Book Reviews: Astrology of the Moon by Amy Herring

"Amy Herring's Astrology of the Moon belongs on tomorrow's book shelf, not yesterday's" Steven Forrest

Amy Herring is an Evolutionary Astrologer from Stephen Forrest's apprenticeship program and provides Astrological services from her website Heavenly Truth.  In this, her first book, Amy explores the natal and progressed moon relationship offering detailed interpretations of each by sign and house, aspects between the Moon and planets and a series of extremely thorough and detailed case histories in the appendix.

The back cover refers to the fact that it is in an easy to use 'cookbook' format designed to help you quickly look up your Moon sign.  This might suggest a certain simplicity of interpretation but Amy really does go into quite a lot of detail - with six or seven pages for each placement there is a wealth of new insight and information here for even the most experienced of Astrologers and yet, her writing style is wonderfully accessible.  Amy seems to have mastered the art of writing a title that can be a useful guide on the Moon for experienced Astrologers and beginners alike - no mean feat!

What permeates through this book is a certain realism - Amy has a no nonsense approach and offers practical suggestions and activities to engage in that allows the reader to positively express their lunation - the Moon's role as an emotional barometer for our private selves, our love life and relationships and careers, and where we turn for protection, nurturing and comfort.

This book is a testament to Amy Herring's knowledge and skill and I couldn't agree more with the accolades offered by Rick Levine (Astrologer for Tarot.com), Ronnie Grishman (Editor-in-chief of Dell Horoscope) and, of course, the wonderful Stephen Forrest.  This is first class Astrology where personal choice and empowerment is offered instead of fatalism.

Additionally, and perhaps in keeping with the subject matter, The Astrology of the Moon feels rather tactile and comforting in the hand, the text clear and easy to read, and a gorgeous front cover that you would come to expect from the publishers Llewellyn.  This book would grace any book shelf and I highly recommend it.