Starhawk is the bestselling author who introduced over a million readers to Wicca – the earth-centered tradition that teaches us to seek wisdom from the cycles of life and the principles of nature itself. On The Beginner’s Guide to Wicca, she invites a new audience of listeners to learn blessings, spells, and rituals to connect with the Goddess, deepen a personal spiritual practice, and create community ritual and celebration. This complete guide to Wiccan and Pagan spirituality offers practical exercises to use the essentials of this ancient wisdom in everyday life.

Starhawk is an award-winning author, feminist, peace activist, and a leading authority on the Goddess movement. She holds an M.A. in psychology from Antioch West University, and was a lecturer at the Institute for Culture and Creation Spirituality at Holy Names College in Oakland. She travels widely in North America and Europe giving lectures, workshops, and public rituals in the Goddess tradition. Starhawk is the author of The Fifth Sacred Thing; and The Spiral Dance.