The book generally does a stellar job of addressing its topic in a clear, conversational tone. That it's hobbled by a perspective firmly rooted in mid-20th century views on gender and syncretism is unfortunate, because there really is a lot here to love. Read more
For a movement that places so much value on personal, spiritual, and sexual autonomy, we sure do seem to have a problem with abuse, and with serial abusers. Read more
If you're suspecting that I'm about to call this a manifestation of misogyny, you're exactly right. Read more
We live in a world on fire, and we cannot wait for a hero to save us. We are the ones we've been waiting for, and we always have been. Read more
One of the things witchcraft is for is empowering people who've been disempowered and trodden down by the Powers That Be. In other words, it's for people who've been Othered. Read more
If witchcraft is what witches do, then the witch is the Other who does the work of being in relationship, garnering power and wisdom from the outer margins of the acceptable... Read more
Sometimes, I'm asked what witchcraft is. Rather than a definition, what I have are memories, feelings, impressions, and experiences, all of which add up to something elusive, inexpressible, ineluctable. Read more
The story of the Seeker is a classic, almost a folk ballad in its structure, and like any good folk ballad, it has a dizzyingly large number of variations... Read more
Gender and sexuality can seem a lot more complicated nowadays, especially without the language to express your experiences or understand someone else's. Read more
That's not to say that conventions aren't important, or filled with magic. They can be educational, bonding, joyful, comforting, sexy, hilarious, even transformative. Read more
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