365 Days of Crystal Magic: Simple Practices with Gemstones & Minerals

by Sandra Kynes

Quick and Easy Crystal Magic for Every Day

Deepen your awareness, relieve your stress, and reach your goals with daily crystal magic. This fun, approachable book features simple and effective ways to use crystals throughout the wheel of the year. You can even incorporate them into your sabbat, full moon, historical, and special occasion celebrations.

Perfect for any age or interest level, 365 Days of Crystal Magic provides indispensable knowledge on a variety of topics, including prepping and cleaning crystals, utilizing birthstones, and working magic according to the astrological bodies. Every calendar date features a practical idea for using crystals to find love and community, improve your divination, strengthen your willpower, lift your mood, and much more.

Genres: Nonfiction, Witchcraft, Reference

456 pages, Paperback

Published January 8, 2018

About the author

I 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.

Reviews

[Kirsty ❤️ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've been trained to be a crystal therapist. For me, my training was carried out by Christian trainers with an emphasis on angel work. Pretty much all the books on crystals I own are in that vein. So this book, for me, was quite different and as a result a bit more unique. Being based around Wiccan and Pagan celebratory days it gives you an opportunity to either learn some interesting facts about a different religion and linked crystals or it gives you extra knowledge on crystals to go with the days you already celebrate. 

There are also examples of crystal use that tie in with the times of the year so in January you have fresh starts, resolutions, casting out the old and so on. Some are linked to spell work, some just simply how you can use the crystals to aid you. 

I loved it. It's really informative, easy to read and understand and just very enjoyable. Highly recommended
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[CR · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love anything that has to do with crystals. This book has taught me more about them and ways I can include them more into my life. I got to learn about crystals I've never seen and they cool ways you can use them. The only thing I wish there was, was an index. It'd be easier to have one so I could find what I'm looking for right away.

[Luchia Houghton · Rating 5 out of 5]

As the book name states this has a spell for every day of the year using crystals. The best crystals are recommended for each spell which is useful as there are so many crystals that remembering all of their qualities can be difficult - this book breaks it down and makes it easier day by day. I love the additional bits of information also found in the book such as where the names of different crystals come from. The book also has the basics of how to prepare your crystals which is definitely useful for novices. As someone with an interest in crystals and the Wiccan religion I loved this book, and the additional quips of background information was very intriguing!

Thank you to NetGalley and Llewellyn for the chance to review this book.

[Dawn Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

365 Days of Crystal Magic by Sandra Kynes

9780738754178

432 Pages
Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
Release Date: January 8, 2018

Nonfiction (Adult), Religion & Spirituality, Mind, Body & Spirit

The book is divided into chapters for each month of the year. The author begins with cleansing and charging crystals. The important days of the month are listed with a small blurb along with a way to honor it. In addition to crystals, she includes the Ogham and runes.

This is a wonderful book for the wheel of the year. It is a different way to honor important days. If you are looking for new ideas to incorporate into your practice, I recommend you get this book for your library.

[Krista · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you NetGalley and Llewellyn for the opportunity to read this book. I wish the release date would be backed up a little so people could start off 2018 with this. Fascinating facts throughout and I enjoyed the format very much. The index was not available in the ARC but I hope it's arranged in a way to quickly refer to some of the entries instead of wracking my brain to remember a protection ritual belonged in the March 3 entry (just making up a random reference just for illustration).

[Autumn (Triquetra Reviews) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall, a fun way to dive into daily practice with crystals.

Some of the prompts relate to historic figures, some relate to holidays, some seem to be just randomly assigned.

Not a guide on crystals, and although there is a brief overview at the beginning, this book would be better suited for someone who already has a collection of crystals, and has some basic working knowledge of their uses, correspondence, and simply wants to deepen their practice.

[Alexandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought it was very interesting. A good book if you like 365 day style of books or if you like crystals in general.

[Margret · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved it. It's really informative and easy to read. I got to learn about crystals and when to use them. It's a fun book and enjoyable. Highly recommended!

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

First let me thank NetGalley and Llewellyn for allowing me an advance copy of this book to read. I really enjoyed that this has a different "spell" or task for each and every day of the year. If one chooses they can be done in any order as an index is provided on the back. There is a summary of birthstones for each months as well as information on each month's full moon. There is a page at the end of each month for notes too.

[The Starry Library · Rating 5 out of 5]

365 Days of Crystal Magic takes you on a daily journey using crystals. Each day features a different ritual that uses crystals to invoke the energy of that particular day. Suggestions on how to use the stones to utilize their magical properties are included.

Astrology, Celtic Ogham, tree months, runic half months, ancient festivals, moon sabbats are also included.

Since different crystals are used each day, the author makes a point to not encourage the reader to purchase every single crystal mentioned. Rather, the book is written in such a way that encourages you to learn how to tap into the crystal for its different properties, and to also create your own rituals.

The rituals were simple and easy to follow and did not require many additional tools. I only wish that a brief explanation as to why certain rituals were chosen for specific days was included. Also, alternative crystals should have been included for each ritual.

This is a great “how to” book for anyone who wishes to enhance their crystal divination systems or for beginners. 365 Days of Crystal Magic will help you to familiarize yourself with many different crystals and their magical properties. A must read for any crystal lover!

[Katrina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this one. I look forward to going back and following each day. I loved seeing 365 different gemstone ideas. Some days I would have liked more, as I enjoy the information. But it is a great starting point. Just enough to wet the appetite and get us interested!