"To me, the word 'Witch' is delicious, filled with the most ancient memories that go back to our earliest ancestors, who lived close to natural cycles and who understood and appreciated the power and energy that we share with the earth. It is filled with the scent of a breeze after rain, the swirl of homemade incense smoke, and the twinkle of the north star on a crisp winter night. Within this word, the five elements dance (Cabot, Back Cover)."

So what is Wicca? Like most religions, nothing is cut-and-dry. Many different people believe many different things. One thing is for sure-never hurt anyone or anything. Most Wiccans worship a God, a Goddess, and the Five Elements. The Pentacle is a symbol which represents these five "sacred things". The first four elements-earth, air, fire, and water-are represented by the four directions on a compass. Each of these things are needed to survive, and each plays a vital role in nature. "The Fifth Sacred Thing"-spirit-signifies the energy, courage, and love that Wiccans share with mother earth, themselves, and others. This is where Starhawk got the title for her novel.

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Cunningham, Scott. "The Elements of Magick." Earth Power. St Paul: Llewellyn

In Starhawk's The Fifth Sacred Thing, spirit and courage are key elements in the plot. The main character's name is Madrone. She is a Wiccan member of a utopian socialist community, and must make a long and dangerous journey away from her village to bring home a badly needed medicine. In order to be strong, Madrone must use courage, love, and strength. Throughout the course of the book, her spirit grows stronger as she makes many new friends and eventually returns to help her village. The title of the novel is fitting; an obvious tribute to the Fifth Element, Spirit, as Wicca is an underlying theme in the story.

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