Sea Magic

Sandra Kynes (Maine) is an explorer of Celtic history, myth, and magic, and is a member of the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids. In addition to leading healing circles and women's rituals, she is a yoga instructor, massage therapist, and Reiki practitioner. Visit her online at www.Kynes.net.

"If you need to find some sanity than this book is ideal. You won't regret buying this book, especially if you need a spiritual rejuvenation."—Sydney Star Observer"...full of wisdom and power."—The Rowdy Goddess Blog"From beginner to advanced, this book can provide easy-to-use rituals, as well as a perspective that many experienced pagans may not have thought of."—Deirdre Hebert, hostess PaganFM!"There are a great many gems to be discovered in this book, making it a terrific gift at anytime of the year. My only hope is that the next edition will include a companion CD of Kynes' alluring meditations and incantations."—Karen M. Rider for Inner Tapestry

• ContentsIntroduction xiIThe Call of the Ocean 1What Is Magic? 5Discovering the Sea's Magic 5Journaling: Exploring Change 8Getting to Know the Ocean 9Currents and Waves 11Practice: Ninefold Sea Blessing 12The Salt of Wisdom 14Practice: Sea Centering 15The Oceanic Realm of Emotion 19Practice: Ocean Breath 21Journal Questions 22IIMyths, Deities, and Saints 23Hidden Lands 29Working with Sea Deities and Saints 30A Pantheon of Sea Deities and Saints 32Journal Questions 49IIIAltars, Tools, and Divination 51Sea Altars 54Seashells as Tools 56Practice: Seashell Cleansings and Blessings 58A Word about Sand 61Practice: Creating a Sea Circle of Energy 62Oracular Guidance and Signs 65Practice: Divination with Cowry Shells 67Journal Questions 77IVSeashells 79Seashells: An Introduction 82The Shells 86Journal Questions 108VSea Fetches, Totem Animals, andMythical Sea Creatures 109Finding Your Sea Fetch 111Twelve Fetches in Detail 114Practice: The Sea Journey 122The Mythical Realm 127Mythical Sea Creatures and Beings 129Journal Questions 139VIThe Moon, Meditations, and Everyday Life 141The Moon-Sea Connection 143The Rhythm of Life 146Practice: Cosmic Sea Centering 147Practice: Find Balance with the Equinox Tides 149Practice: Seashell Meditation 150Practice: Heart Chakra Meditation 152Practice: Seashell Mudra Meditation 154In and Around the House 156Collecting Seashells 158Health: Ours and the Ocean's 159Journal Questions 164In Conclusion: Ebb and Flow 165Appendix A: Mind Mapping 171Appendix B: Runes and Ogham 173Bibliography 177Index 191