A Grimoire is a journal in which a witch or group of witches puts their research of all magickal related texts. Grimoire can be shared amongst certain families, or covens. Some people consider this sacred and share with nobody, whilst others happily share their works to help inform. The choice is up to you, if you even desire a Grimoire, and what you might wish to do with it.
Book of Shadows vs. Grimoire:
Generally most practitioners use these terms interchangeably. However, if you research into their origins, you will discover that the first Book of Shadows was a book of information about demons and spirits by an anonymous author. This information is not to impose on anyone’s person uses of the term, but educate those who desire wisdom.
The earliest recorded written magical texts originate from ancient Mesopotamia in which they were inscribed on cuneiform tablets of Clay. The ancient Egyptians also employed magical incantations, which have been found inscribed on amulets and other items. The Egyptian magical system, known as Heka, was enormously altered and expanded after the Macedonians invaded Egypt during 332 BC at the orders of Alexander the Great. Under the next three centuries of Hellenistic Egypt, the Coptic writing system evolved, and the Library of Alexandria was opened.
Basic intentions such as Warding, Binding, Banishing, Charging, and Grounding are always worth research and writing notes on, even if they are quick and sloppy. These topics can really benefit any practitioner.
Did you know that each individual being has more than one zodiac sign? In fact, each person on this planet has a zodiac sign for each and almost every celestial body in our solar system.
Are they a flower, herb, spice, tree, or a shrub? Are they an annual or perennial plant? What do they represent for me? What is their collective magical prosperities? Is it safe for pets or humans, why or why not?
Numerology is a form of Divination that reveals introspection into your soul, life, and potential healing, much like a Birth Chart. Each person inherits a Life Path Number, Soul Number, and Destiny Number and moment they are born.
Birthday Correspondences:
Do you know your birthstones? What about your astral Color, flower, or foods? What do these embody for you, as well as in common magic? What is your Numerology, or Birth Chart?
Daily, Weekly, and Monthly:
Time Magic is usually not what people imagine it is. Rather than forcing time to bend to your will, Time Magic often means working alongside it instead. Each hour of the day, day of the week, and month of the year have meanings.
If Time Magic such as Daily, Weekly, or Monthly, overwhelms you or you simply don’t have time to practice in that manner, you can always look into the possibility of seasonal magic or working with the Wheel Of The Year.
