Sandra Kynes is an author I enjoy. Her books are full of wisdom and insight about the natural world. In Plant Magic, she guides us through the seasons and the plants that correspond to them in the Celtic tradition. She also gives the scientific names of the plants, which is very helpful for identifying them correctly and safely. There are many plants that look similar but have very different effects, so it's important to know what you're working with. The book also has some lovely rituals and spells that celebrate the plants and the cycle of the year. I really enjoyed reading this book and learning more about plant magic from Ms. Kynes.

Plant Magic: A Year of Green Wisdom for Pagans and Wiccans by Sandra Kynes

264 Pages
Publisher: Llewellyn Publications, Llewellyn Worldwide Ltd
Release Date: March 8, 2017

Nonfiction (Adult), Nature, Outdoors, House Plants, Gardening, Magic

The book is divided into twelve chapters representing each month of year. She also includes Celtic tree months, eight sabbats, and other important dates. The plants included in the book are divided into three categories – in the garden, in the wild, and in the house. She also provides planetary aspects and attributes for magical work. These are important if the plants will be used for magical purposes.

I follow the lunar cycle and astrological signs for planting and harvesting so I am glad to have this additional information. I also follow the Celtic tree month and appreciate another resource for the trees. If you like working with plants, this is an excellent resource.

A big thank you to the publisher for gifting me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! I'm always so thankful to have these opportunities!

This book is filled with lovely information! It's meant to be a companion throughout the year and the book's introduction offers this:
"This book is a tool for learning about both ordinary and classically witchy plants. Going month by month, it highlights a range of plants from small herbs to mighty trees. Included are facts about the plant’s physical characteristics, its history and folklore, and how it can be used magically. While this book focuses on North American plants, we will see how plant mythology and folklore was often carried here by European settlers and applied to similar plants. In many cases, settlers brought plants with them to the New World."
I was so excited to learn more about plants and this book didn't disappoint in the least!

Within the first chapter I was so thrilled to see a whole section on the scientific names of plants - this information is so important and I have seen a few authors skim and skimp on this information. Knowing the exact plant you're working with can literally mean life or death, so many thanks to Kynes for including this right off the bat.

We have quite a few tables and charts up front as well, which was very helpful. It might seem overwhelming at first, but this information coming at us all at once makes reading the rest of the book much easier down the line!

This book is chonky, and the reason being that notable dates for each month are outlined with a way to celebrate and observe them with plants - including incantation and some ritualized work you can do with the "On the Calendar" sections.

The "In the Garden," "In the Wild," and "In the House" sections also go into plants within the month that have correspondence or ideas that coincide.

Further, there are little spells, rituals, and other plant adjacent materials - like essential oil suggestions - that differ month to month. A wellness tea in January, and a bath suggestion in February, for example.

Overall this book is a great companion to help you tap into the energies of the plant kingdom while honoring and syncing up with the Wheel of the Year, if that is a part of your practice.

I'm very glad to have been able to use this reference!

5/5 Triquetras for a well-written, well researched book that any green witch, plant or herbal aficionado would do well to have and reference all throughout the year!

Well written and researched, will make a good companion to pagan bookshelves.

The author offered many great insights. Highly recommended.

Good information packed book! I can always add a book like this to my shelves! I like learning plant lore, gardening techniques, plant uses.... Very good read!

Awesome book. I have always been interested in plants. I have a house, yard, and porches full of them. This book not only will help with plants but it also adds a bit of magic to the plants as well. I will be buying the hard book so I can keep it around so I know what are the best days to plant certain plants. The est way to plant said plants, and how best to take care of them. This book makes more out of your plants then just sticking them in some dirt and watching them grown, it adds spiritual aspects to your garden.

I loved this book and i am looking forward to spring. I want tostart my own healing garden.