Sandra Kynes

I describe myself as an explorer of Celtic history, myth and magic. My curiosity has taken me to live in New York City, Europe, England and now New England. Spiritually, my inquisitiveness has led me to investigate the roots of my beliefs and study ancient texts such as the Mabinogion as I travel a solitary path through the Druidic woods. In addition to writing, I am a yoga and meditation instructor, and Reiki practitioner.

One thing I have discovered is that I tend to see the world a little differently than most people. I like finding connections between things and creating new ways and methods for exploring the world around me. This is how I created the non-traditional approach to feng shui using gemstones and crystals, which resulted in my first book, Gemstone Feng Shui. My book Whispers from the Woods was created in a similar way because there are so many ways that can be used to access and work with the energy of the green world. My book Your Altar was a result of my spirituality expanding through the study of scripture related to my passion for yoga.

A life-long interest in archaeology and anthropology (my major in college) was deepened during the time I lived in England. Tracking down remnants of stone circles and other sites is a passion I like to pursue on return visits to the British Isles. Through my interest in early Goddess-worshipping cultures and after leading the workshop “Cakes for the Queen of Heaven”, I created my own workshop called “Understanding the Language of the Goddess.” Based on the work of Marija Gimbutus, it combines so many of my interests and includes a ritual for each session.

My writing has been featured in various Llewellyn publications and online journals as well as Magical Buffet and Copper Moon websites. My books include:

Change at Hand (2009)
Sea Magic (2008)
Your Altar (2007)
Whispers from the Woods (2006)
A Year of Ritual (2004)
Gemstone Feng Shui (2002)

Watch for the 2012/2013 Llewellyn Sabbats Annual for which I've written the family sections.
This will be out in time for Samhain. I also have a new book coming out later this year or early next.
Watch for details and a sneak peek at the cover.

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Read my Ireland travel journal