My New Book of Shadows

As most practitioners of magick, wizardry and other forms of spellwork already know, most covens or solitary workers of magick keep a handwritten Book of Shadows.

From the Introduction

This is your official record book of what works for you. However, there are some special formulas, spells or practices that work universally, even for the "newbie" or novice as well as the seasoned Wiccan. It is best to keep an open mind when doing this work which will always have the benefit of increasing success and the real added bonus of psychic development. Blessed Be!

Excerpt:

Before casting the Circle or performing any magick, we need to know that Magick is real! We honor the God and the Goddess, sometimes called the Lord and the Lady. Magick is like anything else and yet like nothing else. We honor the divine feminine (Goddess) which has been lost from ancient times, including Christianity. Magick, Wicca and Wizardry is motivated by love and self-transformation. The whole purpose is to heal self and others.

You begin the practice of Magick by taking responsibility for your life and everything in it as this is a parameter of coming into your power and self-actualization. When performing any magick, it is important that you are aware of your inner state. Do not become distracted if possible. By all means, eliminate negative energy in your space and in your life before working major magick.

Forgive yourself and others and do not perform rituals when you are angry. You will invoke a power you do not want to invite in your path.

There are three aspects of the Goddess: Maiden, Mother and Crone:

The Maiden symbolizes youth and the continuation of life, the season of spring, and the waxing Moon. The Maiden is associated with purity, enchantment, expansion, female principle, new beginnings, youth, excitement, and a carefree erotic aura. Maiden goddesses include: Artemis, Selene, Brigit, Skuld, Durga and others. Her colors: white, light pink and yellow.

The Mother symbolizes summer, birth, and parenthood, as well as the full Moon and is associated with power and fertility, sta-bility and fulfillment. The Goddess aspect of Mother include: Ceres, Astarte, Lakshmi, Diana and others. Her colors: red (for the life force, blood) and green.

The Crone symbolizes death and the end of cycles, winter, night, menopause, age, wisdom, counsel, and the waning Moon. She also represents compassion and the Crone Goddess is repre-sented by: Brigitte, Hecate, Oya, Kali and others. The Crone colors are black, dark purple and grey.