The stance taken by a High Priestess with feet apart and arms spread straight out to the sides. It is used to represent the Goddess. Others may use it to absorb energy. It is sometimes called the Pentacle Position.
Readers, please enjoy this guest blog post by Sandra Kynes, author of several books, including The Herb Gardener's Essential Guide, Plant Magic, and the new Witches' Encyclopedia of Magical Plants, among many others.
Although a few old books...