Modern Paganism has inspired and been inspired by authors who have produced memorable words to live by. Below are quotes by just a few of the many writers whose words embody different Pagan experiences of spirituality.
Goddess as the Divine Feminine:
One of the foundational principles for many Pagans is that there is a Divine Feminine that has been neglected in favor of the Divine Masculine. To bring these two into balance is paramount in presenting a complete picture of the true nature of the universe.
"A religion without a goddess is halfway to atheism." - Dion Fortune
"Through the Goddess, we can discover our strength, enlighten our minds, own our bodies, and celebrate our emotions." - Starhawk
"For I am the soul of nature the gives life to the universe." - Starhawk in her rendition of The Charge of the Goddess
"The Goddess is Alive. Magic is afoot." - Z. Budapest
Honoring the Earth:
Pagans honor the earth not just as a place to call home but as a living, breathing entity. Known also as Mother Earth, Pagans believe the planet deserves the respect that any good mother should receive.
"This planet is our home. Our life and hers are interdependent." - Doreen Valiente
"When we let go of believing we are superior, we open ourselves to the experience of living in the community of Nature." - Philip and Stephanie Carr-Gomm
"Religion is about creation, and for that reason religion should be about the earth." - Laurie Cabot
The Art of Magic:
Magic is greatly written about and often misunderstood. While not all Pagans practice it, magic is deep at the heart of spirituality for others.
"Make no mistake about it, magick is an art form, and every true magician is an artist." - Lon Milo DuQuette
"You see, no matter how important everything else is to magical success, belief is the most crucial." Dorothy Morrison
"No one can give you magickal powers. You have to earn them. There is only one way to do this. Practice, practice, practice!" - Donald Michael Kraig
"Magic is not always serious or solemn. It is a joyous celebration and merging with the life-force." - Scott Cunningham
One of the most famous quotes about magic comes from Magick in Theory and Practice by the influential occult personality and author Aleister Crowley: "Magick is the science and art of causing change to occur in conformity with will."
For more quotes by Crowley and to learn about this controversial figure, visit Aleister Crowley Quotes on Magic and Will.
All of these authors come from different backgrounds. However, they all tap into ancient and new concepts to express the modern Pagan's thirst for knowledge and experience of divinity.
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