Originally Published on 4/7/07.
Are you Wiccan? Are you interested in astrology? Are you interested in the moon? Are you interested in mythology?
If you answered yes to any of these questions then you should definitely purchase a copy of “Moon Tides, Soul Passages” by Maria Kay Simms. It bears the subtitle of “Your Astrological Cycles of Personal and Spiritual Development”, and in those regards boy does this book deliver. Thanks to the software that comes with the book Simms takes you on a guided tour of your spiritual life through the phases of the moon. Rich with mythology, filled with beautiful illustrations, “Moon Tides, Soul Passages” is written with a voice of authority that helps the uninitiated, like myself, weave their way through a budding understanding of astrology, the moon, and the women’s mysteries.
Although the book doesn’t clearly tell you to, I would highly suggest that once you purchase “Moon Tides, Soul Passages” you skip to Appendix 1 and load the disc into your computer. With a couple of clicks you can run a detailed chart for yourself that you can reference as you work your way through the text. Simms’ writing is intimate and personal, but it also resonates with experience and expertise. There are plenty of personal examples, mythological associations, and celebrity information to help keep you entertained. Lastly, Simms concludes with numerous well constructed rituals to help you bring the moon into your spiritual life.
In short, “Moon Tides, Soul Passages” is an entertaining, informative, and at the list price of $22.95 (including the software!) it’s a steal. I enjoyed this book greatly and encourage others to give it a try…you won’t be disappointed.