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Grimoire: About My Book of Methods and a Flip-Through 

Benebell Wen
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My second book, The Tao of Craft (North Atlantic Books, 2016) covers the foundational principles of Taoist magic. In this video, I do a bit of show-and-tell to give you a glimpse of my personal grimoire, or Book of Methods, to demonstrate how the foundational principles from The Tao of Craft might be implemented by an individual practitioner. Take a peek inside my working craft journal in this video flip-through.
To read more about my work, check out www.benebellwen.com.
Want to know more about this book of methods/grimoire? I did a three-part series as part of the #2017youtubepaganchallenge and talked all about my work with this book. Check out the playlist here: • My Grimoire (2017 #pag...

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@bobbys6945
@bobbys6945 8 лет назад
By far, this is THE best grimoire video on RU-vid. Wow! Mind blown.
@JaefarSABNW
@JaefarSABNW 7 лет назад
I think mine are.
@michellemunoz2047
@michellemunoz2047 Год назад
I concur!!
@bobbys6945
@bobbys6945 Год назад
@@JaefarSABNW If you're referring to your Liber Umbrum series, I've seen it. With all due respect, no.
@JaefarSABNW
@JaefarSABNW Год назад
@@bobbys6945 Nope. That was a journal, right? I meant like my my standard works on grimoires like the Grimorium Verum Like and Like The Goetia Series.
@ricanboy8332
@ricanboy8332 8 лет назад
I have to admit you are the most dedicated practitioner on RU-vid. The work alone you have put into your book shows your true character and lifestyle. Most practice for fun or because it's cool. But you live your craft. And that to me is the most awesome thing to see. I wish I had the time and patience to make a book as stunning. But I give you a lot of respect and bow in honor to your teachings.
@xoanwahn
@xoanwahn 5 лет назад
This is what a grimoire should be. Not historically - because, of course they were just grammar books for magic instead of spelling and reading - but mythically, spiritually. A grimoire should be a guide that grows with you, a friend that holds your secrets, a guardian that destroys your enemies, a healer. A grimoire should be like a familiar in book form. That's really what everyone wants, and it's what popular culture has taught us a grimoire ought to be. You're the first person I've seen that's actually managed to make that a reality! Such an inspiration!
@missmerbella
@missmerbella 7 лет назад
How are you a real person? lol I mean that in the most respectful, admiring way possible. I'm just... At a loss for words and can't seem to wrap my mind around the fact that this was all done freehand. 😍🙌🏻
@hightechsystem_
@hightechsystem_ Месяц назад
I’m astounded at how much beauty and effort is placed in these books. It feels like you have lived 10 lives in one life time to accumulate the breadth of knowledge conveyed here
@webnaouebi
@webnaouebi 7 лет назад
Actually I've been watching a LOT of grimoire videos lately and this is, indeed, the BEST grimoire video and the most beautiful I've seen so far... Thank you so much for sharing!!!
@alleybearrose
@alleybearrose 5 лет назад
the art work is amazing very beautiful book
@radiantchristina
@radiantchristina 8 лет назад
that grimoire is GORGEOUS!!
@moonshadowessentialssoapsn5287
WOW! Giiiirrrrllllll u crazy if u think ur book is a mess! It's beyond gorgeous I thought it was a printed book that's how gorgeous it is! Have u seen most Ppl's book of shadows holy shit it's supposed to be a sacred book and it looks like a beat up scrap book!!!! Ur book looks like the Mona Lisa compared to most Ppl's!! I thought mine was all nice and neat! Today u have proven me wrong it looks horrible compared to urs! WOW I'm absolutely floored!
@charleskulvet4911
@charleskulvet4911 4 года назад
Every time I come back to watch this video your comment never fail is to make me laugh, because its so true. So many people follow the BOS stereotype of having it look like they spilled coffee on it.
@AncientSoul
@AncientSoul 5 месяцев назад
i have studied magical books and scripts for years and your grimoire was in a whole higher dimension beautiful work*** Love OM
@Artemis583
@Artemis583 3 года назад
There is no way that your book is not alive. You have infused so much heart and soul into it. And it has a name. So awesome and very inspiring.
@monsieurproton311
@monsieurproton311 5 лет назад
Wow this is the best grimoire vidéo on YT 😯 Please Benebell, an update for this video 🙏
@witchhazelscauldron
@witchhazelscauldron 8 лет назад
Oh my goodness, this is beautiful! I've never seen a grimoire video like this and it so elegantly expresses the heart of magic in any tradition. I don't have any connection to Tao or really any eastern beliefs, but as you point out, there is a base spirituality that transcends whatever face we've put to it, so I will definitely put your book on my "to read" list! Thank you for creating these!
@BenebellWen
@BenebellWen 8 лет назад
Thank you!
@fabrizio3518
@fabrizio3518 8 лет назад
I really like that your book is not just a collection of internet-knowledge like many "Book of shadows" you see on YT are. You put alot of effort and personality in it.
@lilpinkbear
@lilpinkbear 8 лет назад
Holy cow, your grimoire is stunning. What a beautifully rendered tome, you are very skilled. Thank you for sharing this.
@BenebellWen
@BenebellWen 8 лет назад
Thank you, Kelly Bear! The book does mean a lot to me, as I think is pretty evident. ^_^*
@deelahunt6101
@deelahunt6101 8 лет назад
That... is the most beautiful grimoire I've ever seen; I can't get over how much painstaking work - the actual drawing and all the prep - you've put into it. I would buy a copy if you ever decided to publish, even just to look at it. (I have the same sketchbook!)
@BenebellWen
@BenebellWen 8 лет назад
Big, kind words, Dee! Thank you so much! :-) So cool that you have the same sketchbook. It's a good one. =) I really like this brand.
@HelloKeepSmile
@HelloKeepSmile 6 лет назад
May I ask what sketchbook it is (size & brand)? 🌷
@coolcat4kitty
@coolcat4kitty 8 лет назад
Omg what???? I love the chaos and I love how you just flip through and find random things. It's a beautiful beautiful grimoire!
@BenebellWen
@BenebellWen 8 лет назад
Haha thank you!
@hughtran5653
@hughtran5653 8 лет назад
Wow. soo glad I found you. Amazing and authentic occultist following the path with such power and gusto. brava.
@BenebellWen
@BenebellWen 8 лет назад
Thank you!
@kerayzieart
@kerayzieart 5 лет назад
Wow! Absolutely stunning work. I am awestruck at the precision and beauty of your book.
@museme6945
@museme6945 8 лет назад
That's my kind of book, this multi-dimensional Aquarian loves that randomness and no page numbers..it is so fantastic seeing a younger person (timeless soul) carrying forward a sacred torch like this!
@BenebellWen
@BenebellWen 8 лет назад
Genya B guess that makes sense. I'm an Aquarius rising. :-)
@Helspine
@Helspine Год назад
You're a genius. Have absolutely fallen in love with your content and couldn't be more grateful. 🤘💀🌻
@warshipsdd-2142
@warshipsdd-2142 5 месяцев назад
This RU-vid showed up in my feed today, the book is arriving in the mail today :) Jung would smile at the synchronicity.
@simont.b.2660
@simont.b.2660 6 месяцев назад
Thank you for sharing some of your personal grimoire, your very own Book of Methods, with us in your "The Tao of Craft".
@jeddak
@jeddak 7 месяцев назад
That is incredible. I wish my notebooks could be such works of art.
@annelieseanthoinette6275
@annelieseanthoinette6275 7 лет назад
I watched your video last night, and I was so inspired by your stunningly gorgeous and phenomenally artistic grimoire, I could hardly sleep. My heart was singing! I was at the bookstore when it opened this morning and immediately bought The Tao of Craft. I wish I could adequately express my gratitude for you sharing your beautiful, personal Book of Methods with us. It is truly Divine.
@amitexo
@amitexo 7 лет назад
It is quite refreshing to watch a video on eastern esoteric & occult craft , usually it is quite nordic & middle-eastern centric.I practice a mostly dharmic & tantric path which is also eastern.I wish you plenty of positive, powerful & liberating moments in your path.
@gastonmarian7261
@gastonmarian7261 5 месяцев назад
This is beautiful, what a working!
@RobertFleming
@RobertFleming Год назад
Exquisite! Thank you so much for the honor of getting a peek into such a beautiful volume
@lannagermer
@lannagermer 10 месяцев назад
I love the way your Grimior is laid out and it is very similar to my own as far as the orginazation goes it is very much alive
@Skullswithdronesinside
@Skullswithdronesinside 7 лет назад
This is the most intelligent and well thought out Grimoire I have yet to come across on RU-vid. Your patience and dedication to documenting your path and knowledge goes above and beyond anything I have seen. This is absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing!
@RavenclawSeer
@RavenclawSeer 2 года назад
This is the most beautiful and well-planned book of methods/magick/grimoire/shadows I have ever seen! To be honest, because you did the book as what felt right for you, and because you took the time to decorate it, I can see your love and care in every page! This looks amazing and is refreshing to see a magical book on Eastern traditions.
@7spiritualcompass706
@7spiritualcompass706 6 лет назад
You have the most beautiful book I have see. I love it.
@courtneylee2691
@courtneylee2691 8 лет назад
mind blowing, crazy inspirational video. you have created beautiful book and I love the way you describe your relationship with it. ♡
@BenebellWen
@BenebellWen 8 лет назад
Courtney Lee haha I'm glad you like the fact I have a relationship with my book rather than find it creepy. I'm sure most people must think it odd. :-)
@shantellepage1921
@shantellepage1921 2 года назад
The Tao of Craft is an amazing book. It was one of my first magical books and continues to be a good resource for me. Someday I want to take one of your classes. I also enjoy your RU-vid channel.
@panitaeo
@panitaeo 7 лет назад
In a way it makes more sense to Not have a table of contents, numbered pages, etc. as they creates distinctions and separates one thing from the other. As a 'living talisman' however, the cohesion, unity and disbursement of randomly placed entries makes it more nebulous and difficult to define, contributing to the book's personality in an unpredictable and exploitative way.
@aliakhtar6079
@aliakhtar6079 5 лет назад
Your book and your work is legendary and I agree seeing other paths leads to a more whole being. From your Muslim spirit brother 🙏
@lpm67
@lpm67 7 лет назад
Thank you for sharing, your Owl and Swan book is so beautiful and inspiring and I'm sure it glowed? Blessings to you.
@roseredrobinson9910
@roseredrobinson9910 7 лет назад
This is an inspirational video Benebell. Thank you for sharing your personal Book of Methods.
@apogeediva
@apogeediva 7 лет назад
Your Book of Methods is an absolute work of art! Will you consider publishing it through a print on demand service like Lulu?
@jaysonbelleza2809
@jaysonbelleza2809 5 лет назад
apogeediva my point exactly :)
@velvetnepenthe
@velvetnepenthe 4 года назад
Upvoting this so hard.
@xoxocticitlallikachina3895
@xoxocticitlallikachina3895 Год назад
Cualli Tonalli (greetings). I too am writing a Teomoxtli / Grimoire / Journaling my journey upon the Tlalocan (realms of higher states of consciousness that my Nahua ancestors experienced prior to European colonization). I also was contacted by beings to share my journey so being naturally introverted, I opted to share it through my Teomoxtli. But as you say, truth much like science transcends percieved cultural boundaries & so as an indigenous person of Abya Yala (the "Americas") I know too well the way it feels to see pieces of your heritage fetishized / exotified but today my beloved Pixan Atan (spirit guide) took me by the hand & thus flipped to pages 267 - 270 from your book (which just came in by mail today btw) & on page 269 where you say that "the key to blending traditions is respect" well, that definitely resonated with me so I wanted to express gratitude for this is something of big step in my own path & I am encouraged by your work to continue my Teomoxtli & hope to communicate eloquently as you have my own people's teachings for the 7th generationa as many of our peoples have slowly succumbed to the assimilation process that was imposed upon us with the arrival of European colonization. Many thanks my relative & I look forward to learning more about Fu sigils from your wealth of gnosis 🙏🏽🌌
@norasullivanhorner4764
@norasullivanhorner4764 7 лет назад
This is a work of art!! This is incredible!!!! I love your book so much!! Agh!! Keep up the amazing work!
@onthecusptarot
@onthecusptarot 5 лет назад
OMG! Your personal Grimoire! WHAT A MAGICAL ITEM. As soon as you said 开光, I went on amazon and purchased your Tao of Craft. I can't express how important this video means to me. It brings back so much childhood memories when my mom talked about these topics. (and of course, I ignored her. and now, i'm trying to relearn everything...) Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. 🙏💕🙏💕
@SunflowerSea234
@SunflowerSea234 Год назад
Thank you for sharing this. It's an amazing collection! And I love the way you describe the power you've imbued within your grimoire.
@heatherproffitt8789
@heatherproffitt8789 8 лет назад
wow, your grimoire"book of methods" is Deffinately one of the best. the artistic detail is so amazing. Deffinately an inspiration. thank you.
@BenebellWen
@BenebellWen 8 лет назад
Thank you so much!
@mishelly
@mishelly 7 лет назад
agreed! that is so amazing!
@janetdanes7945
@janetdanes7945 5 лет назад
This is a very beautiful video. Until I found your video, I didn’t know what I was searching for. Thank you for enlightening me and opening my heart. I feel as though it’s humming with joy. Everything about you is an expression of beauty. ❤️❤️
@KaguraLioness
@KaguraLioness 7 лет назад
Your grimorie is ASTOUNDING. It's nice to see others who use pages as tools! Your drawings are very beautiful
@lionellkline8774
@lionellkline8774 4 года назад
💜💜💜💜 Truly love this Grimore & will purchase💛💛💛💛😊!!!
@rachelmullin6571
@rachelmullin6571 5 лет назад
Your work is phenomenal. I am so impressed & inspired.
@instagamrr
@instagamrr 4 года назад
My gosh, you should publish your personal book of methods. I would buy it in a second!! It is so beautiful. Will you ever make it available? I think of Ram Dass's book 'Be Here Now' - that book changed my life, and I only read it because I was attracted to its illustrations and format. I had no idea how much it would change me. PLEASE publish this or make a digital copy we can buy and print ourselves!! Much love
@danielbear3802
@danielbear3802 3 года назад
Would love to see a video on the book dedication you did, Just the little section you show peeked my interest i loved the wording and would love to see the full thing.
@liatkan
@liatkan 4 года назад
this is unbelievable. perfection.
@Cheystudios
@Cheystudios 4 года назад
I'm definitely looking into this type of craft !
@NiamhCreates
@NiamhCreates 4 года назад
My gods. Your grimoire is gorgeous!
@lunarbloom3587
@lunarbloom3587 8 лет назад
Thank you for sharing this! Your Book of Methods is stunning and profoundly inspiring. I love how it is not only a reference for your practice but a tool as well. I was also fascinated by your invocation to awaken your Book of Methods and how you charge it through transferring energy from other objects. I am putting your book on my wishlist!
@BenebellWen
@BenebellWen 8 лет назад
Lunar Bloom So awesome to hear. thank you!
@kmcorby
@kmcorby 4 года назад
Oh my lord, what a tremendous amount of work. Please make sure the book will survive when you pass on. Donate it to an archive or some such. Don't let anyone burn it or shred it.
@KeiLobo
@KeiLobo 7 лет назад
your Book of Life is amazing!
@PhilipRyanDeal
@PhilipRyanDeal 7 месяцев назад
I am really excited to read this book! Mine just arrived. Your grimoire is fabulous.
@NinaStrandlod
@NinaStrandlod 8 лет назад
That is without doubt the most beautiful book I have ever seen. You're such an amazing artist, Benebell. I can't wait to get your Tao of Craft. xxx
@BenebellWen
@BenebellWen 8 лет назад
Thank you, Nina!
@W1cK3DW1DowL0ca13
@W1cK3DW1DowL0ca13 6 лет назад
I am absolutely enthralled, and in awe, by the artwork of your book, by the information it embodies, literally everything omg, thank you so much for sharing this
@DetailHunter
@DetailHunter 8 лет назад
I love what you are doing! Amazing. A lot of inspiration! Like fresh air to me! THANK YOU!
@BenebellWen
@BenebellWen 8 лет назад
Thank you so much, Ingrida!
@claudialovemair9455
@claudialovemair9455 4 года назад
OMG! That looks absolutely fabulous!
@lostwandering4652
@lostwandering4652 8 лет назад
Holy shit... You are remarkable!!!
@varna8918
@varna8918 5 лет назад
Stunning ! Thank you for sharing lots of blessings 🙏❤🙏 Today I found your page Banebell Wen🙃
@Bunnykisses1000
@Bunnykisses1000 8 лет назад
Thats the most amazing hand crafted book i have ever seen! You are truly amazing with all that you do. There must be six of you!! I have your book Holistic Tarot and love it!
@BenebellWen
@BenebellWen 8 лет назад
Haha I wish there were six of me!
@greysector1330
@greysector1330 Год назад
Very cool...very powerful...thanx 4 sharing.. love Tao of Craft & am waiting on I-Ching to arrive...
@jojo-gd6di
@jojo-gd6di 3 года назад
Wow. You’re so talented. Very inspiring, thank you.
@buddiereed8011
@buddiereed8011 4 года назад
My spellbook is also chaotic like yours, but it’s organic to the spellcaster its a work of art, that’s you creating order from the chaos.
@geminigreywolf6655
@geminigreywolf6655 2 года назад
Oh my goddess! Your grimoire is gorgeous!
@paperwormscat9760
@paperwormscat9760 4 года назад
This is so beautiful and interesting. I didn't come accross any asian Paths yet. Your book will go on my list of which books to buy. I want to learn more. Thank you so much for sharing. 🖤 I think, every witch dreams about this type of Grimoire, where everything is drawn by hand, but not many people have the patience to do that.
@Rodruiz117
@Rodruiz117 Год назад
This is amazing and beautiful, thank you for sharing!
@Drstephenstokes
@Drstephenstokes 4 года назад
Beautiful, I feel so inadequate, and ashamed of my amateur drawings and sigils. Your talent is admirable. Thank you.
@aprilmcginnes2581
@aprilmcginnes2581 7 лет назад
Watching this video, I am the equivalent of the heart eyes emoji. So much respect for your dedication and conviction to your art and your faith. Beautifully done. So much soul.
@Cutenerdywoman
@Cutenerdywoman 2 года назад
I love your book. I 've started to put ineractive pages in my book. mostly for my pendules.
@lerosehandmade627
@lerosehandmade627 7 лет назад
This is beautiful.So inspiring. You have a truly gifted spirit that comes through in your work and speech. Stay blessed on you journey.
@mostlymakeup
@mostlymakeup 8 лет назад
I was only just recently thinking about a Grimoire (because I bought a Midori journal) so you read my mind! I am also very slowly working through your Tarot book, it's so detailed I want to take my time!
@BenebellWen
@BenebellWen 8 лет назад
mostlymakeup how wonderful it is to hear that you'll be starting your grimoire. if you make a video sharing it, please link me. ^_^*
@dakotaplutonian8975
@dakotaplutonian8975 8 лет назад
WOW. This is the most inspiring video I've ever watched on creating grimoires/magickal books and I've watched many! So glad to have stumbled across your channel.
@BenebellWen
@BenebellWen 8 лет назад
I've watched so many, too! I'm kinda addicted to it! ^_^*
@carolynmarshall1968
@carolynmarshall1968 2 года назад
🇬🇧 your book is not a mess it’s amazing, your writing, your artwork WOW can you do a video on how you do/draw your pages.
@nicodemusblackowl
@nicodemusblackowl Год назад
WOW, this was awesome. Thanks for sahring it with us! :D
@Natty183
@Natty183 Месяц назад
You are a treasure!!! Thank you! ❤
@livialancini3211
@livialancini3211 4 года назад
2020 here. I think this is most beautiful and perfectly-done video and Grimoire.
@janetcochran6679
@janetcochran6679 Год назад
Beautiful Grimoire !
@MagickalMusings
@MagickalMusings 8 лет назад
Your Book of Methods is truly a work of art! Thank you for sharing such a personal part of yourself. I hope to get your Tao of Craft at some point. It's on my wish list.
@BenebellWen
@BenebellWen 8 лет назад
I would be honored if you ever did decide to acquire it for your personal library. =D Lots of hugs.
@Pomeroy09
@Pomeroy09 7 лет назад
Impressive book. You are quite an artist.
@MrKitharo
@MrKitharo 8 лет назад
This is beyond beautiful! Thanks for sharing this personal and stunning work of art - I'm really inspired!!!
@BenebellWen
@BenebellWen 8 лет назад
Glad it might help trigger ideas for your own record-keeping and personal books! I love watching personal journal flip-throughs here on RU-vid so I wanted to share my own and add to that database. =)
@Zvane100
@Zvane100 6 лет назад
Quite beautiful....mostly of eastern magic, with splashes of western magic... Truly a magical artifact
@churchofprometheus8898
@churchofprometheus8898 5 лет назад
Your creativity is inspiring
@grimpixel8231
@grimpixel8231 6 лет назад
This.... is THE most stunning grimoire I have ever seen and I am so envious of your drawing skills. Absolutely beautiful and inspires me to create one of my own.
@pan.satyros131
@pan.satyros131 Год назад
Thanks for sharing your amazing grimoire!
@captainnolan5062
@captainnolan5062 6 лет назад
How do you find time to practice law?
@tautau3047
@tautau3047 5 лет назад
@paul w speaking on a year old comment. Couldn't be me
@akankshapol2006
@akankshapol2006 4 года назад
@paul w that's not true! Many Asians have a lot of responsibility for not just themselves but also their families
@lorenzotorres1058
@lorenzotorres1058 3 года назад
Beautiful grimoire
@nancymills1884
@nancymills1884 3 года назад
This is amazing. I am in awe. Now I understand Holistic Tarot’s depth. And I feel very much like a slacker on what I believe.
@hannes8991
@hannes8991 7 лет назад
Very nice, a hands-on practictioner who seems to have fun doing the craft in every sense of the word.
@mambo2073
@mambo2073 8 лет назад
That's truly fantastic work! What comes through most, for me, is your passion for it. I absolutely love what you've done. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. Peace.
@jaysonbelleza2809
@jaysonbelleza2809 5 лет назад
Breathtaking!
@Shin_Lona
@Shin_Lona 6 лет назад
Wow! Not only your artistic design, but the practical / functional design of your Book is truly impressive. The Tao of Craft, it is exactly what I have been looking for. I'm incorporating elements of Onmyo to my existing system, specifically ofuda / fu talismans. It is rather difficult finding any information on Taoism, beyond the Tao Te Ching, in the Western world. Thank you for sharing your personal experiences and making your knowledge available as a resource, it is greatly appreciated.
@honeywisedesigns6965
@honeywisedesigns6965 Год назад
Your art work is beautiful.
@obeahlux9307
@obeahlux9307 5 лет назад
I have never seen this level of dedication from any of the sorcerers I've come in contact with. This is absolutely stunning and, because I'm human, I must admit that I am envious of your artistic abilities. It makes mine look very basic by comparison. I'm gonna need to pour over that book one day. It'll happen! :) Best wishes, and I'm looking forward to receiving your Tao of Craft book in the mail!
@magicjtv
@magicjtv 3 года назад
I'm currently reading your Tao of Craft book. I've finished the main part of the book, only the Appendixes left to go. It's the most impressive book that I've read in a long time. I'll definitely be putting it into practice. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in Taoism or craft work.
@jessicathespy
@jessicathespy 4 года назад
This book is so beautiful im completely blown away
7 лет назад
Very beautiful art. Never heard about this kind of practice until today. I'm very interested.
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