My book of shadows update #2

[@Maiingan125]

I just can't get over how detailed your book is. You put a LOT of work into it. It's absolutely amazing.

[@brandt19699]

Thanks for your great comments ! You clearly understand the 'overlap' . This is the area that fascinates me the most, as you can probably tell. Keep well my friend.

[@Skullswithdronesinside]

This is absolutely incredible! By far the most beautiful and well done BOS I've seen! Gorgeous!

[@thenerdybirdyartco]

I am an avid book binder and lover of books as a rule, also just starting out on my Pagan journey, and this has to be the most beautiful book I have ever seen. I watched your video a couple of times before I could come up with the words to say how much I appreciate what you have there. Well done Sir, you have inspired me!

[@bobbys6945]

That is THE most badass grimoire I've seen on youtube. Great work.

[@seancarroll5072]

Absolutely beautiful work

[@autumnkat28]

what a beautiful labor of love thank you for sharing!

[@brandt19699]

AutumnKat oh thank you so much. There is still so much work to do, I'm almost ready to post another update. Thanks again.

[@NinetteNickerson]

Wow! I wish you’d have that punished and I’m sure lots would buy it! This is a profound beauty.

[@darkandgothik]

This is a real "OPERA D'ARTE"!! And you're an artist!!!! Blessed be

[@ginapines838]

I have been looking, for the first time at different peoples BOS or Grimoire---as I have chosen to create a more permanent Grimore, while keeping my BOS journals as I practice. I plan to create with a 3-ring binder (3 1/2 inches that I created) with parchment paper. A three-ring binder will allow me to a variety of create sections on various subject matters and to move things around easily and add pages as I wish. I plan to handwrite and draw everything myself to imbue it with my own energy. But having just now seen the perfect handwriting and artwork of your sacred book I feel a bit overwhelmed---but in a good way. Your will inspire to genuinely take my time and create this permanent Sacred book that I will turn to for all that is best and accurate information from what I have learned through my practice of over 20 years---in order to Craft. Your book is both a stunning piece of artistry and clearly very special and sacred to you. What an absolute artist, with such elegant and lovely hand-writing! Wow. Brava! Gia

[@magorafiru161]

King Salomón will be proud of you and your time and knowledge.

[@vinicius2uiciniv]

THIS IS PURE ART

[@archon5]

That thing is a work of art. Da Vinci himself couldn't create a more beautiful book.

[@Gan596]

Gives me so many ideas for keeping a mature but informative grimoire for future generations. This is not only a great informative resource, but an amazing work of art. Very well done.

[@Kalistafy]

Beautiful writing. I strive to have mine as wonderful as yours is. Keep it up! Would love to see another update.

[@louisecooper5967]

I love that cover and your art work as well amazing super divine I can't describe it its that good your so talented

[@OblivionKisame]

Now that what I strive for to have my book look like

[@Timaboo85]

The Absolute care you have given to each subject is most amazing. I have most respect for you

[@brandt19699]

Thanks for the positive comments Timothy, it is a real labour of love for me. Thanks again !

[@Timaboo85]

You are welcome!

[@pewpewcat7679]

Wow, what a piece of art. Your illuminated letter (I believe they were called that) on the second page, I just love that. All your art, and your writing too, is so meticulous and beautiful and done with so much care. You've really raised the bar for me. I haven't started a grimoire yet. I'm still new to it all and gathering information in a cheap notebook. Once I have a good amount of the basics, I want to revisit each topic and see if I can find some more information to add, then I'll figure out how I want to arrange it and then I'll transfer it to my nice leather book. Mine is a lot smaller in size than yours is though. It's about 5x7 inches or ca 12.5 x 17.5 cm, quite compact but for now I prefer the more compact size. I was mainly drawn to it for the embossing on the leather and also the way the closure is made. It's got a flap that tucks in under the front cover and protects the edges of the paper on that side and a string, vs the many I saw with clasps, that are definitely beautiful, but my thought behind it was that I know I will likely glue certain things into my book, increasing it's thickness, rendering the clasp useless, whereas the leather rope is much more flexible. Of course within limits but it will give me more room to work with than the clasp closure for sure. The paper in mine is recycled from what I can tell, while some people would probably dislike the extreme irregularity of it with blobs on the pages, I actually like that. I'll definitely be adding this video to my playlist for inspiration on page layout, your book is drool-worthy 😆

[@BookAlchemybyJuJa]

Wow your work is amazing. Congratulations. Just beautiful.

[@TheXander360]

Dude, that is amazing!

[@abbythedragonborn]

The most beautiful book of shadows I've ever seen.

[@ShaunMillerSymbian]

Brandt - Sir - THANK YOU FOR SHARING - This is the highest Artistic calibur Content that I have ever witnessed - STELLAR Workmanship Sir - I really mean it ! This has been done with the Artistic Quality normally reserved by Secular Monks Transcribing the Christian or Celtic "Book of the Dead" Scriptures into Illustrated Text - WOW - The time you must have spent on each page is mind bending - Such a Beautiful Devotion - Not just your Artistic Abilities - but the mental Disciplines and Pristine attention to History and Details - because you have handscribed the Whole thing - I have NO DOUBT that you have Learnt EVERY single Aspect within these pages ! I am blown away - because you have even included Roman Catholic Style "Missal" Rituals and a bit of Masonic Mysteries, This is a Beautiful Statement and an Awesome legacy that you have created for us future Seekers. Brandt - Please find a way to "Secure" this Book in a "Forever Archive" that will be available into the next few Centuries. I don't mean to go overboard - but DAYUM ..... you have Re-Created a Sacred Text that needs to be preserved for us in the Future - from what I can tell - it Spans the entire Spectrum of The Occult Arts - BRAVO Sir - My Witchy type Hat is Definatly off to you - *a Respectful Gentlemanly Bow as a sign of respect. - Please keep Scribing - and Transcribing ! - I have Just Subscribed and I am going to Share and promote this you Awesome talent ! Blessed Be )O(

[@brandt19699]

You're welcome brother Miller ! ;)

[@stagpie6449]

You're a wonderful artist!

[@tregos12]

Great BOS with lots of useful information. Looks really great. Neat writing. Good job!

[@theimperfectscrapper5313]

This is mind blowing on so many levels - magnificent artwork, thoughtful presentation, beautiful writing, and most important - so meaningful! You must be the envy of every Wiccan.

[@livatesselaar4323]

This is truly one of the most beautiful books of shadows I have ever seen. Wow

[@brandt19699]

+Liva tesselaar Thank you very much. it's always nice to hear positive comments when there's such a lot of time invested. many thanks !!

[@TheMaveriker]

What a beautiful book! Extremely well done, from planning & research to illustration & calligraphy. Really great work! *off to watch your other updates*

[@GothicWiccan61]

your book is really amazing. I hope you continue updates.

[@brandt19699]

GothicWiccan61 oh thanks ! Time is premium at the mo' but I'm working on it !

[@SovereignSoil]

Wow! Hard work paid off. this is beautiful.

[@beaujames2559]

First video I've ever seen of yours, this is hands down one of the most beautiful bos I've seen, if not maybe the most beautiful... Amazing!

[@brandt19699]

Oh thank you so much, that's a lovely thing to say. Very appreciated !!

[@SintelSnow]

I'm a Christian, but I love magic and some of the practices, beliefs, and traditions of Paganism. I'm looking into starting my own book, though I will call it a Book of Knowledge instead of a BoS. I hate that Christians and Witches are stereotyped to hate each other. Many of our beliefs overlap and, even though I am a Christian, I strongly believe in the benefits of potions, oils, charged crystals and having familiars, etc. Your book is so beautiful and you are so talented. Keep up the good work. God bless/blessed be. :D

[@shalinbreanne86]

There is actually a rise in Christian Witches. You may be interested in learning more about that, there is information online all about it. :)

[@OblivionKisame]

Sintel Snow well you do know that a lot of the rituals and stuff that Christians use are pagan in nature and where adapted for use even the holy cross is pagan and was adapted when Emperor Constinen converted from paganism to Christianity

[@metalheadxroses]

Aw your book of shadows is soooo cool! :) most in importantly, I just loveeeeeeee your handwriting!😍😍😍😍 it’s sooooo pretty! Your writing is refreshing it’s so straight! Like wow! Thank you for sharing! :)

[@butterflymagicwithhottea9291]

It's been a while. It's nice to come back and see your BOS so thank you for keeping the video posted.

[@traciprice2619]

Beautiful book! That has to be the best I have ever seen. The time you have had to spend creating it is phenomenal. Truly stunning.

[@fayenorthcott4530]

Wow! Beautiful!! Absolutely inspiring. Thank you, subscribed :)

[@tacboy78ify]

This book is an incredible!!! Thank you so much for sharing this with us! It's giving me great ideas on for my own book.

[@brandt19699]

Terrence Lowe I'm pleased it's given you inspiration, after all, that's the purpose of the book. Lovely comment, many thanks !!

[@Alyssa62911]

Ok, seriously. This is beautiful!! I am working on my own BoS, and I am in awe of the artistic skill you have and the care you have taken with your creation. Certainly a labor of love.

[@uncapher12]

So beautiful. Very well made

[@fishcove5]

Your book is stunning. A work of ART

[@HexaBoy]

A masterpiece in its self! beautiful work Brad!

[@brandt19699]

+Tom Smillie Oh i'm so glad you think so . Thanks so much !!

[@sanctusreiki2663]

Thanks so much that is beautiful work and gives me ideas, I want to be more connected to my BOS. I know you can't place a price on your BOS but imagining the time and knowledge, you have put into it. Just no words can express the value of what you have. And to imagine what your future generations would think of it if try followed your path.

[@brandt19699]

Yes, its important knowledge to pass down. Good point. The nearest that kids get to seeing magic these days is when they put a Harry Potter DVD in. Ha ha, good films though !

[@brandt19699]

Thanks for the nice comments. I have put a lot of work into it but for a personal work, it's worth it :)

[@TiegraRah]

Amazing. Your work makes me want to kick myself for not trying harder, and pushing myself more. LOL Thank you for posting this.

[@endlessly4everafter]

I would absolutely love to read your bos!!! It looks so interesting!

[@MandaandDigit]

This is absolutely stunning!

[@ricanboy83]

I would so buy a copy of your book if ever you decided to make a few dollars or willing to share your info. Awesomely done! I'm impressed.

[@SANCISTABRUJOLUIS]

beautiful, like the section of Vodou, but as a Papa Boko and Sancista, include in your book that the veve depends on lineage and is coded especifially for the child of a Lwa. meaning that a veve or Firma as we would call it would not work for an individual for whom that veve was coded to. Yes all the Nations are very confusing and hard to grasp.. well done again, enjoy the book brother. again the masterpiece if that medulla de san bededito. well done.

[@brandt19699]

Wonderful ! Can you give me more of that reference info to include in my unfinished voodoo section. More indepth like you've just given please, reliable first hand info like that is so hard to come by. Many thanks !

[@SANCISTABRUJOLUIS]

brandt19699 Defenetly brother will be glad to share what I can.

[@brandt19699]

+SANCISTA BRUJO LUIS Hello brother !! I hope you're well ! Yes i'm ready to broaden my understanding of Voodoo now. It's taken a long time to get things in my life sorted at this end , allowing me to devote more time to my book. Wold you be able to point me in the right direction with this ? I know peoples time is very precious. If you can, there's no rush at all. I love quality information however long it takes. Blessings. Take care.

[@SANCISTABRUJOLUIS]

+brandt19699 blessings brotber, love this book, do you sell? yes I practice Puerto Rican Sanse which is Puerto Rican Vodou, and am a Papa Boco in the 21 Divisions of DR Vodou. first step is finding out who your Lwa are, this gives a road map on where one is to go.

[@TOVANorseWitch]

blessings your b.o.s is beautiful you have made a work of art and you have a great gift with your art work, my book is neat and i long to make one like yours but havent the ability well done really enjoyed looking at it

[@PeenkCupkake]

your BoS is stunning!. I must add that the little you talked about voodoo sparked some curiosity. I jist might look into it. Your penmanship is beautiful.

[@brandt19699]

Thank you Jackie, what a lovely thing to say. Yes, be prepared to be confused and mystified by the wonderful system that is voodoo !! 😊x

[@brandt19699]

Aah, seen it! Some years ago now . Yeah they looked into using the concoction as a pre-med for reducing deaths due to anaesthetic shock . All interesting stuff !

[@chacha1357]

Your Book Of Shadows is AMAZING! Im a bit jealous cause mine looks more like a childs coloring book. :)

[@aussieaddicted]

That is the most incredible book of shadows I have ever seen.

[@brandt19699]

Oh thank you. Years worth of very careful work that's far from being finished. Lovely comment!!

[@serenhutton1052]

I really, really like it. Gave me some inspiration...thanks!!. Accent is cool ;) x

[@MUZIKTIGER]

Your Book is unbelievable and your handwriting is stunning

[@brandt19699]

Oh thank you, such a nice comment !

[@brandt19699]

Thank you for the positive comments Tina .

[@Astromagia888]

WOW!!! It's absolutely amazing BOS!

[@brandt19699]

It does take a lot of careful planning. Thanks for all the comments, I just think that anything as special as a book of shadows needs to be special but everyone's is different and fits a slightly different purpose . As for the big LRP diagram, I can't remember, it seems that long ago! You'll find it if you scour the Internet I'm sure. Thanks again, all the best with yours, remember, they're all unique !

[@ClaudiaVaduvescu]

This is stunning!

[@BlueEyes1971]

I loved your book. I would so buy a copy of it if it isn't tooo expensive.

[@brandt19699]

You'll see another update soon Kalistafyy, I've promised Ellen Webster I would update but just finishing a house move !! There'll be one soon, thanks for the interest and the great comments btw !!

[@lovely_Celeste]

the most beautiful book of shadows

[@BroomClosetArtistry]

how do you get your colors so vivid!?

[@judybohl7789]

OMG! Looks like puzzle books they made for people!

[@blackfeathercrafts]

Love it!!!

[@wiccanpriest09]

Your book is amazing still one of the best on youtube. Im looking to get into the occult mysticism side of practice and was wondering if you could provide books or references to get started

[@brandt19699]

Hi Herbal badger ! Thanks for the positive comments! There's a plethora of info on the web about Voodoo, but you need to concentrate on one area specifically to get a foothold. I would look at 'New Orleans' voodoo to kick off with. You can find a page called 'soulfire Lush' through google, should give you a foothold . Happy searching!! Any more questions, just ask.

[@nanalloux4388]

this is so amazingly beautiful!!! and your handwriting is lovely. best I've seen on youtube so far!!

[@Grigeral]

Very impressive work. I am recently starting to look at getting back into more focused study of my religion and, thus, will be looking at making my own book of shadows, more to guide me in studying what I've forgotten as well as new things. I must as, how long have you been working on the book?

[@ToxicNeon]

This is absolutely gorgeous. It is definitely inspiring ^^

[@rilaxkumah]

Definitely a work of art.

[@keaveygreen6557]

Wonderful book, so diverse

[@brandt19699]

t's really a reference material in the areas that most interest me. I have a huge book collection but find it easier to reference just one book, that's why I'm really selective about the material that goes in it. Thanks for your comments !!!

[@ASMRWhisperingSpirit]

Love this! Beautiful!:)

[@alazaywilliamson]

Your so talented! Love how youve added different religious content i love theology and plan to add more info to mine :)

[@meowhannah1]

it is absolutely stunning

[@Bloodlustroses]

What is the beginning page. It is absolutely wonderful! So is the rest of your BOS!

[@dagmarawolska4680]

It is really beutiful work. I would love to know what are you using to colour inn ( for example youre titelpage) Zhe colours are so vibrant. Moreover what Pens do you use to draw the outlines. Thank you again for the video it was really inspireing. (sorry for my englich it is not y native language)

[@KINGMOONKINGEMOCRAZY]

it's really beautiful but can u show us the details like what you really write in there if you don't mind

Amazing! No words...

[@brujita3173]

Finally a grimoire that looks like a grimoire

[@CourtneyCates]

You are straight up AWESOME!! I LOVE your book out of the many that I have looked at! You've done so much different work that I haven't seen in other books! I like your style! Do you draw your own pics? I like how you added VooDoo in your book. Good idea! I'm going to add HooDoo and VooDoo info in mine thanks to your inspiration! I love Egypt also and have the Eye of Horus on my upper left arm!

[@brandt19699]

Courtney Cates Hi Courtney. Yes I do all my own artwork. I'm seriously picky about what content goes in here, so, well noticed !! I still haven't decided on the layout for the ton of stuff I've got to go in it yet, but I'll get there with this labour of love ! Thank you for your lovely comments, always helps spur me on ! 👍

[@CourtneyCates]

brandt19699 I am working on mine but I can't draw I think I'll need tracing paper then draw it! Lol! But I so admire your work! Where are you from? I can't place your accent

[@brandt19699]

Courtney Cates oh thank you ! I'm from East Yorkshire, England. 👍

[@CourtneyCates]

brandt19699 Awesome! Raleigh, North Carolina USA

[@louisecooper1001]

brandt19699 Lincolnshire England

[@OneirosDreamShrine]

On Voodoo; Have you ever seen the film "The Serpent And the Rainbow"? A very well made horror film shot on location in Haiti and loosely based on Anthropologist Wade Davies' experience uncovering an actual medicinal compound used to transform real people into zombies. I also recommend reading the book of the same title if you want an anthropologists objective, scientific observations on Voudoun (voodoo).

[@deadlylaughterproductions]

I am very interested in what kind of witchcraft you study? Looks like there’s some Enochian in there. I’ve always been drawn to witchcraft, especially the practices around angels, God, summoning/communicating with spirits.

[@Arawn4]

That's stunning !!! i wish mine would be like that but my BOS is all over the place haha no order at all haha they layout is amazing, the handwriting and i LOVE the diagrams! especially the one of the lesser Banishing Ritual of the pentagram! where did you get that? Amazing :)

[@judybohl7789]

But Thxs for showing me where all these wicked spirits are from.

[@brandt19699]

22Gypsygirl Thank you. This is a labour of love for me as I intend for this to be the only one. Thanks for the positive comments !!

[@aawright1011]

i love this book this has inspired me so much but i dont know anyone that has history with knowledge so its extreamly hard for me to find info if anyone could help me with this that would be great and again i love your BOS

[@leeoh08red]

I love your book omg

[@brandt19699]

Ta !

[@woodlandcreature22]

Unreal!

[@awesome123333]

awesome

[@MidSummersNightWolf]

Love it :D x

[@JenniferJerome]

I am in love

[@rebecahoffman9181]

It's awesome

[@psychosorcerer9438]

I love your grimoire. May I ask what kind of magic you practice? I myself am eclectic. And this is honestly one of the best grimoires I've ever seen. what do you use to write and colour everything? and how do you draw so perfectly???

[@brandt19699]

Phoenix Starfyre thanks for the kind comments! Yes I would say eclectic too. I try to take on board and study as many different systems that make sense to me while being always faith grounded so, yes definitely eclectic. Never really thought of it before , so thanks for the question ! I use whatever's at hand, mainly coloured pencils and those felt tip pens with 'brush like' ends. I've even stained colour with tea bags in this book so, ha ha, I guess the correct answer would be anything I can get my hands on ! Many thanks 😊

[@psychosorcerer9438]

Thanks for responding so quickly. I actually find it intriguing. Mine has hardly any colour to it now, but I plan to redo the entire thing. And might I ask if you could do another update video about your book?

[@brandt19699]

Phoenix Starfyre thank you, there's one in the pipeline, keep your eyes peeled on this channel 😊

[@psychosorcerer9438]

Alright. I look to yours and pir8forevers for inspiration.

[@psychosorcerer9438]

brandt19699 Also, I really want to know where you found the information at? For general curiosity.

[@sophiechapman6324]

Do you really need a book of shadows, cos what i have got is all different books! like for one book spells, for a another one voodoo, one for god/goddesses,,, etc. Oh and i love your lay out to your book of shadows. Amazing drawings

[@brandt19699]

Another update coming soon Ellen Webster ! :)

[@literarybuilds]

Yay!!!

[@brandt19699]

It would be my pleasure !

[@dockledoo]

How do you keep your handwriting words so even?

[@brandt19699]

Ha....LOTS of practice !! Thank you .