How to Create a Book of Shadows: 7 Steps

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How to Create a Book of Shadows: 7 Steps
How to Create a Book of Shadows: 7 Steps
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A book of shadows is a personal record of spells and beliefs, typical of sorcery and witchcraft. Each one is unique and private.

Steps

Create a Book of Shadows Step 1
Create a Book of Shadows Step 1

Step 1. Decide how you are going to store your Shadow Book

You can save it on your computer, in a notebook, a folder or in a journal. Many people use a binder because it gives them the option to change pages and create sections.

Create a Book of Shadows Step 2
Create a Book of Shadows Step 2

Step 2. State your beliefs

What do you believe in? What are your gods or goddesses, if they exist? Do you follow any law of witchcraft or sorcery? Do you believe in spell casting or just worship rituals? These questions and more can help you better understand your beliefs and put them on paper. (You don't need to do this if you don't want to)

Create a Book of Shadows Step 3
Create a Book of Shadows Step 3

Step 3. Write down any rituals or spells you have created, step by step

Data all your entries for future reference.

Create a Book of Shadows Step 4
Create a Book of Shadows Step 4

Step 4. Write the rituals and spells that you do as well as the influences, such as the lunar phases, etc

And the results. You can read them later and see how much progress you have made or what you could do differently.

Create a Book of Shadows Step 5
Create a Book of Shadows Step 5

Step 5. Include the songs, poetry, stories, drawings, etc

Whether they are created by you or by others. As long as it inspires or honors your god or goddess, it is valid.

Create a Book of Shadows Step 6
Create a Book of Shadows Step 6

Step 6. Every shadow book needs a reference page

At least the basics like the moon phases, their meanings, and some color charts.

Create a Book of Shadows Step 7
Create a Book of Shadows Step 7

Step 7. It might be a good idea to make a table of contents so that you can easily find things in your book of shadows

This makes finding the correct ritual, spell, enchantment faster and can help your ritual, spell, enchantment, etc. Work better.

Advice

  • Look in craft stores for stickers and other things to add to your book.
  • Computer-based shadow books aren't traditional (yet), but you may find this method considerably easier to maintain than other versions. Note-taking programs such as Google Notebook, Evernote, or Ms Office OneNote, are useful for this purpose. Remember to back it up, you might want to have a shadow memory stick. Since it is not a physical book, there is less chance that someone will find it. You can use password protection. If you need a page for your ritual you can always print it out and destroy it later.

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