Book of Shadows

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This is a page on how to put together your own Book of Shadows, using the web. I'll include what you should consider including and tell you a little about what a Mirror Book is.

A Book of Shadows is a collection of spells, rituals and information that you will use throughout your lifetime. It is a very personal book, containing pages that you personaly have choosen. Many covens have their own book, used by the entire coven, but many solitary practitioners keep books, used soely by them and maybe passed down to their children. Fortunatly for those who practice alone, many Books of Shadows have been published and posted on the web. This gives those of us who have no coven to teach us, a source to look up information and choose from a wide variety of pages to print out and include in our own Books.

First, find a binder, at least 1 inch thick, you'll be suprised how much it will grow over time. I fill mine with clear page protectors to slip my copies into to keep them from getting ripped or crumpled. Also while your working it's nice to be able to set your tools near by or even on your book and not get anything wet or stained.

I suggest creating your own index, listing the things included in your book as your first page (with the eception of possibly a picture or title page.) Keep in mind you may want to share this book or pass it on someday, so include information on your craft, as well as the things you use. I start mine with what wicca and witchcraft is, what magick is and how to practice it. I have a section on the elements and directions, then I go into the essentials that I need to preform spells and rituals. Then onto my actual spells and rituals. Next is the Wheel of the Year and Sabbats. Keep in mind year after year, the same ritual can be mundane, so include several rituals for the same Sabbat. I also have a end section containing exercises for visualization, relaxing, projecton and meditaion. You could do a section for each item as you find more information on them. These are just the basics, there are many things to include. It is up to you what they will be.

MIRROR BOOK

A mirror book is a journal that you keep to record your learnings and progess in your workings. It's not something that everyone does, but it is helpful to look back and see how far you've come. This can be handwritten or kept on disk, and is usually keep for your own personal use only. .

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revised on 4/20/99