Whether you’ve felt the call of the mystical for years or are just beginning to explore this fascinating path, understanding and articulating your practice is a powerful step in your journey. This is designed to help you reflect on and express the unique contours of your witchcraft. Fill in the blanks to reveal what truly resonates with your spirit and intentions.
I encourage you to print or copy this page by hand into your book of shadows and fill it out. It can be a living document that grows and changes as they do in their witchcraft journey, so don’t be afraid to take it multiple times! And if you’re just starting out, feel free to speculate and write down what you’d be interested in if you don’t have a “proven” answer yet.
Introduction to My Witchcraft
My name is ______. I was drawn to witchcraft because ______. The aspect of witchcraft that fascinates me the most is ______ because it allows me to ______.
Core Values and Practices
In my practice, the three things I value most are:
- ______ (e.g., nature, intuition, knowledge)
- ______ (e.g., freedom, empowerment, community)
- ______ (e.g., tradition, innovation, self-care)
These values guide me because ______.
Tools and Symbols
My favorite tools to use in my practice include ______ (e.g., crystals, tarot cards, candles) because they help me to ______.
A symbol that holds great personal meaning for me is ______ because it represents ______.
Learning and Growing
I am currently learning more about ______. I hope to deepen my understanding of ______ because it is important for my growth as a witch. A witchcraft skill I wish to master is ______ because ______.
Community and Sharing
I feel connected to the witch community through ______ (e.g., online forums, local groups, festivals). Sharing my journey with others is important because ______. The advice I would love to give to someone just starting out is ______.
Looking Forward
In the future, I envision my practice evolving to include ______. I am excited to explore ______ and incorporate it into my daily rituals because ______.
Final Reflections
This journey is personal and unique to each of us. By defining what witchcraft means to me, I build a foundation that supports and nurtures my growth. I am eager to see where this path takes me, knowing that I am guided by ______.
My Example
Introduction to My Witchcraft
My name is Holly. I was drawn to witchcraft because I wanted to take control of myself and be more in tune with my daily environment. The aspect of witchcraft that fascinates me the most is kitchen witchery because it allows me to imbue my food with positivity.
Core Values and Practices
In my practice, the three things I value most are:
- Goodness
- Balance
- Knowledge
These values guide me because they help me stay focused on what kind of witch I am and what I want my practice to look like.
Tools and Symbols
My favorite tools to use in my practice include tarot and oracle cards because they help me to continue interpreting the symbols around me.
A symbol that holds great personal meaning for me is my personal sigils because it represents the things that I can create with magick.
Learning and Growing
I am currently learning more about spellwork. I hope to deepen my understanding of crafting spells because it is important for my growth as a witch. A witchcraft skill I wish to master is meditation because it would help me focus more.
Community and Sharing
I feel connected to the witch community through this blog. Sharing my journey with others is important because I want to help other people feel empowered in their practice. The advice I would love to give to someone just starting out is there is no one way to do this, and trial and error is a key part of learning.
Looking Forward
In the future, I envision my practice evolving to include more folk magick aspects. I am excited to explore folk traditions and incorporate it into my daily rituals because they are tried and true, and if people are still using them then they must be good?!
Final Reflections
This journey is personal and unique to each of us. By defining what witchcraft means to me, I build a foundation that supports and nurtures my growth. I am eager to see where this path takes me, knowing that I am guided by my own moral compass.
Remember, your answers may evolve as you grow in your path and learn more about the mystical arts. Revisit your responses from time to time and feel free to update them as you transform and deepen your connection to the craft, or find other things that interest you on your journey.
And like any witchy practice, feel free to modify the above template if it doesn’t work for you. Leave things out or add things if they come to mind! Because, ultimately, it all comes back to you!
