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In Praise of the Crone
Dorothy Morrison was shocked when she began menopause at thirty-two. But she discovered that this was the best thing that ever happened to her. In her book, "In Praise of the Crone, "she reveals her discoveries for making this the best time in her life. You can make this an exhilarating, fun transition, too.
For too long, society has been saying that age is not good and that older people have no energy or verve. Youth has it's importance, but so does maturity. Here you will learn the truth: that personal value, self-worth, and true beauty all increase with age.
Remember when you were very young and wished to be older? This book confirms what you've always suspected: that maturity is the beginning of life's liberties and freedom. You'll discover that youth is only a dress rehearsal for the fun, happiness, and satisfaction that come with the menopausal transition.
As we have wandered farther from Pagan and natural roots, menopause has caused problems for many women. "In Praise of the Crone "shows you how to use spells, formulas, rituals, recipes, and meditations in order to use this stage of life to increase your levels of joy and pleasure. You'll learn home remedies to avoid the need for hormone replacement therapy or prescription drugs.
This book is a sassy guide to Cronehood. It gives practical techniques and herbs you can use to prevent some of the nuisances normally associated with menopause. It even shows you how you can actually use the energy of this transition ("hot flash energy") to empower your magic!
This book is fun, lively, and entertaining. If you are approaching menopause, experiencing it, or past it, get a copy today.
Winner of the 2000 Coalition of Visionary Resources (COVR) Award for best Biographical/Personal Book
For too long, society has been saying that age is not good and that older people have no energy or verve. Youth has it's importance, but so does maturity. Here you will learn the truth: that personal value, self-worth, and true beauty all increase with age.
Remember when you were very young and wished to be older? This book confirms what you've always suspected: that maturity is the beginning of life's liberties and freedom. You'll discover that youth is only a dress rehearsal for the fun, happiness, and satisfaction that come with the menopausal transition.
As we have wandered farther from Pagan and natural roots, menopause has caused problems for many women. "In Praise of the Crone "shows you how to use spells, formulas, rituals, recipes, and meditations in order to use this stage of life to increase your levels of joy and pleasure. You'll learn home remedies to avoid the need for hormone replacement therapy or prescription drugs.
This book is a sassy guide to Cronehood. It gives practical techniques and herbs you can use to prevent some of the nuisances normally associated with menopause. It even shows you how you can actually use the energy of this transition ("hot flash energy") to empower your magic!
This book is fun, lively, and entertaining. If you are approaching menopause, experiencing it, or past it, get a copy today.
Winner of the 2000 Coalition of Visionary Resources (COVR) Award for best Biographical/Personal Book
239 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 1999
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About the author
Dorothy Morrison
65 books157 followersWhile some of you may know me as the author of Lucinda's Web, Everyday Magic, The Craft, Utterly Wicked and many other books, you probably don't know much else about me. And a good number of you probably have no earthly idea who I am at all. So, why not read a little further and let me introduce myself!
A native Texan, I now live in Virginia with my husband, Mark. I'm a Third Degree Wiccan High Priestess of the Georgian Tradition, founded the Coven of the Crystal Garden in 1986, and spent many years teaching the Craft to students in eight states and in Australia. Since I'm the eternal student, though - who isn't?! - I'm currently ensconced in studies of the RavenMyst Circle Tradition, and enjoy membership in the Coven of the Raven.
But that's just the stuff pertinent to the Craft. Outside of my religious practices and spiritual beliefs, I'm a pretty well-rounded person as well. I've worked as an accounts payable clerk, a legal secretary, an administrative assistant, an office manager, a commissioned sales person, a personnel consultant, and in the City of Houston's Civil Service and Housing Code & Dangerous Buildings departments. I've also held positions as a hospital ward clerk, an animal shelter administrator and am a licensed nail tech. So, the truth of the matter is that I really am a jack of all trades - although whether I'm a master of any is still up for debate. Chuckle! [Photograph courtesy of K.A. Varner Photography, Norfolk, VA]baby
Of course, all of those experiences - some absolutely delightful and others, just downright awful - helped to shape the person I am today. But they didn't do it alone. They had help. And while I won't bore you with all the details, I thought you might enjoy a brief journey through my life. So...grab a cup of coffee, relax, and let me tell you a story...
It all begin centuries ago with my ancestors. I'm a direct descendant of William the Conqueror (King of England), Robert the Bruce of Scotland, and various doctors, lawyers, ministers, and patriots, as well as the fourth Governor of Kentucky, the first Poet Laureate of Texas, and a charter member of the Texas Rangers - all of whom were spunky, opinionated, and tenacious. So when I'm accused of being sassy - an accusation that seems to be spouted on a regular basis - I can't help but grin. I do, after all, come by it honestly.
I was born on May 6, 1955 in a small Texas town to a deputy sheriff - who later became Chief of Police - and his wife. My mother wanted to name me Penelope, but my father nixed the idea. It wasn't that there was anything wrong with the name. Not at all. It was just that his criteria for naming anything - cats, dogs, horses, or children - was that he had to be able to remember it when he was mad. And sadly, Penelope just didn't fit the bill. That being the case, he opted for something he could remember and named me after his little sister.
Much to my father's delight, I was quite the tomboy; in fact, he put me on a horse before I could walk. [This guaranteed my first real photo op with Western Horseman magazine when I was only two years old. It seems that I was the youngest rider in the Texas Trail Ride Association who could truly handle her own horse - even though that horse was sixteen hands high.] But good equestrian skills were just the beginning of his lessons. He instilled in me a love for all animals - both domestic and wild - and in doing so, taught me about the balance of Nature and animal conservation. He taught me to fish - looking back, I'm sure all those "driveway casting lessons" really tested his patience, but he stuck with it anyway - and it's something I still love to do today. He even taught me how to swing a hammer. But, perhaps, the most important thing he ever taught me was how to spin a good tale - a lesson I've been putting into practice for most of my life.
Mama, however, had her own set of lessons to teach. A master gardener, she taught me the joys of digging in the dirt an
A native Texan, I now live in Virginia with my husband, Mark. I'm a Third Degree Wiccan High Priestess of the Georgian Tradition, founded the Coven of the Crystal Garden in 1986, and spent many years teaching the Craft to students in eight states and in Australia. Since I'm the eternal student, though - who isn't?! - I'm currently ensconced in studies of the RavenMyst Circle Tradition, and enjoy membership in the Coven of the Raven.
But that's just the stuff pertinent to the Craft. Outside of my religious practices and spiritual beliefs, I'm a pretty well-rounded person as well. I've worked as an accounts payable clerk, a legal secretary, an administrative assistant, an office manager, a commissioned sales person, a personnel consultant, and in the City of Houston's Civil Service and Housing Code & Dangerous Buildings departments. I've also held positions as a hospital ward clerk, an animal shelter administrator and am a licensed nail tech. So, the truth of the matter is that I really am a jack of all trades - although whether I'm a master of any is still up for debate. Chuckle! [Photograph courtesy of K.A. Varner Photography, Norfolk, VA]baby
Of course, all of those experiences - some absolutely delightful and others, just downright awful - helped to shape the person I am today. But they didn't do it alone. They had help. And while I won't bore you with all the details, I thought you might enjoy a brief journey through my life. So...grab a cup of coffee, relax, and let me tell you a story...
It all begin centuries ago with my ancestors. I'm a direct descendant of William the Conqueror (King of England), Robert the Bruce of Scotland, and various doctors, lawyers, ministers, and patriots, as well as the fourth Governor of Kentucky, the first Poet Laureate of Texas, and a charter member of the Texas Rangers - all of whom were spunky, opinionated, and tenacious. So when I'm accused of being sassy - an accusation that seems to be spouted on a regular basis - I can't help but grin. I do, after all, come by it honestly.
I was born on May 6, 1955 in a small Texas town to a deputy sheriff - who later became Chief of Police - and his wife. My mother wanted to name me Penelope, but my father nixed the idea. It wasn't that there was anything wrong with the name. Not at all. It was just that his criteria for naming anything - cats, dogs, horses, or children - was that he had to be able to remember it when he was mad. And sadly, Penelope just didn't fit the bill. That being the case, he opted for something he could remember and named me after his little sister.
Much to my father's delight, I was quite the tomboy; in fact, he put me on a horse before I could walk. [This guaranteed my first real photo op with Western Horseman magazine when I was only two years old. It seems that I was the youngest rider in the Texas Trail Ride Association who could truly handle her own horse - even though that horse was sixteen hands high.] But good equestrian skills were just the beginning of his lessons. He instilled in me a love for all animals - both domestic and wild - and in doing so, taught me about the balance of Nature and animal conservation. He taught me to fish - looking back, I'm sure all those "driveway casting lessons" really tested his patience, but he stuck with it anyway - and it's something I still love to do today. He even taught me how to swing a hammer. But, perhaps, the most important thing he ever taught me was how to spin a good tale - a lesson I've been putting into practice for most of my life.
Mama, however, had her own set of lessons to teach. A master gardener, she taught me the joys of digging in the dirt an
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September 10, 2022
This is a book filled with humorous and comforting advice for women entering their crone years. It is packed with simple magical rituals, self care recipes and ideas, as well as guidance for the difficulties menopause brings. I especially enjoyed the chapter on beauty. Dorothy Morrison writes in an approachable and fun way. Recommended for all Queens!
September 22, 2012
This was a friendly, chatty book with a VERY positive view of menopause. I don't know if I can see it as quite the reason to celebrate that Morrison presents, but she did have a lot of useful exercises. I enjoyed the writing, and I have to confess I look forward to menopause with less trepidation than before.
February 18, 2009
Funny and witty almost like reading someone elses Diary.
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November 11, 2009I'm reading this along in bits between other books. Since I'm entering menopause I thought it best to celebrate it!
March 6, 2010
If you need a chirpy pep talk, this will do it.
February 8, 2008
Loved the presentation of this book as well as the rituals and meditation.
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