s human help. The harmonious balance of plant/animal/divine awareness is not automatic: it must constantly be renewed (Starhawk, 1979, p. 10), and this is the function of Craft rituals. Inner work, spiritual work, is most effective when proceeds hand in hand with outer work. Take the symbols we use and make them real: not just invoke air, fire, water and earth, but know how to clean and conserve water, how to grow food sustainable, how to plant a windbreak and how to live with solar power. We must work to preserve the diversity of natural life, to prevent the poisoning of the environment and the destruction of species (Starhawk, 1979, p.10). We must take better care of that part of Nature that is closest to us: our own spirits, minds and bodies. Humanity's survival may depend on it. Witchcraft deepens our work for social justice and liberation and has a universal appeal: "women and men from many backgrounds come together to celebrate the mysteries of the Triple Goddess of birth, love, and death and of her consort"(Starhawk, 1979, p. 2). Witchcraft has the power to reconcile Western society with the natural ecology of our planet and make everyone feel part of Nature instead of standing apart from it and trying to manipulate it. The Goddess has been an empowering figure for women and men who are willing to challenge patriarchy (Starhawk, 1979, pp.7-9). New era of individual and intellectual freedom and global exchange of views and information gives an opportunity to start again to return to native spiritual roots in order to re-claim religious heritage. Spiritual path that Independent spirit of witchcraft, is based on freedom of speech and worship, decentralized government, and rights of the individual (Starhawk, 1979, p.7). Paganism brings joy and passion, connections to nature, ritual experiences, practical moral codes, flexible power structures, archetypal richness, and a strong ecological focus. Contemporary Paganism is an escape from...
