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On Her Silver Rays: A Guide to the Moon, Myth and Magic Kindle Edition

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The moon and witchcraft go hand in hand. Lady Lunar has long been both a guide and a companion, a sign by which we mark time, all the while she gently aids us in our explorations into the self and magical workings. She is a reflection of not only the sun’s light but also the endless cycle of birth, life, death and rebirth. The ebbing and flowing energy of the moon influences our thoughts and emotions. Many people believe that this energy can also bring change and enhance our own lives, through knowing when and how to use it. On Her Silver Rays: A Guide to the Moon, Myth and Magick is a collection of science, myth, poetry, and ritual. It will guide you through working with the different phases of the moon in order to gain a better sense of wellbeing. Discover how best to harness the lunar energies for healing and emotional strength, as well as physical and mental wellness. Deepen your connection with Lady Lunar through making your own ‘moon water’, prayer beads, incense and anointing oils. Through the keeping of a lunar diary, learn how to effectively manifest and release with the endless changing energies of the moon. Create your own unique moon names regardless of where you live. When you are ready to take your moon magick deeper, this book will guide you through the differing astrological signs, cosmic events, including Blue and Black Moons, as well as working with both solar and lunar eclipses, and even how to make your own Kamea of the Moon. More than just another book about working with the moon, On Her Silver Rays: A Guide to the Moon, Myth and Magick is an informative guide to developing a deep ultimate connection with our night time companion.

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Frances Billinghurst set herself the task of writing a book to honour the moon, and she should be proud of what she has achieved. The result is a scholarly book that is full of folklore, poetry, science, myth, and rituals, but it is written in a way that is accessible for readers of all levels. Providing information from philosophers, ancient astronomers, and modern scientists, 'On Her Silver Rays' is a reference book covering a diverse range of fields such as astronomy, astrology, mythology, healing, and divination. This book has a comprehensive list (and description) of the lunar gods and goddesses, explaining the importance of this heavenly body to the esoteric practices of modern pagans and witches. Frances celebrates the light of the moon when She is in the sky, and shows how to embrace the darkness of the self when She is hidden. The detailed description by Frances of one of her rituals is breathtakingly beautiful.

Review

Frances Billinghurst set herself the task of writing a book to honour the moon, and she should be proud of what she has achieved. The result is a scholarly book that is full of folklore, poetry, science, myth, and rituals, but it is written in a way that is accessible for readers of all levels. Providing information from philosophers, ancient astronomers, and modern scientists, ‘On Her Silver Rays' is a reference book covering a diverse range of fields such as astronomy, astrology, mythology, healing, and divination. This book has a comprehensive list (and description) of the lunar gods and goddesses, explaining the importance of this heavenly body to the esoteric practices of modern pagans and witches. Frances celebrates the light of the moon when She is in the sky, and shows how to embrace the darkness of the self when She is hidden. The detailed description by Frances of one of her rituals is breathtakingly beautiful.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C4MDVP76
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Moon Books (June 30, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 30, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 6865 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 257 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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"The Journey can only begin when you allow it."

Frances Billinghurst is a prolific writer, with essays and poetry appearing in over 25 publications, including am increasing number of anthologies where she shares her passion for mythology, folklore and ancient cultures. She also have varied interests in esoteric and metaphysical matters, alternative health, and crafting.

Her own work:

*Dancing the Sacred Wheel: A Journey through the Southern Sabbats (2012, 2014)

*In Her Sacred Name: Writings on the Divine Feminine (2014)

*The Wytch's Circle (2019)

*A Little Book of Wicca (2020)

*Encountering the Dark Goddess: A Journey into the Shadow Realms (Moon Books, 2021)

*Contemporary Witchcraft: Foundational Practices for a Magical Life (Moon Books, 2021)

Edited Anthology:

"Call of the God: An Anthology Exploring the Divine Masculine within Modern Paganism (2015)

Anthologies contributed towards:

*Unto Herself: An Anthology in Honour of Independent Goddesses by Bibliotheca Alexandrina and Ashley Horn (2012)

*Witchy Magic by Serene Conneeley and Lucy Cavendish (2012)

*The Faerie Queens: A Collection of Essays Exploring the Myths, Magic and Mythology of the Faerie Queens by Sorita d'Este, David Rankine and Emily Carding (2013)

*Queen of Olympos: A Devotional Anthology for Hera and Iuno by Bibliotheca Alexandrina and Lykeia (2013)

*A Mantle of Stars: A Devotional for the Queen of Heaven by Bibliotheca Alexandrina and Jen McConnel (2013)

*Paganism 101: An Introduction to Paganism by Pagans by Trevor Greenfield (Moon Books, 2014)

*By Blood, Bone and Claw: A Devotional Anthology to the Morrigan by Bibliotheca Alexandrina and Nicole Bonvisuto (2014)

*Witchcraft Today: 60 Years On by by Trevor Greenfield (Moon Books, 2014)

*Naming the Goddess by Trevor Greenfield (Moon Books, 2014)

*From the Roaring Deep: A Devotional Anthology in Honour of Poseidon and the Spirits of the Sea by Bibliotheca Alexandrina (2015)

*Daughter of the Sun: A Devotional Anthology in Honour of Sekhmet edited by Tina Georgitsis (Bibliotheca Alexandrina, 2015)

*The Grey Mare on the Hill edited by Lee Davis (Grey Mare Books, 2015),

Flower Face: A Devotional Anthology in Honor of Blodeuwedd (Ninth Wave Press, 2016)

*Pagan Planet: Being, Believing and Belonging and the 21st Century by Nimue Brown (Moon Books, 2016),

*Garland of the Goddess: Tales and Poems of the Feminine Divine by Gerri Leen (Bibliotheca Alexandrina, 2016),

*Weathering the Storm by Trevor Greenfield (Moon Books, 2020).

Her written work has also appeared in:

Magazines: "Insight" (regular columnist - 2002 to 2012), "Silver Wheel", "Pagan Times", "Witchcraft", "Spellcraft", "Magick", "The Green Man Quarterly, The Australian Pagan Magazine", "Alternative Spirit Magazine", "The Cauldron", "Rainbow News, "Circle", "New Witch" and "SageWoman"

Calender: Llewellyn's "Witches Calendar" (2008)

Ezines: "Magickal Light", "Goddess Guru", "Avalon" and "Mundi Axis"

You can find out more about Frances by visiting www.templedarkmoon.com or keep up to date with her writing and where she will be offering lectures at http://francesbillinghurst.blogspot.com.au/

Customer reviews

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Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2023
The terms “Moon magic” and “lunar living” have gotten to be as trendy as “manifestation”. That’s not necessarily a negative, but it can lead to an outpouring of information by people who might not be that well informed but want to jump on the bandwagon. I don’t find a lot of value in trendy.

That is not the case with this book. I picked it up to review despite already owning several guides to working with the moon because I’m somewhat familiar with the author’s other work and she resonates with me. I was not disappointed and I’ll probably repeat this later: On Her Silver Rays is the most complete guide I’ve yet come across and ought to be in your library if you really want to understand how to work with the moon.

This book goes well beyond correspondences for each full moon (which tends to be the lunar phase most books focus on). The author covers, in depth, each phase of the moon and how best to work with each one, including rituals and magical workings that can actually be done (i.e., they don’t require arcane ingredients). There’s also space given to the Dark Moon, my personal favorite time of the month and an often overlooked phase. The author dedicates a chapter to lunar phenomenon (including astrological significance when the moon moves through each sign), as well as a chapter each on moon magic, lunar correspondences, and a wrap-up of information not covered elsewhere, including recipes for lunar cakes that I am most definitely going to try. If there’s a topic that you want to delve into more, the resources section is brimming with further areas of study.

As I said earlier, this may be the only resource on working with the moon you’ll need whether you just want to understand more about her rhythms or you’re already a lunar practitioner who wants more knowledge of the science behind lunar phenomenon or to incorporate new rituals into your practice.

5/5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Thank you to NetGalley and John Hunt Publishing Ltd./Moon Books for providing the ARC ebook. I’ve left my review honestly and voluntarily.
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2023
I'm a Moon child and this book fascinated me as it's full of different lores, food for thought and reflection.
I loved how it is organised and the style of writing
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2023
I was given the opportunity to read this book by NetGalley. I found the book interesting. It has some good basics about lunar appreciation. The information on the Kamea of the moon was new to me and I'm going to experiment with that. The meditation prompts on the different phases of the moon were very helpful. I also liked the history of the lunar gods/goddesses.

If you are interested in the moon and learning more about different areas, this book is interesting. This is one of the more complete books on lunar lore and magic.
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2023
This is a great guide for those just starting out on their journey and more experienced practitioners seeking to deepen their connection to the moon. Billinghurst did an amazing job of compiling the information and making it easy to read and accessible. You get to learn more about the moon, humanity's history with it, and the connection it has to us and our magic. You can pick up during any lunar phase, and begin the meditations and rituals presented in that section of the book without losing anything, or waiting for the cycle to begin all over. Highly recommend, whether you're looking to get in touch with your witchy side for the first time, or simply want to deepen your connection with the moon!
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2023
I do love a great guide to the Moon, and this one is full of her gorgeous phases with prayers and rituals for each one, Plus it lays out the moon in each zodiac sign with helpful correspondences and key words. A fantastic lunar resource for beginners and Moon aficionados alike. Chock full of cosmic goodness.✨♥️🌙
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