What is a Wiccan Book of Shadows?

The Book of Shadows is among the most important sacred texts in Wicca, but there is no definitive version. Each coven, or group of witches (the term "witch," incidentally, often refers to both men and women), has its own, containing the spells, rituals, incantations and basic beliefs of the coven. Traditionally, witches copy their books from others but keep only those elements that appeal to them, ensuring that no two books are exactly alike.  more

The Book of Shadows is among the most important sacred texts in Wicca, but there is no definitive version. Each coven, or group of witches (the term "witch," incidentally, often refers to both men and women), has its own, containing the spells, rituals, incantations and basic beliefs of the coven. Traditionally, witches copy their books from others but keep only those elements that appeal to them, ensuring that no two books are exactly alike. While there is no single text describing a set of beliefs common to all Wiccans, all Wiccans are expected to abide by a rule called the Wiccan Rede: "An it harm none, do as ye will.  more