A little tip for closeted witches: Get plants. Not only can you grow your own herbs, but you can also use them as an excuse to collect rain water and save eggshells
I remember watching this in class, and the teacher walked up to me and asked me what I knew about the Book of Shadows and I told her that it’s like a diary of spells and the one witch’s journey through the Wicca way. She nodded and asked me if I wanted to see HER BOOK OF SHADOWS!!! I didn’t get to see it because the class was over by the time she said it, and I felt that it’s give her bad luck to let someone else see her own BoS. But like... SHE WAS A WITCH OR A WICCA! Awesomeee
Hot tip: If you prefer to categorise your Book of Shadows, consider using a binder rather than a book, that way you can rearrange your pages, plus add and take pages out when desired. Then put in dividers for easier navigation
I was literally surfing the comments to see if anyone else uses a binder! I am just starting on my journey and I was thinking a binder would be the most practical way for me because I tend to do things in a non practical way! I’m so glad I saw this comment! 😊🖤
I see a lot of comments saying people are interested in witchcraft but they're an atheist (or another religion).. I just wanted to say that you can do both! You can be a Christian Witch! I've been an atheist and a witch for years! I don't believe in gods/goddesses but I do understand the natural energies of the universe and how to connect with them, and that's all it's really about! Edit: wow guys thanks for the likes!! Hope everyone is doing well on their path! 💜 For those just starting out my favorite beginners book was "Witch School"! Some other good ones are "Book of Shadows" by Scott Cunningham and "To Ride A Silver Broomstick" by Silver RavenWolf 💜
Rebecca Russell a witch could be a lot of things, for example there are witches that pray a god (or gods) and others that are atheists. The Wiccan is the one that follows the Wiccan religion and uses its rules also (for example the rule of 3 and the wheel of the year). Search on the web “types of witches” and you can learn a lot. Most of the witches nowadays are eclectic, it means that they don’t follow a specific path but likes to learn from different sources and make their own. Hope it was helpful 🖤
I am an Atheist interested in Wicca. I personally am considering choosing my deities based off of things I admire and use them as a figurehead. For example, I love femininity and might use the Triple Moon Goddess, Lilith, or Skyrim's Dibella as a figurehead.
my boyfriend and I are journeying through this experience together. We have our own separate Book Of Shadows ‘ and our own personal altars. but we’re experiencing it all together
I'm starting to identify as Wiccan. My heart literally feels so warm and homely. I used to identify as just spiritual and not religious. I felt so good identifying as it and felt at home. But when I started to learn more about Wicca my heart radiated 20x more warmth. It was a build up of my journey :) I began as an agnostic !!
@@sheri4673 this place is not for people like you. Just please simply leave and don't enter a space of you are gonna spread your negative energy like that.
@@sheri4673 Telling people that they will burn if they dont follow yahweh just show he not so good and that he jealous of the others deity , gods and titans that were there before him...
I have two: • One “Book of shadows” which I write down more like information and what happens when I do a spell and just things I don’t want to bother making pretty. [store bought, lots of pages so I can have it for a long time] • And the other is my “Grimoire” where I make it all look pretty and I write down the things that I find important and I can use to look back on where it’s more structured. [handmade, small/A5 kind of and handy, and hopefully will never remake it]
Makk Highbear honestly spell work is heavily placed on belief. If you believe a spell will work and have your intentions clear, it should work. For spell jars, I would say just look up things that are related to your intentions and put it in there, sealed with a colored candle.
a book of shadows can be anything really. if you want a really aesthetic one that's like a really old tome with yellowed pages, sure, go for it, but keep in mind old books fall apart easily. So if you live with pets or small children i recommend using something sturdier. I actually kept mine in a word document until i bought my first book of shadows.
@@eshoohamdy3901 start with the moon phases and colour correspondences, don’t stress too much about how it looks you can always copy it up neatly later
I am a christian, a very strong christian at that. And i find your videos so fascinating. I love your personality. I have always been interested in different faiths or religions, and spellwork and things have always really interested me. I would love to know how the spells or potions work for you. Again i mean no hate, i am a firm believer in everyone does there own thing so lets leave it be and maybe learn from eachother. 😊 have a great day!
@@sydnee3460 is that true? I ask because I have red hair and green eyes and a girl with red and blue used to look down on me because she saw it as a waste whenever a ginger would not have blue eyes.
Xxpastelgothicgirlxx No slot have green eyes and allot have blue I've met Manny with blur and it's actually factual that very few fingers have brown eyes
Do NOT play the "Book if Shadows" drinking game for she says "Book of Shadows" 91 times in the this video. the jumpcut editing is hard to watch if you took a shot every time she said "book of shadows" you would DIE for she said it 61 times in the first ten minutes! after the first FIVE minute i had to go back and keep a runnning count! that being said some nice imagery in the book hon hope you have great success along the path. --Rick
this video was poorly cut/edited and i know the perpencity for folks to turn videos like this into drinking games i consider this a PSA. i have kept a BOS since 1972
I love how you differentiate between Wiccans and Witches. And that Grimoires are more commonly used by witches (very true.) You're the only "occult" youtuber ive come across to have done this. I'm not Wiccan, since I don't personally believe in deity but I do practice witchcraft, so as a non-wiccan witch, I really appreciate the little details like that and how properly informed you are and I want to thank you for this channel. It's so informative and wonderful and it makes me so happy to watch and hear people talk about their practice, and thank you for sharing your Book of Shadows. I know how personal it can be to a practitioner and the fact that you showed us at all I'm grateful for, so thank you ♡ (Also your make up is so good? Omg I'm in love ♡♡♡)
Eee, I am the same! I personally just class myself as a Pagan so it saves confusion. I've JUST started getting into the Pagan lifestyle and frame of mind and I'm loving it. I bought my very first crystals the other day, so now I need to get myself a Book of Shadows and then expand my knowledge in witchcraft. 😊
What do you think you are practicing in the Catholic rites? The veneration of the saints, eating the body of Christ, drinking His blood, passing the fire from the Easter candle to the baptized, et cetera ... Catholicism IS witchcraft.
Marcus Aurelius technically you’re right. Almost all Catholic rites were created as interpretations of various ancient Pagan traditions and given a Christian twist as a means of making it easier to convert the population of Europe to Christianity. Also, the Catholic Saints are reinterpretations of Pagan gods, and the Holy Trinity is simply the Maiden, Mother, and Crone given a forced sex change by the Catholic Church.
And? The rest of the video is still important. She even started the video with saying that she was uncomfortable till now with showing everyone till now. Show harmony a little bit more respect
I was raised in a christain family, but I don't believe in that religion. I currently don't believe in any religion. Wicca interests me, and I agree with a lot of it. The parts about living alongside Earth and being inquizitive about the world around you ressonates with me, as I firmly believe this. However, I don't know if I believe in Wicca faith. I do believe in crystals having special properties that can alter and improve mood. That part I understand. But what confuses me is everything supernatural like with Tarot Cards and Spells. Can someone please explain this more indepth to me? I wish to break out of my ignorance and naivety.
Amethyst7776 this is strictly my opinion, but as a pagan who looks more at the science side of things, i see taro as a way to help guide you in life. Taro to me is more of a suggestion of what could happen if you make a choice. In a way, taro taps more into your subconscious mind rather than your conscious and it gets you thinking and expands your mind and views. For example, say i pull a Taro of Death. That doesnt necessarily mean there will be physical death, it could also mean that the end of something in your lofe is coming. Such as something you though is true is no longer true. The death of that thought is what the card meant. Remember that was just a very brief example using Death! Its all about how you personally interpret each card.
In my experience, there are two types of pagans when it comes to this matter. 1; You have pagans that believe pendulum, tarots, etc. is controlled by a deity (or another being) that knows the past, present, and future and then gives you advice on that. 2; You have pagans that believe in the Law of Attraction. You put out energy and vibrations subconciously of what you want, then that sways the pendulum to an answer that will guide you. Or like the other person that commented, they use tarot cards as a guide for the future. *THIS IS ALL IN MY OPINION BASED ON EXPERIENCE, PLEASE DO NOT TAKE IT AS FACTS BECAUSE THERE ARE PROBABLY MORE TYPES*
It's not as "mystical" as people may think.. a spell is simply using tools (physical and nonphysical) to manipulate natural energy to help manifest something into reality, the law of attraction. EVERYONE does it, they just may not be aware! The more you focus on something and the more "physical" you make it, the more it's attracted to you :)
I just starting bookbinding so I can make my own book of shadows! I'm poured coffee on some sketch paper and baked it in the oven and sewed up the middle with twine 😊this is my start at learning to be a green witch
@@andyoconnell4821 - there's nothing inherently witchy about book binding. I had to learn how for a college publishing class. Plenty of people make their own journals and art books. I particularly enjoy videos from "The Paper Outpost" here on UA-cam. She's got a three part series on gutting an old book, re-using the cover, and adding in your own signatures. It's "how to make a junk journal out of an old book!!" Among many other tutorials available there. Don't be discouraged by video length, she's just in-depth on the process in real time. Get the skill under your belt, and you'll have it for later use.
only my wife can look at my grim/bos we are bonded so it's ours like we have one for each of us because we take different Wicca paths and we have one we come together that helps us equally.
my grimoire is actually a binder and i put loose paper in it as i go along. that way i can rearrange things as i need and if i mess up, it doesnt matter!!
@@morganawinter5962 my Christian step mother found my 'pagan' books when i was 16, i was kicked out of their place at 11 and put into foster care before and after this, and was told to decide between conforming to the houses orthodox religious beliefs or "fucking off" , i chose to "fuck off" and even now i still continue to believe in it. Thankyou.
If you listen to some From New Age to Jesus testimonies you'll find many who did witchcraft and who found out the hard way that it's demonic and that Jesus is the truth.
I'm 13 years old and I believe in Wicca. I was born as a Jew, but I am devoting myself to Wicca. This channel has really helped me, and I thank you for that.
I was born into a christian family and i have been sent to a catholic school since kindergarten and ive never been interested in the catholic religion and I have taken WAY more interest in the wicca religion. I'm hesitent to convert but, I usually fall asleep in religion class and I haven't slept in 28 hours because of how much I'm enjoying studying wicca. Im going to buy a massive notebook, decorate it, and start my studies. I'm hoping my parents aren't dissapointed in me but, there probably going to call it a phase and not care. Thank you so much for making this video I'm going to sleep because I'm tired. Bye!
Being a Witch is not about realigon don't worry abaut that , I'm a catholic witch, I know you are not intrested in christianism, chest wanted to say that
i just read your comment and i feel the same way, also you posted this 2 years ago so I wanted to ask how your journey is going? also i want my family to know that I'm not christian but I'm scared how they'll react so i also wanted to ask how your parents reacted? (if it's not to personal ofc)
So in a lot if your videos you talk about charming things and putting charms in things, I was wondering if you could make a video about that? I would love to know how to charm things!
Everyone has a different way of doing things. My mum ((who is the witch but shares info with me)) does something different with each thing she enchants or encounters. Most just call out to her. Its a feeling/string that connects her to the item or the feeling to do something a certain way. Others, they do spells and herbs and words. And some dont do anything but look, point, say its purpose and moves on with life. It is all up to you and the item you wish to charm. Just do what calls to you.
Wicca has such a beautiful concept , it makes my soul quite happy thinking about the prospect of living with nature and being so connected to it even though I’m agnostic and kind of resent the idea of religion , but this one is so inherently beautiful
Genos that’s wonderful , ever since that comment I’ve had a similar journey . I identify as a witch now and kind of leaning towards paganism and learning more about the occult . I’ve never been happier in myself in a way , it’s quite beautiful .
Spells. We may need to be a little more specific. Rituals, Evocation, Invocation, Divination, are just four of about eight or nine schools of magic. I'll start with the basics. A spell is defined as "A chant, prayer, or vocalization to a Spirit, God, Goddess, or other Deity to perform a task or accomplish the will of the Caster". Using this definition, we can say ALL religions who practice prayer are practicing magic. Magic- and by extension, spell-craft- in the Wiccan culture, is done several ways, typically in the form of rituals and employing chanting, wand work, and candlelight, often dictated by the time, date, and season. For example, Ritual Sacrifices are often given in the Autumn, the season of Fire. Usually, the effects of magic change depending on the season, type of wand used (if used at all) and other elements. I know this can be very confusing to the unaccustomed, but I hope I've been of some help.
Gray Blackhelm That was very cool of you to fill us In by out lining your basic curriculum in response to question requested above. I’ve learned more in your post than her whole “book of shadows” book of shadows” Um like ya know “book of shadows” tutorial. 😳
Could you also do an episode about rituals please! How to do them, what to do, why, when etc. That would be great because I don't really find information about it. 😊🔮 Blessed be all of you lovely soul 🌙
You actually can be a wiccan AND believe in the Judeo-Christian god. You can even be an atheist and a wiccan at the same time. Wicca is about respecting Mother Nature and following three basic principles: Do whatever you want, except harming others or yourself; Everything you do will come back to you somehow, so be careful; Treat people the way you would like to be treated. The problem with christianism is that many followers are intolerant and believe that any religion wich worships other gods necessarily worship Satan, and that anyone who isn't a christian is necessarily doomed. No, you can believe in Jesus' god, be a wiccan and still go to Heaven (if you believe in Heaven or Hell).
I will never tire of watching this woman speak or hearing her voice. Some facts: - Redheads are less than 4% of the world population. - Among redheads, Most common eye color is brown. Then green and lastly, blue eyes comprising of only 12% of the redheaded population. So they are the most rare people on earth. What a goddess. Or at least highly representative of one! :D
4 things I would like to say: 1- I've never cliked so fast ♡ 2- I really needed this video 3- Your makeup looks P-E-R-F-E-C-T 4- Lots of love from Brazil
xX_Static_ Dynamic_Xx yeah she looks like the stereotypical drawings I do, and the nose rings also trip me out cause I always end up drawing nose rings for my babes
Hi! So I'm a pagan green witch! I have a Grimoire and a BOS. My BOS is, like you said Harmony, very personal to me. However, my Grimoire is full of information, tarot info, gods and goddesses, ritual work, etc. My BOS has all of my experiences with each spell, the results, my tarot spreads, dream work, etc. It's more like a journal. I do use my Grimoire way more than my BOS. I'm actually in the process of getting my 2020, handmade by and Etsy witch, journal for my Grimoire. If anyone is interested in her Etsy I can edit this with the link. But basically, thank you Harmony for being so informational and kind and lovely and I have a huge lesbian crush on you 😂 From your lesbian pagan green witch, Brystarr
Because I am kinda confused....do you have to do wicca to have BOS and Grimoire is more for witches that do witchcraft and not wicca? idk i am confused
Thatonechick 1981 so I know this comment is a year old lol, but I recently found a book called “Spellcrafting: strengthen the power of your craft by creating and casting your own unique spells” by Arin Murphy-Hiscock. I haven’t gotten really into it yet cause I’m still a baby witch and want to make sure to start at the beginning lol, but maybe it could be helpful to you!
You can really just write an intention down, and say it, close your eyes and say it, get some herbs that represent your intentions and throw them into the air while saying it, burn those herbs while saying it, and so on, I think that the reason why people don’t usually give a direct answer to this question is because there isn’t really a direct answer. It’s really up to you how you want to do the spell. They will work if you have a clear intention and visualize it clearly, but you need to be careful with spells too, you must be very very specific with what you want, or you may get something you don’t want. Like I know this is a stupid example but if you wanted longer hair and you did a spell for longer hair and didn’t specify what hair you wanted longer, you may get longer body hair as well as scalp hair. I hope that makes sense
I'm christian and always was interested in witchcraft and I have a journal in wich I kind of write everything, including witchcraft work. I don't actually like to believe in anything. What seems like works is what I believe in
(Update in read more! 10/20/2020 Link of BoS below!) Newly eclectic solitary wiccan here. I've been learning to book bind and i realllly want to do the same and make two books. It's gonna take some time but i think it'll be very rewarding to put so much energy and love into them. :) i'll update this comment when I get around to finish making the first one! --- Oct, 20 2020 imgur.com/a/0tsSYf6 I meant to take more photos but my scatterbrain forgot haha. But here you get the general idea! I think I got a bit too excited and made a massive book that was way too big for my book press but I improvised haha. I had so much fun putting so much energy and care into this book and I think it'll definitely be a great first BoS to start my journey with. :) --- May 12 2020 Hey all! Life's been pretty rough as of late huh? I hope everyone's staying safe and healthy, sending you good vibes! I've been living with my family for nearly three months during this pandemic so my book of shadows creation has been put a little bit on hold. But that's ok! I'm progressing in other ways! I've been practicing bookbinding, learning techniques and tricks that I like best, and I've been designing what I want my book to look like, what materials etc. I think what I am planning to do: in September it will have been a year since I've started my wiccan journey, and I plan to have a self dedication ritual. I've learned a lot about what I want out of my practice, and what I want to learn and do. So I think it makes sense, to only then begin to craft my BOS then! :) Till September, I'm going to be gathering materials and prepping what I need. If anyones interested, I might put up a video of the entire process (or at least some of it, since it is gonna be a bit personal for me c: )
I kinda feel like I want to have two Book Of Shadows. Like one regular to include all my work and info on the Sabbats with How i would celebrate them, potions and spells and whatever, and the other one would be a sort of index on every single magical item I own. Like, I was gonna keep them all together but I'm gonna keep getting more crystals, and I'd love to have a book that includes all the info on every crystal and herb that I come to own throughout my life. I dunno, just an idea.
Tara Taillon i’ve thought of doing the same thing like making a crystal index for myself because sometimes it can be really difficult remembering all of the benefits that each crystal has!
it would be great if oyu made an enchanted endeavors on different wiccan deities!!! I would love to know more about them and how you choose your personal deities
We don't really "choose" Deities or Gods and Goddesses. Take note of the Gods and Goddesses you work with on the regular, and they become your personal deities. Now- the number of deities we find in these religions number in the hundreds. Where do you take your inspiration for magic? This can lower the possibilities considerably.
@@khalebrobertson9907 this is true I've been there. I'm sure its somewhere in the New Forest in the south of England. There was a witchy wicca shop as well. I was far too young to understand any of it when I was there though
Do you have advice? I was born in the Christian religion but I’ve never felt like that was what I believe in. I found out that I believe in the Wiccan religion. But my christian family looks down upon it. They believe that wiccans worship the devil. And that’s not at all what it is. I want to sit them down and talk about it but they’re headasses and don’t try to understand any religion but their own. It sucks so much. Because I want to be able to be expressive with it and be proud of it and have a bunch of crystals and stuff but my parents don’t believe in that. I’m kind of just stuck in this situation.
Do you want this? Then do it. Sit them down and do the talk. There's no easy way to do it. It will be hard. It may possibly hurt. But you have to go through this.
Isabella Krietz Yea same... and even as i have explained it, my parents call it stupid and fake even though it's my beliefs and say im going to hell. Thats fun.
It's going to be hard and it's probably going to hurt both sides for a while, but you have to do it. Maybe not now but eventually you're going to have to sit them down and explain. Make it clear that you respect their religion but you would also like them to respect to yours that you don't worship the devil as they say and that is the truly care then they'll respect you and do not judge you for who you are.
This is really great for me. I purchased a really nice book that I just love. My thing was I didnt wanna "ruin" in bc I really was drawn to it. It nice to hear that it doesnt need to be perfect bc that is what I always get stuck on. I like for things to turn out nice, pretty, perfect almost...sometimes to the point that it holds me back from doing stuff. I've been confused on how to start bos so this was extremely helpful in many ways....thanks a year later! - jewel
ive been an atheist for a very long time but this seems so interesting to search into. the popular religion here is christianity but i never once believed in that god.
Molten Kitty No, Wicca is a religion that believes in Gods, you can't be Wiccan if you don't believe. So witchcraft is the perfect way to make your path if you don't believe in Gods.
Baby witch here! I went on amazon a week ago and I ordered some incense, a book on beginner witchcraft, a book on green witchcraft, and a journal to be my book of shadows! I’m so excited for them to get here!!!
Just found this religion yesterday, and honestly I feel so much more welcome into Wicca than Christianity and I agree with more things in Wicca and believe in more things in Wicca than Christianity, this is helping me understand everything easier, thank you for making these videos! UwU!
I use a small binder for my spell book (I'm not wiccan, just a witch so I pretty much just have technical things in there) and I love it because I'm the type of person that needs things to be organized so using a binder that I can reorganize is great for me.
I recommend your series to many of my younger friends who are looking for guidance outside of myself, you are detailed, informative and genuine and I love watching your videos. I've been practicing Wicca for over 20 years, and you are in inspiration to the younger Wiccans that are answering the call of the God and Goddess. Blessed Be!
Sick! (Like good/admirable sick). I’m not Wiccan, I practice Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism) and Buddhism, but I have basically the same thing. Aphorisms, ritual practice, quotes, deities, chakras, symbolism, astrology, all sorts of things. I think this sort of thing is ideal for any spiritual/religious practitioner. It’s so much more meaningful to create your own path as opposed to following one that has already been made. Of course, that isn’t to say other scriptures aren’t great sources, but I don’t think it’s good to rely on them completely.
I've been reading "The Green Witch" and it mentioned "Green Witch Notebook" where you can note how things make you feel when you practice them when you're doing Green Witchcraft.... is a Witch notebook basically a "Book of Shadows"? Very confused. Great video and beautiful makeup btw!
Hi! Sorry this is so late but I'd still like to answer this (if you haven't yet learned it yourself in this time). What you're describing sounds like a book of mirrors. It's basically a Wiccan diary. A book of shadows is more of a place to record what you've learned, and a book of mirrors is how you FEEL about what you've learned and how you feel about Wicca. If that makes sense?
I’m a new witch (a baby witch, if you will) and I’m thinking about binding my own Book of Shadows/Grimoire and making a casing for it to keep it hidden in my bookshelf so that it looks like a regular book. Making the outer case from a large old book (probably a bad one from a thrift store or something) and taking out the paper and putting boards to give it the structure, a clamshell box, and then having a slipcase inside of it. The first case will have a lock on it and I’ll wear the key on a chain around my neck. I’ll enchant the box and the book to hex anyone else who tries to open it or read it. Something simple like bad luck. I’ll also probably try to have a glamour over the case so it looks less suspicious. Anyways, just wanted somewhere to write down my plans!
This is perfect! I'm really new to Wicca, and I was planning to look up information about this after I finished the rest of the series! I will already kind of sad that you didn't have a video on this, and I'm super glad that you now do! Thank you
I want to be honest, i love your videos and i love your personality, you are gorgeous, and I found your channel when searching about wicca, i kind of have feelings about wicca and for some strange reason i feel something like a calling.. i dont really know how to explain it but i am a little bit scared of what can happen if i become a wiccan, since it is not something you can talk about here in paraguay, because in latinoamerica i dont feel like is that known, i dont know how to explain like they are different religions of the native people here but my family is catholic, most of my friends are, i am scared of what they can think of me if i talk to them about it, i seriously dont know how to explain myself lol Anyways, thank you for the informative videos always and for being open to us
Moni Cuadro Hola, soy Latina y soy wiccana... se lo difícil que puede ser practicar pero puedes hacerlo sin comentarle a nadie, si te esta llamando creo que deberías segirlo...un altar lo puedes hacer pequeñito o de una manera discreta sin que la gente note que eres wiccana, y practicar en las noches, vaya de una manera no tan notoria en lo que agarras confianza o si te animas a contarle a alguien. ☺
When I was first getting into Wicca, I didn't even realize that it had a name. A lot of things that we do in our everyday lives, like decorating our houses with fresh flowers and opening all the windows, wearing our favorite crystals, and meditating are already parts of Wicca! If you're super nervous about it, maybe take it slow at first and just incorporate small parts of Wicca into your daily routine!
If your practicing witch craft and you are scared you should not be doing it, end of, and f you do you will attract negativity and and fear in to whatever your working on. Fear can be conquered though. Just relax and cleanse your self and your space.
I'm in broom closet too. My family and friends are catholic, but I told about Wicca to my best friend, and she didn't judge me. I said it also to my schoolmate, what is my friend in dance class. She had a questions, but everything was alright. You can say to your closest friend, if you want to. ^^
Ive been studying and practicing for 4 years activly and just made a grimoire from cover tover from scratch with over 1000 hand sewn on pages. It took me a while but was so worth it to be able to fill it with how person the wiccan joirny has been for me.
im a beginner and been writing down all my learnings in a book xD didnt even know i started my book of shadows lmao your channel is very informative, i been researching for awhile but i also have a bit of a learning disability and these vids are very simple and dont get complicated like some of the research i have found. i cant wait to watch the whole series!
hello, I'm new to this and don't know how to get information that I trust. You know how the internet can be. I got a book of shadows for my 18th birthday, empty of course. I'm looking to find a coven. Preferably, women. This is all a little new but its very exciting. I want to get information from a person instead of the internet. If you can give any advice at all it would be so much appreciated. My facebook is Kenna Price.
KennytheLeo hi!! I know this was a little while ago, but if you’re still looking for ways to find information or anything like that, I could 1000000% talk to you and give you the sources I used when I started gathering info! If you have Instagram, DM me @ cactisaurus_ and I’ll try to respond as soon as possible! If not, we’ll figure it out! Blessed be!!
@@cactisaurusp7864 hiii, I know this is a year later, but I'm a beginner and I'd love to know more info about all of this! My instagram is @ leah_mai_ward :) I saw you're Instagram and you're so pretty ahah x :))
I don't think I would ever have the courage to show anyone my book of shadows.. I think this is so great for beginners though, it can be confusing starting one!
You already share so much on your channel to help others, you deserve whatever privacy you wish. 💜 I'm still figuring out what to do for my BoS so this was perfect timing (even though I'm watching late, sorry). I've been taking notes in a lined journal, and plan to get another unlined journal to copy the important information and add drawings. Seeing your drawings and added flowers was very inspiring.
Lol my subtitles are killing me. I’m literally 5:22 into the video and my subtitles have said, wicked, WIC, wicker, wick, and of course Wicca. It’s distracting and fun
Candles are most often found in rituals, but can be used extensively in many forms of magic. Candles can even work magic if just left alight. I use a white and a black candle by the front door; Black candles attract and detoxify negative energy, and White leaves a protective barrier against hostile magic. Are you on Pinterest or Tumblr perchance? There's a half decent magical community on both sites.
I’m a 14 yr old witch just starting out, I’m rly interested in potions and spells that I can do at home. I looked into kitchen Witchery, and I love the whole idea and atmosphere of Wicca. Without the proper advice I don’t really know how to get started. Any tips? Open to all advice 💕
Remember to do your research, dont use just witchtok or witches on UA-cam!!! There’s a lot of misinformation out there!! Always check multiple sources. I recommend looking into books about kitchen witchcraft and different herbs! Blessed be :)
Start meditating and keep a BOS. Also do A LOT of research, there are soooooo many topics and that might seem overwhelming, but just start with the basics (crystals, simple spells, backyard herbs ect.) I hope this helps. :)
I think it’s fantastic you’re going into this, as it’s such a fascinating practice. If you’re into kitchen witchery, then maybe hedge witchcraft or green witchcrafts could also be a good route for you. I’m also in my teens and just starting out. There are tons of great books online as well, and I think it’s very important to look into many different practices, just to figure out what works for you! Good luck!
@@Lillyjanelavender I’m now 15, I’ve come a long way! I’ve got a full book of shadows and decided to have a new one for 2022. I’m focusing on kitchen Witchery and spells that involve food and teas. I’m also enjoying candle magic and divination at the moment, blessed be 🥰
you’re very inspiring! I started just a few months ago and I’m 17 so I love hearing about people’s journeys especially younger people sticking with it!
my bff identifies as a witch and her family does not support her yet! I found this quite sad. just a tip for fellow witches, i recomend in your book of shadows to start with what different things do and uses, and have the rest of the pages be on spells, rituals, and potions. also i have my first page be a glossary and i number my pages!
hi harmony, i saw on your instagram that you were coming here to prague next week and would like to wish you a nice visit and also recommend a place to visit if you have some time, which is the cat cafe at křižíkova 22. it's such a beautiful, calm place to just sit, drink hot chocolate and eat cakes
THANK YOU SO MUCH. I have been searching for a tutorial just like this. Couldnt find many anywhere of just a simple explanation of topics and ideas! Thank you !!!!!
Really, its as simply as it sounds. Tie the sage on one end (and whatever herbs and minerals you may want to include), light it till it smokes, and walk with it around the home. Allow the smoke to waft into corners and halls before moving on, waving the smudge stick if necessary to accomplish this. Study the smoke; how does it appear? does it waft quickly, branching out into the air? Does it float upward quickly, like smoke from a cigarette? We want to see the former here, that is, we want it to look like the smoke of a campfire. Poofy.
this video was actually really helpful! im not a new wiccan, my mom and grandma to my great(x4) grandma have been wiccans but when each of us turn 16 we kind of have to go off on our own journey of self discovery and make our own spellbooks and shadow books, which im super excited about bc ive been kinda like an "apprentice" for 15yrs lol
I'm new to witchcraft and I'm really excited to write down everything I've been learning. Now I can clear out all of my screenshots 😂 I even have an empty binder and 5 subject notebook I can use!
If you’re in the broom closet, consider making your book digital. A Google doc/slideshow or even one of those online journals would work! Title it something basic like “song recs” and fill the first page with whatever the title is so the thumbnail won’t be your bos. You can also use code (like instead of herbs you can say food, instead of witchcraft say homework)
I am going through this series... and it's really making a connection with me.. I'm not religious, and havent been for years... but I am feeling a strong connection to what your saying! I am gonna have to dig more into Wicca to see if it's for me! Btw love your videos and I'm a new subscriber!
I have multiple books - one "general" book with miscellaneous as well as rituals and the acts I do, then one for spirit work, one for herbalism (tincture recipes, teas, etc), one for special dreams. To me it helps to keep organized and a lot of information about the properties of plants for reference for example and a seperate book that I document just any practice or spell or ritual I do that might cross over and include a plant I have documented in my plant book :). The first Book of Shadows I kept was just a regular hardcover note book from some company that they gave away at a job fair booth because I really wasn't operating with a budget for this as I am now. That book is so familiar to me now that it is as precious on my shelf as newer books I have made
Hey there Harmony, I was one of the people who requested this video so I wanted to thank you so much, I know it's so special and meaningful and I'm so honoured that you showed what you did with the intent of helping people! One thing I wanted to know is whether you/anyone else? ever records diary-entry-type things in it, so like explaining the results of a tarot spread, or the effects of a spell after it's been cast. xx
LettersAndLeaves I personally don't go into super detail but I do like to record my readings, certain dreams, things like that. I felt like it really helped me learn along the way, along with helping me go over and understand the reading itself.
I've heard that a lot of people generally record whether or not spells work or the tarot interpretations to help them learn it in their BOS it's just whatever you find helpful
I've got a big black book of shadows where I draw fancy graphs and write everything all neat and tidy. I like to think that I'll be passing it down one day, so I make it super easy to understand. I also have a less expensive little diary where I make personal entries about what I've learned, the problems and joys I've faced. I keep them together, and the diary one is for my eyes only, but I don't mind sharing my main BoS with my witchy friends :D
I try to be as specific as I can. I usually take note of the Day, time, season, reading, and the spread of tarot cards. I don't really practice magic at all, but the witches I've known are just as specific as I am of the tarot. However, his is YOUR craft. Be as specific or unspecific as you like.
I'm a baby witch (in the broom closet, unfortunately), and I'm putting together/writing a book of shadows for the first time. Thank you Harmony, all of your videos are really helpful. I started mine by making a sort of title page with plenty of blank space in case I want to put protective sigils or anything like that, and then journalling about why I am going into the craft/signs that I've seen/that like. I think, once I finish this one, I will go back through and figure out what I wrote most about/what info I learned and maybe buying separate notebooks and separating the info. ie maybe I could do a craft-basics book featuring the wheel of the year and casting circles, smaller but important things. or a book specifically about herbs if I find myself referencing plants and herbs a lot. Then maybe my next Big Book could go specifically to a path or two that I may find myself in. If any of that made sense, I'm mostly experimenting 😅 Lmk if this is a completely wrong way to do it or if anyone has any tips. Greatly appreciated. Peace. (I've been going back and forth about really joining this type of world for a couple of years, and have Very basic and diverse knowledge from the small amount of research I've done)
A little tip for closeted witches:
Get plants. Not only can you grow your own herbs, but you can also use them as an excuse to collect rain water and save eggshells
thank you this is so helpful!! ☺️💗💗
I’m new too all of this but what does egg shells do? And do you pour the rain water in the plants or something? X
@@stonerlifemeg i think its used in protection spells/ spell jars
when you have cats that want to eat everything ✌🏻😭😭
Franzi Becker I have cats and 62 plants... it’s sooo rough I have to make sure EVERY plant is where they can’t get it...which is hard with cats
I remember watching this in class, and the teacher walked up to me and asked me what I knew about the Book of Shadows and I told her that it’s like a diary of spells and the one witch’s journey through the Wicca way. She nodded and asked me if I wanted to see HER BOOK OF SHADOWS!!! I didn’t get to see it because the class was over by the time she said it, and I felt that it’s give her bad luck to let someone else see her own BoS.
But like...
SHE WAS A WITCH OR A WICCA! Awesomeee
Walker #18936 COOL
omg that’s actually rlly cool :0
My Spanish teacher is to
She’s secretly professor mcgonagall
Kiley777 7 omg yessss 🤣🤣👌
Hot tip: If you prefer to categorise your Book of Shadows, consider using a binder rather than a book, that way you can rearrange your pages, plus add and take pages out when desired. Then put in dividers for easier navigation
and then decorate the outside to look like a book
fuck you're a genius
I actually use a happy planner with a hard black cover and note pages from the new line (stargazer)
Ooooo good idea
I was literally surfing the comments to see if anyone else uses a binder! I am just starting on my journey and I was thinking a binder would be the most practical way for me because I tend to do things in a non practical way! I’m so glad I saw this comment! 😊🖤
I'm just trying to understand what this religion is so I can support my girlfriend
you're a very good and supportive lover, she's a lucky girl
That's so sweet! I'm sure she'll appreciate it
She better marry u
Aww that’s so sweet
Shes so lucky my boyfriend called it stupid & fake :/ I’m no longer talking to him which sorta sucks cause I really did love him.... pls do not stop
I see a lot of comments saying people are interested in witchcraft but they're an atheist (or another religion).. I just wanted to say that you can do both! You can be a Christian Witch! I've been an atheist and a witch for years! I don't believe in gods/goddesses but I do understand the natural energies of the universe and how to connect with them, and that's all it's really about!
Edit: wow guys thanks for the likes!! Hope everyone is doing well on their path! 💜
For those just starting out my favorite beginners book was "Witch School"! Some other good ones are "Book of Shadows" by Scott Cunningham and "To Ride A Silver Broomstick" by Silver RavenWolf 💜
Lucid Labyrinth THANKS for this! People think that to be a Wiccan/witch you must pray a god or different gods, but that’s not true
I am knew to all of this and I would love to learn more about it, could d I ask what the difference between a wiccan and a witch?
Rebecca Russell a witch could be a lot of things, for example there are witches that pray a god (or gods) and others that are atheists. The Wiccan is the one that follows the Wiccan religion and uses its rules also (for example the rule of 3 and the wheel of the year).
Search on the web “types of witches” and you can learn a lot. Most of the witches nowadays are eclectic, it means that they don’t follow a specific path but likes to learn from different sources and make their own.
Hope it was helpful 🖤
I am an Atheist interested in Wicca. I personally am considering choosing my deities based off of things I admire and use them as a figurehead. For example, I love femininity and might use the Triple Moon Goddess, Lilith, or Skyrim's Dibella as a figurehead.
Lucid Labyrinth Thank you your an inspiration
idk if you've done a makeup tutorial before but that white eyeshadow is brighter than my future
Steph K okay sis
I believe it's actually white eye liner around the center, and then blurred out with shadow (it helps if you wet the brush slight for the shadow
Steph K the black bit is brighter than my future 💀😂
I was thinking that same thing. Her eyemakeup here is amazing
I think it’s actually highlighter with white ‘liner.
I like calling my book of shadows my "wicca nerd book"
Omg thats what imma start saying when people ask what it is😂😂😂😂 much easier than explaining it all😂❤
That sounds actouly cool tough😂
very cute aaa > w
Gacha kitty Girl I just bought a Little book who fits in my bag for school so that I can read my spells when I need
I call it grimoire
my boyfriend and I are journeying through this experience together. We have our own separate Book Of Shadows ‘ and our own personal altars. but we’re experiencing it all together
That’s super cute omg. I have a close friend who’s a witch and they’re helping me out with all of this!
That’s cute! I wish I had somebody to walk this journey with :(
That's so sweet
I need a wiccan boyfriend/girlfriend 😭
Mine just agreed to go through the path with me aswell and I’m very exited
I'm starting to identify as Wiccan. My heart literally feels so warm and homely. I used to identify as just spiritual and not religious. I felt so good identifying as it and felt at home. But when I started to learn more about Wicca my heart radiated 20x more warmth. It was a build up of my journey :) I began as an agnostic !!
100% same. I found much comfort in researching the religion of Wicca and discovering that a lot of it was same or similar to my personal beliefs.
Dude sameeee !!! Its such a beautiful feeling
@@sheri4673 this place is not for people like you. Just please simply leave and don't enter a space of you are gonna spread your negative energy like that.
@@sheri4673 Just so you are aware, your practices aren't exactly the epitome of kind and loving right now.
@@sheri4673 Telling people that they will burn if they dont follow yahweh just show he not so good and that he jealous of the others deity , gods and titans that were there before him...
I’m atheist but I find Wicca so fascinating :0
DizzyArt same
Same
Same!
It's fun and you can be an atheist witch, maybe not wiccan but witchcraft is similar just without the deities (if you would want to)
samee
i mostly just write all the new info i learn about healing crystals, spells, shadow people and empaths.
I'm an Empath! ☺💕
I’m an empath!
Can empath a be Wicca because this stuff really interests me
@@imhugman anybody can be a Wiccan
Shadow people?
I have two:
• One “Book of shadows” which I write down more like information and what happens when I do a spell and just things I don’t want to bother making pretty. [store bought, lots of pages so I can have it for a long time]
• And the other is my “Grimoire” where I make it all look pretty and I write down the things that I find important and I can use to look back on where it’s more structured. [handmade, small/A5 kind of and handy, and hopefully will never remake it]
I’m a baby witch so I just have the first option but I have an extra sketch book I’m planning to pretty up
Where do you find legit spells ?? I need help.
Makk Highbear honestly spell work is heavily placed on belief. If you believe a spell will work and have your intentions clear, it should work. For spell jars, I would say just look up things that are related to your intentions and put it in there, sealed with a colored candle.
That’s just my opinion, nothing is law in spell work. You can do whatever you want.
Why Do you need to know? Oh, okay! Thank you:)
I actually made my book of shadows by hand. I sewed each of the pages with thread. It's very small but it's perfect
apple Sauce Oh wow!! Thats awesome!!
That's really cool and inspiring :> I'm going to try that out because I love sewing
Can it be a spiral notebook?
a book of shadows can be anything really. if you want a really aesthetic one that's like a really old tome with yellowed pages, sure, go for it, but keep in mind old books fall apart easily. So if you live with pets or small children i recommend using something sturdier. I actually kept mine in a word document until i bought my first book of shadows.
My friend Taylor gave me a handmade book before she moved away, and id had it for about a year before finding a use for it as my book of shadows
I'm lowkey jealous of how good her Book of Shadows, she has title pages and color. It looks so good.
Yeah, mine looks like I was forced in to a school project. It’s messy and plain basically lol
Mine is still empty, still new, any tips?
@@eshoohamdy3901 start with the moon phases and colour correspondences, don’t stress too much about how it looks you can always copy it up neatly later
Same 😂
I don't think it matters what it looks like it matters what's in it and how you use it
I am a christian, a very strong christian at that. And i find your videos so fascinating. I love your personality. I have always been interested in different faiths or religions, and spellwork and things have always really interested me. I would love to know how the spells or potions work for you. Again i mean no hate, i am a firm believer in everyone does there own thing so lets leave it be and maybe learn from eachother. 😊 have a great day!
real moist I love chill Christians like you. You’re great!
I'm a strong Christian also. Looking into witchcraft.
Not many Christians are like you! It is refreshing to see that! Blessed be!
Same here. Long faithful Christian and I am loving the Sabbats and ways to honor nature. I feel so thankful for the plants, earth, sun, ect. 😊
same i am a very devoted christian, but i love watching videos about witchcraft.
I just bought a notebook so I can start my BOS and I'm so eited and this video really helped me
Same also hello fellow bnha fan xD
Todoroki wHaT aRe yOu dOiNg hErE
Disapointing my father
@@ghostly_cass1563 Honestly, mood.
Shoto Todoroki 👁👁
Orange hair and blue eyes? I hope you realize how rare you are. I'm jealous lol
Ayven Starke most ppl with orange hair have blue eyes
@@sydnee3460 is that true? I ask because I have red hair and green eyes and a girl with red and blue used to look down on me because she saw it as a waste whenever a ginger would not have blue eyes.
@@sydnee3460 actually a lot of gingers have brown or green eyes which does make blue eyes and ginger hair quite a rare combo.
Xxpastelgothicgirlxx
No slot have green eyes and allot have blue I've met Manny with blur and it's actually factual that very few fingers have brown eyes
Pinkmuffin
You're still beautiful with green
Do NOT play the "Book if Shadows" drinking game for she says "Book of Shadows" 91 times in the this video. the jumpcut editing is hard to watch if you took a shot every time she said "book of shadows" you would DIE for she said it 61 times in the first ten minutes! after the first FIVE minute i had to go back and keep a runnning count!
that being said some nice imagery in the book hon hope you have great success along the path.
--Rick
rickcoona i see you had nothing else to do🙄
this video was poorly cut/edited and i know the perpencity for folks to turn videos like this into drinking games i consider this a PSA. i have kept a BOS since 1972
Im a light weight it would have to be more of a sip than a shot 😂💕 thanks
So i cant drink my 91 shots of milkshake ):
Tysm you just saved so many of us💕
I love how you differentiate between Wiccans and Witches. And that Grimoires are more commonly used by witches (very true.) You're the only "occult" youtuber ive come across to have done this. I'm not Wiccan, since I don't personally believe in deity but I do practice witchcraft, so as a non-wiccan witch, I really appreciate the little details like that and how properly informed you are and I want to thank you for this channel. It's so informative and wonderful and it makes me so happy to watch and hear people talk about their practice, and thank you for sharing your Book of Shadows. I know how personal it can be to a practitioner and the fact that you showed us at all I'm grateful for, so thank you ♡ (Also your make up is so good? Omg I'm in love ♡♡♡)
Jessica N WAIT WAIT...you can be a non Wiccan witch...?
IVE FOUND IT EGAD IVE FOUND IT
Agreed!
I am wiccan but i agree with your ways i think everyone should respect eachother nomatter what they do
ThepixelGAMERcode YT omg, this whole time i thought i couldnt really be a witch because i dont believe in a deity... brb my life is about to change
Eee, I am the same! I personally just class myself as a Pagan so it saves confusion. I've JUST started getting into the Pagan lifestyle and frame of mind and I'm loving it. I bought my very first crystals the other day, so now I need to get myself a Book of Shadows and then expand my knowledge in witchcraft. 😊
I am Catholic but witches and generally Wicca is freaking cool
Same
What do you think you are practicing in the Catholic rites? The veneration of the saints, eating the body of Christ, drinking His blood, passing the fire from the Easter candle to the baptized, et cetera ... Catholicism IS witchcraft.
Marcus Aurelius 😯
Same
Marcus Aurelius technically you’re right. Almost all Catholic rites were created as interpretations of various ancient Pagan traditions and given a Christian twist as a means of making it easier to convert the population of Europe to Christianity.
Also, the Catholic Saints are reinterpretations of Pagan gods, and the Holy Trinity is simply the Maiden, Mother, and Crone given a forced sex change by the Catholic Church.
13:00 is when she really gets into the books
Ure a life saver
And? The rest of the video is still important. She even started the video with saying that she was uncomfortable till now with showing everyone till now. Show harmony a little bit more respect
@@totallynotanfbiagent8132 no you.
@@acacia8855 no u
@@sweetiekitten3571 some people already know this stuff. Some people are just here for how to start a BoS. Chill
I was raised in a christain family, but I don't believe in that religion. I currently don't believe in any religion. Wicca interests me, and I agree with a lot of it. The parts about living alongside Earth and being inquizitive about the world around you ressonates with me, as I firmly believe this. However, I don't know if I believe in Wicca faith. I do believe in crystals having special properties that can alter and improve mood. That part I understand. But what confuses me is everything supernatural like with Tarot Cards and Spells. Can someone please explain this more indepth to me? I wish to break out of my ignorance and naivety.
Amethyst7776 this is strictly my opinion, but as a pagan who looks more at the science side of things, i see taro as a way to help guide you in life. Taro to me is more of a suggestion of what could happen if you make a choice. In a way, taro taps more into your subconscious mind rather than your conscious and it gets you thinking and expands your mind and views. For example, say i pull a Taro of Death. That doesnt necessarily mean there will be physical death, it could also mean that the end of something in your lofe is coming. Such as something you though is true is no longer true. The death of that thought is what the card meant. Remember that was just a very brief example using Death! Its all about how you personally interpret each card.
In my experience, there are two types of pagans when it comes to this matter. 1; You have pagans that believe pendulum, tarots, etc. is controlled by a deity (or another being) that knows the past, present, and future and then gives you advice on that. 2; You have pagans that believe in the Law of Attraction. You put out energy and vibrations subconciously of what you want, then that sways the pendulum to an answer that will guide you. Or like the other person that commented, they use tarot cards as a guide for the future.
*THIS IS ALL IN MY OPINION BASED ON EXPERIENCE, PLEASE DO NOT TAKE IT AS FACTS BECAUSE THERE ARE PROBABLY MORE TYPES*
She explains it in this series! Look at the playlist
It's not as "mystical" as people may think.. a spell is simply using tools (physical and nonphysical) to manipulate natural energy to help manifest something into reality, the law of attraction. EVERYONE does it, they just may not be aware! The more you focus on something and the more "physical" you make it, the more it's attracted to you :)
Try looking into omnisim, & pagan
My BOS has a literal lock on it the key never leaves my side
I'm looking into a way to enchant the lock for extra protection
Loki OKVLTYS cool because a kid in my class almost read my spells, and I got angry he was turning the papers and almost saw my love spell.
Lol mood
Fuckin miss me with that bs
Carve or paint sigils on your lock and key
Loki OKVLTYS ikr
I have a sigil that will give someone bad luck if you read it without permission.
I just starting bookbinding so I can make my own book of shadows! I'm poured coffee on some sketch paper and baked it in the oven and sewed up the middle with twine 😊this is my start at learning to be a green witch
@timothy The*Mouse. go away
That sounds awesome. Bookbinding is a neat art.
I so wish I could do bookbinding but im a closetedwitch and my family would get suspicious if I did that so kudos to you
@@andyoconnell4821 - there's nothing inherently witchy about book binding. I had to learn how for a college publishing class. Plenty of people make their own journals and art books. I particularly enjoy videos from "The Paper Outpost" here on UA-cam. She's got a three part series on gutting an old book, re-using the cover, and adding in your own signatures. It's "how to make a junk journal out of an old book!!" Among many other tutorials available there. Don't be discouraged by video length, she's just in-depth on the process in real time.
Get the skill under your belt, and you'll have it for later use.
That inner corner highlight is *poPinG* ✨
only my wife can look at my grim/bos we are bonded so it's ours like we have one for each of us because we take different Wicca paths and we have one we come together that helps us equally.
That's probably the cutest thing ever. I'd love that kind of relationship....
Cool
Aww cute
Princess Kitty Evelyn wats bonded means ?
Princess Emilie Hope do you do your research about this on the internet or is there a book
my grimoire is actually a binder and i put loose paper in it as i go along. that way i can rearrange things as i need and if i mess up, it doesnt matter!!
Natálie Vacková love that! I started my BOS in a notebook 💙
See I never thought of that before I started. Got a leather bound book, too bad it’s difficult to organize
Natálie Vacková yeah same
Same!
Natálie Vacková so true..peace & Music☆♡☆OpaL
I’m Christian, but I find witchcraft and Wicca so beautiful and incredibly interesting!!!
@@Zin-c6y lmao i don't remember writing this lol, i have been a pagan for some time and i really cant believe my family didn't kick me out? Haha-
@@morganawinter5962 my Christian step mother found my 'pagan' books when i was 16, i was kicked out of their place at 11 and put into foster care before and after this, and was told to decide between conforming to the houses orthodox religious beliefs or "fucking off" , i chose to "fuck off" and even now i still continue to believe in it. Thankyou.
If you listen to some From New Age to Jesus testimonies you'll find many who did witchcraft and who found out the hard way that it's demonic and that Jesus is the truth.
Wiccan's where ya at? 🔮🔮
Black Parade MSP I'm here :)
Black Parade MSP I’m really interested in Wicca, but I have no idea where to start!!!
I'm a healer
I know I probably spelt that wrong
Ayyye
Omg ur name hi
I'm an Athiest, but the culture around Wicca is really fascinating! I love learning about it, though I'll probably never be a practitioner
Felfolk you can still practice witchcraft as an atheist! I do haha
Omg I LOVE the arcana! Your profile picture I love 😍
i’m an atheist who practices witchcraft. there is no god, it’s like yr higher power is the natural world.
I'm an atheist and a witch :) you can be both!
You can actually be any religion and be Wiccan! It's a practice and part of life
I'm 13 years old and I believe in Wicca. I was born as a Jew, but I am devoting myself to Wicca. This channel has really helped me, and I thank you for that.
I was born into a christian family and i have been sent to a catholic school since kindergarten and ive never been interested in the catholic religion and I have taken WAY more interest in the wicca religion. I'm hesitent to convert but, I usually fall asleep in religion class and I haven't slept in 28 hours because of how much I'm enjoying studying wicca. Im going to buy a massive notebook, decorate it, and start my studies. I'm hoping my parents aren't dissapointed in me but, there probably going to call it a phase and not care. Thank you so much for making this video I'm going to sleep because I'm tired. Bye!
🤔satan hates his worshippers and atheists even more cause they are easy target . He just uses them to deceive others
Being a Witch is not about realigon don't worry abaut that , I'm a catholic witch, I know you are not intrested in christianism, chest wanted to say that
@@thewrathofgod3983 just shut up
Cool! But take care of yourself! Sleep is important-even coming from someone who has REALLY needed to work on their sleep habits.
i just read your comment and i feel the same way, also you posted this 2 years ago so I wanted to ask how your journey is going? also i want my family to know that I'm not christian but I'm scared how they'll react so i also wanted to ask how your parents reacted? (if it's not to personal ofc)
So in a lot if your videos you talk about charming things and putting charms in things, I was wondering if you could make a video about that? I would love to know how to charm things!
Everyone has a different way of doing things. My mum ((who is the witch but shares info with me)) does something different with each thing she enchants or encounters. Most just call out to her. Its a feeling/string that connects her to the item or the feeling to do something a certain way. Others, they do spells and herbs and words. And some dont do anything but look, point, say its purpose and moves on with life. It is all up to you and the item you wish to charm. Just do what calls to you.
One a different topic..
SHES SO PRITTY I LOVE HER FACE HAIR AND MAKEUP AND EVERYYYYTHINGGG
•Echa• pritty? 😂
IKRRRR
I was wondering if u could make a video on how to bless or put a protection spell on a book of shadows
Wicca has such a beautiful concept , it makes my soul quite happy thinking about the prospect of living with nature and being so connected to it even though I’m agnostic and kind of resent the idea of religion , but this one is so inherently beautiful
I used to be agnostic :) Then I identified as 'spiritual' and now I identify as Wiccan. I believe it was all a build up to my true destination :)
Genos that’s wonderful , ever since that comment I’ve had a similar journey . I identify as a witch now and kind of leaning towards paganism and learning more about the occult . I’ve never been happier in myself in a way , it’s quite beautiful .
@Bookworm A you absolutely do not , it’s a very secular practice in itself
Can you do a video about spells? I’m super new to the Wiccan culture and wondering about spells.
Spells. We may need to be a little more specific. Rituals, Evocation, Invocation, Divination, are just four of about eight or nine schools of magic. I'll start with the basics.
A spell is defined as "A chant, prayer, or vocalization to a Spirit, God, Goddess, or other Deity to perform a task or accomplish the will of the Caster". Using this definition, we can say ALL religions who practice prayer are practicing magic. Magic- and by extension, spell-craft- in the Wiccan culture, is done several ways, typically in the form of rituals and employing chanting, wand work, and candlelight, often dictated by the time, date, and season. For example, Ritual Sacrifices are often given in the Autumn, the season of Fire. Usually, the effects of magic change depending on the season, type of wand used (if used at all) and other elements.
I know this can be very confusing to the unaccustomed, but I hope I've been of some help.
Gray Blackhelm, Thanks for all that information. I'm fairly new to Wicca so this was very helpful to me
Gray Blackhelm That was very cool of you to fill us In by out lining your basic curriculum in response to question requested above. I’ve learned more in your post than her whole “book of shadows” book of shadows” Um like ya know “book of shadows” tutorial. 😳
Could you also do an episode about rituals please! How to do them, what to do, why, when etc. That would be great because I don't really find information about it. 😊🔮 Blessed be all of you lovely soul 🌙
Víla Aarnivalkea check out 'the white witch parlor' here on UA-cam. The white witch is good for that kind of thing.
Bailey Bender Yeah, she is great! :)
Víla Aarnivalkea I know this is going to sound super basic and sacrilege but I really love Tumblr and Pinterest for finding rituals
Thank you! Blessed be!
I heartily recommend the book The Elements of Ritual by Deborah Lipp. It explains circle casting very indepth.
Anyone else extremely unsure of if they want to convert from christian to wiccan?
Vector Perkins yup lol
Me!
You actually can be a wiccan AND believe in the Judeo-Christian god. You can even be an atheist and a wiccan at the same time. Wicca is about respecting Mother Nature and following three basic principles: Do whatever you want, except harming others or yourself; Everything you do will come back to you somehow, so be careful; Treat people the way you would like to be treated. The problem with christianism is that many followers are intolerant and believe that any religion wich worships other gods necessarily worship Satan, and that anyone who isn't a christian is necessarily doomed. No, you can believe in Jesus' god, be a wiccan and still go to Heaven (if you believe in Heaven or Hell).
I’m a Christian and a non-Wiccan witch, you don’t have to choose!
@@morganhunter3994 but Christianity is against witchcraft
I will never tire of watching this woman speak or hearing her voice.
Some facts:
- Redheads are less than 4% of the world population.
- Among redheads, Most common eye color is brown. Then green and lastly, blue eyes comprising of only 12% of the redheaded population. So they are the most rare people on earth.
What a goddess. Or at least highly representative of one! :D
4 things I would like to say:
1- I've never cliked so fast ♡
2- I really needed this video
3- Your makeup looks P-E-R-F-E-C-T
4- Lots of love from Brazil
Renata Você mora em qual cidade?
UUHHHUUUU BRRR
Vamos ser amigos although I am a boy ,I love doing spells and witchcraft stuff it makes me so happy
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Ai gente amo tanto ver BRs em vídeos assim ❤️
Your intro is so creepy but oddly satisfying, i like it!
iTs LaPiS
I love it the editing so good 👌🏼👌🏼
You literally look like a drawing, it’s tripping me out lmao, you are so pretty
xX_Static_ Dynamic_Xx yeah she looks like the stereotypical drawings I do, and the nose rings also trip me out cause I always end up drawing nose rings for my babes
my book of shadows are different ones for different topics: journey, crystal work, spells, ceremony and tarot. i like things catagorised
Hi! So I'm a pagan green witch! I have a Grimoire and a BOS. My BOS is, like you said Harmony, very personal to me. However, my Grimoire is full of information, tarot info, gods and goddesses, ritual work, etc. My BOS has all of my experiences with each spell, the results, my tarot spreads, dream work, etc. It's more like a journal. I do use my Grimoire way more than my BOS. I'm actually in the process of getting my 2020, handmade by and Etsy witch, journal for my Grimoire. If anyone is interested in her Etsy I can edit this with the link. But basically, thank you Harmony for being so informational and kind and lovely and I have a huge lesbian crush on you 😂
From your lesbian pagan green witch,
Brystarr
hey! I'd love to know the link to the Etsy for the journal! Thanks already :)
Agreed! Link please
Because I am kinda confused....do you have to do wicca to have BOS and Grimoire is more for witches that do witchcraft and not wicca? idk i am confused
@@brycemccartney640 thank you!!
How do you start writing your own spells and making sure they work?
Thatonechick 1981 Watch Eadig vids about that she has great videos for beginners
Thatonechick 1981 so I know this comment is a year old lol, but I recently found a book called “Spellcrafting: strengthen the power of your craft by creating and casting your own unique spells” by Arin Murphy-Hiscock. I haven’t gotten really into it yet cause I’m still a baby witch and want to make sure to start at the beginning lol, but maybe it could be helpful to you!
MadHatter1196 thank you, I appreciate the recommendation. I will check it out
Just cut it out while you still have time. ua-cam.com/video/4gXUrPC8hPM/v-deo.html
You can really just write an intention down, and say it, close your eyes and say it, get some herbs that represent your intentions and throw them into the air while saying it, burn those herbs while saying it, and so on, I think that the reason why people don’t usually give a direct answer to this question is because there isn’t really a direct answer. It’s really up to you how you want to do the spell. They will work if you have a clear intention and visualize it clearly, but you need to be careful with spells too, you must be very very specific with what you want, or you may get something you don’t want. Like I know this is a stupid example but if you wanted longer hair and you did a spell for longer hair and didn’t specify what hair you wanted longer, you may get longer body hair as well as scalp hair. I hope that makes sense
Found two notebooks lying around, gonna get started on my BoS!
Anyone else think Harmony is the wiccan mum squirrel queen? Just me..? Okay. 😄
im on board with this
I second this lmao
ALL HAIL THE SQUIRREL QUEEN
perfection
She is now!!!
I'm christian and always was interested in witchcraft and I have a journal in wich I kind of write everything, including witchcraft work. I don't actually like to believe in anything. What seems like works is what I believe in
(Update in read more! 10/20/2020 Link of BoS below!) Newly eclectic solitary wiccan here. I've been learning to book bind and i realllly want to do the same and make two books. It's gonna take some time but i think it'll be very rewarding to put so much energy and love into them. :) i'll update this comment when I get around to finish making the first one!
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Oct, 20 2020
imgur.com/a/0tsSYf6
I meant to take more photos but my scatterbrain forgot haha. But here you get the general idea! I think I got a bit too excited and made a massive book that was way too big for my book press but I improvised haha. I had so much fun putting so much energy and care into this book and I think it'll definitely be a great first BoS to start my journey with. :)
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May 12 2020
Hey all! Life's been pretty rough as of late huh? I hope everyone's staying safe and healthy, sending you good vibes! I've been living with my family for nearly three months during this pandemic so my book of shadows creation has been put a little bit on hold. But that's ok! I'm progressing in other ways! I've been practicing bookbinding, learning techniques and tricks that I like best, and I've been designing what I want my book to look like, what materials etc.
I think what I am planning to do: in September it will have been a year since I've started my wiccan journey, and I plan to have a self dedication ritual. I've learned a lot about what I want out of my practice, and what I want to learn and do. So I think it makes sense, to only then begin to craft my BOS then! :) Till September, I'm going to be gathering materials and prepping what I need. If anyones interested, I might put up a video of the entire process (or at least some of it, since it is gonna be a bit personal for me c: )
please update us when you can ~~
Hi I am just in a same position as you good luck
@@potentpotionssubliminals1122 Thank you so much! You too! (´｡• ω •｡`) ♡
14:28 (just a personal bookmark to help me remember what to put at the beginning of my BoS)
full moon today !
it's raining so I can't see the moon tonight
Ines Castle I saw it tonight. It was big and yellow, absolutely beautiful!
it was cloudy for me too... ^^
and today :)
I kinda feel like I want to have two Book Of Shadows. Like one regular to include all my work and info on the Sabbats with How i would celebrate them, potions and spells and whatever, and the other one would be a sort of index on every single magical item I own. Like, I was gonna keep them all together but I'm gonna keep getting more crystals, and I'd love to have a book that includes all the info on every crystal and herb that I come to own throughout my life. I dunno, just an idea.
That’s a great idea. I’m new to wicca too but if you have more than one I think you should have different colored ones.
Tara Taillon i’ve thought of doing the same thing like making a crystal index for myself because sometimes it can be really difficult remembering all of the benefits that each crystal has!
That's what I plan on doing. A Book of Shadows and a Witchionary. Lol
I have 3 different book of shadows
Hey Tara, try a levenger disc system. That's what I use to catalogue and organize the information for my personal crystal directory.
it would be great if oyu made an enchanted endeavors on different wiccan deities!!! I would love to know more about them and how you choose your personal deities
We don't really "choose" Deities or Gods and Goddesses. Take note of the Gods and Goddesses you work with on the regular, and they become your personal deities. Now- the number of deities we find in these religions number in the hundreds. Where do you take your inspiration for magic? This can lower the possibilities considerably.
In her book she goes into a lot more detail with the deities i would definately give it a read!
Hey as you’re from the uk there is a town that is based around Wicca in the new forest called Burley! It’s amazing x
Omg where??? I live in Scotland, is this actually true? Cos that sounds amazing! Blessed be :)
Whaaa!? I live in the UK, I'll haveee to check this place out. Thank youu!!
@@khalebrobertson9907 this is true I've been there. I'm sure its somewhere in the New Forest in the south of England. There was a witchy wicca shop as well. I was far too young to understand any of it when I was there though
Glastonbury town is also really witchy! Lots of really good witchy shops. Special place ✨
@@khalebrobertson9907 i live there! it’s in dorset and it’s beautiful. so much history
Do you have advice? I was born in the Christian religion but I’ve never felt like that was what I believe in. I found out that I believe in the Wiccan religion. But my christian family looks down upon it. They believe that wiccans worship the devil. And that’s not at all what it is. I want to sit them down and talk about it but they’re headasses and don’t try to understand any religion but their own. It sucks so much. Because I want to be able to be expressive with it and be proud of it and have a bunch of crystals and stuff but my parents don’t believe in that. I’m kind of just stuck in this situation.
Do you want this? Then do it. Sit them down and do the talk. There's no easy way to do it. It will be hard. It may possibly hurt. But you have to go through this.
Isabella Krietz say 'fuck it' and start "worshipping the devil"" lmao. I know its gonna be hard but, like, they'll get over it.
me too, imma moslem hahaha
Isabella Krietz Yea same... and even as i have explained it, my parents call it stupid and fake even though it's my beliefs and say im going to hell. Thats fun.
It's going to be hard and it's probably going to hurt both sides for a while, but you have to do it. Maybe not now but eventually you're going to have to sit them down and explain. Make it clear that you respect their religion but you would also like them to respect to yours that you don't worship the devil as they say and that is the truly care then they'll respect you and do not judge you for who you are.
This is really great for me. I purchased a really nice book that I just love. My thing was I didnt wanna "ruin" in bc I really was drawn to it. It nice to hear that it doesnt need to be perfect bc that is what I always get stuck on. I like for things to turn out nice, pretty, perfect almost...sometimes to the point that it holds me back from doing stuff. I've been confused on how to start bos so this was extremely helpful in many ways....thanks a year later! - jewel
ive been an atheist for a very long time but this seems so interesting to search into. the popular religion here is christianity but i never once believed in that god.
How about trying your hand in the Craft? No belief necessary, just a passive allowance for it to work.
Wicca is a religion but witchcraft is not. Witchcraft is definitely the place to be if you want to practice the craft but stay atheist.
sadie2melw you can be an atheist Wiccan as well
Molten Kitty No, Wicca is a religion that believes in Gods, you can't be Wiccan if you don't believe.
So witchcraft is the perfect way to make your path if you don't believe in Gods.
sadie2melw atheist can be religious the only thing that makes one an atheist is not believing in a God
Baby witch here! I went on amazon a week ago and I ordered some incense, a book on beginner witchcraft, a book on green witchcraft, and a journal to be my book of shadows! I’m so excited for them to get here!!!
Just found this religion yesterday, and honestly I feel so much more welcome into Wicca than Christianity and I agree with more things in Wicca and believe in more things in Wicca than Christianity, this is helping me understand everything easier, thank you for making these videos! UwU!
Welcome! Have fun on your journey!!
I use a small binder for my spell book (I'm not wiccan, just a witch so I pretty much just have technical things in there) and I love it because I'm the type of person that needs things to be organized so using a binder that I can reorganize is great for me.
Wicca is so beautiful! The 13 goals of a Wiccan literally made my heart so happy ❤️
This is so much to process, you helped me find my starting path and my book of shadows! Thank you so much!!!
I recommend your series to many of my younger friends who are looking for guidance outside of myself, you are detailed, informative and genuine and I love watching your videos. I've been practicing Wicca for over 20 years, and you are in inspiration to the younger Wiccans that are answering the call of the God and Goddess. Blessed Be!
Sick! (Like good/admirable sick).
I’m not Wiccan, I practice Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism) and Buddhism, but I have basically the same thing.
Aphorisms, ritual practice, quotes, deities, chakras, symbolism, astrology, all sorts of things.
I think this sort of thing is ideal for any spiritual/religious practitioner.
It’s so much more meaningful to create your own path as opposed to following one that has already been made.
Of course, that isn’t to say other scriptures aren’t great sources, but I don’t think it’s good to rely on them completely.
Wicca is a religion and witchcraft is practice. I follow Hinduism as a religion and practice witchcraft by combining Hinduism and witchcraft .
I've been reading "The Green Witch" and it mentioned "Green Witch Notebook" where you can note how things make you feel when you practice them when you're doing Green Witchcraft.... is a Witch notebook basically a "Book of Shadows"? Very confused.
Great video and beautiful makeup btw!
Sounds like it is similar.
Hi! Sorry this is so late but I'd still like to answer this (if you haven't yet learned it yourself in this time). What you're describing sounds like a book of mirrors. It's basically a Wiccan diary. A book of shadows is more of a place to record what you've learned, and a book of mirrors is how you FEEL about what you've learned and how you feel about Wicca. If that makes sense?
@@paigeobrien4702 thanks! I was curious too and didn't really get the differences but now it's clear
I’m a new witch (a baby witch, if you will) and I’m thinking about binding my own Book of Shadows/Grimoire and making a casing for it to keep it hidden in my bookshelf so that it looks like a regular book. Making the outer case from a large old book (probably a bad one from a thrift store or something) and taking out the paper and putting boards to give it the structure, a clamshell box, and then having a slipcase inside of it. The first case will have a lock on it and I’ll wear the key on a chain around my neck. I’ll enchant the box and the book to hex anyone else who tries to open it or read it. Something simple like bad luck. I’ll also probably try to have a glamour over the case so it looks less suspicious. Anyways, just wanted somewhere to write down my plans!
This is perfect! I'm really new to Wicca, and I was planning to look up information about this after I finished the rest of the series! I will already kind of sad that you didn't have a video on this, and I'm super glad that you now do! Thank you
Migina ito Thank you so much!
Josh Duncan Are you serious? You might feel that way, but I do not. There's no need to force your religion onto me.
Clique Community |-/
+Josh Duncan Jesus is shit
Josh Duncan I’m never going to your religion it’s to forcing Wicca is better for many people
WOW. When I was 17, I've looked into being wiccan. It's bizarre to have come across this after watching your hair tutorial video.
take this as confirmation, and good luck on your path whichever you may choose. B
I want to be honest, i love your videos and i love your personality, you are gorgeous, and I found your channel when searching about wicca, i kind of have feelings about wicca and for some strange reason i feel something like a calling.. i dont really know how to explain it but i am a little bit scared of what can happen if i become a wiccan, since it is not something you can talk about here in paraguay, because in latinoamerica i dont feel like is that known, i dont know how to explain like they are different religions of the native people here but my family is catholic, most of my friends are, i am scared of what they can think of me if i talk to them about it, i seriously dont know how to explain myself lol
Anyways, thank you for the informative videos always and for being open to us
Moni Cuadro Hola, soy Latina y soy wiccana... se lo difícil que puede ser practicar pero puedes hacerlo sin comentarle a nadie, si te esta llamando creo que deberías segirlo...un altar lo puedes hacer pequeñito o de una manera discreta sin que la gente note que eres wiccana, y practicar en las noches, vaya de una manera no tan notoria en lo que agarras confianza o si te animas a contarle a alguien. ☺
It’s completely normal to feel fear over practicing witchcraft
When I was first getting into Wicca, I didn't even realize that it had a name. A lot of things that we do in our everyday lives, like decorating our houses with fresh flowers and opening all the windows, wearing our favorite crystals, and meditating are already parts of Wicca! If you're super nervous about it, maybe take it slow at first and just incorporate small parts of Wicca into your daily routine!
If your practicing witch craft and you are scared you should not be doing it, end of, and f you do you will attract negativity and and fear in to whatever your working on. Fear can be conquered though. Just relax and cleanse your self and your space.
I'm in broom closet too. My family and friends are catholic, but I told about Wicca to my best friend, and she didn't judge me. I said it also to my schoolmate, what is my friend in dance class. She had a questions, but everything was alright. You can say to your closest friend, if you want to. ^^
Ive been studying and practicing for 4 years activly and just made a grimoire from cover tover from scratch with over 1000 hand sewn on pages. It took me a while but was so worth it to be able to fill it with how person the wiccan joirny has been for me.
Interesting, I was brought up using the term "grimoire" as my own personal book, rather than a book of shadows
Raðni Neilsson there are a few terms for it!
Grimoire is a much looser term and I prefer that, that’s better tbh. It’s also called a “book of light,” many other things.
a grimoire and a book of shadows are two different things though, ☺️
Nice intro is that new?
Agreed. Really well done! ^_^ I think it's new
I’m glad you feel ok showing your bos 😇✨
Im personally christian wiccan (im trying to convert) and this was very helpful for MY book of shadows ^^
Norsedragon You can be Christian and Wiccan to
No, you can't. Christian witch, yes. Christian Wiccan? No.
Me too!
@@thatguyron7776 Yes, that's right. Christians believe wiccans are evil, pretty much
Me too. My family is really religious.
im a beginner and been writing down all my learnings in a book xD didnt even know i started my book of shadows lmao
your channel is very informative, i been researching for awhile but i also have a bit of a learning disability and these vids are very simple and dont get complicated like some of the research i have found. i cant wait to watch the whole series!
Sooooooo I’m in a coven.
And our BOS is VERY SECRET VERY VERY VERY..... and I know you show all of your Wiccan stuff 🖤 which can be really hard
hello, I'm new to this and don't know how to get information that I trust. You know how the internet can be. I got a book of shadows for my 18th birthday, empty of course. I'm looking to find a coven. Preferably, women. This is all a little new but its very exciting. I want to get information from a person instead of the internet. If you can give any advice at all it would be so much appreciated. My facebook is Kenna Price.
KennytheLeo hi!! I know this was a little while ago, but if you’re still looking for ways to find information or anything like that, I could 1000000% talk to you and give you the sources I used when I started gathering info! If you have Instagram, DM me @ cactisaurus_ and I’ll try to respond as soon as possible! If not, we’ll figure it out! Blessed be!!
@@cactisaurusp7864 hiii, I know this is a year later, but I'm a beginner and I'd love to know more info about all of this! My instagram is @ leah_mai_ward :) I saw you're Instagram and you're so pretty ahah x :))
I don't think I would ever have the courage to show anyone my book of shadows.. I think this is so great for beginners though, it can be confusing starting one!
This channel is awesome. As a baby witch this series of videos are the most informative thing I could find and I am incredibly grateful for them!
You already share so much on your channel to help others, you deserve whatever privacy you wish. 💜 I'm still figuring out what to do for my BoS so this was perfect timing (even though I'm watching late, sorry). I've been taking notes in a lined journal, and plan to get another unlined journal to copy the important information and add drawings. Seeing your drawings and added flowers was very inspiring.
Lol my subtitles are killing me. I’m literally 5:22 into the video and my subtitles have said, wicked, WIC, wicker, wick, and of course Wicca. It’s distracting and fun
WIC lmaooOo
Ooh! Please do a video on candle magic! It's my fav and I want to hear what you think about it :)
Candles are most often found in rituals, but can be used extensively in many forms of magic. Candles can even work magic if just left alight. I use a white and a black candle by the front door; Black candles attract and detoxify negative energy, and White leaves a protective barrier against hostile magic. Are you on Pinterest or Tumblr perchance? There's a half decent magical community on both sites.
I just started my research and its all so overwhelming so ur vids really help :)
I learn better when somebody is explaining it. Totally agree
I’m a 14 yr old witch just starting out, I’m rly interested in potions and spells that I can do at home. I looked into kitchen Witchery, and I love the whole idea and atmosphere of Wicca. Without the proper advice I don’t really know how to get started. Any tips? Open to all advice 💕
Remember to do your research, dont use just witchtok or witches on UA-cam!!! There’s a lot of misinformation out there!! Always check multiple sources. I recommend looking into books about kitchen witchcraft and different herbs! Blessed be :)
Start meditating and keep a BOS. Also do A LOT of research, there are soooooo many topics and that might seem overwhelming, but just start with the basics (crystals, simple spells, backyard herbs ect.) I hope this helps. :)
I think it’s fantastic you’re going into this, as it’s such a fascinating practice. If you’re into kitchen witchery, then maybe hedge witchcraft or green witchcrafts could also be a good route for you. I’m also in my teens and just starting out. There are tons of great books online as well, and I think it’s very important to look into many different practices, just to figure out what works for you! Good luck!
@@Lillyjanelavender I’m now 15, I’ve come a long way! I’ve got a full book of shadows and decided to have a new one for 2022. I’m focusing on kitchen Witchery and spells that involve food and teas. I’m also enjoying candle magic and divination at the moment, blessed be 🥰
you’re very inspiring! I started just a few months ago and I’m 17 so I love hearing about people’s journeys especially younger people sticking with it!
my bff identifies as a witch and her family does not support her yet! I found this quite sad. just a tip for fellow witches, i recomend in your book of shadows to start with what different things do and uses, and have the rest of the pages be on spells, rituals, and potions. also i have my first page be a glossary and i number my pages!
hi harmony, i saw on your instagram that you were coming here to prague next week and would like to wish you a nice visit and also recommend a place to visit if you have some time, which is the cat cafe at křižíkova 22. it's such a beautiful, calm place to just sit, drink hot chocolate and eat cakes
James Johnson ew wtf
THANK YOU SO MUCH. I have been searching for a tutorial just like this. Couldnt find many anywhere of just a simple explanation of topics and ideas! Thank you !!!!!
Could you make a video on how to burn sage to cleanse up yourself/room/apartment/house?
Really, its as simply as it sounds. Tie the sage on one end (and whatever herbs and minerals you may want to include), light it till it smokes, and walk with it around the home. Allow the smoke to waft into corners and halls before moving on, waving the smudge stick if necessary to accomplish this. Study the smoke; how does it appear? does it waft quickly, branching out into the air? Does it float upward quickly, like smoke from a cigarette? We want to see the former here, that is, we want it to look like the smoke of a campfire. Poofy.
this video was actually really helpful! im not a new wiccan, my mom and grandma to my great(x4) grandma have been wiccans but when each of us turn 16 we kind of have to go off on our own journey of self discovery and make our own spellbooks and shadow books, which im super excited about bc ive been kinda like an "apprentice" for 15yrs lol
I'm dr Ubaja the spell caster, also cast any kinds if bad energy
I'm new to witchcraft and I'm really excited to write down everything I've been learning. Now I can clear out all of my screenshots 😂
I even have an empty binder and 5 subject notebook I can use!
If you’re in the broom closet, consider making your book digital. A Google doc/slideshow or even one of those online journals would work! Title it something basic like “song recs” and fill the first page with whatever the title is so the thumbnail won’t be your bos. You can also use code (like instead of herbs you can say food, instead of witchcraft say homework)
I am going through this series... and it's really making a connection with me.. I'm not religious, and havent been for years... but I am feeling a strong connection to what your saying! I am gonna have to dig more into Wicca to see if it's for me! Btw love your videos and I'm a new subscriber!
I personally use a three ring binder with tabs for multiple things. I love all that creative art. That's a nice idea I might do later on.
I sort of want to do a binder, but I'm scared that the pages will rip over time as I turn them. Any advice?
@@rowan5542 some can be used to hold notebooks as well. As far as ripping, idk.
I'm just starting mine. I'm using a Slytherin journal and pen 🐍🖤
I'm using A Ravenclaw Notebook and A Quill :> 🖤🦅
I know this is old but I'm starting my journey and I have a Hufflepuff journal lol I love that I'm part of this comment thread. 💛
I have multiple books - one "general" book with miscellaneous as well as rituals and the acts I do, then one for spirit work, one for herbalism (tincture recipes, teas, etc), one for special dreams. To me it helps to keep organized and a lot of information about the properties of plants for reference for example and a seperate book that I document just any practice or spell or ritual I do that might cross over and include a plant I have documented in my plant book :). The first Book of Shadows I kept was just a regular hardcover note book from some company that they gave away at a job fair booth because I really wasn't operating with a budget for this as I am now. That book is so familiar to me now that it is as precious on my shelf as newer books I have made
love the makeup TBH😂❤️
rebekah cordero same
rebekah cordero yeah me too
Hey there Harmony, I was one of the people who requested this video so I wanted to thank you so much, I know it's so special and meaningful and I'm so honoured that you showed what you did with the intent of helping people!
One thing I wanted to know is whether you/anyone else? ever records diary-entry-type things in it, so like explaining the results of a tarot spread, or the effects of a spell after it's been cast.
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LettersAndLeaves I personally don't go into super detail but I do like to record my readings, certain dreams, things like that. I felt like it really helped me learn along the way, along with helping me go over and understand the reading itself.
Thank you for your response!
I've heard that a lot of people generally record whether or not spells work or the tarot interpretations to help them learn it in their BOS it's just whatever you find helpful
I've got a big black book of shadows where I draw fancy graphs and write everything all neat and tidy. I like to think that I'll be passing it down one day, so I make it super easy to understand. I also have a less expensive little diary where I make personal entries about what I've learned, the problems and joys I've faced. I keep them together, and the diary one is for my eyes only, but I don't mind sharing my main BoS with my witchy friends :D
I try to be as specific as I can. I usually take note of the Day, time, season, reading, and the spread of tarot cards. I don't really practice magic at all, but the witches I've known are just as specific as I am of the tarot.
However, his is YOUR craft. Be as specific or unspecific as you like.
My soon-to-be book of shadows is red and in the top right hand corner it says "Happy & Love"😂
😂😂 Mine is black with a rune that protects it and makes it successful and I wrote a beginning with a pentagram and a cross in the middle and stuff
I just bought a blank hardcover sketchbook and I’m gonna paint something on it. I’m scared to start writing for some reason agh
Toby Crabe mine is a sky blue binder full of loose leaf lol! I want to put something on the cover but I'm not sure what. Perhaps a sigil of some sort
mine is a black starry notebook and i painted a pentacle on the front.
Congrats
I'm a baby witch (in the broom closet, unfortunately), and I'm putting together/writing a book of shadows for the first time. Thank you Harmony, all of your videos are really helpful.
I started mine by making a sort of title page with plenty of blank space in case I want to put protective sigils or anything like that, and then journalling about why I am going into the craft/signs that I've seen/that like. I think, once I finish this one, I will go back through and figure out what I wrote most about/what info I learned and maybe buying separate notebooks and separating the info. ie maybe I could do a craft-basics book featuring the wheel of the year and casting circles, smaller but important things. or a book specifically about herbs if I find myself referencing plants and herbs a lot. Then maybe my next Big Book could go specifically to a path or two that I may find myself in. If any of that made sense, I'm mostly experimenting 😅
Lmk if this is a completely wrong way to do it or if anyone has any tips. Greatly appreciated. Peace.
(I've been going back and forth about really joining this type of world for a couple of years, and have Very basic and diverse knowledge from the small amount of research I've done)
Mine is only 70 pages and spiral bound. I'm already 10 pages in and I only have the Wiccan rede and some stuff about the sabbats.