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Hidden Passages: Tales to Honor the Crones

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There is an excess of books about women and craft on the market. To wade through the lists to find a genuine voice that speaks into the heart is a daunting prospect. That is why I find myself in joy at encouraging each true heart to read Vila SpiderHawks's Hidden Passages `Tales to Honor the Crones'.

Here are eight stories that make a journey of depth and light around the Wheel of Life each engaging the light that is the gift of wisdom from our crones. This book shows the magickal presence of the Goddess in such mundane events as "It was still dark when Mother and Grandmother and I went to the market." (Maiden, Mother, Crone Cara) which evolves into the real-dream of maturation.

Here we see and feel deep inside ourselves that where a woman walks, there comes the potential for awakening wisdom and compassion that speaks to the hidden longings that are universal hearts beating as one. We see and feel that potential for joy and love in our own heart no matter the individual path
we are on.

The Tales in Hidden Passages brought laughter and tears as I identified with each woman and felt the resonance of her journey within myself.

Vila SpiderHawk's writing is clear and articulate while creating character and mood that makes each of these stories a stand alone experience and the whole brings delight to any reader!


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These stories are full of magick and wonder, and tender love that is both honest and real. I am 42, and the Crone years seem to be speeding closer every second. I use this book as a strengthening tool, to help me love and honor myself as my body changes.
Of the three faces of Goddess, Maiden, Mother and Crone, Crone has always been the hardest for me to be close to. She frightened me in many ways. After reading this, I know my love for the Crone is far stronger than my fear. I only needed to see her more clearly.
The stories are so real that you step into them - and into incredible worlds *where I wish I lived :-)*
This is a book for any woman who wants to get closer to the Feminine Divine, including the Divine within herself. It is powerful.
I can't wait for more work by this author!
Esmerelda Little Flame

This is a book of eight short stories that honor the third phase of a woman's life, the crone years, the grandmother years. Each of these stories is quite different, yet each carries the thread of deeply respecting the feminine, and the divine feminine, in every woman. These stories made me laugh, made me cry, took me on adventures to places I've never dreamed could exist.

Hidden Passages is not a book that I could read falling asleep at night. It is daytime reading at its best. If it affects you like it has me, you will reconsider who you are and how you relate to the world around you, and you will be entertained and delighted along the way.

SpiderHawk interweaves many different loving relationships in these uplifting and poignant tales. My favorite tale presented the life-changing bond between a curious girl and the neighborhood wise woman. But throughout, SpiderHawk expertly portrays the joy of new experiences as well as the protective affection and devoted concern connecting mother, daughter and grandmother during transformative passages of their lives. Here is a book destined to be a classic.

Have you ever befriended someone whom everyone shunned? Has this person been a significant influence in your life? Have the traditions of your family been passed down through the generations and honored to this day? Do you have women, who are your friends, that you respect because of the values they keep and you live by those values every day of your life? Vila's book, "Hidden Passages," is about the love and respect we have for the women in our lives. It could be a great-grandmother, grandmother, mother, or just a friend. Her book is enchanting and will draw you in from the very first page. It is a must read that reminds us to show love and appreciation to the women who influence our everyday life. S.L. Chessor-Author
My Tongue Fell Out

Traveling and experiencing the trials and lives of eight women brings up deep rooted memories of ones own experiences in life. You cry, you laugh, and you smile along with them.
A heart felt collection all women should read and experience.

When I was given Vila Spiderhawk's Hidden Passages: Tales to Honor the Crone, frankly I didn't expect to enjoy it, so I ignored it for awhile. But when I finally started it I got hooked very quickly. Her writing is passionate and she uses language very, very well. The stories are all interesting and some I found fascinating. I recommend it strongly not only to women of a certain age but anyone interested in good stories and fine writing.

Hidden Passages is an amazing book! Not only is it beautifully written, but the stories are just fascinating! They take me places I never dreamed I would go and make me see, feel, smell, even taste everything! I just loved this book!

This a wonderful spiritual wise book,written by an obviously lovely and loving woman.The wisdom and truth brought to light is amazing and makes me want to buy and read everything she's ever written.Dearhearts,this is a must read by everyone no matter what part of your journey you are on.A+++++++++

I absolutely LOVE this book, I am fortunate enough to be able to take my time and read it over and over like it should be! I will be buying as many of Miss Vila's books as I can. I am sure they all are just as inspiring and heartwarming! Miss Vila I will get the cookbook you suggested for my Mom for yule!
A very talented woman and author!