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Star Magic: The Wisdom of the Constellations for Pagans & Wiccans
Unleash the Magical Power of the Cosmic Wheel of the Year
Tap into the energy of the stars for divination, ritual, magic, and psychic work. Join author Sandra Kynes on an exploration of the night sky, looking beyond the moon to using the energy of the constellations in magic in ways meaningful to twenty-first-century Pagans and Wiccans. Explore the history associated with each constellation and notable stars, as well as ways to engage them, with help from seventy illustrations and a variety of star maps.
Organized around the Wheel of the Year, Star Magic lets you easily navigate chapters corresponding to both your current season and hemisphere. Discover the constellations of each season, from Virgo in spring to Aquarius in autumn, and dozens more. Use chakras, dream work, and astral travel to align with the stars and harness their power. With this comprehensive book's simple and straightforward methods, you'll reach a new level of magic and wonderment that is out of this world.
Tap into the energy of the stars for divination, ritual, magic, and psychic work. Join author Sandra Kynes on an exploration of the night sky, looking beyond the moon to using the energy of the constellations in magic in ways meaningful to twenty-first-century Pagans and Wiccans. Explore the history associated with each constellation and notable stars, as well as ways to engage them, with help from seventy illustrations and a variety of star maps.
Organized around the Wheel of the Year, Star Magic lets you easily navigate chapters corresponding to both your current season and hemisphere. Discover the constellations of each season, from Virgo in spring to Aquarius in autumn, and dozens more. Use chakras, dream work, and astral travel to align with the stars and harness their power. With this comprehensive book's simple and straightforward methods, you'll reach a new level of magic and wonderment that is out of this world.
336 pages, Paperback
First published February 1, 2015
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Sandra Kynes
56 books124 followersI describe myself as an explorer of myth and magic. My inquisitiveness has led me to investigate the roots of my beliefs and to integrate my spiritual path with everyday life. I like to develop creative ways to explore the world, which serves as the basis for my books. I have written nine books; numbers ten and eleven are in progress. In addition to writing, I am a yoga instructor and Reiki practitioner.
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June 28, 2015
This review originally appeared on The Magical Buffet website on 6/26/15.
Sandra Kynes is a magical woman of many interests as her book catalog reflects. She’s the author of “Your Altar”, “Sea Magic”, “Whispers from the Woods”, and “Change at Hand” to name a few. Now Kynes has written into new territory again with “Star Magic: The Wisdom of the Constellations for Pagans & Wiccans”.
She starts with some historical background about astronomy and astrology, getting started with stargazing, and using star energy for magic and ritual. Using star energy for magic was inspired. Somehow for all the books I’ve read on using nature energies, until “Star Magic” I had never encountered a book suggesting using star energies. The moon? All the time. The stars? Not until now. She discusses using the stars for astral travel, dream work, and ritual.
From there it becomes an incredible reference guide. To make it helpful to Pagans the chapters are divided seasonally. It focuses on the northern hemisphere, but she makes sure to flip it around for the southern for some of the southern hemisphere constellations that we catch up north as well. What do you get once looking at a single entry? A whole lot.
Obviously there is the name of the constellation, along with a pronunciation. To help you locate it she provides visible latitudes (In Appendix A Kynes explains latitude and how you can find yours.), a description of the constellation, what constellations border it, and some good ol’ directions on how to find it in the sky. From there Kynes fills you in on history and folklore involving the constellation and also a few of the prominent stars within the constellation. If that’s not enough for you, and it’s not because we were promised some magic, you’re given magical interpretations and uses for the constellation.
In the appendices Kynes has an interesting section about the fixed stars of medieval magic. She discusses how we take for granted that now we know the difference between a planet and a star in the sky. More importantly, Kynes covers in detail Agrippa’s fifteen powerful stars which throughout time have been used medicinally, magically, and for astrology.
Sandra Kynes has done it again! “Star Magic” is a wonderful reference that is accessible to anyone. It would certainly be a welcome addition on not only any Pagan or Wiccan’s bookshelf, but in any magic user or astrologer’s collection too.
Sandra Kynes is a magical woman of many interests as her book catalog reflects. She’s the author of “Your Altar”, “Sea Magic”, “Whispers from the Woods”, and “Change at Hand” to name a few. Now Kynes has written into new territory again with “Star Magic: The Wisdom of the Constellations for Pagans & Wiccans”.
She starts with some historical background about astronomy and astrology, getting started with stargazing, and using star energy for magic and ritual. Using star energy for magic was inspired. Somehow for all the books I’ve read on using nature energies, until “Star Magic” I had never encountered a book suggesting using star energies. The moon? All the time. The stars? Not until now. She discusses using the stars for astral travel, dream work, and ritual.
From there it becomes an incredible reference guide. To make it helpful to Pagans the chapters are divided seasonally. It focuses on the northern hemisphere, but she makes sure to flip it around for the southern for some of the southern hemisphere constellations that we catch up north as well. What do you get once looking at a single entry? A whole lot.
Obviously there is the name of the constellation, along with a pronunciation. To help you locate it she provides visible latitudes (In Appendix A Kynes explains latitude and how you can find yours.), a description of the constellation, what constellations border it, and some good ol’ directions on how to find it in the sky. From there Kynes fills you in on history and folklore involving the constellation and also a few of the prominent stars within the constellation. If that’s not enough for you, and it’s not because we were promised some magic, you’re given magical interpretations and uses for the constellation.
In the appendices Kynes has an interesting section about the fixed stars of medieval magic. She discusses how we take for granted that now we know the difference between a planet and a star in the sky. More importantly, Kynes covers in detail Agrippa’s fifteen powerful stars which throughout time have been used medicinally, magically, and for astrology.
Sandra Kynes has done it again! “Star Magic” is a wonderful reference that is accessible to anyone. It would certainly be a welcome addition on not only any Pagan or Wiccan’s bookshelf, but in any magic user or astrologer’s collection too.
November 2, 2014
This book was very helpful and informative. I recommend it to anyone that is practicing Wicca or a Pagan. It has so much information that you almost get lost in it. Great job.
January 12, 2017
A wonderful blending of astronomy and magic. Really more of a reference book than something to read all at once. I focused on the introduction, star energy for magic and ritual, and stars in the winter sky of the northern hemisphere. Will be continuing to visit this book as the wheel of the year turns.
February 14, 2021
Perfect guide!
February 3, 2015
Disclaimer: I received a eARC of this book from Netgalley.com.
As pagans, we tend to revere nature. We seek solace in the trees, rocks, animals, sun, and the moon. We know about astrology and how the planets affect our studies and magical workings. But how often do we think about the stars and constellations? I know that when I look to the night sky, I see them but until now, I've never thought much to the stars as magical influencers. Sandra Kynes's book, Star Magic, is a refreshing take on how the stars--through constellations-- can impact our magic.
This book is a treasure trove of information. Kynes explains our night sky, science behind the constellations and how to understand "star" names, and using the energy of the stars. The majority of the book is spent detailing many of the northern and southern constellations, the prominent stars from each, and what their magical uses could be.
I love the premise of this book! For most of my magical life, while I looked to the stars, I never really SAW them as the tools they can be. I loved how Kynes blends science, myth, and practical information of the constellations and the stars themselves to give us a new way of seeing the sky. It also includes information for both the northern and southern hemispheres, so those "down under" aren't left out.
However, I gave this book a "liked it" rating because I felt overwhelmed at times with all the info. This is a great book but it can be overwhelming for the lay person.
Bottom Line: Have you been wanting to include star energies into your magic? A fan of the stars but not astrology? Then this is the book for you. You don't need to know astrology or astronomy to use this great guide.
As pagans, we tend to revere nature. We seek solace in the trees, rocks, animals, sun, and the moon. We know about astrology and how the planets affect our studies and magical workings. But how often do we think about the stars and constellations? I know that when I look to the night sky, I see them but until now, I've never thought much to the stars as magical influencers. Sandra Kynes's book, Star Magic, is a refreshing take on how the stars--through constellations-- can impact our magic.
This book is a treasure trove of information. Kynes explains our night sky, science behind the constellations and how to understand "star" names, and using the energy of the stars. The majority of the book is spent detailing many of the northern and southern constellations, the prominent stars from each, and what their magical uses could be.
I love the premise of this book! For most of my magical life, while I looked to the stars, I never really SAW them as the tools they can be. I loved how Kynes blends science, myth, and practical information of the constellations and the stars themselves to give us a new way of seeing the sky. It also includes information for both the northern and southern hemispheres, so those "down under" aren't left out.
However, I gave this book a "liked it" rating because I felt overwhelmed at times with all the info. This is a great book but it can be overwhelming for the lay person.
Bottom Line: Have you been wanting to include star energies into your magic? A fan of the stars but not astrology? Then this is the book for you. You don't need to know astrology or astronomy to use this great guide.
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