# Book of shadows: journals and grimoires > A book of shadows is a witch's journal for spells and rituals, such as a raven grimoire journal, a Book of Spells journal or a wizard grimoire journal. - Published by Holistic Tree: 2026-10-23; last reviewed 2026-10-23 - URL: https://holistictree.co.uk/guides/book-of-shadows ## Key points - Choose a grimoire journal, like the Raven's Grimoire or Wizard's Grimoire at 19 cm, for spell notes and mythic or gothic themes. - The Book of Spells Journal with Amethyst Pen suits new witches, with 200 lined pages for spells, rituals and personal notes. - The Luna Moth Reflection Journal & Clear Quartz Pen suits dream journal writers, with space for gratitude notes and dream records. - For a spooky touch, the Ghost Stories A5 Notebook or Black Cat Magick Book Stack Vase suits spooky stationery fans and cat lovers. - Over £60 we pay the first £6 of delivery on most orders, so one ordinary parcel travels free. ## How did we choose these picks? We hand-picked every gift in this guide from the range we stock. Each one was chosen for who it suits and what it does, so you can match a journal to the witch you're buying for. We also kept a mix of kinds and budgets, from grimoires and spell journals to notebooks and spooky home pieces, so there's a fit for beginners, collectors and gift givers alike. Each section groups gifts by the kind of practice they suit. Want to see more? Browse everything in our [Witchcraft Supplies](/witchcraft-supplies) range, or try [Ceremonial Magick](/ceremonial-magick) and [Gift Sets](/gift-sets). ## Which journals suit daily reflection and gratitude notes? Daily reflection and gratitude notes work best in a journal you enjoy opening, with a pen to match. Each of these six picks pairs a journal with its own pen, so writing feels like part of your practice. Some have daily prompts, others have space for dreams and lists. ### [Gratitude Journal with Amethyst Pen](/products/multicoloured-gratitude-journal-with-amethyst-pen) (£9.49) Our pick for daily gratitude lists is this multicoloured journal, with 100 sheets and 200 printed pages to fill. It comes with daily reminders for goals and gratitude lists, plus a matching amethyst pen in the box. It's a warm choice for someone just starting a journaling habit, or a friend who loves stationery and a fresh notebook. *Best for: Beginners and stationery lovers.* ### [Luna Moth Reflection Journal & Clear Quartz Pen](/products/luna-moth-daily-reflection-journal-and-clear-quartz-crystal) (£9.49) This luna moth journal is made for reflections, gratitude and dreams, so it suits anyone who keeps a dream diary or notes the day's good things. The 100 sheets give you 200 printed pages to fill, and the matching clear quartz crystal pen completes the set. Its luna moth design adds a touch of moonlit charm to a bedside table. *Best for: Dream journal keepers.* ### [The Sun Gratitude Journal with Rose Quartz Pen](/products/the-sun-gratitude-journal-with-rose-quartz-pen) (£9.49) Bright and bold, the vibrant The Sun artwork on this journal's cover makes it hard to put down. Inside are 200 lined pages, and a rose quartz pen comes with it, so you can start writing straight away. At 21 cm tall and 15.2 cm wide, it's a good size for a bag and daily notes of thanks. A lovely pick for a writer who loves artwork. *Best for: Writers who love bold artwork.* ### [Aura Energy A5 Journal and Crystal Chip Pen](/products/aura-energy-a5-wellness-journal-and-pen) (£8.49) This A5 journal has 200 prompted pages on 100 iridescent-edged sheets, so every entry has a clear starting point. The elastic closure keeps it shut between entries, and the coordinating crystal chip pen sits neatly alongside it. The shimmer along the edges gives it a special look that tarot readers and stationery collectors will enjoy. *Best for: Tarot readers and stationery collectors.* ### [Keep Going, Keep Growing A5 Notebook and Pen](/products/keep-going-keep-growing-a5-notebook-with-rose-quartz-pen) (£8.49) A gift that says you listened, this A5 notebook gives a new journal keeper a clear start. It has 200 printed pages of daily prompts for reflection and mindfulness, so every day has a starting point. A rose quartz pen comes in the box too, and the 100 sheets leave plenty of room to grow your practice. It's a thoughtful choice for a friend starting a new year journal, or anyone who likes a little guidance on the page. *Best for: Journal beginners and new-year starters.* ### [Wellness Journal with Citrine Pen](/products/be-kind-to-your-mind-a5-wellness-journal-with-citrine-pen) (£7.49) This blue A5 paper journal has structured pages for wellness tracking, plus free space for reflection when you want to write more. A citrine-topped pen is included, so the tracking and the open pages can live in one book. It suits goal setters and stationery fans who like to plan their days and then let their thoughts run free. *Best for: Goal setters who track habits.* - [Gratitude Journal with Amethyst Pen](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/multicoloured-gratitude-journal-with-amethyst-pen): £9.49 - [Luna Moth Reflection Journal & Clear Quartz Pen](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/luna-moth-daily-reflection-journal-and-clear-quartz-crystal): £9.49 - [The Sun Gratitude Journal with Rose Quartz Pen](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/the-sun-gratitude-journal-with-rose-quartz-pen): £9.49 - [Aura Energy A5 Journal and Crystal Chip Pen](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/aura-energy-a5-wellness-journal-and-pen): £8.49 - [Keep Going, Keep Growing A5 Notebook and Pen](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/keep-going-keep-growing-a5-notebook-with-rose-quartz-pen): £8.49 - [Wellness Journal with Citrine Pen](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/be-kind-to-your-mind-a5-wellness-journal-with-citrine-pen): £7.49 ## Which notebooks suit planning and everyday lists? Lined A5 notebooks with ribbon markers and elastic closures suit planning and everyday lists best. All three gifts here are A5 lined notebooks, ready for plans day by day. Each has its own look. ### [Frightful Folk Print A5 Notebook](/products/frightful-folk-print-a5-notebook) (£6.49) Useful all year round, this A5 notebook has a folk-inspired autumn print with motifs that suit the season. Its gold-edged pages and lined paper make it feel special. A ribbon divider keeps your place, and an elastic closure keeps the cover shut. It suits journal keepers and planners who want one book for lists, plans and daily notes. *Best for: Planners who love autumn.* ### [Red Circus Stripe A5 Notebook](/products/red-circus-stripe-a5-notebook) (£7.49) A colourful choice for list makers, this A5 notebook has red circus stripes and a vintage circus-inspired NOTES label. Inside are 100 sheets, or 200 lined pages, ready for journaling and planning. A ribbon marker keeps your place, and an elastic closure keeps the cover closed. It's a cheerful pick for anyone who likes their stationery with a bit of character. *Best for: List makers who love stripes.* ### [Flaming Butterfly A5 Notebook](/products/flaming-butterfly-a5-notebook) (£7.49) Made to be noticed, this A5 lined notebook is covered in an all-over print of butterflies and dice in hot pink and red. Alt-style icons add to the look. Inside, you get 100 sheets, or 200 lined pages, of paper for journaling, sketching and planning. It's a bold choice for sketchers and fans of pop-punk style who want their notes to stand out on the shelf. *Best for: Sketchers who want bold colour.* - [Frightful Folk Print A5 Notebook](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/frightful-folk-print-a5-notebook): £6.49 - [Red Circus Stripe A5 Notebook](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/red-circus-stripe-a5-notebook): £7.49 - [Flaming Butterfly A5 Notebook](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/flaming-butterfly-a5-notebook): £7.49 ## Which journals suit spell notes, rituals and mythic themes? For spell notes, rituals and mythic themes, choose a journal with pages you can write on and a cover that suits your path. Our hand-picked choices range from dark raven art to Norse compass designs. What ties them together is a cover with real character. ### [Raven's Grimoire Journal 19 cm](/products/ravens-grimoire-journal) (£23.49) Ideal for anyone who loves the dark aesthetic, this 19 cm grimoire journal comes in two designs. One has a raven beneath a full moon on a detailed resin cover. The other has sculpted resin skeleton lovers with red roses. The raven version has high-quality blank pages, so your spell notes and ritual plans have room to grow. A striking gift for a witch who likes her journal to look as dark as her craft. *Best for: Gothic romantics and writers.* ### [Wizard's Grimoire Journal 19 cm](/products/wizard-s-grimoire-journal) (£23.49) A playful pick for a witch who loves fantasy worlds. This 19 cm grimoire journal has a detailed resin wizard holding a staff topped with a vivid blue gem. Its weathered, ancient look gives it an old-world feel. It comes in a clear PVC box, so you can see the wizard before you open it. Lovely for a collector who likes their magic to look the part. *Best for: Fantasy fans and collectors.* ### [Book of Spells Journal with Amethyst Pen](/products/book-of-spells-journal-with-amethyst-crystal-pen) (£9.49) Practical and pretty, this Book of Spells journal has a purple cover with metallic gold detailing. Inside are 200 lined pages across 100 sheets, and a gold ribbon marks your place. It comes with an amethyst crystal pen, so your spell notes are ready to write from the first page. At 360 g it feels substantial in the hand. A thoughtful choice for a new witch starting their first book of shadows. *Best for: New witches starting a spell journal.* ### [Viking Compass A5 Journal with Pen](/products/viking-compass-a5-faux-leather-journal-with-pen) (£9.49) Editorially selected for writers and sketchers, this A5 journal has a faux leather cover with the Vegvisir compass embossed on it. The cover is polyurethane and the journal weighs 290 g. A matching pen comes in the box, so you can start writing straight away. It suits anyone drawn to Norse mythology who likes to write their workings by hand. *Best for: Norse mythology fans and writers.* - [Raven's Grimoire Journal 19 cm](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/ravens-grimoire-journal): £23.49 - [Wizard's Grimoire Journal 19 cm](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/wizard-s-grimoire-journal): £23.49 - [Book of Spells Journal with Amethyst Pen](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/book-of-spells-journal-with-amethyst-crystal-pen): £9.49 - [Viking Compass A5 Journal with Pen](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/viking-compass-a5-faux-leather-journal-with-pen): £9.49 ## Which spooky gifts suit cat lovers and gothic fans? Cat lovers and gothic fans will enjoy these three gifts: a black ceramic book stack vase, a black cat face trinket dish and a Ghost Stories A5 notebook. They share a dark, moonlit look, so each brings witchy style to a shelf, desk or altar. ### [Black Cat Magick Book Stack Vase](/products/black-cat-book-stack-vase) (£13.99) A gift that fits on any shelf: this black ceramic vase is shaped like a stack of books, with mystical titles in a black finish. It suits small flowers or dried stems, and it weighs 815 g, so it has a good, solid feel. For a cat lover who also loves books, it blends two favourite things into one. Place it on a windowsill or bookcase and let the titles do the talking. *Best for: Cat lovers with a bookish streak.* ### [Magick Black Cat Face Trinket Dish](/products/magick-black-cat-face-trinket-dish) (£5.49) Thoughtful without being fussy: this ceramic trinket dish has a black cat face design and gives rings, crystals and other small treasures a place to rest. It is 10 cm high, 11 cm wide and 2.5 cm deep, so it fits neatly on a shelf or dresser. Crystal collectors and black cat lovers will appreciate a dish of their own, a low-key way to show you know their style. *Best for: Crystal collectors and cat fans.* ### [Ghost Stories A5 Notebook](/products/ghost-stories-a5-notebook) (£7.49) This A5 notebook has 100 sheets and 200 lined pages, with a Ghost Stories cover showing playful spectres in a moonlit scene. The paper weighs 315 g, which gives the notebook a solid feel for everyday journal entries. Journal keepers and ghost story fans will enjoy the playful ghosts on the cover every time they pick it up. *Best for: Journal keepers with a spooky streak.* - [Black Cat Magick Book Stack Vase](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/black-cat-book-stack-vase): £13.99 - [Magick Black Cat Face Trinket Dish](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/magick-black-cat-face-trinket-dish): £5.49 - [Ghost Stories A5 Notebook](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/ghost-stories-a5-notebook): £7.49 ## Our book of shadows: journals and grimoires compared Every pick at a glance: who it suits best and how it is sent. | Pick | Best for | Delivery | |---|---|---| | [Gratitude Journal with Amethyst Pen](/products/multicoloured-gratitude-journal-with-amethyst-pen) (£9.49) | Beginners and stationery lovers | Same-day dispatch | | [Luna Moth Reflection Journal & Clear Quartz Pen](/products/luna-moth-daily-reflection-journal-and-clear-quartz-crystal) (£9.49) | Dream journal keepers | Same-day dispatch | | [The Sun Gratitude Journal with Rose Quartz Pen](/products/the-sun-gratitude-journal-with-rose-quartz-pen) (£9.49) | Writers who love bold artwork | Same-day dispatch | | [Aura Energy A5 Journal and Crystal Chip Pen](/products/aura-energy-a5-wellness-journal-and-pen) (£8.49) | Tarot readers and stationery collectors | Same-day dispatch | | [Keep Going, Keep Growing A5 Notebook and Pen](/products/keep-going-keep-growing-a5-notebook-with-rose-quartz-pen) (£8.49) | Journal beginners and new-year starters | Same-day dispatch | | [Wellness Journal with Citrine Pen](/products/be-kind-to-your-mind-a5-wellness-journal-with-citrine-pen) (£7.49) | Goal setters who track habits | Same-day dispatch | | [Frightful Folk Print A5 Notebook](/products/frightful-folk-print-a5-notebook) (£6.49) | Planners who love autumn | Same-day dispatch | | [Red Circus Stripe A5 Notebook](/products/red-circus-stripe-a5-notebook) (£7.49) | List makers who love stripes | Same-day dispatch | | [Flaming Butterfly A5 Notebook](/products/flaming-butterfly-a5-notebook) (£7.49) | Sketchers who want bold colour | Same-day dispatch | | [Raven's Grimoire Journal 19 cm](/products/ravens-grimoire-journal) (£23.49) | Gothic romantics and writers | Dispatch in 1–2 working days | | [Wizard's Grimoire Journal 19 cm](/products/wizard-s-grimoire-journal) (£23.49) | Fantasy fans and collectors | Dispatch in 1–2 working days | | [Book of Spells Journal with Amethyst Pen](/products/book-of-spells-journal-with-amethyst-crystal-pen) (£9.49) | New witches starting a spell journal | Same-day dispatch | | [Viking Compass A5 Journal with Pen](/products/viking-compass-a5-faux-leather-journal-with-pen) (£9.49) | Norse mythology fans and writers | Same-day dispatch | | [Black Cat Magick Book Stack Vase](/products/black-cat-book-stack-vase) (£13.99) | Cat lovers with a bookish streak | Same-day dispatch | | [Magick Black Cat Face Trinket Dish](/products/magick-black-cat-face-trinket-dish) (£5.49) | Crystal collectors and cat fans | Same-day dispatch | | [Ghost Stories A5 Notebook](/products/ghost-stories-a5-notebook) (£7.49) | Journal keepers with a spooky streak | Same-day dispatch | ## How does delivery work? Every order travels by tracked UK delivery, to your door or straight to theirs if it's a gift. Delivery is the sum of your parcels, from £3.95 each (some items travel free), and free over £60 on most orders: we pay the first £6. Each product page shows the expected delivery dates before you pay. See [delivery](/delivery) for the details. ## Ready to choose? Choose a grimoire, spell journal or ritual notebook that fits your craft, from raven and wizard grimoires for gothic and fantasy fans to amethyst pen journals for new witches. Pick your favourite above and add it to your basket: every product page shows its size, price and delivery dates. More ideas: [Gifts for witches](/guides/gifts-for-witches) · [Witchcraft supplies for beginners: what you need](/guides/witchcraft-supplies-for-beginners) · [Witchcraft meaning](/guides/witchcraft-meaning). ## Questions ### What is a book of shadows? A book of shadows is a personal notebook where a witch or Wiccan keeps spells, rituals and notes. The Book of Spells Journal with Amethyst Pen suits this, with 200 lined pages, gold detailing and an amethyst crystal pen for your workings. ### Which grimoire journal is good for a beginner? The Book of Spells Journal with Amethyst Pen is a good start for new witches. It is purple, has 200 lined pages and metallic gold detailing. It comes with an amethyst crystal pen, and it is made for spells, rituals and personal notes. ### Where can I find a grimoire with a gothic look? The Raven's Grimoire Journal 19 cm suits a gothic taste. It is 19 cm and comes in two designs: a raven beneath a full moon on a detailed resin cover, or resin skeleton lovers with red roses. For a fantasy feel, try the Wizard's Grimoire Journal 19 cm. ### What is a good journal for recording daily reflections and dreams? The Luna Moth Reflection Journal & Clear Quartz Pen is built for daily reflection. It has 100 sheets and 200 printed pages, with a matching clear quartz crystal pen. It suits gratitude notes and dream records. ### Do you offer free UK delivery on books of shadows? Most orders over £60 come with free UK delivery: we pay the first £6 of delivery. Every product page, including the Book of Spells Journal with Amethyst Pen, shows the expected delivery dates before you pay.