DescriptionLlewellyn’s Women’s Spirituality Series ~ Vintage 1995Conway’s unique book focuses entirely on magickal practices geared to the special needs of women and teaches readers how to use the shamanic powers of ancient women from the Norse regions, Middle East, Greece, India, and the Celtic areas–all in their original forms, stripped of overlying patriarchal interpretations and symbols. Illustrations.You now join the band of warrior-women which stretches back to the dawn of our fore-mothers, and will continue as long as women walk this Earth. Once upon a time, women practiced their own exclusive methods of shamanism, witchcraft, magick, and divination. But they lost much of this knowledge hundreds of years ago, when its practice was forbidden by patriarchal religions and governments.Now you can regain those long-forgotten secrets and learn new ways to celebrate your femaleness as a source of undreamed-of strength. Falcon Feather & Valkyrie Sword presents a universal system that draws on women’s mysteries from all traditions-Celtic, Greek, Egyptian, Indian, and Middle Eastern-focusing especially on the lessons to be learned from the Valkyries, fearless warrior-women of the Norse pantheon. These simple exercises, rituals, magickal techniques, and compelling guided shamanic journeys will help you tap the deep sources of feminine power within you.Although women have made much progress toward regaining the respect, rights, and power they once had, too few of them have been confident enough to practice their own forms of worship and spirituality. This book celebrates exclusively feminine ways women can experience the God-dess—without reference to male deities, symbols, or influences-and will enlighten men and women who wish to further explore the realms of feminist spirituality, shamanism, and women’s magick.
