Also called a Book of light. A book that contains a witches thoughts, dreams, poems, traditions, rituals, prayers, spells, records, and other stuff. It was called book of shadows because back in the Burning Times, witches had to keep their traditions in the 'shadows' so they wouldn't be found out. Usually, the book of shadows is a private book. For a coven, there is usually a coven book of shadows with the particular tradition info in it. Also, every coven member usually has their own. See Book of Shadows for more info.

Term coined by Gerald Gardner in the late 1930's to refer to a Wiccan's book of spells, rituals and correspondences. Many traditions utilize this practice though a witch may or may not choose to write his or her magickal information in a book. In ancient times, witches were rarely able to write their information down for fear it would be found and their lives would be endangered. Instead many witches passed their information down from parent to child by word of mouth using ancient rhyming and rhythm techniques to remember incredible amounts of information. Unlike grimoires that were relatively safe in the hands of wealthy members of the aristocracy, books written by poor witches were more likely to cause harm to their owners than help them.

The personal book used by a Witch to keep a record of recipes, spells, rituals, poetry, and anything else that may useful in the future.

(B.O.S) The book which contains all the magical information, spells, rites, herbal information, herbal recipes of a Witch. Sometimes called a Grimoire. This has been replaced by Computer folders and disks (F.O.S, D.O.S) in some cases. (And webpages ;))

A book containing the written tradition of the Craft; the contents may vary widely, though this often refers to a faithful copy of Gerald Gardner's Book of Shadows.

1. A book containing Magical formulas, spells, rites, and practices. 2. A Magicians handbook and personal journal.

A collection of Wiccan Ritual information that usually includes religious rituals, magic and advice. There are many Book of Shadows; there is no one correct Book of Shadows.

A BOS is a workbook for Witches. It is a place where they keep all their notes, spells, rituals and workings. Entries are handwritten. Sometimes referred to as a Grimoire.

Sometimes abbreviated BoS. This is a collection of rituals, information, research, spells, and other information that is meaningful to the owner. Can contain the individual's magickal journal. Generally a black book or binder. Since an individual's BoS is a collection of their journey through the Craft, it is not generally shown to others.

A text of magic and rituals. There is no one Book of Shadows; most practitioners make their own in a never-ending search for wisdom and truth. Candle Magic - Using candles chosen and prepared in a special way for the purpose of spell work

A Wiccan/Pagan book of rituals, spells and magickal lore. Once hand copied upon initiation, the B.O.S. can now be found kept on computer disk, photocopied or typed. No "one true" Book of Shadows exists; all are relevant to their respective users.

Also known as a Witches Grimoire. Traditionally this is a hand written book of a Witches spells, rituals, poems, recipes and inspirations. There is no one single Book of Shadows and each is individual to the writer. In most cases parts may have been copied from a covens "standard" Book of Shadows or from the book of another adept Witch. Traditionally this book is destroyed when the owner dies or is returned to the coven for disposal. Sometimes a book is handed down to a sibling, but this is usually only accepted if so instructed by the original owner. Some traditions have a "standard" Book of Shadows which serves as the basis for new initiates, but the initiates book soon changes as additions are made. The name is believed to be a remainder from the burning times when witches had to remain "in the shadows".

Book containing the lore of a Coven or Tradition of Witchcraft. There is no "one" Book of Shadows; it varies from group to group

A book of spells, rituals, correspondences, and other information.

a book of handwritten ritulas, laws, spells, recipes, etc

a book which the Gardnerian Wiccan

a book you create that has your spells, special spiritual poems or letters, ritual processes, notes on uses for herbs, crystals, moon cycles

a collection of all his / her learnings, spells and rituals, so on and so forth

a collection of spells, incantations, rituals and information that are useful to the Witch

a collection of spells, rituals, chants, recipies for oils and incense, herbalism, and various other things

a collection of spells, rituals, invocations, dreams, ideas and thoughts, information and personal observations of a witch or group of witches

a journal of sorts

a Magickal Diary in which a Magickian records his or her progress in Magickal training, writes down spells and rituals, and inspirational thoughts

a personal journal in which you record what works for you and what doesn't

a place to record and remember, to mark down rituals and thoughts

a private collection of meditations, rituals and customs -- much like a journal

a sort of magickal scrapbook and journal

a tradition of Wicca and other Neopagan religions

a witch's collected rituals, spells, prayers and lore

a Witch's handbook

a witch's journal, her diary of spells and rituals, and a record of her discoveries as she travels the Wiccan path

Also called “Book of Lights and Shadows.” It is a spell book, diary, and ritual guide used by a solitary practitioner or a coven. It is said that the name came about when witches were forced to hide their work from church authorities, and others say it stems from the fact that an unworked spell or ritual is only a shadow, not taking form until it is performed.

A BOS, or Grimoire, is a workbook for Witches. It is a place where they keep all their notes, spells, rituals and workings. Entries are usually handwritten, but in today's world of technology, it is not uncommon for a BOS to be typed or even photocopied. There is no one Book of Shadows. However, each coven may have a private BOS just for their members that is handed down upon initiation.

A handwritten book of rituals, spells, and magical lore.

A traditional book of rituals and instructions, copied by hand by each new witch from that of his initiator. Different forms are passed on by the various Wiccan traditions; the Gardnerian Book of Shadows has been mostly widely and publicly quoted and misquoted.

A Wiccan book of rituals, spells and magical lore.

A book of spells, rituals, recipes, traditions, and other guides and materials written by a witch or coven. the Book of Shadows is usually a very personal book to the Witch or Coven which created it, and the information within is rarely shared with outsiders, even other Witches.

The contents of a Book of Shadows vary from book to book. However, some general guidelines would include initiation/dedication rituals (for Wiccan practitioners), invocations, prayers, circle castings, spells, diagrams, Sabbat and Esbat information, Elemental correspondences, Herbal correspondences, runes, recipes, poetry and random musings. Always remember that it is YOUR Book of Shadows, so you may include in it whatever feels right to YOU. As you evolve and grow in your studies, so will your notes. Feel free to change things around, discard what you no longer find important, and incorporate new elements. It is a good idea to write your spells by hand. This not only ensures accuracy, but is also easier to read by candlelight. Ideally, all rites are memorized prior to actual spellwork, helping to prevent distractions and loss of concentration.

a journal of wisdom, spellcraft, ritual, and other notes about practice

Personal record of Wiccan¹s ritual experiences, including ritual notes, spells, prayers, etc. In some covens, initiates copy the High Priestess¹ Book of Shadows to learn the coven¹s traditions.

A book of rutuals, spells, and magick lore.

the book containing the traditional rituals, spells, etc. of a Coven or Tradition, which the Wiccan Initiate copies from her/his Initiator; sometimes used today by Eclectics to refer to their Grimoire

A relatively new term for the collection of information in book form for a Witch's reference. Much akin to a magickal cookbook. Another name for this text would be grimoire.

A personal book maintained by a practioner of magik, which contains spells, incantations, rituals and personal spiritual experiences.

a book of rituals and spells. There is no single official Book of Shadows. Each book of shadows is relevant to the person who uses it and develops a set of spells and rituals used for gaining influence and power.

a personal, secretive magickal diary used for reference.

Traditionally hand copied book of rituals, recipes, training techniques, guidelines, and other materials deemed important to a Witch or a coven. Each tradition has it's own standard version of the Book and each Witch's book will be different as he or she adds to it with time from many different sources. Only another Witch can see your book of shadows. Also, traditionally, it may never leave your hands or possession until death, when it should be destroyed, or (in some traditions) returned to the coven to be disposed of

The Book of Shadows is a large, leatherbound spell book seen on the television series Charmed, which is owned by the Charmed Ones. It contains spells, potions, and information on their enemies. The Book has been enchanted to protect itself, causing it to move away whenever any evil being attempts to touch it.

Book of Shadows is a 1998 memoir written by author Phyllis Curott.