Witch, Pagan, Neo-Pagan, and Wicca communities are predominantly inclusive to all genders and races. You learn this the more you study these topics and listen to the conversations of people within these communities. Terms that were once exclusive to one sex are not anymore. Anyone of any gender can be a priest or priestess, a sorcerer or sorceress, a wizard/warlock or witch—all of these in essence mean the same thing; a shepherd, a practitioner of magic in their own ways. Remember that. And now, we step into Witch by Lisa Lister:
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A witch according to this book is a woman. A woman in her power, in her is lifetimes of ancient knowledge just waiting to be explored and that she in all that is, is the most important and badass creature on this Mumma Earth as she calls it. Female power is overflowing, filled over to the brim so every woman—just woman—can feel that they have worth and they're magic is beautiful. You deserve to feel empowerment, with of course the wonderful understanding that your gender is not greater than someone else's and that you are equal to everyone else. Yes, we should fight for equality of all.
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My point in saying all of this is that Lisa Lister's Witch is not a good witch book. If you are a new witch, do not read this book for a witchcraft 101; you can find all the information you need researching more inclusive book. The female power alone could be a great source of feminism but entwined with Lister's witchcraft, it became sexist and not at all empowering for me to read. If you can get passed it somehow and find joy, good for you. You love this book and I will not take that enjoyment away, go love it and hold it to you. But for me, I cannot and will not recommend this to anyone.
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To all male, transgender, non-binary, and gender fluid witches out there: I love you. You need validation just as much as anyone. Witch, Pagan, Neo-Pagan, and Wicca communities are predominantly inclusive to all genders and races. Remember that.
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