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“In a culture where profit has become the true God, self-sacrifice can seem incomprehensible rather than noble.”

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Starhawk, born Margaret Moore on June 17, 1951, is an American writer, activist, and feminist known for her work on feminism, ecology, and spiritual practice. Her most famous works include 'The Spiral Dance' and 'The Earth Path'. Starhawk is renowned for her contributions to the witchcraft movement and her advocacy for social change. more

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