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Zsuzsanna Emese Budapest (Author)
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A women's spirituality classic now back in print!

The Holy Book of Women's Mysteries is essential for Pagans, feminists, and women seeking to learn more about the spiritual path as it relates to the feminine and the Goddess aspects of witchcraft and Wicca. This book is not about reinstating a matriarchy or tearing down patriarchy; it is about women's spirituality and its relationship with politics and lifestyle. Z. Budapest is one of the founding mothers of modern women's witchcraft, beginning with the establishment of Susan B. Anthony Coven in Los Angeles in 1971. She catapulted herself into the media spotlight when she was tried as a witch and found guilty in 1975 after being arrested on Venice Beach for reading tarot cards. She fought the charges and, after a nine year battle, won the right for every tarot reader to do so legally.

The Holy Book of Women's Mysteries is a seminal text that contains invaluable information on Dianic witchcraft and spells, including everyday magick, sabbat rituals, and divination methods; a section on how vegetarian theories and politics relate to witchcraft and the feminine aspect; and a good deal of information on goddesses and how the patriarchal religions distorted old myths to serve their own needs. There are several unique and beautiful Rites of Passage for women and men that you don't often find, and Budapest's personal life stories are an equally valuable read, from her escape across the mountains from Communist Hungary to her fight for women's religious freedom upon moving to America.

* This reprint features a new introduction by Z. Budapest, in addition to essays by luminaries such as Starhawk and Merlin Stone.
* Author is an internationally acclaimed Priestess with a vibrant workshop schedule in the U.S. and Europe, including CIIS.

About the Author

Z. Budapest was born in Budapest, Hungary, the daughter of an artist and witch whose ancient spiritual beliefs had an immense influence on her. She workshops and lectures internationally, and is an educator at the California Institute of Integral Studies and Dianic University Online. Z. lives in Oakland, California.

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  • Paperback: 376 pages
  • Publisher: Weiser Books; illustrated edition edition (October 1, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 157863413X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1578634132
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #276,527 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars "The book that launched a Revolution", November 30, 2007
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If I could only have one book to read for the rest of my life, it would be The Holy Book of Women's Mysteries. And if you are a Woman, interested in Women's Mysteries, this book will inspire you to reconnect your very soul with the Goddess. The more I read, and re-read this book, the more strength and healing knowledge I acquire for myself, and Women everywhere.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Book That Started It All, December 1, 2007
By Martysaurus-Rex (Columbus, Ohio) - See all my reviews
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In a world full of metaphysical crap, this this is the one to read. Hands-down, Zsuzanna is the best. She is the real thing, a real witch from a long line of Hungarian witches. The Holy Book of Women's Mysteries is sadly an almost total unknown spiritual classic. If you have any intrest in Paganism, Goddess-craft, or Feminist Wicca this is the book for you.
I was introduced to this book by a good friend, and have taken every oppertunity to pass THBOWM on to others.
This book will change your life, I promise.
All of Zsuzanna Budapest's books are incredible and well worth reading, but this is her masterpiece.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic Revisited!!, December 5, 2007
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This is the re-publication of a timeless classic. Z has incorporated new material and photos. The photos of Masika's (Z's Mom) sculptures shows the talent that this line of Women have been blessed with. All Dianic homes should have a copy of this as reference material. The Holy Book is easy to read and understand. Feminists and Women world wide can relate to the various topics and appreciate the old ways of celebration of the Holy Days that have been shared here even if they have not chosen the Dianic path as their own. This work has and will continue to withstand time!!!!

Kellie Matthews a/k/a Hazel Da Healer
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