Book Title and Author:
Ocean Magick: Connecting with the Ocean’s Energy** by Sandra Kynes
Status? : Finished
My overall rating of the book : 8/10
How does this book relate to my magickal practice?:
I started this book after we finished the sea magick challenge because the topic really interested me and because I saw it posted on the challenge comments. I read everything that catches my eye, so a quick trip to kindle had me on my way!
My personal thoughts/opinions:
This was definitely a fun book to read! If you love the ocean, this book is for you. Each chapter focuses on something different - waves, salt, water, seashells, sand, deities, etc. Kline gives a great deal of scientific and historical background (from many, many cultures) on each topic and then discusses the magickal properties of the topic and how it can be incorporated into your practice. She then gives “homework” and offers a meditation, exercise, and/or journal entry for you to try on your own.
I am still absolutely delighted with the fact that I can encounter magick everywhere I go and in everything I do. The beach and ocean have always enthralled me and I knew the place was magickal even be for I started the craft, so this book really brought my attention to why I feel b the way I feel. It was a fun summer read!
An interesting quote from the book: " "
Magic is an attitude toward the world and an awareness of its natural rhythms.
All in all, would I recommend this book?: Yes
Sun ☌ 
Mercury: identify more strongly with the rational mind; identifies with their thoughts, ideas, and with what they actually say; “I am what I say, I am what I think” philosophy. Knowledge is important. May come from large families (I have 3 siblings, which is fairly large for today’s US standards). Curious about everything, anxious to know and keen to learn. Chatty, expressive (i.e., talk with their hands), and inquisitive
Moon ⚹ 
Neptune: sensitive to everything and quite capable of taking everyone’s emotions and feelings on board - psychic sponge; sensitivity to suffering of any kind; challenge is to do something about this suffering. Often say they don’t daydream or fantasize but it can be found that the individual fantasizes so automatically and so easily that they are not aware of it.
Venus ☌ 
Saturn: strong issues with self-validation, especially with respect to one’s beauty and femininity (if female). History of childhood with little affection, more to the point of no affection from the father-figure. Mother may have been more loving but there were strings attached. Demonstration of affection becomes a big deal. Almost expect rejection - constantly listening for clues that may indicate other’s love has waned; needs constant proof of affection; “I’m Sorry” is their phrase
Jupiter ☌ 
Happy reading! 
Thanks so much for sharing and I’m happy you enjoyed Ocean Magick 
I’m glad you found a great resource and got some new exercise to help you enhance your energy work. Congrats to you, Amethyst, and thanks for sharing your thoughts about Magical Energy Manipulation 
It sounds like Sorgitzak was exactly what you were hoping for- and how cool about the origin story for witches! It sounds like she has lots of interesting ideas and what a bonus that it lead you to your ancestors in the Craft 
Regardless, it’s how it works in practice that is what really matters, and it sounds like it was great for your Litha work! 
Wishing you all the best with your Welsh language studies too- good luck and have fun with it! 
It does sound like a great resource for more intermediate astrologers and I’m glad you enjoyed your read! It sounds like the book has lots of guidance for applying astrology in helpful ways- a real treasure! 
Thanks so much for sharing, Amaris!
Thanks for the recommendation, 
