Book of Shadows
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The most valuable and essential tool to the witch is a BoS (Book of Shadows). This is a collection of all your learnings, memories, rituals, etc. in one place. Most modern Wiccans use a three-ring binder to make it easy to arrange documents and add in other papers. This can, of course, be hand-written or printed from a computer.
The following is a listing of some common things people keep in their BoS. Don't limit yourself - just because these are the most ordinary things to keep, it doesn't mean they are the only things you can keep. Creativity will make your BoS more special.
The Wiccan Rede
Include a copy of the rede. You may also want to have an evaluation of the rede - that is, "dissect" the rede and consider each statement, and write about its meaning and value to your practices. Our copy of the rede can be found here.
The Sabbats
Have a copy of the eight major sabbats and include information on the importance of each one. Our online list of the sabbats can be found here plus rituals, recipes, information, and activities for the sabbats are available here.
Calendar
A calendar of the moon phases, progressions, and the astrological signs they are in each day. Mark new moons and full moons. Also include major events, holidays, and sabbats. See Moon Phases and the Lunar Corresondences Guide.
Magickal Correspondences
A list of what each god and goddess represents, and a list of the meanings of herbs in magick, and the symbolism of different candle colors. Maybe include a list of the significance of different scented incences. Click here to visit a large collection of correspondences.
Rituals and Spells
Have a section of rituals and spells you find practical and useful, or you may need for future occasions. Click here to visit our Spellbook online.
Chants and Poems
Chants or prayers you find especially nice are good for your BoS collection. Also, personal poetry and your own hand-written chants would...
Sorry - I lost the second page of this, if I find it, I'll post it up later.
The most valuable and essential tool to the witch is a BoS (Book of Shadows). This is a collection of all your learnings, memories, rituals, etc. in one place. Most modern Wiccans use a three-ring binder to make it easy to arrange documents and add in other papers. This can, of course, be hand-written or printed from a computer.
The following is a listing of some common things people keep in their BoS. Don't limit yourself - just because these are the most ordinary things to keep, it doesn't mean they are the only things you can keep. Creativity will make your BoS more special.
The Wiccan Rede
Include a copy of the rede. You may also want to have an evaluation of the rede - that is, "dissect" the rede and consider each statement, and write about its meaning and value to your practices. Our copy of the rede can be found here.
The Sabbats
Have a copy of the eight major sabbats and include information on the importance of each one. Our online list of the sabbats can be found here plus rituals, recipes, information, and activities for the sabbats are available here.
Calendar
A calendar of the moon phases, progressions, and the astrological signs they are in each day. Mark new moons and full moons. Also include major events, holidays, and sabbats. See Moon Phases and the Lunar Corresondences Guide.
Magickal Correspondences
A list of what each god and goddess represents, and a list of the meanings of herbs in magick, and the symbolism of different candle colors. Maybe include a list of the significance of different scented incences. Click here to visit a large collection of correspondences.
Rituals and Spells
Have a section of rituals and spells you find practical and useful, or you may need for future occasions. Click here to visit our Spellbook online.
Chants and Poems
Chants or prayers you find especially nice are good for your BoS collection. Also, personal poetry and your own hand-written chants would...
Sorry - I lost the second page of this, if I find it, I'll post it up later.
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