While the enchanting prose and magical elements held me captivated, the open-ended conclusion left me yearning for additional closure and exploration of the captivating world the author created. Despite this, the lingering sense of mystery adds an intriguing layer to the overall experience.

Tree Magic by Sandra Kynes

384 Pages
Publisher: Llewellyn Publications, Llewellyn Worldwide
Release Date: June 8, 2021

Nonfiction (Adult), Magic, Nature, Trees, Metaphysical, Religion, Spirituality

The book is divided into the following parts and chapters.

Part One:
Chapter 1: Living History
Chapter 2: Getting Started
Chapter 3: Trees in Magic and Ritual
Chapter 4: Tools from the Woods
Chapter 5: Liquid Tools and Purchased Items
Chapter 6: The Celtic Ogham
Chapter 7: Tree Calendars and Runic Half Months

Part Two: The Tree Profiles

The book has information on more than sixty trees. I have been studying the Ogham and Runes since 2005 and found the information on these subjects interesting. This is an excellent resource for anyone interested in working with trees.

Over the last 5 years, I have come to have more awareness of the energy that flows from the earth into us and other living things. I have always been in awe when surrounded by these living, breathing, ancient inhabitants of our surroundings. My best moments were up in the grove of the Giant Redwoods, the energy from the great trees is so thick in the air you could not miss it, even if you didn't recognize it. It's another world.

I really enjoyed this book, really gave me insight into so many different types of trees, and also the energy that they supply both us humans, as well as the air and all living things. I really cannot wait to get back into the forest and take my newfound knowledge to experience the energy of the trees.

“Tree Magic: Connecting with the Spirit and Wisdom of Trees” is a guide to bringing this energy into our lives.

Rooted in the physical realm, trees provide food, medicine, raw materials, and shelter. In the mystical world, trees connect three realms: heaven, earth, and underworld. Our ancestors revered them.

Humans have a symbiotic relationship with trees: We inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide; trees absorb carbon dioxide and emit oxygen. A large tree can produce enough oxygen to support four people a day.

Part one of this book contains a brief history of beliefs regarding trees and the roles they play from the sacred to the mundane. Other chapters cover working with tree energy, how to use it in ritual and magic, and how to make a variety of tools – such as wreaths, wands, and staffs – using different parts of the tree. Sandra Kynes presents steps to take to get to know a tree, and instructions to make a hydrosol and infused oil to absorb the tree’s powerful energy. Also explored are the Celtic ogham, also known as the tree alphabet, along with several tree calendars and the runic half months.

Not all the sixty-five plants featured in this book are trees – reeds, ivy, and heather for instance – but all are sacred and magical. They provide a gateway to a world of spirit and magic, and this book touches on their timeless mysteries and guides readers to work with their powers.

From the acacia tree to the yew, part two contains background (historical and magical), associated deities, seasonal details to identify the tree, its attributes, and suggestions for magical and ritual use. A sketch of the leaves; a twig; and its flower, seed, or fruit lead off each three- to four-page profile.

Appendixes list the trees associated with each day of the year, those connected with the elements, planets, zodiac sign, and the magical powers and attributes of trees from abundance and adaptability to wisdom and wishes.

This book gives a nudge to deepen connections to the green world. Readers are encouraged to listen for the primal whispers of trees whose wisdom make us aware of the divine, and show how we’re all interconnected. It serves as a reference for working with trees to enrich our lives. Learn what trees can help connect to ancestors, how to attract prosperity, what to do when a tree is not available for magic, and this useful incantation:


“By water, earth, air, and fire;
May this object bring my desire.
By north, south, east, and west;
May its energy by spirit be blessed.
May this tree’s magic work with me;
So mote its purpose come to be.”



Sandra Kynes is a member of the Order of Bards, Ovates & Druids and the author of more than fifteen books, including “Beginner’s Guide to Herbal Remedies,” and “Sea Magic.” Sandra’s writing also appears regularly in Llewellyn’s popular almanacs and datebooks. She lives on the Maine coast.

Reviewed by Lynn Woike of PaganPagesOrg

What a thorough look into trees. I enjoyed the personal experiences the author added to the book. I would recommend this.

Thank you to the Publisher and Netgalley for the advanced e-reader copy. All opinions expressed are my own.

This is an absolutely thorough, exhaustive compendium of tree lore, from horticultural background to tree and forest roles in the spiritual beliefs of both Eastern and Western traditions. And this work is so much more –– magical attributes, elemental and planetary correspondences –– these are invaluable guides to appreciating and using nature’s masterpieces in creative ways.
The easiest way to identify a tree species is by studying its leaves, and Ms. Kynes provides well-rendered illustrations along with deeply-researched cultural beliefs and practices that emphasize the metaphysical powers of each species. For energy work, divination, magical tools... trees are a blessing to humankind and this book demonstrates that so very well.

Trees being such magnificent beings I would have preferred more imagery, but an interesting and information read anyway. Unfortunately, the trees that are featured are not local to where I live, but aside from that a worthwhile read, especially for anyone wanting to know more about the magic and wonder of trees.

Sandra Kynes new book is literally everything you need to know about Tree Magick. Included is instruction on how to work with tree energy and a little about tree magic history. A full list of tree profiles with their correspondences is given. This includes trees not only in the northern hemisphere but those that grow in the Southern Hemisphere including some that grow in warmer climates. Spell work and ritual information correlating to each tree is also provided.

Another Sandra Kynes title that everyone should own.

*eArc provided by the publisher and NetGalley

A decent introduction to the trees, runes and ogham. Information about the tree - informational and magic related. Really nice looking.

This is a wonderfully rich and thorough look into trees, their history in magic, and uses. I was so impressed with the amount of research that had to have gone into this treasure of information. In addition to the history and identifying features, (the history, which was utterly fascinating) You will find magical connections, rune information, attributes and associations that will be useful to help the spell-work have deeper meaning. The spell-work ideas are thoughtful and would be good for practitioners of all levels. This book should find many a loving home amid those whose interests lean to nature. I know I will come back to it many times, trying to absorb the history and magic held within.

I have always loved trees. I feel sadness when I see one cut down needlessly or others lack of care for nature . This book is truly excellent. I enjoyed reading it and went out daily to try to find species that are listed. I found more than a few but I also learned more about tree identification in general. I have read many books about nature and nature magic but this is my all time favorite. My favorite part was getting to know a tree. There are ways that I never ever thought of or even heard of mentioned. Also Ms Kynes gives lots of her own personal experiences which I found to be really enjoyable and insightful. All around great book if you want to get outdoors and be part of nature.