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Color Correspondences page in my grimoire ✒💕🍃

Grimoire/BOS Ideas

I see so many posts asking about tips and tricks or just what you put in a BOS/Grimoire so I decided that it was time to give some ideas as to what you may include in your own.

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To begin we will start with what will be used as your bos/Grimoire.

My Grimoire is actually made from an old chapter book. I like to think I am clever so I took my old book “War of the Witches” and turned that into my grimoire. I just paint, paste, color or draw over top of the pages I have even added in extra pages, envelopes and other secret tricks into it and it adds an aesthetically pleasing touch to my book.

You can also use a notebook, sketchbook, scrapbook or create your own. The best part about this whole project is it’s completely up to you how you approach it. There are lots of BOS/Grimoire walkthroughs on YouTube that can be beneficial to you.

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Now onto the ideas. There are lots of things you can include but these are some that I personally have in mine. Everybody’s walk, and path is different, so keep that in mind as you design your special book.

📚Your rules as a witch. This can be something as simple as a sentence to a whole set of rules that you can set for yourself.

📚Your Natal chart and the moon phase you were born on. Researching my day of birth has helped me gain understanding of myself a little better.

📚The pentacle and directional/ element points.

📚A book blessing. I didn’t do an entire ritual or anything but I did put a dedication and blessing into my book

📚Spirit companion dedication pages. I have a few pages dedicated to my spirit companion. It includes a tarot interview from when we first met, a picture I drew of her, some basic info on her appearance and what she likes.

📚Correspondences. I have a bunch of pages that include incense, crystal, animal, etc.. correspondences that I can refer back to where needed. I kept all of mine together with room to grow but it can be spread out.

📚Deity dedications. I personally don’t work with any deities but if I did I would use a dedication page to not only bond with them but have information for your own use about them as well.

📚A dream recorder. This may take up a lot of space if you’re regularly logging your dreams but I put an envelope in mine for certain dreams that I want to decipher more. Along with a small dream interpretation page that I created with my own interpretations.

📚astral travel info and what helps you cross into the astral. I drew a door that I envision and can open to cross over into the astral.

📚A travel altar. I drew one into my Grimoire that matches my set up at home. That way I can use it on the go.

📚The Moon Phases

📚The wheel of the year (if you celebrate the holidays)

📚Your favorite Tumblr blogs or YouTube channels to get witchy info from

📚Rituals that you created

📚Spells that you created

📚The theban alphabet. Or any other alphabet that you choose to.

📚 A section for divination. (Tarot, Scrying, tunes etc…)

📚A removable page that has the moon phases and events for the year

📚Flora that grows on your area that you work with or just want to know more about

📚Quotes that keep you witching. Sometimes motivation can be less than abundant. It’s always nice to have some extra laying around

📚 A map of all the witchy getaways near you

📚How to make a witches bottle

📚Talking board. I have one that I made but don’t actually use. It’s more of an art piece really.

📚Create a witchy playlist and write it down

📚Detailed pages in the sabbats

📚A page dedicated to your lineage and ancestors.

Those are just a few. I will add to the list as I go. Remember that this is your craft and your journey. I suggest having a draft BOS if you are a beginner. I didn’t like the first way I had mine. It’s up to you how you design, how you learn and what information you choose to learn.

I will end this by saying don’t just put info in there to fill up your book that you won’t use. It’s no sense creating a guidebook that you can’t or won’t use. Only put the info in that you know or plan to use in the future.

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Floriography

Victorian-origin flower meanings were conceived as a code, but can also be used for correspondences. 

This table from a Smithsonian PDF has several common breeds and sentiments as a shorthand, but here are some lengthier resources:

Language of Flowers website (includes seasonal information)

List with a couple household herbs

Book scan from the early 1900s

Long archived list with sexy obscure flowers

Floriography’s most intuitive use is for love spells. Put yarrow in a stave-off-heartbreak talisman, leave a couple violets in a vase on your altar, whatever. However, by the time you get to something like white chrysanthemums (truth), there’s all kinds of divining and revelatory “show yourself” work you can do. 

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Historically Sacred Items/Offerings to each of the Ouranic Theoi! I made this for my Hellenic polytheism group on discord, so I thought I’d share this information with all of you as well.

All information has been taken from theoi.com as well as various historical books on the gods, and I have decided to make this powerpoint so that other people don’t have to sift through all the pdfs and books themselves.

Make sure to click each image to get a fullview! Ευχαριστώ!

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Witchcraft Exercises - Witchy Inspo Journal

Not sure what to do with all those notebooks you’ve collected for future use in your craft? (Don’t lie, we all have a stack somewhere.) Turn them into inspo journals!

Create and maintain a journal where each page is a quote or song lyric or picture that inspires you in your craft or defines some element of your practice. Use scrapbooking materials, washi tape, stickers, stamps, and any art supplies you wish. If you’re skilled at drawing or painting, you can do that too. 

The journal can be a simple notebook or a three-ring binder or a nice scrapbook from the craft store, whatever works for you. Try to do a page a week if you can, and collect ideas for future pages when you can’t. Update as often as you feel inspired to do so and enjoy some witchy art therapy.

This can also be turned into a devotional activity, with your inspo journal dedicated to your chosen deity(ies) or pantheon. A devotional inspo journal can also make a great private altar if you don’t have the space for one in your home or if you’re a stealth witch who can’t practice or venerate openly.

Here are some examples from my own inspo journal:

Tarot Cards and Their Meanings

Wands:

Ace: Beginnings, birth, energy, self-image, new opportunities

2: Potential, planning, choices, contemplation

3: Long-term, foresight, putting things into motion

4: Rewards, celebrate good times (come on!), teamwork, home

5:Competition, conflict, brainstorming

6: Praise, self-confidence, recognition, role model

7: Defense, threat, perseverance

8: Progress, energy, swiftness

9: Perseverance, wounded, guarded

10: Responsibility, burden, stress or success

Page: Adventures, inspiration, ideas, journey, desires

Knight: Risk-taking, experiments, travel, fun, passion

Queen: Creativity, independence, friendly, optimistic, beauty

King: Leader, pride, energy, charisma, passion

Cups:

Ace: New feelings, awakening, imagination

2: Equality, respect, harmony, sharing

3: Friendship, celebration, fun

4:Withdrawal, indifference, boredom

5: Sadness, mourning, disappointment, regret, suffering

6: Kindness, caring, memories, childhood

7: Fantasy, illusion, creative brainstorming

8: Travel, retreat, spirit quest

9: Contentment, host, wish fulfillment

10:Happy home, shared love, peace, family

Page: Sensitive, gentle, Imaginative, kind

Knight:Romantic, flirt, artist, emotional intensity

Queen: Empathetic, sensitive, emotional, psychic, mother

King: Wise, calm, emotionally mature, father

Swords:

Ace:Truth, intellect, communication, clarity

2: Standstill, mediator, indecision

3: Loss, sorrow, betrayal

4: Rest, mental restoration, reflection

5: Defeat and self-defeat, irritability, arguments

6: Support, moving, retreat, mental healing

7: Gathering information,mental tests, strategy

8: Helpless thoughts, limiting beliefs, excuses

9: Worry, anxiety, insomnia, repressed thoughts

10: Finished, closure, give up

Page: Curious, student, intellect, thoughtfulness

Knight: Debate, explorer, rushing, revolutionary

Queen: Truthful, self-aware, teacher, intellect

King: Objective, intelligent, assertive, fair, logical

Pentacles:

Ace: Healthy beginnings, investing, grounded, opportunity

2: Play, changes, multitasking, adapting

3: Planning, employment, teamwork, assistance

4: Stable, saving, cautious, boundaries

5: Unstable, illness, supportive friends, lack of security

6: Charity, generosity, giving back, assistance

7: Assessment, trial and error, editing, feedback

8: Repetition, precision, commitment, meaningful work

9: Luxury, discipline, earned rewards, fruits of labor

10: Wisdom, home, wealth, legacy, home

Page: New project/job, Student, new studies, cautious

Knight: Loyal, dependable, hard working, practical

Queen: Mother, Fertile, down to earth, nurturing, protective

King:Wealthy, successful, loving father, stubborn, practical

Major Arcana:

The Fool: Trust, Beginning, open minded, innocence

The Magician: Will, personal power, intention, resourcefulness

The High Priestess: Inner Wisdom, Meditation, spirituality

The Empress: Mother, creativity, nurturing, sensuality

The Emperor: Power, structure, stability, father

The Hierophant: Responsibility, knowledge, teacher, belief system

The Lovers: Sexuality, union, love, cooperation

The Chariot: Determination, Control, momentum, competence

Strength: Courage, Strength/ inner strength, survival

The Hermit: Guidance, wisdom, perspective, solitude

Wheel of Fortune: Luck, expansion, destiny, change, movement

Justice: Ethics, law, balance, fairness, accountability

The Hanged Man: Release, waiting, surrender, sacrifice

Death: Regeneration, ending, closure, transformation

Temperance: Experimenting, creating, combining, compromise

The Devil: Limitations, attachments, commitment

The Tower: Sudden shock, chaos, destruction, questioning beliefs

The Star: Renewal, peace, optimism, boundlessness

The Moon: The shadow self, dreams, confusion, intuition

The Sun: Playfulness, acceptance, personal growth, enthusiasm

Judgement: Transition, maturing, reviewing

The World: Integration, connection, wholeness, completion, options

Hey guys! It’s been a long time but I’m working on some posts for later. I’m probably am going to work on a reversed version of the cards for next time. Thanks for reading!- Samantha

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Ways to use Tarot for Mental Health Maintenance

Someone (I won't mention them because I didn't ask permission first) asked me to make a post about the ways in which tarot can be helpful for mental health maintenance. I've been thinking about witchcraft and health in general and also about tarot and health. Anyways here is the post!

Disclaimer: This will not be a post about how to use tarot to predict mental health outcomes. This is also not a substitute for help from a licenced or certified mental health professional.

Using tarot for when you don't know what you're feeling

There are times when you might feel something but don't always know what it is you're feeling or why you're feeling that way. I always reference Blanche from the Golden Girls when it comes to this feeling, she called the feeling "magenta". You can simply ask two questions, "what is this feeling?" and "why am I feeling this way?" This might be helpful for anyone but especially those that attend mental health therapy. Having at least some insight into your feelings to share with a therapist.

Tarot to ease your mind about potential outcomes

Even the most calm and collected person can have moments of doubt or worry about the outcome of a situation. Instead of asking your cards for a concrete outcome, ask the cards the following question "what is the best possible outcome of this situation?" If the card is what you consider a positive card then meditate, pray, and/or do spellwork to encourage that outcome. If the card is one that makes you feel uneasy or one that you'd rather not have as an outcome for a situation. Ask the cards again "what can I do to change this outcome?" or if you feel that this is not applicable to the situation "what can I do to find peace with this outcome?"

Tarot for self reflection

Tarot can also be a great tool to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, you can ask yourself some of the following questions.

What are some of my strengths?

What are some of my weaknesses?

What parts of myself do I hide?

Why do I hide certain parts of myself?

Who would I be if I felt completely safe to be my most authentic self?

I hope you found this post helpful and please reach out to a medical professional if you are having mental health struggles. Tarot and divination in general are wonderful tools but there is nothing wrong with realizing that you need medical intervention. You owe that to yourself and you are worthy of receiving the best care possible, mind, body, and soul!

- Erika, The Clumsy Witch