This book is LUSH. From the very first page, we are welcomed as "wild moon children." I realized that that is exactly what I'd like to be, and also that it feels very far off. All the more reason to dive right in, right? I have long loved the ritual of bathing but have never given it full effort or respect. This book solves that problem beautifully by walking you through the four seasons and phases of the moon (which I know absolutely nothing about - but hey! who doesn't love the moon?), bath by bath. By recommending the perfect blend of botanicals, a mantra, add-ons, journaling prompts and more, this lovely little (but jam-packed) book surpassed my expectations and I can't wait to experience that baths. Also, thank you to the author and team for including workarounds for those without bathtubs!

I was very excited to read and review Moon Bath by Dakota Hills and Sierra Brashear. I was able to down load a PDF to read on my computer over the weekend and just looking through this book I knew it was one I wanted to have. I pre ordered mine on Amazon. I am intrigued by the cycles of the moon and liked the way this book is laid out, I loved the journal-ling suggestions and the self care suggestions based on what the moon is doing. I think this is a book you are going to want to get for the circle of friends in your life who may also follow the moon and its cycles. This book is out in September so I have lots of time to wait and I am looking forward to enjoying it year round.

The book divides the moon cycles into each season. There are rituals that are presented for each phases of the moon during each season. There are also meditations that are associated with each of the herbal bath recipes included in the book. I think that this could be incorporated into a yoga class and have students use the book to practice the rituals at home.

The authors present 16 recipes for baths to follow the lunar cycle, complete with affirmations and reflections. Though it is clear that great attention was paid to developing the visual aesthetic of the book through the photography and illustrations, this is counteracted by the content’s heavy reliance on cultural appropriation and privilege, including the promotion of closed practices (ie burning white sage).