Grimoire Organization Ideas
What is a grimoire?
A grimoire can be defined as a book of magickal spells and invocations. (click here to read more)
What should I write my grimoire in/on?
A grimoire can be handwritten or typed, there is no wrong way to construct your grimoire. (i.e. my grimoire is typed in a OneNote document)
What can I put in my grimoire?
About the Author
favorites:
color, magickal tools, herbs, crystals
tarot birth card, astrology birth chart, personal beliefs, relationship with deities or other spiritual beings
Basics
intent
visualization
meditation
terminology
protection
shields & wards
circle casting and removing
cleansing & banishing
using various energies
enchanting items
clockwise vs. counterclockwise
other how-to’s
anointing items
dressing a candle
General Correspondences
days of the week, lunar phases, colors, incense, essential oils, elements
Correspondences Based On Intent
protection, healing, cleansing, banishing, luck, wealth, love, emotions, mental clarity, psychic awareness, cursing, etc.
Altar Ideas
Crystals
crystal grid designs, crystal correspondences & folklore, gem water/crystal elixir recipes, crystal care
Herbs, Spices, Plants, Flowers, & Trees
correspondences, edible vs. non-edible, botanicals with medicinal value, folklore, gardening
Divination
tarot, runes, pendulum, scrying, etc.
spreads
interpretations
Astrology
birth chart + traits, planetary correspondences, planetary hours, zodiac correspondences, moon/star/sun water
Sigils & Symbols
how to create, personal sigils, other symbols & talismans
Psychic Abilities
identification of personal abilities (clairvoyance, claircognizance, clairaudience, clairsentience, clairambience, etc.)
meditation techniques to strengthen abilities
personal experiences
Important Dates
sabbats, magickal anniversaries, astronomical & astrological phenomena (meteor showers, planetary alignments, etc.)
Recipes
food
potions (potions are edible liquids!!!)
beauty products
salt scrubs, sugar scrubs, lotions, lip balm
natural remedies
salves, ointments, balms, poultices
cleaning products
floor washes, window cleaner, wood cleaner, etc.
powders
Witchy Arts & Crafts
glitter jars, witch ladders, wand-making, crystal jewelry, etc.
Spells & Enchantments
sachets, spell jars/bottles, knot magick, candle spells, powder spells, curses (if you’re into that sorta thing)
Magickal Goals
Other ideas
Decorate your grimoire with pressed flowers, illustrations, cut-out photos, or collages
If you like the idea of handwriting in a book but cannot, check out this website: it allows you to download and print a template so you can write the alphabet in your own handwriting and upload it as a font
Stain your pages for a vintage look
Make flower ink to write with
Enchant your pen or keyboard before you begin constructing your grimoire for extra inspiration
Spray your grimoire with perfume
Add a sigil or symbol of protection to the inside cover of your grimoire
