{"id":24599,"date":"2021-07-01T01:10:53","date_gmt":"2021-07-01T05:10:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/?p=24599"},"modified":"2021-06-27T13:33:21","modified_gmt":"2021-06-27T17:33:21","slug":"book-review-tree-magic-by-sandra-kynes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2021\/07\/01\/book-review-tree-magic-by-sandra-kynes\/","title":{"rendered":"Book Review – Tree Magic: Connecting with the Spirit and Wisdom of Trees by Sandra Kynes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Book Review<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

Tree Magic<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

Connecting with the <\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

Spirit and Wisdom of Trees<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

by <\/span>Sandra Kynes<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

Publisher: Llewellyn Publications<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

368 <\/span>Pages<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

Publication Date: June 8, 2021<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

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\u201cTree Magic: Connecting with the Spirit and Wisdom of Trees\u201d is a guide <\/span>to bringing this energy into our lives. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Rooted in the physical realm, trees provide food, medicine, raw materials, and shelter. In the mystical world, trees connect three realms: heaven, earth, and underworld. Our ancestors revered them.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Hu<\/span><\/span>mans have a symbiotic relationship with trees: <\/span><\/span>We inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide; trees absorb carbon dioxide and emit oxygen. A large tree can produce enough oxygen to support four people a day. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Part one of this book contains a brief history of beliefs regarding trees and the roles they play from the sacred to the mundane. Other chapters cover working with tree energy, how to use it in ritual and magic, and how to make a variety of tools \u2013 such as w<\/span><\/span>reaths, wands, and staffs \u2013 using <\/span><\/span>different parts of the tree. Sandra Kynes presents steps to take to get to know a tree, and instructions to make a <\/span><\/span>hydrosol<\/span><\/span> and infused oil to absorb the tree\u2019s powerful energy. Also explored are the Celtic ogham, also known as the tree alphabet, along with several tree calendars and the runic half months.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Not all the sixty-five plants featured in this book are trees \u2013 reeds, ivy, and heather for instance \u2013 but all are sacred and magical. They provide a gateway to a world of spirit and magic, and this book touches on their timeless mysteries and guides readers to work with their powers. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

From the acacia tree to the yew, part two contains background (historical and magical), associated deities, seasonal details to identify the tree, its attributes, and suggestions for magical and ritual use. A sketch of the leaves; a twig; and its flower, seed, or fruit lead off each three- to four-page profile. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Appendixes list the trees associated with each day of the year, those connected with the elements, planets, zodiac sign, <\/span><\/span>and the <\/span><\/span>m<\/span><\/span>agical powers and attributes of trees from abundance and adaptability to wisdom and wishes.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

This book gives a nudge to deepen connections to the green world. Readers are encouraged to listen for the primal whispers of trees whose wisdom make us aware of the divine, and show how we\u2019re all interconnected. It serves as a reference for working with trees to enrich our lives. Learn what trees can help connect to ancestors, how to attract prosperity, what to do when a tree is not available for magic, and this useful incantation:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n


\n<\/span> \u201c<\/i><\/span>By water, earth, air, and fire;<\/i><\/span><\/span>
\n<\/i><\/span>May this object bring my desire.<\/i><\/span><\/span>
\n<\/i><\/span>By north, south, east, and west;<\/i><\/span><\/span>
\n<\/i><\/span>May its energy by spirit be blessed.<\/i><\/span><\/span>
\n<\/i><\/span>May this tree\u2019s magic work with me;<\/i><\/span><\/span>
\n<\/i><\/span>So mote its purpose come to be.\u201d<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Sandra Kynes is a member of the Order of Bards, Ovates & Druids and the author of more than fifteen books, including <\/span>\u201c<\/i><\/span>Beginner\u2019s Guide to Herbal Remedies,\u201d <\/span><\/span>and \u201c<\/span>Sea Magic<\/i><\/span>.\u201d Sandra’s writing also appears regularly in Llewellyn’s popular almanacs and datebooks. She lives on the Maine coast.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Tree Magic: Connecting with the Spirit & Wisdom of Trees<\/a><\/p>\n

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About the Author:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Lynn Woike<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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thewitchonwheels.com<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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All my life I have known magic was real. As a child, I played with the fae, established relationships with trees and \u201cjust knew things.\u201d In my maiden years I discovered witchcraft and dabbled in the black-candles-and-cemeteries-at-midnight-on-a-fullmoon magick just enough to realize I did not understand its power. I went on to explore many practices including Zen, astrology, color therapy, native traditions, tarot, herbs, candle magic, gems, and, as I moved into my mother years, Buddhism, the Kabbalah and Reiki. The first man I dated after my divorce was a witch who reintroduced me to the Craft, this time by way of the Goddess. For 11 years I was in a coven, but with retirement, I have returned to an eclectic solitary practice. When accepting the mantle of crone, I pledged to serve and teach. This is what I do from my skoolie \u2013 a 30-year-old school bus converted into a tiny house on wheels that I am driving around the country, following 72-degree weather, emerging myself into nature, and sharing magic with those I meet. Find me at <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>thewitchonwheels.com<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>, Facebook and Instagram.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Book Review Tree Magic Connecting with the Spirit and Wisdom of Trees by Sandra Kynes Publisher: Llewellyn Publications 368 Pages Publication Date: June 8, 2021     \u201cTree Magic: Connecting with the Spirit and Wisdom of Trees\u201d is a guide to bringing this energy into our lives. Rooted in the physical realm, trees provide food, medicine, raw materials, and shelter. In the mystical world, trees connect three realms: heaven, earth, and underworld. Our ancestors revered them. Humans have a symbiotic relationship with trees: We inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide; trees absorb carbon dioxide and emit oxygen. A large tree can produce enough oxygen to support four people a day. Part one of this book contains a brief history of beliefs regarding trees and the roles they play from the sacred to the mundane. Other chapters cover working with tree energy, how to use it in ritual and magic, and how to make a variety of tools \u2013 such as wreaths, wands, and staffs \u2013 using different parts of the tree. Sandra Kynes presents steps to take to get to know a tree, and instructions to make a hydrosol and infused oil to absorb the tree\u2019s powerful energy. Also explored are the Celtic ogham, also known as the tree alphabet, along with several tree calendars and the runic half months. Not all the sixty-five plants featured in this book are trees \u2013 reeds, ivy, and heather for instance \u2013 but all are sacred and magical. They provide a gateway to a world of spirit and magic, and this book touches on their timeless mysteries and guides readers to work with their powers. From the acacia tree to the yew, part two contains background (historical and magical), associated deities, seasonal details to identify the tree, its attributes, and suggestions for magical and ritual use. A sketch of the leaves; a twig; and its flower, seed, or fruit lead off each three- to four-page profile. Appendixes list the trees associated with each day of the year, those connected with the elements, planets, zodiac sign, and the magical powers and attributes of trees from abundance and adaptability to wisdom and wishes. This book gives a nudge to deepen connections to the green world. Readers are encouraged to listen for the primal whispers of trees whose wisdom make us aware of the divine, and show how we\u2019re all interconnected. It serves as a reference for working with trees to enrich our lives. Learn what trees can help connect to ancestors, how to attract prosperity, what to do when a tree is not available for magic, and this useful incantation: \u201cBy water, earth, air, and fire; May this object bring my desire. By north, south, east, and west; May its energy by spirit be blessed. May this tree\u2019s magic work with me; So mote its purpose come to be.\u201d   Sandra Kynes is a member of the Order of Bards, Ovates & Druids and the author of more than fifteen books, including \u201cBeginner\u2019s Guide to Herbal Remedies,\u201d and \u201cSea Magic.\u201d Sandra’s writing also appears regularly in Llewellyn’s popular almanacs and datebooks. She lives on the Maine coast.   Tree Magic: Connecting with the Spirit & Wisdom of Trees *** About the Author: Lynn Woike thewitchonwheels.com All my life I have known magic was real. As a child, I played with the fae, established relationships with trees and \u201cjust knew things.\u201d In my maiden years I discovered witchcraft and dabbled in the black-candles-and-cemeteries-at-midnight-on-a-fullmoon magick just enough to realize I did not understand its power. I went on to explore many practices including Zen, astrology, color therapy, native traditions, tarot, herbs, candle magic, gems, and, as I moved into my mother years, Buddhism, the Kabbalah and Reiki. The first man I dated after my divorce was a witch who reintroduced me to the Craft, this time by way of the Goddess. For 11 years I was in a coven, but with retirement, I have returned to an eclectic solitary practice. When accepting the mantle of crone, I pledged to serve and teach. This is what I do from my skoolie \u2013 a 30-year-old school bus converted into a tiny house on wheels that I am driving around the country, following 72-degree weather, emerging myself into nature, and sharing magic with those I meet. Find me at thewitchonwheels.com, Facebook and Instagram.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":210,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10005],"tags":[10346,10095,13221,10075,13222,13220],"class_list":["post-24599","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-reviews","tag-author","tag-book","tag-connecting-with-the-spirit-and-wisdom-of-trees","tag-review","tag-sandra-kynes","tag-tree-magic"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24599","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/210"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24599"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24599\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24603,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24599\/revisions\/24603"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24599"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24599"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24599"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}