{"id":19159,"date":"2018-12-01T01:10:10","date_gmt":"2018-12-01T06:10:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/paganpages.org\/content\/?p=19783"},"modified":"2018-11-26T14:44:56","modified_gmt":"2018-11-26T19:44:56","slug":"book-review-the-lunar-gospel-the-complete-guide-to-your-astrological-moon-by-cal-garrison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2018\/12\/01\/book-review-the-lunar-gospel-the-complete-guide-to-your-astrological-moon-by-cal-garrison\/","title":{"rendered":"Book Review: The Lunar Gospel \u2013 The Complete Guide to Your Astrological Moon by Cal Garrison"},"content":{"rendered":"

Book Review<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Lunar Gospel \u2013 The Complete Guide to Your Astrological Moon<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

by Cal Garrison<\/b><\/u><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Another astrology cookbook, sigh, I thought as I opened this book. How wrong I can be! Cal Garrison is an astrologer of maturity and subtlety and brings her experience and discernment to this very useful, well written guide. As Garrison herself points out in the introduction, <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cTo answer the question of whether we need another astrology book, I am here to say, \u2018Yes, we do.\u2019 We need a book that takes the basic information to a place that actually shows the aspiring astrologer how to translate the sings and symbols into a language that helps people identify their soul\u2019s purpose clearly enough to open the pathway to the higher self\u2026that lifts the Veil on\u2026a subject that has been hidden in darkness for over 500 years and that was originally given to humanity as a gift from the gods to help us make sense of ourselves and of our connection to the greater whole.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

And Garrison does exactly that. As she tells it, she used to rely on Pluto to get to the heart of the soul-based and life-purpose horoscope, then the lunar nodes. Now she uses the Moon\u2019s sign and house position as the direct route to the core of the chart because: \u201cThe Moon is the timekeeper here on Earth. Like the second-hand on a clock, her movements define our relationship to the past, the present and the future. The Moon\u2019s sign\u2026gives us insight into what an individual has learned during the \u2018Time\u2019 that they have already spent on this Earth. The Moon\u2019s house\u2026tells us where and in what \u2018Space\u2019 or department of Earthly experience a person will apply those gifts in life.\u201d Garrison uses Saturn to point to big changes and the Moon to point to the smaller shifts. I really appreciated this insight! <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Her discussion of the Moon and its role in the natal horoscope walks us through her process of chart reading. She has studied astrology since 1964, so this is deep trove of treasure she dispenses to us. In the first chapter we learn that the Moon is about growth, (waxing and waning!), our past lives, the areas we\u2019ve mastered and how we tend to repeat these patterns in the first half of our lives. I have approached the Moon in the natal chart from a somewhat different perspective, but find Garrison\u2019s direction to be useful and practical. For example, she makes an excellent observation when she tells us that the Moon, not Mercury, rules memory. She parses this beautifully \u2013 Mercury rules the mind and neural functioning, but the moon governs memory because it governs the past. And \u2013\u201c[s]he is responsible for the mechanism in us that knows how to remember, because she is the master of repetition.\u201d Of course! Her discussion of all of the Moon\u2019s rulerships and correspondence is so well-done: thoughtful, well-explained and very well written, in simple, easy to understand language that is not astro-speak. It works beautifully for the beginner and for a more seasoned astrologer as well, providing us with her insight gained from reading many charts. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

For the true newbie, there is a quick and easy to understand explanation of how the astrological wheel is laid out. There are also chapters on the moon in the signs and the houses, replete with insight and practical ways to apply it to both natal and horary charts (these are charts cast to answer specific questions, like, \u201cWhere will I find my keys?\u201d). Garrison provides chapters on North and South lunar node house and sign placements to demonstrate how the Moon\u2019s orbit is anchored to the soul\u2019s purpose in this lifetime. There is helpful diagram to illustrate how the nodes interact with the orbits of the Sun and the Earth. She ends with a chapter on synthesizing and blending these various layers. For the astrology initiate, she provides short, well-written descriptions of the flavor, tone and influence of each inner and outer planet in the chart and how each operates. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

<\/a> I truly appreciate Cal Garrison\u2019s insights and advice on chart reading in this book, especially this: \u201cThe ability to read a chart is something that grows over time and develops, not through books alone, but rather through the direct experience of talking to one person after another about their lives.\u201d Yes! If you are interested in dipping into the vast body of available astrological writing or like me, adding to your library of astrology books, get this one. You, too, will appreciate Garrison\u2019s experience, her insight and her ability to convey her craft so well. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Lunar Gospel: The Complete Guide to Your Astrological Moon on Amazon<\/a><\/strong>
\n\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

***<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

About the Author:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Susan Rossi<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong> is a Practitioner and Teacher of Shamanism. She is a long-time explorer of The Mysteries \u2013 the connections between mind, body, spirit and how to live in right relationship to all of the energies streaming through the cosmos. She works with clients as an astrologer, coach, ceremonialist and guide to the wisdom that each of us has the capacity to access. Her focus is on\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>guiding clients to unblock and rediscover their inner wisdom. , exploration of the birth chart, ceremony, legacy writing, hypnotherapy, energetic healing practice and creation of sacred tools are integral pieces of her practice.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Susan trained in Soul Level Astrology with master astrologer Mark Borax. She delights in exploring with individuals the planetary pattern under which their soul choose to incarnate.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Flying to the Heart\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>www.flyingtotheheart.com<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Open Channel Astrology: openchannelastrology.com<\/u><\/a> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Book Review The Lunar Gospel \u2013 The Complete Guide to Your Astrological Moon by Cal Garrison Another astrology cookbook, sigh, I thought as I opened this book. How wrong I can be! Cal Garrison is an astrologer of maturity and subtlety and brings her experience and discernment to this very useful, well written guide. As Garrison herself points out in the introduction, \u201cTo answer the question of whether we need another astrology book, I am here to say, \u2018Yes, we do.\u2019 We need a book that takes the basic information to a place that actually shows the aspiring astrologer how to translate the sings and symbols into a language that helps people identify their soul\u2019s purpose clearly enough to open the pathway to the higher self\u2026that lifts the Veil on\u2026a subject that has been hidden in darkness for over 500 years and that was originally given to humanity as a gift from the gods to help us make sense of ourselves and of our connection to the greater whole.\u201d And Garrison does exactly that. As she tells it, she used to rely on Pluto to get to the heart of the soul-based and life-purpose horoscope, then the lunar nodes. Now she uses the Moon\u2019s sign and house position as the direct route to the core of the chart because: \u201cThe Moon is the timekeeper here on Earth. Like the second-hand on a clock, her movements define our relationship to the past, the present and the future. The Moon\u2019s sign\u2026gives us insight into what an individual has learned during the \u2018Time\u2019 that they have already spent on this Earth. The Moon\u2019s house\u2026tells us where and in what \u2018Space\u2019 or department of Earthly experience a person will apply those gifts in life.\u201d Garrison uses Saturn to point to big changes and the Moon to point to the smaller shifts. I really appreciated this insight! Her discussion of the Moon and its role in the natal horoscope walks us through her process of chart reading. She has studied astrology since 1964, so this is deep trove of treasure she dispenses to us. In the first chapter we learn that the Moon is about growth, (waxing and waning!), our past lives, the areas we\u2019ve mastered and how we tend to repeat these patterns in the first half of our lives. I have approached the Moon in the natal chart from a somewhat different perspective, but find Garrison\u2019s direction to be useful and practical. For example, she makes an excellent observation when she tells us that the Moon, not Mercury, rules memory. She parses this beautifully \u2013 Mercury rules the mind and neural functioning, but the moon governs memory because it governs the past. And \u2013\u201c[s]he is responsible for the mechanism in us that knows how to remember, because she is the master of repetition.\u201d Of course! Her discussion of all of the Moon\u2019s rulerships and correspondence is so well-done: thoughtful, well-explained and very well written, in simple, easy to understand language that is not astro-speak. It works beautifully for the beginner and for a more seasoned astrologer as well, providing us with her insight gained from reading many charts. For the true newbie, there is a quick and easy to understand explanation of how the astrological wheel is laid out. There are also chapters on the moon in the signs and the houses, replete with insight and practical ways to apply it to both natal and horary charts (these are charts cast to answer specific questions, like, \u201cWhere will I find my keys?\u201d). Garrison provides chapters on North and South lunar node house and sign placements to demonstrate how the Moon\u2019s orbit is anchored to the soul\u2019s purpose in this lifetime. There is helpful diagram to illustrate how the nodes interact with the orbits of the Sun and the Earth. She ends with a chapter on synthesizing and blending these various layers. For the astrology initiate, she provides short, well-written descriptions of the flavor, tone and influence of each inner and outer planet in the chart and how each operates. I truly appreciate Cal Garrison\u2019s insights and advice on chart reading in this book, especially this: \u201cThe ability to read a chart is something that grows over time and develops, not through books alone, but rather through the direct experience of talking to one person after another about their lives.\u201d Yes! If you are interested in dipping into the vast body of available astrological writing or like me, adding to your library of astrology books, get this one. You, too, will appreciate Garrison\u2019s experience, her insight and her ability to convey her craft so well. The Lunar Gospel: The Complete Guide to Your Astrological Moon on Amazon *** About the Author: Susan Rossi is a Practitioner and Teacher of Shamanism. She is a long-time explorer of The Mysteries \u2013 the connections between mind, body, spirit and how to live in right relationship to all of the energies streaming through the cosmos. She works with clients as an astrologer, coach, ceremonialist and guide to the wisdom that each of us has the capacity to access. Her focus is on\u00a0guiding clients to unblock and rediscover their inner wisdom. , exploration of the birth chart, ceremony, legacy writing, hypnotherapy, energetic healing practice and creation of sacred tools are integral pieces of her practice. Susan trained in Soul Level Astrology with master astrologer Mark Borax. She delights in exploring with individuals the planetary pattern under which their soul choose to incarnate. Flying to the Heart\u00a0www.flyingtotheheart.com Open Channel Astrology: openchannelastrology.com      <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":235,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19159","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19159","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/235"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19159"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19159\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19159"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19159"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19159"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}