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Although the cover of your book of shadows sets the tone for what lies inside, it is the contents that are most important. This is where you'll write down your secrets, chronicle your personal development, and document the storey of your journey. In certain ways, the pages on which you record your thoughts and memories are similar to picture frames in which a photograph or painting is shown. What do you think would be the perfect “setting” for your testimony?”Spend some time checking out readymade journals and examining scrapbooks/scrapbooking supplies. Some commercial books feature gorgeous, richly textured paper, perhaps embossed with images that resonate with you or embedded with flowers or other adornments. Others come with lovely patterns and designs. You might also wish to examine books by artisans. “Over the next few years, your grimoire will develop into a near confidante, an intimate account of your personal and spiritual evolution, a useful reference guide, and, if you wish, an inspiration for others. This priceless tool will be yours for the duration of your magical journey on Earth. As a result, you'll want to take some time before you start to figure out what style and format would work best for you.“Ask yourself the following questions:”“Does your book need portability? If that's the case, size does matter. Would you still have your grimoire with you, or will you just use it on special occasions?How often do you want to write in your shadow book? On a regular basis? On full or new moons? What happens after you've cast a spell? On a sabbatical?What sorts of things do you want to include in your grimoire? Just spells and rituals? “Personal musings, observations, and tangents? If you have any artwork? Do you have any experiences that aren't magickal in nature?What do you want to achieve with your grimoire? What part of your magickal practise do you see it playing? What about the rest of your life?Can you just write in your book of shadows while you're alo