"That arc of wine poured onto the earth in libation is a bridge between the worlds. And for those of us who are witches and shamans and mystics in addition to worshippers, it is a bridge we can tread. We can slip into that opening created by sacrifice to commune and communicate, as we wish, with the gods and spirits. When we see it for what it is, the act of offering itself can alter consciousness. If you consider it, it’s an amazing thing – through intention and ritual (both are important), we take some simple physical thing and hand it to the gods. Even if we can’t see Them take it, even if we can’t feel it, an exchange has taken place, the worlds have briefly touched. And we can, in fact, learn to see and feel it, and take full advantage of that holiness that is created through giving."