Rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Sun Magic by Rachel Patterson provides a fresh perspective on putting the Sun and solar energies into the same place of interest and mystery that the moon has typically held in practicing the craft. The book reads easily and is parceled out into bite-size pieces. The contents read like a table of correspondences for the sun and each chapter is only a few pages in length. Ms. Patterson has provided enough information for anyone to begin the practice of solar magick and form the correct alignments to draw the energy into your workings and make maximum use of the sun in all of its expressions. I particularly liked the brief section on “Solar Water”. This comes after the chapters on the “Solar Eclipse” and “Eclipse Magic”. “Set out a jar or dish of water during an eclipse and let it soak up the energy.” 2. Simple, clear and filled with potency of intention; after completion you will have magically solar charge water to use as you will. Other chapter topics cover “Sun Herbs and Plants”, “Sun Signs”, “Sun Incense Blends”, “Sun Oil Blends”, and more. The chapter, “Sun Animals” gives an overview of those animals typically associated with solar energy. And, in keeping with the flow of topic to topic, the next chapter provides the reader with a lovely “Meditation to Meet a Solar Animal”. It is a brief meditation that could be done in minimal time or expanded and stretched into a more lengthy space of journeying. Many are familiar with the practice of drawing down the moon, but few have experienced the equally potent ‘Drawing Down the Sun”. This exercise is done outside in sunlight and makes use of a lovely written poem/chant to be recited as the energy of the sun is invoked into your being. This is a nice exercise to use for healing and strengthening your body(ies) when some additional bolstering is needed. Sun Magic is a lovely addition to any beginner’s library. It is a handy little reference book that provides the reader with options, information and starting points to incorporate solar energy in their workings and practice. ~ Robin Fennelly , PaganPages.Org

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars. A fascinating well written book. I loved it. As much as I love the moon and all her magic, it's so refreshing to read about the sun and all his magic and gifts and magical history. The meditations, ritual and spells are brilliant and I can't wait to make a sun incense blend. ~ Rhian Tickner (Reviewer), NetGalley

Given the fact that modern Pagan practice tends to favor more the divine feminine than the masculine, with a lot of importance paid to the moon, her mysteries and cycles, it is refreshing to find a book such as Pagan Portals – Sun Magic: How To Live In Harmony With The Solar Year by Rachel Patterson. I knew I had to read it as soon as I saw it, knowing I wouldn’t be disappointed. I’m glad I did and I wasn’t, for the record............ Pagan Portals – Sun Magic: How to Live in Harmony with the Solar Year, by Rachel Patterson, is a funny yet informative reading, which I would recommend mostly to newcomers, although elders could also find useful tips along with innovative ideas within it. Needless to say that I am already waiting for the author’s next book! ~ Robert Scheer, Lightwork Review

This is part of the Pagan Portal series of books. It has a lot of information regarding the sun and its solar aspects. There are descriptions of the phases of the sun along with its effects on us physically and mentally. There is even a selection on the chakras with a focus on the solar plexus. The author does a thorough job of including the magical properties that can help with magical workings along with crystals, stones, herbs, plants, oils, incense and teas. There are recipes and I am particularly looking forward to making the solar shortbread cookies. She also discusses the ancient cultures that honored the sun and the structures they built for worship. It includes the importance of how the turning of wheel of the year, the solstices & equinox and astrological sun signs affects us. There are listings of sun deities and solar animals with meditations to connect with them. There are invocations to the sun and instructions to draw energy down from the sun. There is a sun ritual and many spells. She also includes divination, including The Sun card from the tarot, and other symbols. This is a great book for anyone interested in working with the sun and its energy. The book is well written and is choked full of information. I love the meditations especially the ones associated with rainbows. ~ Dawn Thomas (Reviewer) , NetGalley

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars. This book was wonderful for sun magic. There is very little out there on this topic and this book does a great job of filling that void. I look forward to more wonderful titles from the Pagan Portals. ~ Kimberly Garman (Schneider) (Librarian), NetGalley

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars. This is a wonderful guide to following the sun cycles as well as solar deities. It is very well researched and presented in an enjoyable format that is easy to read. I enjoyed learning how to follow the sun cycles and the history of the cycles of the sun. Very highly recommended ~ Cozy Cat Reviews (Reviewer) , NetGalley

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most people who think about magic think about the moon and how it affects everything. They forget the magic of the sun. This book gives you facts and everything you never thought about and should. It goes thru the cycles and how to use them and the correspondences. Sun Magic is a book everyone should have on their shelf. It is full of need to know facts that will take your magic to new heights. I loved it. The other books don't come close to this book on information. It's easy to understand and you must have it. ~ Marie Angel (Reviewer) , NetGalley

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars. I love Rachel Patterson's book and I loved this one. It's full of information, suggestions and advice and I will surely try some of them. A well written and engaging reference book, very useful. Highly recommended! ~ Anna Maria Giacomasso (Reviewer) , NetGalley

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars. I enjoyed how this book was devoted to looking towards the sun for spiritual guidance. So many books are focused on moon rituals, this is a refreshing change to your spiritual enlightenment. I love the different topics the author includes in this book to perform sun magic. Incense, teas and my favorite crystals and their properties are wonderfully explained and categorized as a go to reference guide for a variety of sun rituals. The author even includes a section on Sun Animals and Solar Deities and their influences on these rituals. If you are looking to be more in tune with sun magic, "Pagan Portals-Sun Magic" by Rachel Patterson, should be in your witchy library. ~ Katrina Ravenspell (Reviewer) , NetGalley

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars. As a fascinated of titles that help you get in touch with the ancient ways through the ancestors, I found this title from Rachel, more than a little interesting. It contains exercises to allow you to get in touch with the sun aspects, tells you about the various pantheon sun aligned god/desse/s to whom if you're a theological witch to whom to appeal to alongside which animals are aligned to the sun if you're more druidic or shamanistically focused. Throw into the mix some kitchen witch recipes, ways to help charge your crystals and stones alongside various ways to cast your spells or organize yourself via the time of day and its a book you can't do without. Finally add to this, a friendly and at times humorous voice that allows you to dip in and enjoy the various chapters, all round make this a wonderful title to spend time with. ~ Gareth Wilson (Reviewer), NetGalley

This is a great book. There is lots of useful information in it, and I'm sure I will reference to it often. I enjoyed the writing style and author's sense of humor as well. Rating: 5 out of 5 stars ~ Bridgett Conlin (Reviewer), NetGalley

This is my first experience with the writings of Rachel Patterson, but after reading PAGAN PORTALS - SUN MAGIC, I can confidently tell you that this book is only the first of many of her books that I will be eagerly purchasing and devouring. What an incredibly written, beautifully magical book! I read this book in record time, reached out to the author to let her know how incredibly healing her writing was for me, then read the book again! SUN MAGIC was extremely informative, yet written in such an intimate, friendly way. Being new to this path, I am so grateful for Rachel Patterson, for the kindness that comes through in her writing, and for her immense wisdom that she generously chooses to share with the rest of us. A definite recommend! Rating: 5 out of 5 stars ~ Stacie Tyson (Reviewer) , NetGalley

I am new to the Pagan Portals series. I really enjoyed this book a great deal. Perfect for practitioners of The Craft who wish to learn more about Sun Magic and the different ways to harvest the suns energies. I highly recommend. ~ Sarah Phalen (Reviewer), NetGalley

Not a long book, a good introduction for those who want to bring the Sun into their practice or who like the Sun in general. You do get a few ideas that you can do after you read the book (ex. crafts and meditations). It does give an introduction to a few topics like solar water and eclipses. ~ Alexandra Roth, NetGalley

This makes for a short book and will be of interest to those new to anything esoteric. I did find the recipes interesting and plan to incorporate them in my own family solar traditions and celebrations and I thank the author for that. ~ The Shakti Witch (Reviewer), NetGalley

Very good interesting read. Really insightful. ~ Emma Edwards (Reviewer) , NetGalley

What a fascinating title! I can already tell I'll be coming back to this one often, to look things up or just to reread and enjoy. I had a vague knowledge of some of this information, but the depth of it is wonderful and it's laid out very clearly. ~ Barker Jones (Bookseller), NetGalley

Praise for Pagan Portals - Moon Magic: '...a delightful treasury of lore and spiritual musings that should be essential to any planetary magic-worker's reading list.' ~ David Salisbury, author of The Deep Heart of Witchcraft