Sea Magick: Connect with the Ocean through Folklore and Magickal Traditions

by Rieka Moonsong

Explore the depths of sea magick—and learn to harness its power—through ocean-related myths, deities, weather patterns and more.

We are drawn to the sea as if by a powerful spell. Covering 71 percent of the world, the element of water can soothe, cleanse, and protect. Sea Magick is your guide to understanding water magic and learning all the mysteries and stories that accompany the deep blue. As you use the element of water, discover the legends of Atlantis, the Bermuda Triangle, the Twelve Vile Vortices, and more. From merfolk to sharks, microscopic phytoplankton to seaweed, and sea glass to sand dollars, there is so much to learn about our oceans in general and in magick.

Want to become a sea witch? Laden with spells, meditations, and rituals, beginner or skilled practitioners take their magick out to the unknown depths of these large bodies of water. For those who do not have access to the ocean, learn how to call upon its energies from the comfort of your home. This guide will help you form a connection to our Ocean Mother and all she has to offer.

Filled with enchanting original illustrations, the book answers the questions:

What is sea magick?
Who are the sea deities?
What are the stories of the deep?
What mythical creatures live in the sea?
Which animals and plants have magick?
Should I collect sea found items?
What kind of power does sea weather harness?
And more!

Take in the beauty of Sea Magick, and find your appreciation of the sea and nature deepening as your magickal abilities expand. Whether you already practice witchcraft or you are just a lover of the ocean, beach, and sea, this lushly designed book is the perfect addition to your magic library, coffee table, or bookshelf.

Genres: Mythology

160 pages, Hardcover

Published October 8, 2024

Reviews

[Kelli Santistevan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sea Magick is your guide to understanding water magic and learning all the mysteries and stories that accompany the deep blue. As you use the element of water, discover the legends of Atlantis, the Bermuda Triangle, the Twelve Vile Vortices, and more. From merfolk to sharks, microscopic phytoplankton to seaweed, and sea glass to sand dollars, there is so much to learn about our oceans in general and in magick.

Thank you Quarto Publishing for making this book available on Netgalley as a Read Now book! I enjoyed reading this book. I liked reading the mythology, learning about the ocean and ocean life and I enjoyed looking at the water color images of the ocean and ocean life. This book also has invocations, meditations and spells. I won’t be doing the invocations, spells or meditations from this book because I live too far away from the beach and I don’t have a bath tub anymore but I still thought it was very interesting to read. I’m a Cancer which is a water sign and the zodiac animal for that is a crab and I’ve always loved the water. I own an ocean life oracle deck and a mermaid oracle deck. There is a beach here but it would take 1 hour and 25 minutes just for my mom to drive us there. If I wanted to go to the beach, it would have to be an all day thing for my mom and I. However, there is a pool in my neighborhood that is close and I could probably walk there if I wanted to. There is also a lake here but I don’t know how long it would take my mom to drive us there because I don’t drive. I have noticed that if I’m in a funk or I’m tired that taking a shower makes me feel better. Water has always been very healing to me.

[Heather Rose · Rating 4 out of 5]

I chose to read this book because I love water magic, and am always looking for fresh ideas to spice things up in my day to day. As a whole, i think this book is a wonderful book for those who are very minimalist or just starting out. The rituals don't require too much but still help you tap into the energies of the Sea, but I feel it leans a little more on the meditation or reflection side, as opposed to more spellwork (herb, candle, bath, potion, etc) based. I did enjoy all the background information, covering a lot of different topics - I was particularly intrigued by the Sea Weather portion of the book! For someone a little more seasoned, it may be repetitive to things they've already read.

I was given this book by NetGalley in exchange for a review. Digital Copy. I did not get to flip through the pages first - which would have changed my expectations for the book a little, resulting in a higher rating for the book. So I will give both.

In terms of what I was looking for, I'd give it a 2.5-3 stars.
As an overall book, I would give it 4 stars.

[Amethyst Arcana · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book gives readers an organized, informative guide on how to work with the magick of the world’s oceans. This book of about 160 pages covers a lot of ground, touching upon everything from ocean deities to sailor superstitions and marine life. It's very aesthetically pleasing, pairing information and ritual instructions with beautiful artwork. The imagery and well-paced sections make it an enjoyable read. Every oceanic entity mentioned has an accompanying invocation, a few examples including the mythical kraken, dolphins, and kelp.

My only critique is that I discovered a few factual errors within the text. While discussing ill-fated voyages (page 54), the book makes incorrect statements about the RMS Titanic: the Titanic’s sister ship was not the Olympia, but the Olympic and Ramon Artagaveytia was not a member of the crew, but rather a first class passenger.

I overall enjoyed the book for both its presentation and information. The care and passion the author has for the ocean permeates the pages, something that is much needed in an era of pollution crises.

A longer, more in-depth review located on my blog

Thank you to NetGalley and Rock Point for providing me a digital copy to review!

[Michelle Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars

I grew up on the ocean and took it for granted. Now that I no longer live near the ocean, it lures me home like a siren song - I need to smell the ocean air, hear the waves, feel the ocean wind chill me, and I’m often wondering when I can get back.

This book was wonderful to read - beautifully illustrated (that cover ❤️) and laid out on soothing blue watercolor, it’s aesthetically a joy to peruse. Beyond the looks, there’s folklore, meditations, and spells.

I enjoyed this a lot while also finding it be a take what you choose and disregard the rest book. Much of it wasn’t for me personally, but what was worked well.

I think the book should come with links to access recorded meditations from the book.



Thank you to Rock Point and NetGalley for the PDF

[Heartfelt Editing · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is such a beautiful book for pagans who feel a connection to the sea. It has sections on folklore and myths related to the ocean, weather events, sea animal energy invocations, and my personal favorite- magical uses for aquatic plants. I did feel the Atlantis section was a little silly, though- specifically, the section to "find out if you were an Atlantian in a past life." That's my only reason for going down to 4 stars. Otherwise, the book is beautiful and well done.

[Julie Van Arends · Rating 5 out of 5]

This small book really packs a punch! It includes information on sea creatures, mystical and mundane and talks about working with the creatures, plants, water and storms. It also includes rituals, spells and meditations for working with the sea. It also has beautiful illustrations. A great introduction to sea magic.