Why was the mission to the Moon named after the God of the Sun, and not after a Moon Goddess or God? In this unconventional work, Philippe Sibaud explores the symbolism behind the 1969 landing on the Moon. More than fifty years after this seminal event, and whilst the Moon is attracting renewed interest, the author offers a bold new interpretation of the iconic Apollo mission. Was the Apollo landing the ultimate triumph of solar consciousness over the ancient lunar ways, a concrete enactment of the god Apollo mythically slaying the mother dragon at Delphi, or can the whole venture be seen as the sacred union of Sun and Moon, birthing a new vision at a time of great need? By weaving his own personal story with a greater cultural and symbolic narrative, Philippe Sibaud invites us to reflect on the importance of myths and the power of the Imagination to unlock the deeper meaning of our individual and collective experiences. You will never look at the Moon with the same eyes again.

About the Author
Philippe is a Trustee and a writer for the Gaia Foundation, which has been working for 35 years with indigenous people to uphold Earth-centred perspectives. He co-runs Umunthu Microfinance, to provide small-scale loans to disadvantaged women in Malawi. He holds an MA in Myth, Cosmology and the Sacred from Canterbury Christ Church University and has been a dedicated student of astrology for many a solar return. Phillipe lives in Canterbury, Kent, UK.


Book Information
ISBN 9781789044744
Author Philippe Sibaud
Format Paperback
Page Count 336
Imprint John Hunt Publishing
Publisher Collective Ink