Reclaim the Goddess Rites and Mysteries of the Past

Ruth Barrett shows women how they can create empowering, transformative rituals that strengthen their profound connection to the Goddess. Instead of providing shortcuts, scripts, or rote rituals, she teaches women how to think like a ritualist. Step by step, readers learn the ritual-making process: developing a purpose and theme, building an altar, preparing emotionally and mentally (energetics), spell casting, and more. For beginners or experienced ritualists, solitaries or groups, this thorough, engaging guide to the art of ritual-making can help women commemorate every sacred milestone that touches their lives.

As women, we can mark our life's passages adn commemorate our milestones when we honor ourselves with rituals and ceremonies that reveal and call on female divinities. From nontraditionally celebrated events like child weaning, quitting a job, or preparing for surgery to the more recognized occasions of marriage, birthdays, and end-of-life memorials, we can create profound and meaningful rituals. Learn the ritual process step by step to create empowering and transformative celebrations that can be personalized for your group, your seasons, and yourself. Begin to think and act like a ritualist as you re-imagine, create, and embark on your sacred journey through womanhood. 

"The missing link between a good and a great ritual. Millions of women are interested in Goddess worship today ... [Ruth Barrett] reframes the knowledge once again for the new generation."

— Zsuzsanna Budapest, best-selling author of Summoning the Fates and The Holy Book of Women's Mysteries

"Ruth Barrett brings her many years of experience in teaching and priestessing in the Dianic tradition to this book. Her thoughtfulness, intelligence and depth of understanding make it a valuable resource and will open a new perspective for many Pagans."

— STARHAWK, best-selling author of The Spiral Dance and The Fifth Sacred Thing

"A well-written, thoughtful, and useful book that can help women with important passages in our lives, as well as with everyday life."

— Riane Eisler, best-selling author of The Chalice and The Blade and Sacred Pleasure

Ruth Barrett (Wisconson) is a Dianic High Priestess with over twenty-five years of experience in teaching and creating ritual. For two decades, she served the Goddess community of Circle of Aradia in Los Angeles. An award-winning recording artist of Goddess songs, she lives in the Midwest with her life partner Falcon River, where they co-founded Temple of Diana, a national Dianic religious organization.