Often a Book of Shadows begins with a book blessing.
This poem from Silver Ravenwolf's To Stir a Magick Cauldron reminds us of who we are and why we keep this book.
"I will serve the Great Goddess
And give reverence to the Great God
I am a Pagan
A stone in the ancient circle
Standing firmly
Balanced on the earth
Yet open to the winds of heaven
And enduring through time
May the old gods witness my words
Blessed be."
