Making Your Own Scrapbook of Shadows

A “book of shadows” is actually a book that modern witches or pagans often keep; it is a journal of sorts about their beliefs. It often includes rituals, spells, prayers, and personal reflections. When scrapbooking techniques are used to make the book, the result is a “scrapbook of shadows,” which is less like a journal. No matter what your religious or spiritual beliefs, a scrapbook of shadows can be a worthwhile and creative endeavor, as well as a tool for personal growth. Choose a special scrapbook, binder, or journal for your scrapbook of shadows, something that inspires you.

Here are some things you might include in a scrapbook of shadows:

Prayers

Poems

Photos of meaningful items or people

Pressed flowers and/or herbs

Astrological information

“Found items” from a special day, such as feathers, leaves, wrappers, and so on

Notes about your dreams

Notes about spiritual or religious events/ holidays

Special symbols