Starhawk

Starhawk (Miriam Simos)

Born: June 17, 1951 — Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

Starhawk is an American author, activist, and organizer known for her work in contemporary Paganism, ecofeminism, and social justice movements. Born Miriam Simos, she writes under the name Starhawk and has been a major voice in earth-centered spirituality and feminist activism for decades.

Biographical sketch

Starhawk is a foundational figure in the modern Pagan and Goddess spiritualities. She co-founded the Reclaiming Collective, a network of witches and activists focused on environmental justice, peace, community organizing, and feminist perspectives. Her work blends spirituality with political action, encouraging practical organizing alongside ritual and spiritual practice.

Notable works

• The Spiral Dance (1979; revised editions later) – a foundational text in modern Pagan and Goddess spirituality.
• Dreaming the Dark: Magic, Sex, Politics (1982) – explores magic, feminist spirituality, and political transformation.
• The Fifth Sacred Thing (1993) – a visionary ecological novel addressing climate justice, community resilience, and social change.

News and public activity

Starhawk remains active as a writer, lecturer, and workshop facilitator. Her public work centers on climate justice, feminist spirituality, and building resilient communities. She often participates in conferences, interfaith and ecospiritual dialogues, and teaching programs that blend activism with earth-based spirituality.

Social media and public profiles

• Official website: starhawk.org
• X / Twitter: @starhawk

Recent projects and directions

In recent years, Starhawk has continued mentoring activists through the Reclaiming network, contributing essays on eco-spirituality and social justice, and engaging in climate-justice outreach and education. Her work remains focused on empowering communities to organize for justice, nurture sustainable living, and practice inclusive, earth-centered spirituality.