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Record all your important spells, rituals, prayers, and more in your own unique Book of Shadows
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A Book of Shadows is a personal record of spells and beliefs, typical to Witchcraft and Wiccan traditions. Each one is individual, and most often very private. Your own Book of Shadows will become an invaluable resource in the study of magick: in it, you’ll record important spells and rituals you create or discover, as well as logs of your experience as you travel your unique spiritual path. We’ve composed a list of instructions for creating your own Book of Shadows, below. Alright, now let's begin!
Things You Should Know
- Create your Book of Shadows using a journal, a notebook, or a binder, or use a computer and make a digital Book.
- Record all your rituals and spells in the Book, as well as correspondences, dream logs, poetry—anything that pertains to your magickal growth.
- Protect your Book! Your handmade volume of spells and rituals is an invaluable tool, and an irreplaceable one.
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QuestionWhat does it mean when it suggests adding artworks or stories? I am not very good at drawing or writing tales.Community AnswerBasically, this is about all the stories in that you have experienced involving magic or magical stories, that you feel are important enough to go into your BoS. As for the artworks, if you were to do a magical sketch or drawing/art that you created or were given involving magic or even pictures of magical things that you believe are appropriate to be in your BoS (Wicca/Magick). Those would be the kind of things to put in your BoS. The most important thing is to have fun with your learning so there is no need to be expert at either drawing or writing.
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QuestionWhat can I do if I'm a beginner in spell casting, but my friends humiliate me when it doesn't work?Community AnswerSpell casting is a subtle and sweet art, and humiliation via friends will not help your energy. Perhaps you should practice alone or with more supportive people.
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QuestionDo I need to sign my name in the BoS with blood?Community AnswerNo. BoS are very personal. If you want to, then sure, but there's really no need, and you'd hurt yourself in the process.
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- You can also turn a preexisting book into your own Book of Shadows. Simply write your name in the front cover to make it your own, and highlight or mark the pages you find useful or meaningful.Thanks
- Note-taking programs, such as Google Notebook, Evernote , or MS Office OneNote, are useful for making a virtual Book. Just remember to back it up !Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://thecreativecottage.net/creating-a-book-of-shadows/
- ↑ https://magickalspot.com/how-to-create-your-book-of-shadows/
- ↑ https://forestofwisdom.com.au/blogs/into-the-forest/beginner-s-guide-to-spell-candle-magick-and-colour-correspondences
- ↑ https://www.moonchild-spiritual-emporium.co.uk/blogs/news/tree-herb-flower-correspondences
- ↑ https://exemplore.com/paganism/Making-A-Book-of-Shadows
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