BOOK REVIEW: The Wheel of the Year by Fiona Cook & Jessica Roux & The Full Moon Yearbook by Julie Peters



REVIEW: 

The Full Moon Yearbook is beautiful and easy to read. It tells you about the full moon at every season - what it stands for what types of rituals or meditations you should do at this time of year and even gives a yoga pose that helps connect your body with the season. 

The Wheel of the Year is a great companion book to the full moon book giving you information about the season, recipes, and activities to do by yourself or with your kids. It shows how different cultures have similar ways of celebrating certain times of the year. For example the Celtic tradition of Samhain honoring the ancestors and the thinning of the veil and the Mexican Dia Des Los Muertos celebrating the ancestors and those who have come before us.  Putting gardens to bed for the season (death) and getting ready to hunker down for the winter (a hibernation of sorts). 

I love these two books and use them to plan full moon ceremonies. It feels good to be connected to the earth with these rituals and know the cycle and meaning of different times of the year. When we connect with the cycles it helps us to be more grounded and life starts falling into place. Moving through the year with intention helps me to live more in the moment and stay present. 


Publication Date: November 2023 (FMY) Oct. 2023 (WOTY)
Format: Paperback(FMY) Hardcover (WOTY)
Genre:  Folklore 

Publisher: David & Charles (FMY) Andrews McMeel (WOTY)
Length: 
144 pages (FMY) 256 (WOTY)
Buy: Paperback (FMY) | Hardcover (WOTY) 

SYNOPSIS:
 
Full Moon Yearbook: The Full Moon Yearbook combines lore and seasonal lunar wisdom from Indigenous, Celtic, and East Asian cultures in a colorful and beautifully illustrated celebration of the power of the full moon. Over thirteen chapters, we learn the stories, seasonal moods, rituals, Tarot cards, and yoga postures that match the energy of each full moon throughout the calendar year. 

The moon holds its own special magic, and there has been mythology and meaning to the moon in every culture in every era throughout the world. A common prayer in Irish folklore when one first noticed the moon was 'God Bless the Moon and God Bless me, I see the moon and the moon sees me.' Something about the moon makes us feel as if we are in relationship with it, as if it looks back at us, following our gaze through the car window even as we zip along the highway. There's comfort in knowing that when a loved one is really far away, even on the other side of the world, we are looking at the same moon.

Full of practical tips and tricks for exploring the power of the full moon, The Full Moon Yearbook is perfect for anyone who has ever felt the pull to live in harmony with the magic of the natural world and wants an accessible and delightful introduction to a lunar-inspired life.

Wheel of The Year: Each “spoke” in The Wheel of the Year marks an important turning point: the winter and summer solstices, the spring and fall equinoxes, and the festivals of seeding, growing, and harvesting that arrive in between. Within each section, enjoy:
  • An overview of the holiday and its significance in cultures around the world
  • A sensory scavenger hunt for sights, sounds, and smells the season
  • Ideas for a seasonal altar using objects from nature
  • Themed crafts, rituals, games, and recipes
Blending nature connection with art, poetry, and myth, The Wheel of the Yearconveys the magic and beauty of ancient traditions and encourages young readers to notice, care for, and celebrate the natural world around them.


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