The Book of Shadows (BOS) is a very personal tool. It represents the whole of a witch’s knowledge of the craft and chronicles the witch’s journey as he or she walks their chosen path. Some Books of Shadows record progress of not only one witch, but several generations of witches, having been passed down over time through a coven or a family of witches. Sometimes, the BOS takes the form of a series of journals. Some of the things that you will find in a typical Book of Shadows include: rites and rituals, spells, methods of divination, chants, information on herbs, magickal correspondences, Esbat and Sabbat information, healing techniques, initiation and dedication information, talismans, amulets, dreams, signs and symbols, in addition you may find personal information about those who kept the book at one time or another. The Book’s ominous name comes from the Burning Times, a time in history from about 1550 ACE to roughly the early 1900’s when witches were persecuted, often to a point of death, because of their beliefs. During such a time when the utmost secrecy was paramount for survival, those persons wishing to adhere to their beliefs and practices had to keep them to themselves. Therefore, the witches practiced their craft in secret, surrounded by the shadows of the night, often writing their experiences in their special book, which became known as the Book of Shadows. Another more recent theory regarding the origin of the term Book of Shadows, suggest that Gerald …
My New BOS, very witchy, inspired a bit on charmed and the bos from the film practical magic. I got it from EPICA HANDMADE ITALIAN LEATHER BOOKS at www.epica.com others links for those of you interested in buying one: brahmsbookworks.com magicalomaha.com thank you windsofsaturn for sharing the above links. SUBSCRIBE TO www.youtube.com READ izzyjessbell.blogspot.com FIND MORE www.google.com
@AbbyandGibbs4eva Thanks. I have other videos about the BOS and how to create one, please see my playlist Izzy’s Book of shadows for ideas.
I first started using a BOS to record dreams and information about herbs and plants. and it expanted to others areas over the years.
The Bos is a very personal record of your work and reaserch.
and I am Pagan, and I first started studing witchcraft via Wicca then move to other areas of the occult.
hope this helps.
Hi, wow, i am in love with your book of shadows! I am extremely new to wicca. It has been a total of 2 weeks, lol. I have bought 3 great books and have been doing a lot of online research too and everything about Wicca fascinates me! I was just curious as to what kinds of things interest you most in regards to Wicca? I want to start my own book of shadows but am not sure where to begin. Any advice?
@izzyjessbell Perfeito!!
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e esse livro?
vc comprou ele?
@Arcanj0t Obrigada. e foi tudo escrito e desenhado por mim mesma.
Muito massa!!
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mentiar que isso foi feito a mão!
demais!!
O.O
great job!!:)
Your Book of Shadows is BEAUTIFUL!!!! I love it..the pictures and writing are done so well. Its definitely something to be proud of. =D Blessed Be )O(
@sizerz Hi, glad that you are inspired with my BOS. I too hesitated at first, and have made little mistakes along the way, but consider it part of a learning curve. You will only get better when you start exploring your creativity. I use any pen and any pencil. I find calligraphy pens more difficult to use so I rather just use normal pen or those gold or silver for details. pencil I like watercolour as they blend well
this is gorgeous. i’ve bought my first BOS just this past week, and i’m still hesitant to take a pen to it right now. i have all these fancy ideas for images and script and layout, but i don’t wan to “mess it up” :/ between this video and the one of your old BOS, you’ve inspired me to start mine as soon as i can. thank you, and i will repeat the countless others when i say, your book of shadows is gorgeous! well done. may i ask, did you use a calligraphy pen or anything for the script?
i dont really know what a book of shadows is, but it looks fantastic!
wow! youre book of shadows are beautiful! 🙂 You did a great job with it and you really should be proud!
I was thinking about tracing with thicker paper and have dealt with it before as an artist. It occurred to me you don’t need to see the lines you are creating as you trace. There is a product called Graphite paper you can lay between the pattern you want to trace and the object, (book, parchment or wood ect.) you want to trace it onto. When you trace the design with a pencil or any tool, it transfers and you can go over it in ink or paint, then just erase the lines!
I was so proud of mine till I saw yours, its beautiful
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This is really nice! I am still fairly new to Wicca…just started practicing 6 or 7 months ago. Anyway this must have taken forever but it was well worth it. My book of shadows is typed papers in plastic sheets that are put in a three ring binder. Not as good as yours but my handwriting is awful and it works! Anyway…Love the book!!