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Starhawk

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Starhawk is a respected voice in modern Goddess religion and earth-based spirituality. She is the author or coauthor of ten books, including the classics "The Spiral Dance" and "The Fifth Sacred Thing." Her latest book is "Earth Path: Grounding Your Spirit in the Rhythms of Nature." Active in progressive movements, Starhawk is committed to bringing the techniques and creative power of spirituality to political activism. She travels internationally teaching magic, the tools of ritual, and the skills of activism. Her web site is www.starhawk.org.

Columns and articles by Starhawk

Is 'The Da Vinci Code' Good for the Pagans? May 23, 2006
I love its deep appreciation for the Feminine Sacred--and it can start people on a quest to discover the power of real Paganism.

How Narnia Made Me a Witch Nov 29, 2005
C.S. Lewis's books not only taught me important values, they helped bring me to the Goddess. For me, one of her names is Aslan.

A Pagan Response to Katrina Sep 14, 2005
The Goddess has immense power, both creative and destructive

Pagans Reject the Idea of Evil--
How Do We Respond to Terrorism? Jul 18, 2005
We have nature as our teacher, and a set of rough ethics that value life, balance, and interconnection.

Light Born Out of the Dark Dec 17, 2004
At Solstice, a ritual of cleansing, fire, community, and birth to help you welcome back the sun.

A Bone From Rafah Mar 28, 2003
The death of Rachel Corrie is a tangible example of the dangers of 'unseeing' our enemies.

Grief and Renewal at Solstice Dec 17, 2001
This winter more than ever, Solstice teaches us that no end is ever final.

What Would the Goddess Do? Sep 20, 2001
Here are some suggestions of how to embody the energy of the Goddess in these troubled times.

Grounding as a Daily Practice Jul 31, 2001

Dances with Tear Gas May 29, 2001
Even in the midst of toxic gases and riot cops, magical energy sustains us.

Magical Activism Apr 18, 2001
A soon-to-be-signed multinational pact threatens what we pagans hold sacred. It's time to fight back.

The Eostar Bunny Mar 19, 2001
... and other Pagan heralds of spring.

The Witches of Brazil Feb 21, 2001
In a land where a variety of gods, goddesses, and spirits are taken for granted, Wicca is one more pagan faith for the mix.

Celebrating Brigid Jan 19, 2001
The evolution of a ritual.

How to Make Brigid's Cauldron Jan 19, 2001

What I'll Be Doing This Solstice Dec 18, 2000
Cleansing rage, transforming frustration, and inviting renewal.

Rooting for the Trees Nov 30, 2000
When nature gets sick, appreciation can heal.

The Witches' New Year Oct 11, 2000
Samhain is a time for both honoring the dead and celebrating renewal.

Finding the Holy Grail Sep 11, 2000
'Sacred places are all around us.'

Praising Evolution Aug 10, 2000
A meditation on breath and life

The Land of the Disabled Jul 9, 2000
In this realm, independence becomes a rare and precious commodity.

Listening to the Land Jun 1, 2000
Ecologically speaking, it's healthy when nature and human beings participate in a mutual admiration society.