The Power of the Circle by Maria StollerHumanity has many basic needs. One of these is the need for congregation and ritual. This coming together with purpose is supportive in nature and can be helpful in troubled times. How this is done is different from place to place, but the various rites are practiced throughout our whole life. Groups are formed sometimes living in harmony, sometimes creating a separation that is devastating. Part of the circle or within the circle, we find a