Introductionto Wicca

Introduction To Wicca
A workbook journal for beginning Witches
Volume One
Elizabeth Roebuck-Jones
Introduction To Wicca
Volume One
Introduction
Your Altar
The Classical Elements
The Tools Of A Wiccan
The Wheel Of The Year
The Sabbats
The Esbats
SpellCrafting
Spell Worksheets
© Elizabeth Roebuck-Jones 2020 elizabethroebuckjones.com

How To Use This Journal
Many people, when they first discover Wiccan
describe it as feeling of completeness, it is a
religion that defines everything they have been
looking for. A belief that involves the love of nature
and connection with the universal energy through
the gods, goddesses and deities gives us a place to
understand the fullness of our world. There are
many ways to approach the Wiccan witchcraft,
and as you learn, you will discover what appeals to
you. Enjoy the excitement of your discovery of this
old and wonderful religion - but remember not
everyone will understand and so it may be
important to practice being silent.
Wicca is about observing the power of the earth

and of ourselves. Wiccans believe that the power of
the individual can influence and create the reality
that surrounds us. We do magick to improve the
lives of ourselves and the people who are around
us.

Wiccans generally choose one pantheon - a group
of gods, goddesses or deities that are from a
particular time or region - or they may call from a
number of pantheons based on the focus of a
specific deity or as they feel drawn. Use your
intuition to know what is right for you; think
about your heritage and your life experience as a
guide.
Wiccans celebrate eight Sabbats which are

holidays that celebrate the Sun and follow the four
seasons and halfway points between each season.
Wiccans may also celebrate the lunar cycles,
honouring the Moon phases as Esbats. These
celebrations are a wonderful way to begin your
ritual.
Choosing whether you become part of a coven or

are a solitary Witch is up to you and your own
Wiccan path. This workbook is designed to
introduce you to the basics of Wiccan and to help
you find your path.
This workbook will take you through the first steps

and beginning concepts to performing a ritual and
writing spells. After a short time following the
basic ideas in this workbook, you will be a

practising Wiccan. You will develop the
confidence to find your own path. I encourage you
to click >>HERE<< and follow my YouTube channel
as I have many FREE trainings to help you get
started.
Work through this journal in order, reading the

information I have given you, and decide what it
means for you. The journaling questions I have put
together for each section help you to internalise
each section and make Wiccan your own. There
are pages you can use to creatively record your
thoughts and feelings about each section of the
workbook. You can add more information as you
progress in your knowledge until you build your
own Book Of Shadows.
I hope you enjoy this journal and the additional

resources I have available for you.
Big love
Elizabeth

Your Wiccan Altar
Your Wiccan Altar is where you will focus your ritual
and worship. Your Altar is the place to help you focus
and be mindful of your Wiccan practice. Your Altar
stores your scared tools, items for blessings and
offerings, components for your spells and objects that
help you with your ritual.
Create Your Altar

There are simple ways you can create an Altar from
practical use. As a beginning Wiccan, you can focus on
an Altar created to celebrate standard rituals, Sabbats
(Sun celebrations) and Esbats (Moon celebrations).
Choosing Your Altar
When you select the site for your Altar choose
somewhere in your home that is easily accessible. Your
Altar should be like a beacon reminding you about your
spiritual practice. At the same time, it needs to be
practical - so away from curious children and animals.
Do what works for you. I have seen Altars set up on
high shelves, inside folding desks, bedside tables or
coffee tables. You might decide to set up a permanent
Altar, or you might decide to store your Altar
components and set up your Altar just for ritual
practice.

What Goes On your Altar?
There are no rules about what 'should' go on your
Altar. Here are some suggestions based on Wicca
tradition and ritual. If you don't have one of the
suggested tools yet, just leave a space for it. Each
Wiccan settles into their own practice, give yourself
time to find the tools you need through practice.
Altar Cloth - your altar cloth is used to decorate the
special area where you will perform your ritual
magick. Some witches prefer to keep their altar cloths
open on their altars others prefer to fold them up and
store them after use. Choose a colour or design you feel
drawn to.
Representations of Deities: this can be an oracle

card, candle, statue or another significant object.
Representations of the Elements:

Air: a censer, fan or feather.
Earth: a bowl of salt, soil or sand.
Fire: a candle, lava rock or electric candle.
Water: a bowl of water, seashell or a small mirror.
Traditional Wiccan Tools: athame, cauldron, wand,

pentacle, candles, a snuffer, boline, chalice, smudge ,
bowl, saucer or plate and your book of shadows.

Miscellaneous: spiritual objects, crystals or charms,
divination tools such as Tarot or oracle cards; spell
components such as aromatherapy oils, incense and
herbs; decorations such as flowers, feathers and
special, meaningful objects.
The Layouts
Use your intuition to lay out your altar, there are no
strict rules. Lay down your altar cloth like a blank
canvas. Here are some suggestions of Altar layouts to
get you started.
Representations of Deities:
If honouring a single deity: place your representation
towards the centre back and place other objects
around it.
For a god and goddess: your god representation is
usually placed on the right, and goddess on the left,
mirroring masculine and feminine placements.
If honouring multiple deities: line up their symbols
along the back of the Altar.
Representation of Elements:
The Classical Elements correspond with the Cardinal
Directions, also known as the quarters. Water to the
North, Air to the East, Fire to the South, and Earth to
the West.

Examples of elemental placement.
~ Place your elements in a small cluster between your
god and goddess representations, aligned with their
corresponding quarters.
~Place your elements at the four edges of your altar,
aligned with their corresponding quarters.
~Water and Earth are placed on the left (goddess) side
of the altar since they are feminine elements; Air and
Fire are placed on the right (god) side of the Altar since
they are masculine elements.
Traditional Wiccan Tools:
~Put them on the altar front and centre for easy
handling, you can align them with the quarters.
~Put the cup and pentacle to the left (feminine symbols)
and the athame and wand to the right (masculine
symbols).
~ Put the pentacle in the centre, lay the wand and
athame across the edge of the table and place the cup off
to the left side.
Place your meaningful items where you like, and

where they feel appropriate, and where they will be
safe, remembering you might have vessels of water or
live flames. Always remember safety first when placing
items on your altar. For example, taller things such as
pillar candles and vases of flowers are put towards the
back out of the way. Smaller things may be placed
towards the front. Large censors, cauldrons, or baskets
might be placed in the center, to the side, or even on
the floor next to the altar.

Altar Layout Examples
There is no real right or wrong when creating your
Wiccan Altar, do what works for you. These are just
some ideas you might use for inspiration.
decorations flowers or
decorations flowers or
candles
candles
Goddess or Deity symbol
cakes
libations
cup
Tarot candle cauldron

water salt
or sensor
A set-up for beginners WITHOUT TOOLS. A candle

for your deity, a cup, a plate, a small bowl of salt and
water, a candle for fire and incense burner (cones or
sticks are fine).

A standard altar set-up with most tools people can
use. It divides the feminine and masculine aspects of
ritual.
water cakes
sensor God
Goddess
salt
candle
libations
cauldron
cup pentacle
boline
spell
book of shadows Tarot
components wand
ahame

This is a standard altar layout for most Esbatas
and some Sabbats (some Sabbats have different
rituals that require different tools/layouts).
water salt
cauldron
service
or sensor
Goddess candle God
libations oils
candle
cakes
Athame
cup pentacle
Tarot
book of shadows wand

Journaling Questions
1. What items are special to you that you can put
on your altar?
2. What ritual do you intend for you altar?
3. Draw your altar and plan where you will
place all of your tools offerings and objects.

Notes

Your Altar

Notes

The Classical Elements
In Wicca the Classical Elements of Earth, Air, Fire,
Water and Spirit are considered to be the foundations
of the Universe. The Elements are found in everything
throughout the world and govern the eternal
transformation of nature.
Because the Elements are such forces of nature, they

are considered sacred by Wiccans. They are used in
ritual and become part of a Wiccan's conscious
interactions in daily life. There is an awareness of the
transformation fuelled by Earth, Air, Water Fire and
Spirit that is considered to be present everywhere.
The Elements are invoked at the start of a ritual and
are used to cast the magical circle. Each of the four
Elements corresponds with one of the four cardinal
directions—North - Earth, East - Air, West - Water,
South - Fire. When casting the circle, you turn to face

each direction and invite the spirit of the Element into
the circle. This is known as "calling the quarters" or
invoking the Elements. When the circle is closed, the
elements are dismissed.
Each Element is also represented by one or more

ritual tools on the Altar. For example, The pentacle
represents Earth, the candle Fire, The chalice Water,
and the wand Air. You can have as many
representations of the Elements as you like, however
for balanced representation placement on the Altar
should represent the quarters, and at least one tool for
each Element should be present.
Herbs crystals and colours have specific Elemental

associations, use your intuition to choose natural
objects to represent the Elements. If you are conscious
of the elements in your practice, you can create
powerful magick.

You may decide to include other traditions such as
Astrology or Tarot. These tools have strong Elemental
associations, and you can use these to help you bring
the elements into consciousness. Each Zodiac sign is
associated with an Element and each of the four suits
in the Tarot is linked to one of the classical Elements.
As a Wiccan, working successfully with the Elements
means learning more about them. Form your own
personal relationship with them and what they
represent for you.
There are many elemental correspondences

- use the ones that feel right for you

The Elemental
Correspondences NORTH
EARTH
WATER EARTH
blue green,
emotions, wisdom, strength, stability,
the chalice, pentacle,
holy water. herbs, stone soil.
WEST AIR
WATER EAST
FIRE AIR
red, yellow,
passion, love, creativity, inspiration
candles, incense, the Wand,
ash. smoke from incense.
SOUTH
FIRE
purple,
SPIRIT balance for the elements,
the goddess,
everywhere.

1. Where is north, south. east and west
relative to where you will be performing
your ritual in your home?
2. When you think about Air what do you
associate with it?
3. What could you use to symbolise Fire on
your Altar?
4. What associations do you have with
Water?
5. How do you feel when you connect with the
Earth? How could you represent this on
your altar?
6. How do you connect with Spirit as one of
the Classical Elements?

Notes

The Tools Of A Wiccan
Discovering Wicca can feel like finding your souls
purpose. The process of choosing a deity and
convening with nature can create such a feeling of
connection with the universal energies, that you
cannot wait to get started. You can feel like buying
every single magical tool you can find.
'The reality is you don't need everything listed in this

journal. Although magical tools have a purpose,
remember they are tools. You can use anything to set
your intention - your magick is about you - not the
physical objects you use.
Before tools are used in ritual, they should be cleansed.

You can do this in a number of ways. Within a magic
circle with other Wiccans in a coven or, if you are a
solitary witch you can cleanse tools by passing them
through incense or putting them out in the energy of
the full moon or both.

Altar
Suggested Tools
A Wiccan altar is where you will focus your ritual and
worship. Your altar is the place to help you focus and
be mindful of your Wiccan practice. Your altar
stores your sacred tools, items For
blessings and offerings, Components
for your spells and objects that help
you with your ritual.
Athame
The athame is a double edged dagger. It is used in
Wiccan rituals as a tool for
directing energy in ritual work
and also may be used when casting
a circle. It is not used for physical
cutting and can be used in
place of a wand.
Bell
Sound is used to drive away evil spirits, and the
bell has been used for centuries for this purpose.
The bell-ringing causes vibrations which are a
great source of power, variations on using a bell
include the shaking of a sistrum (a percussion instrument)
or the use of a singing bowl. Sound is used to bring
harmony to a magic circle. In Wicca,
a bell can be used to end a ceremony
or to evoke the goddess.

Besom
The besom, or broom, is used for sweeping a ceremonial
area before a Wiccan ritual. The light sweeping is used
to clear out negative energies. The Besom is a
purifier and so is connected with the
element Water. A traditional besom is
made with a bundle of birch twigs,
a staff of ash or oak wood and
the binding is made of willow wands.
Boline
A boline is a knife used for cutting things for and during
Wiccan ritual. You can use a
traditional boline, or you can use a
kitchen knife as a substitute for
this purpose.
Book Of Shadows
A Book Of Shadows or Grimoire is a Wiccan's
notebook of information. It contains rituals, spells,
correspondences, symbolism, charts and information
about the rules of being a Wiccan. Sometimes the
information in this book is passed from one Wiccan
to another. In a coven setting, there may be a coven
book of shadows as well as individual members
having their own books. This book is very
personal and should contain the
information you find most
important.

Cakes and Ale
The cakes and ale ceremony is an important part of
Wiccan Sabbats and Esbats, especially in covens and
other more informal groups, however, solitary
witches can also include cakes and ale in
their ceremonies. It is an optional
part of the ritual. The cakes
and ale are prepared
ahead of time, it is not
important what they are, more that they are
symbolic of the good things in life.
Candle
The candle in Wiccan ritual can be used as a symbol of
the god or goddess and or the element of fire. Candles are
also used in spell ritual the theory being that they absorb
your personal energy and then release
the energy as they burn. Wiccan
recognises certain colours as
being important to candle magic.
Cauldron
The cauldron is feminine and womb-like and symbolic of
the vessel where life begins. It is only logical that Wicca
being goddess orientated would have a cauldron as part of
ritual practice. The cauldron represents water on the Altar
and is associated with Cerridwen the goddess, who has
powers of prophecy. When using a cauldron you may be
using poisonous herbs, so have a separate
cauldron for food preparation. Season your
cauldron if it is made of cast iron and
always have a heat-protective bed such
as sand or rice ash when burning.

Chalice/Cup
The chalice/cup is a womb like vessel where life begins,
reminiscent of the cauldron it is found in many goddess
orientated religions like Wicca. It represents the
element of Water on the altar. In some covens the
chalice is used with the athame to
represent the feminine energy of the
Divine during the ritual of the Great Rite.
A chalice can be made of any material
but are often silver representing feminine
energy. You may choose to use a different
type of chalice for each ritual. In many religions
including Wiccan the chalice can be passed from person
to person as a bonding ritual.
Crystals
There are hundreds of stones out there that you can use
in your Wiccan ritual. Choose the stones based on their
correspondences or attributes, and use
your intuition. The stones should
reflect the intent of your spell or ritual.
You can also use birthstones in your
celebrations. Each month of the year has
it's own birthstone, and each has its own magical
properties. When you get a new crystal, take time to
cleanse it before use to purify its energy.
Decorations/Divination Tools
Remember that anything you choose to use in your
Wiccan ritual is a tool. There is no right or wrong way to
set up your altar. Use your intuition and take your time -
you don't have to have every tool listed here. Use what
works for you!

Goddesses/Gods/Deities
Before working with gods, goddesses and other deities
you need to understand who they are so you can
understand and be respectful of the power
you are invoking. Being Wiccan has equal
emphasis on both the feminine and
masculine power of the Gods and
Goddess. Some Wiccans work
exclusively with goddesses and
feminine power others refer to all the
gods, goddesses and deities. It depends upon the focus of
the Wicca you choose to follow and what personally
works for you.
Herbs
Herbs are one of the oldest magical tools and are known
to have benefits for both physical and spiritual well being.
Wicca incorporates many herbs and
other plants in spiritual magic.
Understand the herbal correspondences
so you can choose the best herbs to add
to your ritual. Herbs can be ground burned
or used decoration on your Altar.
Incense/Censor
Incense is an ancient ritual tool that draws
on the aromatic powers of herbs, spices, oils,
resins, and tree barks to create a sacred
atmosphere and connection with Spirit.
Representing the Element of Air and in
some traditions, the Element of Fire, incense is considered to
be a core component of Wiccan ritual, and is also often used
with magic. Incense it burned in a censor.- be mindful to use
a heat resistant surface.

Libations
A Wiccan libation is a ritual pouring of liquid, grains of
rice, oil or honey in a bowl as a ritual offering to the
Goddess, God or Deity. You can use a
shallow bowl (patera) or a chalice in your ritual.
The libation can be poured into
something on your altar or poured
into the Earth as part of a ceremony.
Oils/Aromatherapy
Oils are an important component of Wiccan ritual and
magic, they supplement the main spell components. They
are used to anoint ritual tools and
crystals, talismans, amulets or even
the body. Oils can be used with
incense, candle magic and charm
making as they enhance magical
properties of these items. Use
aromatherapy oils to enhance
your physical senses during ritual.
Pentacle
Pentacle, not to be confused with the Pentagram (a five-
pointed star) the Pentacle is a flat piece of wood, metal,
clay or wax that is engraved with a Pentagram, it is often
circular in shape. This is why the two terms are so
confused; a pentagram is a star while a
pentacle is a star enclosed by a circle.
In ceremonial magic the Pentacle is used
as a protective talisman and can be worn
on a necklace. In Wicca is seen as representing
the Element of Earth and is used as a place to hold items
that are going to be used in ritual.

Robes
Many Wiccans perform ceremonies and rituals in
special robes. If you're part of a coven or group, your
robe might have to be a certain colour or style
depending upon your practitioner level. It can be seen as
a way of stepping into the magical world. Some people
choose only to wear robes, others wear robes over
clothes - do what works for you.
Salt
Salt has a centuries old tradition of being very magical
and valuable. In Wicca salt is used on the altar to
represent Earth. It is associated with Water
because of its relationship to the sea,
black salt, which is a blend of regular salt
and other ingredients, is used in protection magic.
Tarot
The Tarot has its own history and it not related to Wicca.
However, given the magickal associations of the cards,
they are a wonderful tool to be used in Wiccan practice.
The cards are a tool to help us connect with the universal
energies, and the messages of the
cards allow us to reflect on a
particular situation from many
different angles and help us to
choose the best course of action.

Wand
The wand is one of the most popular magickal tools in
Wicca. A wand is used for the directing of energy during
a ritual and represents male energy, power, and virility.
It symbolises Air and sometimes Fire, depending upon
Wiccan tradition. The wand can also be used to
consecrate a sacred space or invoke a God Goddess or
Deity. The wand can be made of any material, but the
traditionally it is wood. Various woods have different
magickal associations and use.
Water
Water is one of the essential elements for sustaining life
and is associated with emotions, psychic abilities, dreams,
and the Moon. Water follows the path of least resistance
when in liquid form and can exist as ice,
or gas in tiny particles in the air.
Water is represented by lakes, streams,
rivers, oceans, and rain, and is beneficial
in its cleansing, purifying, healing and nourishing
qualities. The Element of Water is powerful when
interacting with the other Elements. It can extinguish
Fire, flood the Earth, and combine with Air to corrode
metal. In Wiccan Water is respected as an essential
Element and has a presence on the altar.

Your Tools

1. What tools do you already have that you could
use for your spell and ritual work?
2. What tools from the list attract you?

Notes

Wheel Of The Year
Sabbat Northern Hemisphere Southern Hemisphere

Samhain October 31 April 30th - May 1
Yule (Winter Solstice) December 19 - 22 June 20 - 23
Imbolic February 1 - 2 August 1
Ostara (Spring Equinox) March 19 - 22 September 20 - 23
Beltane May 1 October 31 -November 1
Litha (Summer Solstice) June 19 - 22 December 20 - 23
Lammas August 1 February 1 - 2
Mabon (Autumn Equinox) September 19 - 22 March 20 - 23

The Sabbats
The Wheel of the Year represents the Pagan cycle of
the season and is also followed in the Wicca tradition.
There are eight festivals known as Sabbats which are
spaced evenly throughout the year. The idea of a wheel
is symbolic of the progression of the seasons, which
also mimic transition from birth, life, age and death in
our lives. In Wicca this can also be seen as the life
death and rebirth as seen in the fertility of the
goddesses.
The Wheel originates in the Northern Hemisphere, and

so because of the differences in the seasons it doesn't
quite work in the Southern Hemisphere. The answer is
to advance the dates by 6 months to accommodate the
different seasons. For instance, an Australian Wiccan
may celebrate Beltane on the 1st of November, when a
Wiccan in the Northern Hemisphere is celebrating
Samhain.
The Wheel of The Year highlights the 8 seasonal

Sabbats or the celebrations of the Sun held during the
day. There are also Esbats which are a celebration of
the Full Moon and are celebrated in the evening.

The Sabbats are divided into two groups; The Greater
Sabbats, which represent the high energy in the
season; Samhain, Imbolc, Beltane and Lammas. The
Lesser Sabbats fall on the equinoxes and solstices; Yule,
Ostara, Litha and Mabon, these dates vary slightly
from year to year, and mark the changes of the four
seasons. The Greater Sabbats are also known as the
"cross-quarter" days as they mark the point between
the solstice and the equinox.
Our modern lifestyles tend to separate us from nature,

and to be Wiccan means observing the Sabbats to
create and maintain a balance with the natural world.
It is also a time to look within make goals and review
our lives. In contrast, the Esbats are a time for magick
and ritual.
You will see many ideas about correspondences for

each of the Sabbats online, and I have included just
some of these in this journal. Use your intuition and do
what works for you. Sabbats are about your connection
with nature - not what a book or journal tells you to
do.
Many Wiccans like to start the year with Samhain

because the next day 1st of November is the Celtic New
Year. The energies of the Sabbats can be felt days
before and days after so don't be worried about
performing your celebration on the exact day, as

modern life often gets in the way. Sabbats and the
Wiccan way of life is about reaffirming your
connections with nature.
The Sabbats
Samhain
Also known as All Hallow's Eve and or Halloween.
The Pagan year begins and ends with Samhain, and so
it is a time of transformation, the circle of life. Now is
a time of reflection and looking back on the year that
has passed. Samhain night is when the spiritual
connection is strengthened and when the boundary is
thinnest between the living and the dead. It is
considered a powerful but dangerous time to
communicate with lost loved ones. As the darkness
increases the Goddess reigns as the Crone, and the God
passes into the underworld to be born as the Goddess
again at Yule. Now is a time to reflect and be thankful
for our time with lost loved ones.
YuleYule
(Winter Solstice)
Yule happens at the Winter Solstice or the shortest day
and also the longest night of the year. It is the moment
when the Earth shifts to longer days with the gradual
return of the Sun and warmth. The celebration of Yule
includes candles, feasting and decorations of greenery
to celebrate the coming of Spring. Yule logs are burned
and are traditionally the root of a hardwood tree. The
log is burned down until only a small piece remains

which is saved and used to light the next years Yule
fire. There is a Wiccan tradition to place a decorated
Yule Tree within the home with a pentagram on top
symbolising the five elements. Many Witches stay up
all night to welcome the Sun and presents are
exchanged. This is symbolic of the Goddess giving
birth to the God and then resting after her ordeal.
Imbolc
Also known as Imbolg, Candlemas, Feast of Torches,
Oimelc, Lupercalia and Brigid's Day.
Imbolc is a time of new beginnings and to think about
the new year that is before you. You will recognise the
time of Imbolc because it is when the first new green
growth of Spring appears. This is the time when the
Goddess recovers after giving birth, and the newborn
God is depicted as a nursing child. As the God grows
sunshine is spread around causing the growth of all
new living things. It is a time to honour the power of
the feminine and get ready for Spring.
Ostara
(Spring/Vernal Equinox)
Also known as Eostre.
The Equinoxes are the balancing points of the season
cycle when the day and night are of equal length. This
Sabbat is a celebration of the Earth's awakening as the
days lengthen. Wiccans celebrate new life with the
imagery of buds, flowers, leaves and eggs. This is a
time of doing and being creative in our lives. Images of

Ostara are of childhood and new life, the God and
Goddess are perceived as children, and the innocence
we experience before adulthood. At this time the
Goddess is now a young woman and covers the Earth
with love and flowers as the God grows to maturity.
This is a time to honour the masculine and to celebrate
the gift of life.
Beltane
Also known as Bealtaine, Walpurgisnacht, May Day,
(Northern Hemisphere) & Novey Eve (in Southern
Hemisphere).
Beltane, the beginning of the Summer months is at
cross-quarter and is the festival of the Great Rite, the
sexual union between Goddess and God. This Spring
fertility festival is about feasting and celebration and
is a time for lovers. In Wicca Beltane is the most
popular time for Witches to be handfasted.
Litha (Summer Solstice)

Also known as Midsummer.
Litha, the Summer Solstice, celebrates the longest day
of the year. This is when the powers of nature are at
their fullest. In the past, the strength and light of
summer were celebrated with bonfires and staying
awake through the short night. Part of the celebration
was to leap over the bonfire to ensure a good crop.

Lammas
Also known as Lughnasadh or Lunasa.
Lammas is a cross-quarter day that marks the harvest
of the first grain. In a celebration, the first loaf of
bread from this grain is broken and shared in the
name of the Goddess. This Sabbat is about the
challenge of confronting change. The God gives his
energy to the crops to feed life and, as he does so, he
gradually loses his strength, and the Goddess prepares
for her transformation into the Crone.
Mabon (Autumn Equinox)

Also known as Madron.
This is the Sabbat when the day and night have equal
hours. It is known as the balancing point between light
and dark. This is the celebration of the second harvest
and food is prepared, preserved and stored for the
coming winter. This is a celebration of harvest and
abundance, home and family. It is time for you to
reflect on what it is to be a Witch and reaffirm your
commitment to celebration magic and ritual. This is
the time when the Goddess is grieving the God, even
though she carries him within her, to be born again at
Yule.

Notes

Samhain NH - October 31
SH - April 30th
May 1
CORRESPONDENCES
The Witches main celebration of the end of
summer, honouring of the dead, scrying,
divination and the last harvest.
Symbols: apples, autumn flowers, acorns, bat, black cat,
bones, corn crows and death/dying.
Colours: black, orange and red.
Goddesses, Gods and Deities: Ishtar, Astarte, Demeter,
Kore, Lakshmi, Belili and Hathor.
Crystals: opal, tourmaline, beryl, turquoise.
Incense: copal, sandalwood, mastic resin, benzoin,
sweetgrass, wormwood, mugwort, sage, myrrh or patchouli.
Herbs: almond, apple leaf , autumn joy, sedum, bay leaf,
calendula, cinnamon, cloves cosmos, garlic, ginger, hazelnut,
hemlock cones, mandrake root, and marigold.
Essential Oils: olive, patchouli oil, cinnamon and myrrh.
Animals: stag, jackal, elephant, ram, scorpion heron, crow,
robin.
Food: apples, apple dishes, cider, pork, mulled cider with
spices, nuts, pomegranates, potatoes and pumpkins.

Yule
NH - December 19 - 22
SH - June 20 - 23
CORRESPONDENCES
A celebration of rebirth, quiet introspection, new
year, hope, setting intentions, a celebration of light.
Symbols: rebirth of the Sun, the longest night of the year,

The Winter Solstice, introspect and planning for the future.
Colours: gold, green, red, silver and white.
Goddesses, Gods and Deities: Aphrodite, Fortuna, Gaia,
Hel, Holle, Ishtar and Isis.
Crystals: bloodstone, clear quartz, diamond, emerald,
garnet, ruby.
Incense: cedar, frankincense, juniper, myrrh, pine.
Herbs: bayberry, blessed thistle, evergreen, frankincense
holly, laurel, mistletoe, oak, pine, sage and yellow cedar.
Essential Oils: pine, frankincense, sweet orange, cypress,
juniper and clove.
Animals: bear, boar, squirrel, stag, sow, tiger, eagle,
Kingfisher, lapwing, owl, robin, snow goose and wren.
Food: cookies and caraway cakes, fruits, nuts, pork dishes,
turkey, eggnog, ginger tea and spiced cider.

Imbolc
NH - February 1-2
SH - August 1
CORRESPONDENCES
A celebration of quickening, hope, renewal, fertility,
purification, hearth and home, return of the light.
Symbols: purity, growth and re-newal, the re-union of the
Goddess and the God, fertility, and dispensing of the old and
making way for the new.
Colours: white, pink, red, yellow, light green and brown.
Goddesses, Gods and Deities: Brighid, Aradia, Athena,
Inanna, Gaia, Februa, Aengus Og, Eros, and Februus.
Crystals: amethyst, bloodstone, garnet, ruby, onyx, turquoise.
Incense: basil, myrrh, frankincense, wisteria, jasmine,
camphor, cinnamon, and lotus.
Herbs: angelica, basil, bay laurel, blackberry, celandine,
coltsfoot, heather, iris, myrrh, snowdrops, tansy, and violets.
Essential Oils: cinnamon, cedarwood, lavender, lemon,
rosemary, jasmine and rose.
Animals: wolf, snake, swan, vulture, robin, burrowing
animals, sheep, lamb, and deer.
Food: pumpkin, sunflower, poppyseed cakes, muffins, scones,
dairy products, peppers, onions, garlic, and raisins.

Ostara
NH - March 19 - 22
SH - September 20 - 23
CORRESPONDENCES
A celebration of balance, renewal, action, beginnings,
hope and new possibilities
Symbols: eggs, New Moon, butterflies, cocoons, baskets and

the Equilateral Cross.
Colours: pastel colours, yellow, pink, green, and blue.
Goddesses, Gods and Deities: Eostre (who can also be
connected with Ishtar and Astarte), the Green Goddess,
Aphrodite, Hera, Artemis, Athena, Isis, Astarte, Cybele,
Hecate, Luna, Minerva, the Mor.
Crystals: amethyst, aquamarine, bloodstone and red jasper
Incense: jasmine, african violet, rose, sage, strawberry,
orange peel, rose petals, lotus, magnolia and ginger.
Herbs: daffodil, jonquils, woodruff, violet, gorse, olive, peony,
iris, narcissus and all spring flowers.
Essential Oils: magnolia, ginger and lotus.
Animals: hares. rabbits, snake, unicorns and pegasus.
Food: eggs, honey, bread, seeds, sprouts, leafy vegetables,
wines and teas.

Beltane NH - May 1
SH - October 31
November 1st
CORRESPONDENCES
A celebration of fertility, maypole dancing and
performing the Great Rite to honour the Mother.
Symbols: eggs, May Pole, eggs, butterchurns, fresh flowers
and chalices.
Colours: red & white (symbolizing the Goddess and God),
pink, brown and green.
Goddesses, Gods and Deities: All Flower Goddesses,
Maeve, Tanit, Flora, Maia, Danu, Luna, Guinevere and Gaia
Crystals: sparkling citrines, clear crystal quartz, golden
tiger’s eyes, amber and topaz.
Incense: almond, angelica, ash, cowslip, frankincense,
hawthorn, lilac, marigold and roses for love.
Herbs: primrose, yellow cowslip, roses, lily of the valley,
honeysuckle, birch trees, rosemary, lilac, angelica, ash trees,
bluebells, cinquefoil, daisies, frankincense, ivy, marigold.
Essential Oils: geranium, ylang ylang, jasmine and
frankincense.
Animals: swallow, dove, swan, cat, lynx, leopard.
Food: dairy, oatmeal cakes, bread, cherries, strawberries,
green salads.

Litha
NH - June 19 - 22
SH - December 20 - 23
CORRESPONDENCES
Is the celebration of the Goddess and God at the
height of their power.
Symbols: fire, the Sun, blades, mistletoe, oak trees,
balefires, sun wheels, sunflowers, summer fruits, seashells
and faeries.
Colours: gold, red, orange, blue, yellow and green.
Goddesses, Gods and Deities: Aine, Freya, Flora,
Habondia, Lugh, Greenman, Oak King, Bast, Brigit and
Hathor
Crystals: amber, tiger’s eye, jade, emerald.
Incense: sage, cedar, frankincense, lemon, myrrh, pine,
rose and lavender.
Herbs: mugwort, vervain, chamomile, rose, honeysuckle,
lily, oak, lavender, ivy, yarrow, fern, elder, wild thyme,
daisy and carnation.
Essential Oils: lavender, rosemary and pine.
Animals: butterfly, bee, wren, robin and snake
Food: summer fruits and vegetables, ale and mead, honey
cakes, red wine, strawberries, sun tea and herbal teas.

Lammas NH - August 1
SH - February 1 - 2
CORRESPONDENCES
Is the celebration of the harvesting of grain, the first
sheaf is ceremonially baked into a loaf as a feast.
Symbols: fruitfulness, reaping, prosperity, reverence,
purification, transformation, change, The Bread of Life,
The Chalice of Plenty and The Ever-flowing Cup.
Colours: orange, gold, yellow and purple.
Goddesses, Gods and Deities: Aine, Ceres, Cerridwen,
Demeter, Inanna, Ishtar, Kore, Persephone, Adonis,
Dumuzi, Lugh, Odin, Loki and Baal.
Crystals: yellow diamonds, aventurine, peridot and citrine.
Incense: aloes, rose, rose hips, rosemary, chamomile,
passionflower, frankincense and sandalwood.
Herbs: acacia flowers, aloes, calendula, cornstalks,
cyclamen, fenugreek, frankincense, heather, hollyhock,
myrtle, oak leaves, sunflower and vervain.
Essential Oils: lavender, lemongrass and patchouli.
Animals: roosters, calves and stags.
Food: bread, corn, potatoes, berry pies, barley cakes, nuts,
berries, apples, rice, roast lamb, acorns, apples, oats,
grains, elderberry wine, ale and meadowsweet tea.

Mabon
NH - September 19 - 23
SH - March 20 - 23
CORRESPONDENCES
The celebration of the Second Harvest, the
Mysteries, Equality and Balance.
Symbols: wine, gourds, pine cones, acorns, grains, corn,
apples, pomegranates, vines such as ivy, dried seeds, and
horns of plenty.
Colours: brown, red, maroon, orange, yellow and gold.
Goddesses, Gods and Deities: Arawn, Ashtoreth,
Ceridwen, Demeter and Persephone, Epona, Freya, Hathor,
Inanna, Ishtar, Isis, Kore, Modrun, Morrigan, Venus,
Bacchus, Cernunnos, Dagda, and Thoth
Crystals: amber, amethyst, citrine, topaz and tiger-eye,
Incense: benzoin, cedar, frankincense, myrrh and pine.
Herbs: acorn, benzoin, ferns, grains, honeysuckle,
marigold, milkweed, myrrh, passionflower, rose, sage,
tobacco, thistle, and vegetables.
Essential Oils: clove, frankincense and cedar wood.
Animals: blackbird, butterfly, dog, eagle, hawk, owl, pig,
salmon, snake, stag, swallow, swan, turkey vulture, wolf.
Food: breads, nuts, apples, pomegranates, and vegetables
such as potatoes, carrots, and onions.

1. The Sabbats represent important points in the
year - what are the important points in the
year you like to celebrate?
2. How do you like to celebrate the changing of
the seasons and the passing of time?
3. Do you notice your energy changing with the
Wheel Of The Year?

Notes

The Esbats
There are eight main Sabbats that revolve around
the seasons and the harvest times. These are a
celebration around masculine energy and are
celebrated during the day. Most modern Wiccans
and Pagans celebrate the Sabbats and a regular
Esbat every year.

The Esbats, in contrast, revolve around the cycles of
the Moon. This is a time when Magick is performed
and when the appropriate gods and goddesses are
honoured. You may be part of a coven or group that
meets once a month or you may be in sole practice
where you will celebrate at the time of the Full Moon.
The phase of the moon effects many aspects of our

lives. Most Witches use the standard Moon Phases,
however, these can be expanded to include New Moon,
Crescent, First Quarter, Full, Last Quarter and Dark
Moon.
The Moon phase indicates what magick should be

done. For example, if you want to set your intentions
and goals, you would start at the beginning of the
moon cycle or the New Moon. The Moon grows from
new, full to dark and, therefore, your dreams and
ambitions will develop with the Moon. Generally, new
Moon to Full Moon is for beginning things, Full Moon
is the peak of magickal power, and Full Moon to Dark
Moon is used for banishing and ridding things out of
your life.
This part of the journal is about celebrating the Full

Monthly Moons. Each Full Moon has a different
meaning and magickal purpose. The Full Moon is also
a traditional time for divinations of all kinds, as the
power of the Moon aids in such work.

As you explore what it means to be Wiccan you will
see many ideas about the gods, goddesses, rocks, herbs
and colours that are associated with each monthly
Moon. Over the ages each tradition has come up with
their own ideas and ultimately it is about doing what
works for you. Traditionally Wicca was a religion that
originated in the Northern Hemisphere. If you are in
the Southern Hemisphere the Monthly Moons will not
match the seasons and this is where 'doing what
works' is so important - it doesn't make sense to be
following the northern hemisphere tradition when
instead of snow we are experiencing bushfire in
December/January for example. Remember
everything you do is a tool to help you connect with
the universal energy. Be creative and use what you
need to connect with the universe and spiritual forces
around you.
Esbat Northern Hemisphere Southern Hemisphere
January Wolf Moon Mead Moon
February Storm Moon Corn Moon
March Worm Moon Harvest Moon
April Seed Moon Blood Moon
May Hare Moon Snow Moon
June Honey Moon Oak Moon
July Mead Moon Wolf Moon
August Corn Moon Storm Moon
September Harvest Moon Worm Moon
October Blood Moon Seed Moon
November Snow Moon Hare Moon
December Oak Moon Honey Moon

Notes

Wolf Moon
Ask for protection around your home and family.
The Wolf Moon is also known as the Cold Snow or Winter Moon and
represents a time of protection and strength. Being in Winter it
represents endings, rest, death or even desolation. So it is seen as a
time of both beginnings and endings. This is a time to rest, pause and
consider what you want to plan for Spring.
MOON CORRESPONDENCES
Month January NH/July SH
Element: Air.
Zodiac: Capricorn, Aquarius/ Cancer, Leo.
Symbols: wolves, courage and hunting.
Colours: black, white and silver.
Goddesses, Gods and Deities: Inanna and Freyja,
Crystals: hematite, amethyst and garnet.
Incense: angelica, african violet and cedarwood.
Herbs: thistle, nuts and seeds and marjoram.
Essential Oils: musk and mimosa.
Animals: Fox, coyote and pheasant.

Storm Moon
Ask spirit for help in planning your future.
The Storm Moon is also known as the Death or Quickening Moon.
This is a time to focus on your health fertility and strength. This is a
time of storms, and short days as the month departs from the Winter.
This is a time to think about what challenges you in life and how to
overcome those challenges.
Month February/August
Element: Fire.
Zodiac: Aquarius, Pisces/ Leo, Virgo.
Symbols: heavy snowing, bones and hunger.
Colours: purple and blue.
Goddesses, Gods and Deities: Brighid, Aphrodite, Juno and Mars.
Crystals: rose quartz, jasper and amethyst.
Incense: allspice, rose geranium and lemongrass.
Herbs: hyssop, sage and myrrh.
Essential Oils: musk and mimosa.
Animals: otter, unicorn and eagle.

Worm Moon
Ask the Moon for guidance to plan your future.
The Worm Moon is also known as the Chaste or Seed Moon. This is the
time to plant seeds or ideas of positivity of success and hope for the
future. The beginning of Spring represents purity and newness. It is a
time to mentally prepare yourself for new experiences that are about
to come into your life.
MARCH MOON CORRESPONDENCES

Month March/September
Element: Water.
Zodiac: Pisces, Aries/ Virgo, Libra.
Symbols: worms, robins and maple.
Colours: green, yellow and purple.
Goddesses, Gods and Deities: Isis, the Morrighan, Artemis and
Cybele.
Crystals: bloodstone and aquamarine.
Incense: cedarwood and allspice.
Herbs: High John, Pennyroyal, wood, betony and apple blossom.
Essential Oils: honeysuckle, apple blossom.
Animals: Cougar, hedgehog, boar, crow and eagle.

Seed Moon
Consult the Moon for guidance to plant your
seeds of your dreams.
The Seed Moon is also known as the Egg, Grass or Wind Moon and
moves us into a period of fertility growth and wisdom. This is the time
to move from planting ideas to actioning your dreams. Be confident to
take action and follow the steps you need to take to realise your goals.
Month April/October
Element: Air.
Zodiac: Aries, Taurus/ Libra, Scorpio.
Symbols: pink moss and spring eggs .
Colours: red, yellow and blue.
Goddesses, Gods and Deities: Ishtar, Tawaret, Venus, Herne, ad
Cernunnos.
Crystals: quartz, selenite and angelite.
Incense: ambergris, jasmine, rose and rosemay.
Herbs: dandelion, milkweed, dogwood, fennel and dill.
Essential Oils: pine, bay, bergamot and patchouli.
Animals: bear, wolf, hawk and magpie.

Hare Moon
Ask the Moon to help you reaffirm your goals.
The Hare Moon is also known as the Flower or Planting Moon. This is
a time of health, wisdom, success, love and romance. As you watch
your efforts come to fruition, you will see positive changes, even if
they are small, start to manifest in your life. This is also a good time
to rekindle the romantic spark in
your relationship.
Month May/November
Element: Fire.
Zodiac: Taurus, Gemini/ Scorpio Sagittarius.
Symbols: flowers, fertility, mothers, planting and corn.
Colours: red, orange and yellow.
Goddesses, Gods and Deities: Kali, Priapus, Cernunnos and Flora.
Crystals: ruby, garnet, amber, and apache tear.
Incense: basil, bergamot, cardamom and cypress.
Herbs: mint and cinnamon.
Essential Oils: rose and sandalwood.
Animals: cat, lynx, leopard and swan.

Honey Moon
Use the Moon to help you balance your spiritual
and physical needs.
The Honey Moon is also known as the Lovers, Strawberry, or Rose
Moon. The energy of this Moon is for love, romance and partnerships.
This is the time to nurture your relationship and to reflect on the
positive things you have built in your life.
Month June/December
Element: Earth.
Zodiac: Gemini, Cancer/ Sagittarius, Capricorn.
Symbols: strawberries, roses, honey, mead and Summer.
Colours: gold, yellow, orange.
Goddesses, Gods and Deities: Isis, Cerridwen, Juno, and
persephone.
Crystals: topaz and agate.
Incense: lavender, african violet.
Herbs: parsley, mosses, skullcap and mugwort.
Essential Oils: lily of the valley, lavender.
Animals: monkey, butterfly, frog, toad and peacock.

Mead Moon
Ask the Moon for guidance once your goals
have been met.
The Mead Moon is also known as the Blessing, Thunder or Lightning
Moon. This is a time of rebirth, success and strength a time of the first
harvest or the fruits of your labour. It is a time to celebrate your
achievements.
Month July/January
Element: Water.
Zodiac: Cancer, Leo/ Capricorn, Aquarius.
Symbols: buck, antlers, thunder, fruits and ripe corn.
Colours: green, silver and blue-gray.
Goddesses, Gods and Deities: Juno, Venus, Cerridwen, Athena,
Nephthys and Lugh.
Crystals: moonstone, white agate, opals or pearls.
Incense: angelica and cedarwood.
Herbs: mugwort, hyssop and lemon balm.
Essential Oils: orris and frankincense.
Animals: Crab, turtle, dolphin, whale and ibis.

Corn Moon
Ask the Moon for guidance to protect what
you already have.
The Corn Moon is also known as the Wyrt, Barley or Red Moon. This is
a time of abundance, and making preparations for the changing of the
seasons. Remember to connect with spirit of the Goddess to give
thanks for the abundance in your life. Now is a time to reach out to
others to help them reach their full potential.
Month August/February
Element: Fire.
Zodiac: Leo, Virgo/ Aquarius, Pisces.
Symbols: sturgeon, all kinds of fishes, blueberries, green corn and
wheat.
Colours: yellow, red and orange.
Goddesses, Gods and Deities: Ceres, The Corn Mother and
Demeter.
Crystals: tigers eye, carnelian, garnet, or red agate.
Incense: cedarwood, and citron.
Herbs: rosemary, rue, basil and chamomile.
Essential Oils: frankincense and heliotrope.
Animals: lion, phoenix, sphinx, dragon, falcon and eagle.

Harvest Moon
Connect with spirit through the Moon and give
thanks for all you have.
The Harvest Moon is also known as the Barley or Hunters Moon and
is a Moon of protection, prosperity and abundance. It is a time of
thanks for all you have and for the nurturing of others. Concentrate
on your health, especially if you have been unwell and be mindful of
yours and other peoples energy.
Month September/March
Element: Earth.
Zodiac: Virgo, Libra/ Pisces, Aries.
Symbols: harvest, autumn, corn, barley and plums.
Colours: brown and green.
Goddesses, Gods and Deities: Demeter, Brighid, Freyja and Vesta.
Crystals: citrine, chrysolite, peridot and bloodstone.
Incense: amber and chamomile ,
Herbs: wheat, valerian, witch hazel and skullcap.
Essential Oils: storax, mastic, gardenia and bergamot.
Animals: snake, jackal, ibis and sparrow.

Blood Moon
Use the Moon to connect with those who have
passed and remember them.
The Blood Moon is also known as the Falling Leaf or Hunters Moon
Set new goals, be mindful of your spiritual grounding and protection.
It is an ideal time for divination of any kind. This is the time of year
when nature is getting ready for the Winter; it is a time to reflect on
your year and prepare for the next.
Month October/April
Element: Air.
Zodiac: Libra, Scorpio/ Aries, Taurus.
Symbols: hunting, travel and fallen leaves.
Colours: dark blue, black and purple.
Goddesses, Gods and Deities: Herne, Apollo, Cernunnos and
Mercury.
Crystals: obsidian, amethyst and tourmaline.
Incense: mastic and myrrh.
Herbs: apple blossom, pennyroyal, mint, catnip and sweet annie.
Essential Oils: strawberry, apple blossom, cherry.
Animals: stag, jackal, elephant, ram, scorpion, heron and crow.

Snow Moon
Use the Moon to rid yourself of negative thoughts
and vibrations.
The Snow Moon is also known as the Beaver Mourning or Tree Moon.
This is the time to work on the bonds of family and friendship, your
abundance and prosperity. This is an excellent time to use the Tarot
as guidance for the year ahead. Do what you can to reduce stress and
be close to those you love.
Month November/May
Element: Water.
Zodiac: Scorpio, Sagittarius/ Taurus, Gemini.
Symbols: beavers, fur and frost.
Colours: black, white and purple.
Goddesses, Gods and Deities: Astarte, Calleach, Cerridwen,
Circe Freyja and Hathor.
Crystals: topaz, obsidian, onyx, and apache tear.
Incense: myrrh, pine and sage.
Herbs: ginger, hops, wormwood and hyssop.
Essential Oils: cedar, cherry blossoms, hyacinth, narcissus,
peppermint and lemon.
Animals: unicorn, scorpion, crocodile, jackal and owl.

Oak Moon
Consult the Moon for guidance and strength to
acheive your goals
The Oak Moon is also known as the Cold or Long Night Moon, a time
for hope and healing. There are more hours of the night than the day;
it is a time or rest and recuperation. Complete something you have
worked hard on and tie up all the loose ends. Let go of old habits and
start fresh with new goals and intentions. Let go of any negative
influences in your life in preparation for longer days.
Month December/June
Element: Fire.
Zodiac: Sagittarius, Capricorn/ Gemini, Cancer.
Symbols: winter, long night, ice.
Colours: white, red, black.
Goddesses, Gods and Deities: Minerva, Osiris, Athena,
Persephone, and Hades.
Crystals: obsidian, ruby, and serpentine.
Incense: patchouli, and oakmoss.
Herbs: ivy, mistletoe, holly, berries and cinnamon.
Essential Oils: violet, patchouli, rose geranium, frankincense,
myrrh and lilac.
Animals: unicorn, scorpion, crocodile, jackal, owl and sparrow.

1. How does your mood vary with the cycles of
the Moon?
2. How could you use the Moon cycles to create
flow with your spiritual practice?
3. What are the new intentions you could set at
each of the Full Moon Esbats?

Notes

A Spell is an active way of manifesting what
you want in your life. It is a sacred act full of
your purpose and your energy using love and
light.
As a Wiccan, when you are spellcasting, you

have a great responsibility. You can use your
creative power for the greater good and create
health and happiness in your life, or you can
use your power for the wrong motivations.
The Wiccan rede (moral agreement) reinforces

that you will harm no one, and emphasises the
responsibility of being a Witch

We are always spellcrafting as we overcome the
challenges in our lives. Every word we speak is
a spell. Casting a spell is about bringing that
process into consciousness so we can harness
our energy and become intentional in what we
want to achieve.
The Threefold Law

This law is probably the most important law of
performing magic. The number three is very
powerful. It symbolises the process of magic, the
sending out, manifestation and the returning
karmic influence of everything we do.
This means whatever you send out as a spell

will come back to you three times over. It is a
law of cause and effect and is designed to
remind you to keep your intentions as high as
possible. The intention of this law is to help you
create positive experiences for yourself and
others.
Positive magic brings the most positive results

of all, and you will reap more benefits than if
you are caught in old, negative thinking
patterns.

What is a spell?
A spell can be as simple as tuning into the
universal energy, setting an intention and
sending it out into the world or as complex as a
Wiccan ritual. Some spells are short and
completed in a matter of hours others are more
complex and worked over a month following the
moon cycles. These spells often involve herbs,
incense, candles, essential oils and invocations
as well as the blessing of a god or goddess.
Before spellcasting
~ Centre yourself and ground your energy using
meditation and cleansing ritual.
~ Nurture yourself - the purpose of your spell is
to bring about positive change both for yourself
and others- everything is connected as above, so
below; as within, so without. You need to be
doing yourself what you intend to manifest.
~ Allow your body to be healed by both sunlight
and moonlight, a perfect way to do this is by
recognising both the Sabbats and Esbats with
celebration and ritual.
~ Nurture your own confidence to trust yourself
and your intention.

Cast a circle
Immediately before spellcasting, you should cast
a circle of protection. This can be as simple as
visualising a beautiful circle of bright
impenetrable light with you in the centre.
Nothing can come in or go out until you release
the circle keeping you and all within it safe. Or
you can cast a circle using a Wiccan ritual to
create a safe space to cast your spell.
Your Spell
You may decide to use a pre-written spell.
However, I think the best spells come from your
own creativity and intuition. There is a Wiccan
process to writing a spell that involves the
Wiccan directives of To Know, To Dare, To Will
and To Be Silent.
The process is to KNOW exactly what you want,

to DARE to ask for what you want, to manifest
or WILL what you want with confidence and
then be SILENT which means not to ask the
universe over and over for what you want, or to
dilute your power by telling others what you
have asked for.

Cast a spell
When casting a spell, you can call upon the four
elements for their energies.
KNOW - AIR, communication, creativity and
intention.
DARE - WATER, emotion, and relationship.
WILL - FIRE, action, energy and confidence.
SILENT - EARTH silence grounding and
protection.
Record your spells

Use the spellcasting worksheets to help you
record your words, thoughts, emotions, altar,
and ingredients of your spells. Come back after
a period of time and reflect.

The Steps In Spellcrafting
1. Set Your Intention.
Be clear about why you are casting your spell.
This will allow you to have clarity about what
you are asking for and help you to communicate
with the gods, goddesses or deities and connect
with the universal energy. Think about the
positive things you want to bring into your life
and how these might manifest. It enables you to
focus and state in very few words exactly what
you want.
2. Write Your Spell.

You can find a spell that works for you - but the
best spells come from within you. It is your
words and your expression that comes from the
heart that enables you to connect with the
universal energy and make a difference. Your
Spell is about your life and your meaning, and
that is what is important.
3. Gather what you need.

Bring together your tools on your altar and
your ingredients in readiness for your Spell.
Plan ahead of time, so you have everything you
need at the right moment.

4. Cast Your Spell
Follow the steps you have planned to cast your
Spell. Be clear and cast your Spell with
confidence that it WILL happen. You may even
say 'It is done.' You might even decide to choose
a symbol that represents your energy and place
it on your altar.
5. Record
Record your spell. Your intention, ingredients,
altar, words and feelings. Everything you can
think of that would help you to recreate your
spell. Most importantly record your spell so
that in 3 or 6 months you can return to your
notes and reflect on what happened and how
you felt.

Performing Your Ritual
1. Clear Your Space
Clear the stale energy out of your space. You
can use a smudge stick, a bell or even clap your
hands.
2. Cast The Circle

The circle create a protected area around you
that you can cast before each magick ritual. It
becomes a sphere that surrounds you and your
magic space. It creates a safe impenetrable
space for you to cast your magick.
3 . Invoke the Elements

Invoke the elements of Earth, Air Wind and
Fire. Light a candle for each as you do so - it
will help enhance the power of your magick.
4 . Invoking the Deity

Call upon the presence of the goddess or god
you have chosen for your spell. Or you can call
upon spirit - the universal energy - whatever
works for you.

5 . Conduct Your Ritual
Have a purpose for your ritual and work your
way through the steps of your intention.
6 Give thanks.
Thank the deity and the Elements for their
presence and assistance and then release them.
Give them permission to leave with words and
snuff out candles.
7 Open the Circle

At the end of the ritual, release the energy and
protection you have created with your circle.
To close your circle, take your wand or athame
and spin around counter clockwise
(anticlockwise) three times and feel the
protective light dispersing. Thank the Spirits
and Elements for their presence and the circle
is closed.

Notes

Zodiac Signs
ARIES - MAR 21 - APR 19
TAURUS - APR 20 - MAY 20
GEMINI - MAY 21 - JUN 20
CANCER - JUN 21 - JUL 22
LEO - JUL 23 - AUG 22
VIRGO - AUG 23 - SEP 22
LIBRA - SEP 23 - OCT 22
SCORPIO - OCT 23 - NOV 21
SAGITTARIUS - NOV 22 - DEC 21
CAPRICORN - DEC 22 - JAN 19
AQUARIUS - JAN 20 - FEB 18
PISCES - FEB 19 - MAR 20

Does the moon look the same in the
Southern and Northern Hemisphere?
As the moon orbits the earth, we see the sunlit part of the moon. People
in different hemispheres see the moon in a slightly different way. In the
Southern Hemisphere, people see the moon 'upside down' so the side
which is shining (sunlit) seems the opposite from the Northern
Hemisphere.
Phases of the moon as seen in the
Northern Hemisphere
Waxing Waxing Waxing Waning Waning Waning Dark

New Full
Crescent Quarter Gibbous Gibbous Quarter Crescent Moon
Phases of the moon as seen in the

Southern Hemisphere
Waxing Waxing Waxing Waning Waning Waning Dark

New Full
Crescent Quarter Gibbous Gibbous Quarter Crescent Moon
In the Northern Hemisphere the moon moves clockwise through the

phases - in the Southern Hemisphere the moon moves anticlockwise.
Is the Full Moon at the same time

around the world?
Yes. The Moon, of course, orbits the Earth, which in turn orbits the Sun.
The peak of the Full Moon is when the Moon is opposite the Sun – 180
degrees away. Therefore the Full Moon (and the other moon phases)
occur at the same time, regardless of where you are located on Earth.
However the Moon moves though its phases every 28 days so the time
of the full moon each Lunar Year will change.

Sabbat
SAMHAIN
Southern Hemisphere Date: April 30/May1
Northern Hemisphere Date: Date: October 31
YULE
Southern Hemisphere Date: June 20-23
Northern Hemisphere Date: December 21
IMBOLIC
Southern Hemisphere Date: July 31/August 1
Northern Hemisphere Date: February 2
OSTARA
Southern Hemisphere Date: Sept 20-23
Northern Hemisphere Date: March 21
BELTANE
Southern Hemisphere Date: Oct 31
Northern Hemisphere Date: May 1
LITHA
Southern Hemisphere Date: Dec 20-23
Northern Hemisphere Date: June 21
LUGHNASADH
Southern Hemisphere Date: Feb 2
Northern Hemisphere Date: August 1
MABON
Southern Hemisphere Date: March 20-23
Northern Hemisphere Date: September 21

TAROT SYMBOLS
0 FOOL I MAGICIAN II PRIESTESS III EMPRESS
IV EMPEROR V HIEROPHANT VI LOVERS VII CHARIOT
VIII STRENGTH IX HERMIT X WHEEL XI JUSTICE
XII HANGED XIII DEATH XIV TEMPERANCE XV DEVIL
XVI TOWER XVII STAR XVIII MOON XIX SUN
K KING Q QUEEN
XX JUDGEMENT XXI WORLD

Kn KINGHT P PAGE
WANDS CUPS SWORDS PENTACLES

Elements
EARTH
FIRE
WATER
AIR
SPIRIT

My Symbols

Spell Record
DAY DATE MONTH
PLACE TIME YEAR
SEASON
INTENTION
SABBAT
DECK
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MOON PHASES
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DEITY GODS/GODDESSES
ZODIAC
HERBS
ELEMENT
CRYSTALS
COLOUR SYMBOLISM
OTHER SUPPLIES

Spell Record
ALTAR LAYOUT
PREPARATION
WORDS/VERSE/CHANTS/IMAGERY
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Spell Record
STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS - Your Spell ritual steps (keep you spell simple ha ve no more than 4
steps)
STEP 1
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REFLECTIONS/THOUGHTS (WHAT HAPPENED

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Spell Record
TAROT SPELL INTERPRETATION

Spell Creativity

Spell Creativity

Spell Creativity

Spell Creativity

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A workbook journal for beginning Witches

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Wicca is about observing the power of the earth

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Wiccans celebrate eight Sabbats which are

Choosing whether you become part of a coven or

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Representations of Deities: this can be an oracle

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Sabbat Northern Hemisphere Southern Hemisphere

Yule (Winter Solstice) December 19 - 22 June 20 - 23

Imbolic February 1 - 2 August 1

Ostara (Spring Equinox) March 19 - 22 September 20 - 23

Beltane May 1 October 31 -November 1

Litha (Summer Solstice) June 19 - 22 December 20 - 23

Lammas August 1 February 1 - 2

Mabon (Autumn Equinox) September 19 - 22 March 20 - 23