Can Starhawk cast a spell for me?
No. She does not cast spells for or about other people, and instead suggests that the most powerful spell is one you do for yourself. Q: I want to learn how to be a Witch. A: One good place to start is to read Starhawk’s books, especially The Spiral Dance and The Twelve Wild Swans. Actually do the exercises! She rarely teaches beginner classes anymore, except as part of the Earth Activist Trainings. There are many other great priestesses teaching; check out the Reclaiming website for regional classes and Witchcamps (week-long magic intensives). There are also useful Pagan resources on the net where you can meet teachers and potential circlemates– for example, the Covenant of the Goddess web site. Other general wisdom for beginners: Understand that Paganism is a spiritual practice of connection, not a get-what-you-want-quick scheme. Be in nature as much as possible; nature is our “sacred text.” Read widely, read smart (test what you hear and read–there’s a lot of garbage in print). Tr
