The Goddess Celebrates: An Anthology of Women's Rituals

by Diane Stein (Editor)

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

Genres: Nonfiction, Spirituality, Feminism, Goddess

264 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1991

About the author

Diane Stein (1948 - Present) is a natural healer and teacher of women's spirituality for thirty years. She is the author of thirty-three books on healing, natural remedies, metaphysics, women's spirituality, and the Goddess. Diane lives in Florida with her dogs. You may also find her at: Facebook.com/DianeSteinAuthor

Reviews

[Deb · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading this book that has sat among the bookshelves for quite sometime. It is a wonderful collection from some of the Elders of Goddess Spirituality and early days of witchcraft. As I am now a Crone myself these entries meant more to me now than when the book was new. The rituals and stories are still valid today and though some of the authors are gone now their legacy lives on in their words.

[Andrea · Rating 3 out of 5]

an uneven book with both very good and less than readable essays. as with many anthologies, some are worth you time, others can be skipped simply based on the author. others you can decide for yourself what you think.

[Juniperus · Rating 3 out of 5]

would have prefered a more historical and informative guide for newcomers (this seemed more technical) but some of these essays were still interesting.

[Anne · Rating 3 out of 5]

I confess: I only read the essays that interested me, the others I either skimmed quickly or skipped altogether. My favorite essay was Jay Goldspinner's piece on storytelling as ritual.