsis from Publisher: Awaken, heal, and manifest your goals by connecting with the sacred feminine powers of the Moon
The Moon, which waxes and wanes in predictable cycles, is the symbol and path for finding empowerment and strength in the cycles of birth, growth, death, and renewal. Moon Energy for Beginners, adapted from Simone Butler’s Moon Power, shows you how to honor the primal feminine powers—intuition, emotion, sexuality, creation, communion with nature—as they have been in the past by connecting spiritually with the Moon as you learn how to read and act on the lunar astrological signs and cycles.
This empowering book explores:
*The history of Moon worship and introduction to the phases—This accessible guide provides a basic history of ancient Moon worship, a simple introduction to the Moon phases, and the meanings of New and Full Moons.
*The 12 Moon signs—You’ll find details on working with each sign as the Moon passes through it, a goddess and power animal for each Moon sign, and activities and rituals for connecting with their energy during certain Moon phases.
*Recognition and development of your lunar nature—Even if you are completely new to harnessing lunar energy, you will learn how, through reflection, ritual, and purposeful action, you can connect to your emotional nature and inner spirit more deeply.
Moon Energy for Beginners offers a simple path to reuniting with your inner Goddess in ways that deeply satisfy your soul.
Review: There are many books on the market that deal with the subject of drawing on the moon for energy, inspiration, and magic. So what makes Simone Butler's any different from all these others? Simply, the book is concise, easy to read, and doesn't overly complicate the subject matter nor does it attempt to shoehorn the subject into a specific spiritual path. Butler approaches moon energy from an astrological standpoint and keeps things simple so that anyone--beginner, intermediate, or experienced--can incorporate her information into their path, whatever it may be.
Special terms and concepts are highlighted in the text in call-out boxes that give more detail where it's needed. Butler's explanation of terms like "Super Moon," "Blood Moon," and the differences between lunar and solar eclipses are detailed and yet easily understood. She offers simple rituals and exercises to tune into lunar energies and how these may be used to enhance daily life. The fact that she's able to do all this without referring to an overarching path and stick to an astrological basis is undoubtedly the most helpful aspect of the book.
The reader is prompted to visit two separate websites to learn their own moon sign and moon phase at the time of their birth. (I found this really helpful as I was able to determine my moon sign to be Capricorn with a moon phase of waxing crescent. Something I didn't know until I read this book.) Once the reader has determined both, the book is divided into individual moon signs and each has helpful information such as lunar superpower, lunar shadow, sexual nature, karmic path, and moon qualities. I especially enjoyed reading about the moon women, or ancient goddesses, associated with each moon sign. Also included with the goddess information is sections about animals sacred to that goddess, how to set up an altar, and both full and new moon rituals. Activities and inspiration round out the individual moon signs.
Overall, Moon Energy for Beginners is a great resource for anyone interested in astrology, lunar goddesses, and working with moon energy. It certainly has found a home on my bookshelf.
Author: Simone Butler
Genre: Spirituality - Astrology
Publisher: New Shoe Press - Copyright 2022
Publication Date: October 11, 2022
Read: November 8, 2022
Disclaimer: I received a digital advanced reader copy from the publisher via Netgalley. All opinions are my own.
Synopsis from Publisher: Awaken, heal, and manifest your goals by connecting with the sacred feminine powers of the Moon
The Moon, which waxes and wanes in predictable cycles, is the symbol and path for finding empowerment and strength in the cycles of birth, growth, death, and renewal. Moon Energy for Beginners, adapted from Simone Butler’s Moon Power, shows you how to honor the primal feminine powers—intuition, emotion, sexuality, creation, communion with nature—as they have been in the past by connecting spiritually with the Moon as you learn how to read and act on the lunar astrological signs and cycles.
This empowering book explores:
*The history of Moon worship and introduction to the phases—This accessible guide provides a basic history of ancient Moon worship, a simple introduction to the Moon phases, and the meanings of New and Full Moons.
*The 12 Moon signs—You’ll find details on working with each sign as the Moon passes through it, a goddess and power animal for each Moon sign, and activities and rituals for connecting with their energy during certain Moon phases.
*Recognition and development of your lunar nature—Even if you are completely new to harnessing lunar energy, you will learn how, through reflection, ritual, and purposeful action, you can connect to your emotional nature and inner spirit more deeply.
Moon Energy for Beginners offers a simple path to reuniting with your inner Goddess in ways that deeply satisfy your soul.
Review: There are many books on the market that deal with the subject of drawing on the moon for energy, inspiration, and magic. So what makes Simone Butler's any different from all these others? Simply, the book is concise, easy to read, and doesn't overly complicate the subject matter nor does it attempt to shoehorn the subject into a specific spiritual path. Butler approaches moon energy from an astrological standpoint and keeps things simple so that anyone--beginner, intermediate, or experienced--can incorporate her information into their path, whatever it may be.
Special terms and concepts are highlighted in the text in call-out boxes that give more detail where it's needed. Butler's explanation of terms like "Super Moon," "Blood Moon," and the differences between lunar and solar eclipses are detailed and yet easily understood. She offers simple rituals and exercises to tune into lunar energies and how these may be used to enhance daily life. The fact that she's able to do all this without referring to an overarching path and stick to an astrological basis is undoubtedly the most helpful aspect of the book.
The reader is prompted to visit two separate websites to learn their own moon sign and moon phase at the time of their birth. (I found this really helpful as I was able to determine my moon sign to be Capricorn with a moon phase of waxing crescent. Something I didn't know until I read this book.) Once the reader has determined both, the book is divided into individual moon signs and each has helpful information such as lunar superpower, lunar shadow, sexual nature, karmic path, and moon qualities. I especially enjoyed reading about the moon women, or ancient goddesses, associated with each moon sign. Also included with the goddess information is sections about animals sacred to that goddess, how to set up an altar, and both full and new moon rituals. Activities and inspiration round out the individual moon signs.
Overall, Moon Energy for Beginners is a great resource for anyone interested in astrology, lunar goddesses, and working with moon energy. It certainly has found a home on my bookshelf.
October 10, 2022
This book is incredibly in depth. It feels like an encyclopedia in its style.
It has tons of information, and it feels very serious. It's not playful, and colourful like other books I have read on this topic - it feels very in depth and very specific.
I wouldn't want to read this book in one shot, I would want to dip in and out of it because its very wordy, and can be a bit overwhelming at times. The information in this book has everything a beginner would need, but the style and layout wouldn't be the best for a beginner i feel.
It has tons of information, and it feels very serious. It's not playful, and colourful like other books I have read on this topic - it feels very in depth and very specific.
I wouldn't want to read this book in one shot, I would want to dip in and out of it because its very wordy, and can be a bit overwhelming at times. The information in this book has everything a beginner would need, but the style and layout wouldn't be the best for a beginner i feel.
October 9, 2022
While this book wasn’t what i was expecting it was still something I had been looking for. I was expecting this book to focus more on moon phases but it was about astrology and how the moon phases tie in with it. Which I still enjoyed. This was a very informative read and it was fun finding which one fit for me.
November 3, 2022
Was an instering book to read. Not sure if I'll use it as reference in my writing but it was still a good book to read. Loved it alot. Highly recommend it. 5 star book. Found it through netgalley and happy I gave this book a chance.
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