But in modern society, we've minimised sacredness so that we have no Dreaming. I n every culture, tribal beliefs have always embraced the union between nature and nurture. The Aztecs worshipped the Sun-God, Koori tribes revered their animal totems and the Nordic tribes believed in the power of rune magic. The tradition of reading the runes is similar to prophesying with tarot cards. Chandra is a former member of CAW, and is now studying religion at the Australian National University in Canberra.
Most orthodox religions are very patriar- chal.
That's why I think magic and paganism are regaining popularity. By practicing ancient traditions, we're recalling times when women were revered as village wise women and healers. We're reclaiming our feminine power.