Sexy Witch

by Lasara Firefox Allen and LaSara Firefox

Employing a unique blend of feminism and magick, this refreshing guide to female self-empowerment helps women acknowledge the beauty, strength, and sexiness within themselves. Utterly honest and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 073870752X
• ISBN13: 9780738707525
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.6" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

A Pagan Exploration of Feminist Themes

After neglecting my spiritual side for many years, I found it difficult to sort through the multitude of "witchcraft" books in the search for something genuine. I had seen Sexy Witch several times over the years, and was always curious, so I picked it up. I'm glad that I did, because it is exactly what I've been looking for in a guide to discovering my own spiritual sense. This book may not be everyone's cup of tea, but perhaps it would help to understand some of the more "out there" activities suggested. Many of the exercises seem to derive from things I have seen and done in feminist workshops on improving body image and connecting with women's spirituality. Some are reminiscent of workshops from the women's rights movement, when women examined their bodies closely to get over the intense shame and stigma associated with certain areas of the female anatomy. Because I am familiar with such explorations, and have even done some of them in the past, I did not find it shocking. Sometimes challenging, but it all made sense to me. For someone who is uncomfortable with the word "Feminist" or who is deeply affected by the social constructs this book aims to push aside, some chapters may seem too radical. Personally, I love a pagan book that is unabashedly woman-centric without being full of fluffy bunnies, "love spells," and cliche praises to goddesses of the Greek/Roman pantheon. This guide is flexible enough to allow great freedom of expression in ritual. Even color and direction associations are open to your own interpretation, which is wonderful for witches who do not connect with common Wiccan-inspired practices. This book is all about learning to love, honor, respect, and fully own every part of yourself, which is something most women desperately need help with in our body-hating, consumerist, patriarchal society. This is the best pagan book I have ever had the pleasure of reading. Five stars, and two thumbs up.

Defeat body-phobia!

This book has gotten some mixed press since it came out-people seem to either love it or hate it. The people who hate it seem to have completely missed the point of the book. They either get freaked out by the frank use of euphemisms for female anatomy, or they run screaming from the idea of *gasp* getting to know the most nether regions of the female body, and all the various things it does. Additionally, uber-witches get terrified that *gasp* somebody might think witches have sex, and that sex can be a part of witchcraft!This is completely symptomatic of the body-PHOBIC mindset that "Sexy Witch" sets out to reverse. In this book I found a wealth of exercises determined to shatter the negative tunnel vision most people in America (and in many other places) have about our bodies. The author challenges us to venture into the most terrifying aspects of the female physical form, the parts that we're told are "dirty" and "bad", and become comfortable with them. We're encouraged to touch, to look, and to otherwise become familiar with our bodies in every crevice. And this is a *good* thing. Firefox has the right idea-rather than skirting around the fear we have of our bodies with pretty flowers and mincing, femmy steps, she meets it head-on fearlessly, showing the reader that there's nothing to be afraid of, and that we stand to gain much in the way of confidence and health by getting over ingrained hangups. She challenges gender stereotypes, even to the point of including a decent section on conscious crossdressing as a way to break out of one's preconceived notions. She gives plenty of material for both solitary and group work; the latter is particularly nice as it offers the reader the chance to spread body-positive thoughts. And while some may complain that the magical aspects of the book are too watered-down, keep in mind that the material is aimed not just at experienced pagans, but any woman with body issues who could use some help in getting over them. I can only wish that there was such a thing for men out there; while body issues in women are well-documented, body issues in men are often ignored. If you're a guy having trouble with your image, there won't really be much here for you to work with, though it may be worthwhile to read just to get an idea of some of the issues that woman face, and how Firefox recommends dealing with them. This is a brilliant work that deserves its controversy-it highlights body-fear, and for those brave enough to face it, Sexy Witch offers a multitude of methods for getting over it, already!

Wicca-curious? Sexy Witch is where to start

For any woman interested in modern witchcraft, Sexy Witch should be their first book to buy - and for anyone practicing the craft who hasn't read it yet, please read it! This is more than a manual for Wiccans. It's a guide to forging a spiritual practice based on intention, creation, passion and awareness. What Firefox does brilliantly is she transmutes these spiritual ideals into concrete rituals and exercises for self discovery and revelation. She boldly addresses women's body-image issues, encouraging her readers to ditch the airbrushed-consumer version of femininity and take a good look at themselves--all of themselves--to find and embrace their true, individual beauty. And that's sexy.

it was about time....

This book will tranform you.. you will accept your body, and start a strong relationship with your own sexuality,You don't have to agree with everything FireFox says, just allow yourself to start a modern and positive empowerment attitude through the process of transformation of your own psyche.Get aroused and use that energy to conquer the world :) You Can do it.

Outstanding Accomplishment

This is one empowering book! While it may seem this book is for women only, as a man I found it informative and very practical. Some of the contents are specifically for women, including exercises that are guaranteed to both shock and delight readers. A quick look into the library of LaSara Firefox reveals that this is her first full blown book. I will definitely be looking out for more from this author. Sexy Witch is one of the most daring, revealing, and inspiring books I have ever read. The fact that a book like this can be published proves that free speech is still a reality! Although the book does have some roughness, I give it 5 stars for what a special and unique accomplishment it is. I doubt there is any book in existence that pushes the envelope like this one. I found myself laughing out loud, and crying at some of the startling historical information. A copy of Sexy Witch on your coffee table is guaranteed to strike up some interesting conversations with your guests. Based on its contents and graphic exercises I would not be surprised to see this book banned. Sexy Witch has the potential to empower anyone who reads it. I especially like the "media fast" exercise. We all need to do this one, for our health and sanity.