The Spiral Dance: A Rebirth of the Ancient Religion of the Goddess, by Starhawk

The Spiral Dance: A Rebirth of the Ancient Religion of the Goddess, by Starhawk. 1979 softcover. 218 pages, very nice condition.

Rituals, Invocations, Exercises, Magic. A classic book on Wicca, modern witchcraft, spiritual feminism, the Goddess movement, and ecofeminism.This bestselling book is both an unparalleled reference on the practices and philosophies of Witchcraft and a guide to the life-affirming ways in which readers can turn to the Goddess to deepen their sense of personal pride, develop their inner power, and integrate mind, body, and spirit. Starhawk's brilliant, comprehensive overview of the growth, suppression, and modern-day re-emergence of Wicca as a Goddess-worshipping religion has left an indelible mark on the feminist spiritual consciousness. Although commonly read as a book on Wicca, The Spiral Dance is distinguished by its mysticism and experience, and by its emphasis on women and the Goddess (although it also brings in the God, similar to most forms of Wicca). Starhawk trained with Victor Anderson, founder of the Feri Tradition of witchcraft, and with Zsuzsanna Budapest, a feminist separatist involved in Dianic Wicca.