Sunday, March 6, 2011

Starting My Book of Shadows

Oh my goddess what have I gotten myself into. These are my basic plans for creating my own Book of Shadows and going more in depth with paganism, wicca and witchcraft. Some of it is going to be about personal theory and practical application, a lot of it is creating a reference book for myself and creating a way for me to learn more.

The Rede and It’s Application 
-the Wiccan Rede, considering how it applies, and other duties to self betterment 
Book Blessing
-a simple blessing to keep your book safe and sacred 
Symbols & Signs
-understanding the symbolism and sigils that appear so often in classic witchcraft 
Omens & Portends
-learning to observe the world around you and read what it is telling you 
Familiars
-animal totems, spirit guides, familiars and working with them 
Magickal Tools
a break down of the items and their purposes 
Preparation
-how to make yourself and your space ready for magickal work 
Gathering Energy
-making sure you are mentally, physically and spiritually ready to preform 
Rituals
-the value of prayer and action in witchcraft 
Spells
-thought begets action begets change 
Potions, Tinctures & Salves
-mixtures to aiding and abetting
Charms & Talismans

-little reminders  
Powering Down
-releasing your gathered energy and allowing yourself to rest 
Wheel of the Year
-the holidays, ideas for celebration and revelry 
Moon Magick
-seeing the goddess in all her forms and aspects 
Sun Magick
-seeing the god in all his faces and personalities
Fairy Magick

-the little people of legend and how they bring health, wealth and joy to your home 
Dreams & Visions 
-learning to interpretate yourself and what your mind is telling you
Divination
-reading the 'future', or just telling people what they need to hear
*REFERENCE*
Herbs
Trees
 
Incense & Oils
Traditions & Paths
Glossary
Bibliography



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