Acknowledgements

With sincere gratitude I wish to thank the following people who aided in the creation of this book. My good friend and editor, Mead Hunter, was instrumental in shaping this work into something acces­ sible using his knowledge, skill, humor, and insight. My thanks to this High Priest and Sage who has had tremendous impact on my work both magically and professionally. Thanks to Karen Cummings, a wonderful psychotherapist who helped me sort out some psycholog­ ical and magical theory. The members of Earthdance Coven, Cres­ cent’s Shadow, and Moontydes have been a great system of support during my own Dark Moon processes. Thanks to Victoria Sciarra who initially set me on the Widdershins path. Many thanks to B.T. Halphide for her eagle eye in the final editing stages. Finally, I must thank Lady Varda, a wise woman who knows the ways of the crone and who has guided me along my spiritual journey.