Grimoire and A Book of Shadows (BOS)
Grimoire and A Book of Shadows (BOS)
Grimoire and A Book of Shadows (BOS)
of Shadows (BOS) is. Most witches keep a BOS, but not a Grimoire. A BOS is a witch's personal book
of magic; a diary of magic if you will. It includes records of all magical workings, dreams and their
meanings, rituals, etc. If the witch does not also keep a Grimoire, it can also include spells and other
magical information needed to perform magic. It's always a good idea to keep records of your magical
workings. This will not only help you progress as a witch by seeing your power grow, but will also
allow you to see what works and what does not work for you.
A Grimoire is like a BOS, but not as personal. It holds information about rituals, spells, potions, and
how to prepare magical tools. It also contains lists of correspondences and magical properties of herbs,
gemstones, food, colors, etc. Basically, it contains all your magical research. It does not contain
personal information or records of magical workings.
Herbal Identification:
-common name
-latin binomial
-other common names
-plant family
-botanical description
(if applicable - related species, lookalikes, and cultivars)
Magickal Attributes:
-gender
-planet
-element
-facility (power or association of magickal correspondence)
-magickal uses and folklore
Cultivation:
-native to...
-zones
-soil (ph and type of soil)
-propagation
-growing information and garden care
-insects and disease
-harvesting and preparations