num_pages: 256
description: Deborah Blake's Modern Witchcraft is a guidebook to witchcraft as a female-empowering religion including detailed instructions on how to practice self-care in today's society through goddess worship and magic.In a time when most formal religions are on the wane Wicca is said to be the fastest growing religion in North America. What is it that draws people to Witchcraft and how does a spiritual path with its roots in ancient beliefs and traditions transform itself into a practice that resonates so deeply with today's modern woman?There are a number of explanations for the phenomenon such as Witchcraft's connection to the natural world or acceptance of members regardless of lifestyle choices. For women however the greatest appeal may be the worship of a goddess (or goddesses). No stern patriarchal God here. Instead Wicca and most other forms of modern Witchcraft embrace deity in both the feminine and the masculine. Suddenly women can look at the divine and see themselves reflected back. In addition many women are frustrated frightened triggered and down-right furious with the current social and political environment but feel powerless to create positive change. Witchcraft can give them a sense of personal empowerment.There are many different Witchcraft paths and a multitude of approaches to its practice. This book will guide the reader on the journey to connecting with the feminine divine both without and within and open the door to this magical religion that will enlighten uplift and energize their lives.
language: English
title: Modern Witchcraft: Goddess Empowerment for the Kick-Ass Woman
publisher: St. Martin's Essentials