Spiral Dance 20th Anniversary Edition: A Rebirth of the Ancient Religion of the Goddess: 20th Anniversary Edition Paperback – Illustrated, 22 Sept. 1999

I enjoyed this book. It brought the past and present of a woman's perspective together.

I was first told about this book by my boyfriend, who had read it some time back when it was pretty new. As I was reviving my old interest in Wicca, I thought I'd give it go - and I'm so glad I did. Starhawk is quite simply a very gifted writer who also happens to be a witch - this means there's no wading through clunky, mawkish prose to get to the ideas - everything leaps off the page, taking you along with it.Another thing I love is Starhawk's joy in science - physics, astrophysics, microbiology - there's no positing of the scientific *against* the spiritual - or, indeed, the intellectual - she embraces it all. There are ideas here on magic, ritual, covens, the sabbats - but what makes this book unique to any other wiccan book you'll read is that she also covers feminism, ecology, politics, the 'roles/identities of the sexes' (an conceit she rightly explodes, and wonderfully) - and as I've mentioned before, science.*Another* great aspect of the latest edition of this book it that is also includes all of Starhawk's addenda - from ten years after publication, and then 20 years. It's wonderful to see how her conception of Wicca - and how Judaeo-Christian and other religions relate to it - develops over the years. And she's not afraid to admit when she think she's been wrong, most noticeably in her attitude to eastern religions.I'd recommend this book to anyone wanting to learn more about wicca - though solitaries will find it extremely coven-based. But I'd also recommend it to anyone, of any age, who wants to read a wonderfully-written book, full of passion and poetry, that explores our role in the contemporary world, and gives plenty of inspiration for ways we can improve it. I'd also particularly like to recommend it to men - you'll learn more about how men and women can relate to each other by reading the two chapters on the god and goddess, than you'll *ever* get from some crappy "men are from mars..." style nonsense.Quite simply wonderful. A book to turn to when you want to learn, be inspired, or even comforted.

I Love Starhawk’s intuitive and spontaneous approach to the craftI learnt a great deal from this book. It inspired me as a trans person in my journey to explore what it is I have to offer.

Good read, nice updates. Great if you want to learn a more traditional practice and history.

The definitive work on the subject of Wicca as it's known now? Very possibly. A must-read for anyone with even a passing interest in the subject.

What a wonderful book. Of course everyone know this book if you are in the craft. Brilliant and informative. No wiccan/witch should miss out on reading this. It tells you everything. Fantastic

A classic in its genre. Every pagan should at least scan this volume. It's a must for a home library on the topic.

Ultimate modern Pagan sourcebook by the High Priestess of modern Paganism

Starhawk provides insightful historical and political background on the Goddess movement. Additionally, she includes many helpful techniques, rituals and visualizations to assist with connecting to the Divine Feminine. Highly recommend!

A must read for any student of Wicca no matter what tradition you are persuaded by. The historical relevance alone is worth a look. The additional writings from the 10th and 20th anniversary are brilliant and very necessary to the continued relevance of this book today. Starhawk's approach to Wicca has a more feminist stance, however there is still reverence for the male aspect of deity. I love many of her concepts that could truly heal both men and women alike from the trouble's of patriarchal culture. For example, she discusses the true strength of men as "power from within" instead of "power over" another. This concept also applies to women and how we can become powerful without being dictatorial or authoritarian.Her feminist spirit sometimes overshadows the balance of male and female in this book. For example, she considers the "god" as the consort of the goddess rather than her equal partner, but does not go as far as Dianic Wicca which tends to ignore the god completely. I feel that this is a reaction to the harmful aspects of patriarchal culture which to my mind even infiltrates Gardnerian Wicca to an extent. Overall though, I feel she has made a concerted effort to remain true to her point of view while not alienating her male readers. Having said that, women may indeed identify more with this work. Even so, it would still be a beneficial read for men looking to understand women's issues better and also redefining their own roles in society in a way that would be healing for all.Starhawk is a passionate and brilliant writer that will no doubt sweep you up in her Spiral Dance.

Von dem Buch bin ich sehr begeistert. Es war genau so, wie ich es mir gewünscht habe: Inspirierend, kreativ geschrieben und gut zu lesen.

The book also reached on time! And the quality is very good! In general, I'm content with the shopping. Thanks!

Starhawk does an outstanding job of pulling together rich history and her personal journey along with so mucheducation for the new to the path. A book that I will continually return to over and over again.