Book of Shadows (BOS) Symbolism
Books in general represent knowledge, learning and information.
The Book of Shadows (BOS) is a special book for Wiccans & Pagans. The
Book for Shadows
is also known as the workbook or spellbook. This is the book where all rituals,
spells and magickal recipes are written before use. Traditionally bound
and covered in either leather or other animal skin, even a standard book
of high quality drawing paper will suffice. Most recommend any 'natural
bound' book with unlined parchment. Some believe the more important works
should be translated in magickal language for either secrecy (coming from
the theory of necessity in The
Burning Times), empowerment (as in the more you put into something,
the more your receive in return), or simply desire.
