Almost all witches use it, a book of shadows. It can be described as a kind of journal or notebook with all the information you gain about witchcraft. There really is not a thing about witchcraft which you can't write in here. It can be as neat or as messy as you want. Yet many people find it difficult to start a BOS (book of shadows). Here are some tips for your BOS.
Digital vs Paper
A book of shadows does not always have to be on paper. Some people don't like to write themselves or have illegible handwriting that prevents them from reading their own notes. That is why you can also draw up a digital BOS. You can create a document via word or google docs and write everything in it. The advantages are that you can easily create tabs that are simple to find. In addition, a digital book is always readable and you can easily put information that you see on the internet in the BOS. The advantage of a paper BOS is that you can always take it with you. Even if you don't have internet, phone or laptop with you. You also have a lot of creative freedom. You are not bound by the limitations of programs such as word. This makes it easier to add drawings. It also doesn't matter which book you choose. It can be a notebook or a folder with all loose papers in it. The choices are endless.
What needs to be in a BOS?
Everyone can choose what they put in their book of Shadows. For beginners or people who have never made a forest, it is only more convenient to have a list of topics that you can put in it. This includes the magical properties of plants, gems, etc. Or important information that each witch needs to know such as cleansing, the history of witchcraft and grounding. Below are several topics that you might want in your Book of Shadows.
- Types of meditation
- Dreams and what they mean
- Information about crystals, plants, types of water and types of witches
- The difference between wicca and witchcraft
- The history of witchcraft
- Your birthchart
- The planets and houses in astrology
- Grounding
- Cleansing
- Cultural appropriation in witchcraft
- Own findings
- Plants in your area
- Veiling
- Spells
- Books about witchcraft
- Witches communities in your area
- Types of divination
- The elements
- Sigils
- Moonphases
- Altars
- Gods and goddesses
- Mythology and legends
- Visualization
- Intention and manifesting
Important tip
Above all, start writing about what you like. The above topics are handles for yourself. You do not necessarily have to use this or investigate in a certain order. Start with what appeals to you. So if you like crystals, find information about crystals. If you would like to start with tarot cards, then search for information about Tarot tickets. In addition, it is important to write about what you experience. So when you do a spell, write down how you did it and how it worked. The more you write down, the clearer it becomes why some things have more effect than others. You are going to see connections and that ensures that you can eventually become a better witch.
