Moon Mother, Moon Daughter Quotes

“In ancient times, coming-of-age girls sought guidance from the wise women in their communities, but girls today are most often guided by their peers, the media, and a culture that does not honor or support them. It is a time in which girls often disconnect from themselves and start to separate from their mothers. As we begin to create more meaningful and authentic lives for ourselves, we have an opportunity for parallel journeys of growth with our daughters, journeys that would allow us to share our wisdom with them.”
― Terri Allison, Moon Mother, Moon Daughter

“Ancient peoples who lived close to the earth and in harmony with nature recognized the powerful energy that emanated from the moon and governed life on earth. The ever-changing phases of light and darkness created a balance in nature, and people lived in accordance with the moon's cycles and seasons. They observed the correlation between lunar cycles and the monthly menstrual cycles of women, and therefore gave the moon a female identity.”
― Janet Lucy, Moon Mother, Moon Daughter

“I gaze at her wide-open face and I wonder—how can I help her cross the threshold into being a woman? How can I help her learn what it means to be a woman? How can I help her claim her power in a way that helps her own her strength without denying her vulnerability? How can I help her take her first steps into being an adult while staying connected to the mother that loves her?”
― Terri Allison, Moon Mother, Moon Daughter

“Moon Mother, Moon Daughter strengthens the connection between mothers and daughters at a time when they are in great danger of disconnecting.”
― Terri Allison, Moon Mother, Moon Daughter

“Each of the twelve chapters introduces key coming-of-age concepts, such as the importance of finding a mentor, creating a supportive and loving community, spending time in nature, understanding natural cycles and rhythms, honoring your body’s innate wisdom, using and trusting intuition, and being true to yourself. Each chapter also suggests opportunities for self-discovery and activities for greater awareness.”
― Terri Allison, Moon Mother, Moon Daughter