Moon Water

Set in the Blue Ridge Mountains during the summer of 1969, Moon Water follows Nettie, a gritty sixteen-year-old who is reeling from sucker punches coming from all directions. Her boyfriend since grade school wants to break up just as they were beginning to figure out the sex thing, her life-long nemesis is jabbing her with perfectly polished nails, and her hell’s fire and brimstone preacher refuses to baptize her. In the middle of this turmoil, an old medicine woman for the Monacan Indians gives her a cryptic message about a coming darkness: a blood moon whose veiled danger threatens Nettie and those she loves. To survive, Nettie and her best friend, Win, have to build a mysterious dreamcatcher—one that requires them to scour the perilous mountains for Nature’s ancient but perfect elements. A captivating standalone sequel to The Wiregrass, a Historical Novel Society’s Editor’s Choice and Southern Literary Review’s Read of the Month.

Reminiscent of the stories and styles of Harper Lee, Sue Monk Kidd, and Jan Karon, Pam Webber’s The Wiregrass ​is ​an extraordinary tale about a magical time in an ordinary place full of lovable and unlovable characters. Infused with laughter, tears, love, loss, and hope, the story follows fourteen-year-old cousins Nettie, J.D. Eric, and Sam as they navigate the summer of their discontent, struggle with the physical and emotional turbulence of puberty and disappearing childhood, feel the excitement of first love, and run for their lives ​after they uncover an evil secret hidden in the shadows of the small town they love. Their story promises to stay with you a lifetime.

This book presents the complete story of the human lunar experience, including significant events in lunar science.

Perhaps you know them for their deer dances or for their rich Easter ceremonies, or perhaps only from the writings of anthropologists or of Carlos Castaneda. But now you can come to know the Yaqui Indians in a whole new way. Anita Endrezze, born in California of a Yaqui father and a European mother, has written a multilayered work that interweaves personal, mythical, and historical views of the Yaqui people. Throwing Fire at the Sun, Water at the Moon is a blend of ancient myths, poetry, journal extracts, short stories, and essays that tell her people's story from the early 1500s to the present, and her family's story over the past five generations. Reproductions of Endrezze's paintings add an additional dimension to her story and illuminate it with striking visual imagery. Endrezze has combed history and legend to gather stories of her immediate family and her mythical ancient family, the two converging in the spirit of storytelling. She tells Aztec and Yaqui creation stories, tales of witches and seductresses, with recurring motifs from both Yaqui and Chicano culture. She shows how Christianity has deeply infused Yaqui beliefs, sharing poems about the Flood and stories of a Yaqui Jesus. She re-creates the coming of the Spaniards through the works of such historical personages as AndrŽs PŽrez de Ribas. And finally she tells of those individuals who carry the Yaqui spirit into the present day. People like the Esperanza sisters, her grandmothers, and others balance characters like Coyote Woman and the Virgin of Guadalupe to show that Yaqui women are especially important as carriers of their culture. Greater than the sum of its parts, Endrezze's work is a new kind of family history that features a startling use of language to invoke a people and their past--a time capsule with a female soul. Written to enable her to understand more about her ancestors and to pass this understanding on to her own children, Throwing Fire at the Sun, Water at the Moon helps us gain insight not only into Yaqui culture but into ourselves as well.

The lyrical, freewheeling novel (or anti-novel) by Matthew Gasda about the ecstatic search for lost love amidst the spiritual depravity of bohemian Brooklyn.

Drink by the light of the moon with these 70 lunar cocktails that celebrate and strengthen your connection with this out-of-this-world celestial body. For centuries, alcohol has been used to celebrate the moon and the moon’s phases. Now, modern moon lovers everywhere can learn how to make the perfect lunar-inspired drink. All you need is a tried-and-true recipe, a bottle of your favorite booze, and a dark moonlit night. In Moon, Magic, Mixology, you’ll find 70 recipes for alcohol-based beverages that can be used to summon the moon for whatever you need. Each recipe is elevated by magical tools such as crystals, candles, herbs, aromatherapy, and meditations, helping you infuse magic into every drink. Whatever your moon desire, this book has you covered with full-color photos and tips on how to use your lunar libations to enhance your connection with the moon.

Discover the Magick that lives within you. A Box of Magick will connect you with herbalism, rituals, and spells through the guidance of two priestesses, one from beyond the veil. A Box of Magick is a call to adventure, an invitation to awaken and activate the deepest part of your most mystical, powerful self. Traditionally, Magick has been taught with close, one-on-one guidance that is rarely available to practitioners of all levels today. This book invites us to practice with two magickal guides, author Jamie Della and her Elder Wiccan High Priestess and mentor Connie DeMasters. Fifteen years after Connie’s passing, Jamie received a literal box of Magick on her doorstep, 23 pounds of Connie’s rituals, hymns, spells, charts, astrology, and more. Through this unexpected gift, Connie is still teaching Jamie―and now they are both teaching us! With the warmth of female mentorship, A Box of Magick offers a path of personal growth and empowerment and shares: • Inspiration to recognize the magickal lessons, universal messages, and helpful signs that exist all around us―from cycles of the sun, moon, and planets to herbs • Rituals that help us face and integrate the shadow self, develop abiding self-love, and stand with a sword of personal truth held ready • Lessons in how to foster a relationship with crystals, herbs, living creatures, and elemental spirits, as well as our own stories, and write your own spells • Storytelling and parables that teach discernment as we connect magickal insights with our own experiences As Jamie shares, this guide offers “a mentor to help you live the craft of the wise and deepen your ability to manifest, intuit, and connect with the language of our alive world and its limitless possibilities.” A Box of Magick shares seeds of magickal wisdom and shows us how to turn them into a blossoming, evolving magickal life, spiced with the essence of our own unique spirit.

In the 21st century, a new space race has emerged, but this time, it's not just about planting flags or leaving footprints. "The Global Race for the Moon's Water" delves into the intense competition among nations to tap into one of the most crucial resources in space: water. With billions of gallons of water ice discovered in the lunar poles, the Moon has become a strategic celestial body, promising not just scientific discovery but also the key to future space exploration and even the potential for long-term colonization. This gripping narrative takes you inside the strategies and missions of leading space-faring nations like the United States, China, and Russia, as they vie for control and access to the Moon's water. The book sheds light on the technological innovations, geopolitical maneuvers, and alliances shaping this new frontier, where water is not just a symbol of life but a commodity that could determine the balance of power in space. From the revival of NASA's Artemis program aiming to return humans to the Moon, to China's ambitious lunar exploration missions, and Russia's plans to establish a permanent base, the race is heating up. But it's not just the superpowers; emerging space nations and private companies are also joining the fray, each with their own agendas and stakes in the lunar water. "The Global Race for the Moon's Water" explores the implications of this competition for international cooperation, space law, and the future of humanity as a multi-planetary species. It raises critical questions about resource exploitation, environmental ethics, and the governance of extraterrestrial resources. As the world watches this new chapter in human history unfold, this book offers a comprehensive and engaging overview of the stakes, challenges, and opportunities that lie ahead in the quest for the Moon's water. It's a must-read for anyone interested in space exploration, geopolitics, and the future of human civilization beyond Earth.

Imbue celestial power into your magickal practice with this new addition to the Modern Witchcraft series so you can amplify your spells and rituals with lunar magick. Bask in the power of the moon! The Modern Witchcraft Book of Moon Magick is written to help witches of every level harness the power of the moon. This book is packed with information to help you understand how every moon phase can affect your magick and spellcraft and provides tips on how you can use that understanding to strengthen your magick by becoming in tune with the power of the moon. Expert author Julia Halina Hadas offers in depth explanations about the moon’s energy and history in witchcraft, it’s phases and what that means for your magickal spells, rituals, and intentions, and how best to work with the moon to amplify your witchcraft power. And with over 50 spells and rituals based on the moon’s phases, you’ll find the power of the moon is all you need to take your magick to the next level.

Moonlit Magick is a comprehensive guide that explores the powerful connection between witchcraft and lunar phases. This book delves into the various aspects of the moon's energy and its influence on magic, spirituality, and personal transformation. The first chapters explore the inherent power of the moon and how to harness its energy. This includes understanding its connection to the divine feminine and embracing the lunar cycles. The reader learns how to work with the new moon, utilizing rituals of manifestation and intention-setting. Correspondences specific to this phase are also provided, guiding the reader in creating personalized rituals. The book then delves into the waxing moon, offering spells for cleansing and purification, as well as techniques for attracting growth and abundance. The full moon is highlighted with Esbat rituals and guidance on charging crystals and tools for enhanced magickal potency. Divination practices are also explored, allowing the reader to tap into the heightened energy of the full moon. The waning moon phase is explored for banishing and releasing spells, as well as closure rituals. Reflective meditation techniques are provided to aid in personal introspection during this phase. The mysterious dark moon is given special attention, with exploration of inner shadow work, honoring the dark goddess, and embracing the divine feminine within. Lunar eclipses and their unique energetic properties are covered, offering guidance on harnessing this transformative energy. Spells for personal transformation are provided, along with correspondences related to lunar eclipses. The creation of lunar altars is explored, with explanations of sacred symbols, offerings, and altar arrangements. The author also provides insights into cleansing and charging altar tools to maintain their magickal potency. The book discusses how moon magick can be incorporated into everyday life, through practices such as moon bathing, energy cleansing, and aligning personal rhythms with lunar phases. It also explores the intersection of moon phases with art and creativity. Lastly, the reader is introduced to lunar deities, both goddesses and gods associated with the moon. The author provides guidance on invoking lunar energies and deepening one's connection to these divine forces. Overall, Moonlit Magick serves as a comprehensive resource for individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of lunar phases and incorporate lunar energy into their witchcraft practice. With its detailed instructions, correspondences, and rituals, this book empowers readers to embrace the magickal potential of the moon.