The Goddess Celebrates: An Anthology of Women's Rituals, Diane Stein

The Goddess Celebrates: An Anthology of Women's Rituals,  Diane Stein



Crossing Press
isbn : 978-0895944603

• Présentation de l'éditeur
  

A collection of writings on ritual by women who are reclaiming Goddess centered spirituality – Z Budapest, Starhawk, Carol Christ, Uzuri Amini, Shekhinah Mountainwater, Penina Adelman, Jeannine Parvati Baker, Claudia L’Amoreaux, Marion Weinstein, Norma Joyce, Jay Goldspinner, Antiga & Caridwyn Aleva.

“…this collection will be greatly appreciated by women looking for guidance in making their own rituals and will stimulate discussion among the growing number of readers interested women’s spirituality.” – Booklist

“Rituals and commentaries sure to spur others to join the fun and profundity of Goddess religion.” – WATERwheel

“This is an enjoyable and insightful collection full of information and creative ideas useful to anyone working with rituals.” – Elisa Robyn, editor Owl Feather

Diane Stein is author of All Women Are Healers: A Comprehensive Guide to Natural Healing, Casting the Circle: A Women’s Book of Ritual, Essential Reiki: A Complete Guide to an Ancient Healing Art and several other books. She also recently released a children’s story entitled Rachida Finds Magic: A Girl’s World Tale. She is a strong voice in the women’s spirituality and health movement.

• Table des matières
  

introduction - Diane Stein
teachin women's spirituality rituals - Z Budapest
remebering her - Marion Weinstein
ritual creating and planning - Norma Joyce
Exploring our goddess selves through stories - Jay Goldspinner
Writings on rituals and spells
rites of kore - Shekki,ah Moutainwater
creating sacred space - Starhawk
blood mysteries - Antiga
handfasting ritual for Mari and Caridwyn - Caridwyn Aleva
welcoming the circle of women - Claudia L'Amoreaux
rituals for birth
healing cesarean section trauma ; a transformational ritual - Jeanine Parvati baker
a path of change : healing from childhood sexual abuse - Uzuri Amini
Iyyar : a menopausal ritual
Tevet: a ritual for mourning a loved one - Penina Adelman
Eleusian mysteries - Carol Christ

• Avis
  

ce livre m'a beaucoup plu. Il s'agit d'une anthologie sur un sujet très vaste, il y a donc des articles qui m'ont intéressés plus que d'autres, de par le sujet abordé ou l'approche de l'auteur. J'y ai toutefois trouvé beaucoup d'articles très riches et qui m'ont beaucoup inspirés.