Reviewed by Heather Dewhurst www.kitchenwitchhearth.net

Mabh Savage has brought us an information filled book on how to work with the energies of birds.  To have the information about this group of beings within one volume is very useful.

The author provides the reader for their reasons for witing this book, citing their own experiences and how birds influence their practice.  This information about each type of bird is given in each chapter, as these are devoted to that particular family, songbirds, carrion, birds of prey, water birds and interestingly those from mythology and folklore.   There are then subdivisions detailing the most commonly found birds within that category, with their correspondences, associations, specific folklore and the magical energy they impart.

The final chapter brings all those elements together, with Mabh Savage supplying rituals and meditations for the reader to enable connection with birds as the seasons cycle.  Throughout the author has illustrated their own connection by including their personal poignant poems, which can also aid the reader to open up to the energy of these powerful beings.

The Magic of Birds by Mabh Savage

A fallen white feather that speaks of a loved one. Two magpies promising joy. The haunting call of an owl in the deep night, hinting at dark omens. For centuries, we’ve looked to the birds of air and water for answers in the form of divination, folklore, superstition, and legend. In this book, The Magic of Birds, you’ll discover the supernatural side of songbirds like the robin, waterfowl like ducks and swans, and more well-known magical creatures like ravens and crows.

With beautiful illustrations by Kay Savage, this book gently introduces the reader to the magical world of birds, in modern Paganism, ancient myth, and even local beliefs. Learn how to integrate bird magic into your spiritual practice, what certain birds in your dreams might mean, and even hold a seasonal ritual that honours our feathered cousins. Step into a wondrous realm that connects Earth, Sea, and Sky via the marvels of birds – and expands the horizons of the meaning of magic.

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