Every ritual needs one.
Many of my friends in the Craft already know the passion I
have for journaling and research, that enthusiasm extends even more energy
towards my Book of Shadows. I have read many online forum posts from those new
to the craft who say that they “just can’t feel” their BoS. To some extent I
blame that on books that have been published and media that is available to
those who are entering into Witchcraft without a mentor. After all many sources
mention the BoS in passing, stating that you should record everything,
neglecting much of what makes a Book of Shadows such a powerful tool.
I am setting out to put that to rights, hopefully it won’t
be too difficult to do without breaking my Oath.
First an Introduction; I am what is called a FamTrad Witch,
I was raised following the Pictish/Celtic Path of my Father an astrologer who
can trace his lineage to both Sweden and Scotland, learning a tradition of
Fortune Telling from my Mother who’s lore was brought to her from distant
family Scottish folk healers, Weavers from Belgium and Native Americans. I am not Wiccan. I practice as part of a
Celtic Coven, and still on my own I am a Faery Priestess with a lifetime of
rituals and study.
In this Blog, over the next 52 weeks, with a promised one post a week
(they may be more) between this Beltane and Beltane 2014, I will give you what you need to bring
your Book of Shadows to life.
If you would like to contact me personally for Q&A you can always comment or for private consult my email is listed in my business card, please note that I work at my own pace and you may see your answer in a blog post rather than a responding email.
, or if you are crafty you can get
loose Parchment
and bind it yourself, or follow these steps and insert them
into an existing BoS.This is a little machine you load an ultra fine needle in so that it can be spring loaded. Critical if you have a problem pricking your own finger.
