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Dreaming the dark
First published 1982 · 242 pages
A contemplative journey into how ancient spiritual practices can heal the modern fractures between the individual and society.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like sitting in a circle of deep, transformative contemplation where the mystical and the political seamlessly intertwine. The text unfolds at a steady, deliberate pace, inviting readers to reflect on the psychological mechanisms of control and the profound fractures between the individual and society. It carries an earnest, empowering tone, wrapping the reader in a mood that is both grounded in earthly realities and elevated by ancient magic. The prose is thoughtful and discursive, bridging the gap between witchcraft, sexuality, and societal healing. It is a deeply philosophical experience, perfect for readers who seek to understand how the transforming power of Goddess-centric spirituality can be harnessed to mend the spiritual and political wounds of the modern world.
- Mood
- contemplative
- mystical
- transformative
- Tone
- earnest
- philosophical
- empowering
- analytical
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- spiritual healing · political transformation · individual and society · psychological control · earth-based spirituality
- The writing
- Thoughtful and discursive, weaving together spiritual reflection, psychological analysis, and political theory.
- The arc
- Moves from an analytical examination of societal fractures to a hopeful embrace of spiritual and political healing.
- Who it's for
- Readers looking to bridge the gap between political activism and earth-based spiritual practices.
Content notes
- discussions of sex
- psychological control
About the book
Discusses how the ancient religion of the Goddess offers a transforming power that could heal the spiritual and political split between individual and society.
Description from Open Library.
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