The Art of Divination: Using Your Drawing Notebook for Tarot and Oracle Readings

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An occult drawing notebook is a unique and mysterious tool used by practitioners of the occult to document and explore their spiritual practices through art. This notebook serves as a personal and private space for individuals to engage with their beliefs, rituals, and experiences in a visual form. Unlike traditional sketchbooks, occult drawing notebooks often contain symbolic imagery, sigils, spells, and other esoteric elements that reflect the practitioner's occult journey. One of the main purposes of an occult drawing notebook is to help practitioners connect with their subconscious mind and tap into their creative energy. Through the act of drawing, practitioners can express and explore their deepest desires, fears, and spiritual experiences. The notebook becomes a powerful tool for self-reflection and self-discovery.


PAPER
White / Uncoated 90 C
Packed & shipped flat in a protective sleeve with backing board

They are a partner at Catland Books, Brooklyn s little witch shop, where they serve as an educator, diviner, and curator of Catland s courtyard garden. Divided into thematic chapters The Cosmos, Higher Beings, Practitioners , the book acts as an entertaining introduction to the art of mysticism with essays examining each practice and over 175 artworks to discover.

Occult drawing notebook

The notebook becomes a powerful tool for self-reflection and self-discovery. The content of an occult drawing notebook can vary greatly depending on the practitioner's individual interests and spiritual path. Some may focus on exploring the energies of different deities, while others may delve into the mysteries of divination or astrology.

Witchcraft and the Occult

"For women who are tied to the moon, love alone is not enough. We insist each day wrap its knuckles through our heart strings and pull. The lows. The joy. The poetry. We dance at the edge of a cliff, you have fallen off. So it goes. You will climb up again."
- Anaïs Nin

Our weekly planner is undated, and as easy to use as a planner can be. Each page has a small section for each day of the week as well as a general list of "Things to Do." It's ideal for people who want a simple way to keep track of their weekly schedule without the time commitment that some, more complex, planners require.

This planner was featured as one of the items that Phoebe Bridgers "Can't Live Without" on The Strategist.

The Star

SPECIFICATIONS
Notebook
7x9 " / Daily Tarot Card Journal
65 pages

PROCESS
Wire Binding / Silver Foil

PAPER
Dark Blue Cover + Uncoated 70T

The Star is our third notebook inspired by the Major Arcana.

There is a warmth and comfort in the seventeenth card that is a welcome sight in any reading. There is no turmoil or worry in sight: you have arrived at a place of peace, hope, and tranquility.

We hope that as you embark on your personal Tarot practice with the aide of this journal, The Star allows you to set your intentions from a place of contemplation and trust.

Witchcraft and the Occult | €26,95

The Moon

SPECIFICATIONS

Notebook
7x9 " / Shadow Journal
112 pages

PROCESS
Wire Binding / Silver Foil

PAPER
Sombre Grey Cover + Uncoated 70T

"How can I be substantial if I do not cast a shadow? I must have a dark side also If I am to be whole." Carl Gustav Jung

The Moon is our sixth notebook inspired by the Major Arcana.

The eighteenth card of the Major Arcana is a card of duality and change, of the unearthing of the unconscious and that which we choose to keep beneath the surface. We hope that as you embark on your journey of healing and discovery through the unearthing of your shadow self, The Moon illuminates your path.

Witchcraft and the Occult | €28,95

Witch List Market Pad

SPECIFICATIONS
Notepad
4.25x8.5
65 Pages

PROCESS
Offset / Printed in New York

PAPER
Bright White / Uncoated

Witchcraft and the Occult | €11,95

Seeing Eye Notepad

SPECIFICATIONS
Notepad
4.25 x 6.5"
65 Pages

PROCESS
Offset / Printed in New York

PAPER
Bright White / Uncoated

Witchcraft and the Occult | €11,95

Hexes and Vexes

SPECIFICATIONS
Notepad
4.25 x 6.5"
65 Pages

PROCESS
Offset / Printed in New York

PAPER
Bright White / Uncoated

In the words of Joan Rivers: I am furious about everything. This notepad is meant to encourage a nice helping of self-care in these uncertain times. Whether it's a list of pampering rituals or a list of names, this pad of paper is here to take it all down and help you make things a little bit better.

Witchcraft and the Occult | €11,95

Abundance Spell Card

SPECIFICATIONS
Includes 1 Flat Card
5.15 x 3.75"

PROCESS
Silver Metallic Ink / Printed in New York

PAPER
Green Mohawk Paper / Uncoated 100 C

Some instructions are provided on the back of the card, but ultimately, Magick is up to you. You are welcome to make the ritual as personal as you'd like.

Witchcraft and the Occult | €1,95

Power Spell Card

SPECIFICATIONS
Includes 1 Flat Card
5.15 x 3.75"

PROCESS
Silver Metallic Ink / Printed in New York

PAPER
Purple Mohawk Paper / Uncoated 100 C

Some i nstructions are provided o n the back of the card, but ultimately, Magick is up to you . Y ou are welcome to make the ritual as personal as you'd like.

Witchcraft and the Occult | €1,95

Harmony Spell Card

SPECIFICATIONS
Includes 1 Flat Card
5.15 x 3.75"

PROCESS
Silver Metallic Ink / Printed in New York

PAPER
Blue Mohawk Paper / Uncoated 100 C

Some i nstructions are provided o n the back of the card, but ultimately, Magick is up to you . Y ou are welcome to make the ritual as personal as you'd like.

Witchcraft and the Occult | €1,95

Love Spell Card

SPECIFICATIONS
Includes 1 Flat Card
5.15 x 3.75"

PROCESS
Silver Metallic Ink / Printed in New York

PAPER
Red Mohawk Paper / Uncoated 100 C

Some i nstructions are provided o n the back of the card, but ultimately, Magick is up to you . Y ou are welcome to make the ritual as personal as you'd like.

Witchcraft and the Occult | €1,95

Spirit Board Market Pad

SPECIFICATIONS
Notepad
4.25x8.5
65 Pages

PROCESS
Offset / Printed in New York

PAPER
Bright White / Uncoated

Witchcraft and the Occult | €11,95

Wreath of Pomegranates

SPECIFICATIONS
Art Print
11 x 14"

PROCESS
4 Color Digital / Printed in New York

PAPER
White / Uncoated 90 C
Packed & shipped flat in a protective sleeve with backing board

A bouquet for the goddess Hecate: Pomegranates, a single Datura, Oleander blooms, Foxgloves, and Cypress branches.

Witchcraft and the Occult | €14,95

Sage the Patriarchy

SPECIFICATIONS
Notepad
4.25 x 6.5"
65 Pages

PROCESS
Offset / Printed in New York

PAPER
Bright White / Uncoated

Witchcraft and the Occult | €11,95

Sea Witch Market Pad

SPECIFICATIONS
Notepad
4.25x8.5
65 Pages

PROCESS
Offset / Printed in New York

PAPER
Bright White / Uncoated

Witchcraft and the Occult | €11,95

Tree of the Soul

SPECIFICATIONS
Art Print
11 x 14"

PROCESS
4 Color Digital + Gold Foil Stamp / Printed in New York

PAPER
White / Uncoated 100 C
Packed & shipped flat in a protective sleeve with backing board

Inspired by D.A. FreherÌ_Ì_åÈs original painting from 1764, an illustration based on the thinking of mystic and philosopher Jakob BÌ__hme, the Tree of the Soul is a meditation on spirituality and science. In our version, the travellerÌ_Ì_åÈs palm Ravenala madagascariensis rises through and unites layers of the soul and universe: The Dark World, Solar World, Fire World, Paradise, and Light of Nature. Represented alongside the spiritual are a scientific representation of the EarthÌ_Ì_åÈs core, and DarwinÌ_Ì_åÈs original conceptualization of the tree of life.

Witchcraft and the Occult | €28,95

Zodiac Oval Cards

SPECIFICATIONS
Oval Folded Card + Envelope
A2 / 4.25 x 5.5"
Blank Interior

PROCESS
Silver Metallic Ink / Printed in New York

PAPER
Uncoated 100 C

Witchcraft and the Occult | €5,95

Moon Witch

SPECIFICATIONS
Notepad
4.25x8.5
65 Pages

PROCESS
Offset / Printed in New York

PAPER
Bright White / Uncoated

Witchcraft and the Occult | €11,95

Crow Emblem

SPECIFICATIONS
Black Folded Card + Black Envelope
A2 / 4.25 x 5.5"
Blank Interior

PROCESS
Silver Metallic Ink / Printed in New York

PAPER
Classic Crest Epic Black

Witchcraft and the Occult | €5,95

Toil and Trouble Emblem

SPECIFICATIONS
Black Folded Card + Black Envelope
A2 / 4.25 x 5.5"
Blank Interior

PROCESS
Silver Metallic Ink / Printed in New York

PAPER
Classic Crest Epic Black

Witchcraft and the Occult | €5,95

Leviathan Emblem

SPECIFICATIONS
Black Folded Card + Black Envelope
A2 / 4.25 x 5.5"
Blank Interior

PROCESS
Silver Metallic Ink / Printed in New York

PAPER
Classic Crest Epic Black

Witchcraft and the Occult | €5,95

Scorpius Emblem

SPECIFICATIONS
Black Folded Card + Black Envelope
A2 / 4.25 x 5.5"
Blank Interior

PROCESS
Silver Metallic Ink / Printed in New York

PAPER
Classic Crest Epic Black

"Under every stone sleepeth a Scorpion"

Witchcraft and the Occult | €5,95

Pagan Holiday Cards

SPECIFICATIONS
Folded Card + Parchtone Camel Envelope
A2 / 4.25 x 5.5"
Blank Interior

PROCESS
Silver and Copper Metallic Ink / Printed in New York

PAPER
Uncoated 100 C

Witchcraft and the Occult | €5,95

The Sun

SPECIFICATIONS
Art Print
12 x 16"

PROCESS
4 Color Digital + Gold Foil Stamp / Printed in New York

PAPER
Parchtone 90C | Packed & shipped flat in a protective sleeve with backing board

Part of our series of planetary correspondence prints, done in collaboration with Melissa Madara, author the amazing book, "The Witch's Feast" and owner at Catland Books. Each print in this series is meant to work as a magical helper: an elegant and illustrative guide to aid you in your practice.

Witchcraft and the Occult | €38,95

The Moon

SPECIFICATIONS
Art Print
12 x 16"

PROCESS
4 Color Digital + Gold Foil Stamp / Printed in New York

PAPER
Parchtone 90C | Packed & shipped flat in a protective sleeve with backing board

Part of our series of planetary correspondence prints, done in collaboration with Melissa Madara, author the amazing book, "The Witch's Feast" and owner at Catland Books. Each print in this series is meant to work as a magical helper: an elegant and illustrative guide to aid you in your practice.

Witchcraft and the Occult | €38,95

Treasure

SPECIFICATIONS
Art Print
11 x 14"

PROCESS
4 Color Digital / Printed in New York

PAPER
White / Uncoated 90 C
Packed & shipped flat in a protective sleeve with backing board

Witchcraft and the Occult | €28,95

Halloween

SPECIFICATIONS
Art Print
12 x 16"

PROCESS
4 Color Digital / Printed in New York

PAPER
Ultra White 100C
Packed & shipped flat in a protective sleeve with backing board

Witchcraft and the Occult | €28,95

Book of Rituals

SPECIFICATIONS
Notebook
6x8,5" / Blank interior / 48 pages

PROCESS
Square Saddle Stitch / Digital Offset

PAPER
Black Linen 80C with UV coating
Uncoated 70T

Witchcraft and the Occult | €11,95

Book of Spells

SPECIFICATIONS
Notebook
6x8,5" / Ruled interior / 48 pages

PROCESS
Square Saddle Stitch / Digital Offset

PAPER
Black Linen 80C with UV coating
Uncoated 70T

Witchcraft and the Occult | €11,95

Protection Talisman

SPECIFICATIONS
Folded Card + Envelope
No. 10 / 3.875 x 9.25 "
Blank Interior

PROCESS
Digital Offset / Printed in New York

PAPER
100 Cover + Rose Envelope

Our talisman of protection, adorned with flora and fauna associated with protection: a raven, Solomon's seal, snapdragons, raspberries, a scorpion, datura, coral, and a single violet.

Witchcraft and the Occult | €8,95

Good Luck Talisman

SPECIFICATIONS
Folded Card + Envelope
No. 10 / 3.875 x 9.25 "
Blank Interior

PROCESS
Digital Offset / Printed in New York

PAPER
100 Cover + Green Tea Parchtone Envelope

Our talisman of good luck, adorned with flora and fauna associated with good fortune: a pigeon, a crab, frog, daffodils and roses, irises, star anise, and a little grasshopper.

Witchcraft and the Occult | €8,95

Yule Vase

SPECIFICATIONS
Art Print
11 x 14"

PROCESS
4 Color Digital / Printed in New York

PAPER
White / Uncoated 90 C
Packed & shipped flat in a protective sleeve with backing board

A celebration of Yule, with all of its magical correspondences: a snowy owl, a robin, mistletoe, holly, rosemary, sage, crocuses, cyclamen persicum, snowdrops and oak leaves, all of them resting on a vase etching of priests and priestesses, by Giovanni Battista Piranesi (dated 1778).

Witchcraft and the Occult | €28,95

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The Witch's Yearly Planner

SPECIFICATIONS
2023 Dated Planner
7x9 " / Weekly Planner interior / 187 Pages

PROCESS
Gold Wire Binding / Gold Foil cover

PAPER
Epic Black Cover + Uncoated Cream White 70T

Written by Melissa Jayne Madara
Designed and produced by Open Sea Design Co.

The Witch's Yearly Planner will help you chart a magical course through 2023. With twelve months of correspondences, rituals, and exercises, you will develop and sharpen an important set of magical skills and immerse yourself in the folklore of each month as the earth around you shifts and changes. No matter your path, tradition, or experience with magic, The Witch's Yearly Planner is a guide to deepening your craft, creating useful magical tools, and developing a seasonally-guided practice of your own design.

The planner features:
- Calendar of Feasts, Festivals and Sabbats
- Astrological Events
- Yearly Overview for 2023 and 2024
- Monthly Correspondences
- Monthly Ritual
- Monthly Overview
- Monthly page with lists for: budget, important dates, priorities, goals, and manifestations.
- Weekly pages with habit tracker

Each book is printed and bound in New York City. And we mean it. Once the materials (paper, wires, chipboard, foil) arrive, the planner fully comes to life within the 5 Burroughs.

Melissa Jayne Madara is a witch, chef, botanist, and storyteller. They are a partner at Catland Books, Brooklyn's little witch shop, where they serve as an educator, diviner, and curator of Catland's courtyard garden. In addition, Melissa is the editrix of Catland's house-published arts and occulture journal, Venefica Magazine. Melissa's writing and commentary has been published in Venefica (V2 & V4) as well as in Susie Magazine (Issue 1) , Fiddler's Green Peculiar Parish Magazine (Volumes 5 & 7), and in their premiere book, The Witch's Feast.

Healing Talisman

SPECIFICATIONS
Folded Card + Envelope
No. 10 / 3.875 x 9.25 "
Blank Interior

PROCESS
Digital Offset / Printed in New York

PAPER
100 Cover + Smoke Envelope

Our healing talisman, adorned with flora and fauna associated with healing: a parrot, anemone flowers, calendula, hummingbirds, coral, lavender and a single cockle shell.

Witchcraft and the Occult | €8,95

Manifesting Talisman

SPECIFICATIONS
Folded Card + Envelope
No. 10 / 3.875 x 9.25 "
Blank Interior

PROCESS
Digital Offset / Printed in New York

PAPER
100 Cover + Mid Green Envelope

Our Talisman for manifesting, adorned with flora and fauna associated with it: Sparrows, roses, Lilium superbum, a little spider, butterfly, and snake.

Witchcraft and the Occult | €8,95

Birthstone Greeting Cards

SPECIFICATIONS
Folded Card + Envelope
A2 / 4.25 x 5.5"
Blank Interior

PROCESS
Offset + Gold Foil / Printed in New York

PAPER
Bright White / Uncoated 100 C

Witchcraft and the Occult | €6,95

Green Mamba

SPECIFICATIONS
Folded Card + Envelope
No. 10 / 3.875 x 9.25 "
Blank Interior

PROCESS
Offset + Green Foil / Printed in New York

PAPER
100 Cover + Smoke Envelope

Witchcraft and the Occult | €8,95

Paradise Flying Snake

SPECIFICATIONS
Folded Card + Envelope
No. 10 / 3.875 x 9.25 "
Blank Interior

PROCESS
Offset + Red Foil / Printed in New York

PAPER
100 Cover + Basis Grey Envelope

Witchcraft and the Occult | €8,95

Dragonflies

SPECIFICATIONS
Folded Card + Envelope
No. 10 / 3.875 x 9.25 "
Blank Interior

PROCESS
Offset + Gold Foil / Printed in New York

PAPER
100 Cover + Smoke Envelope

Witchcraft and the Occult | €8,95

Narwhal

SPECIFICATIONS
Folded Card + Envelope
No. 10 / 3.875 x 9.25 "
Blank Interior

PROCESS
Offset + Light Blue Foil / Printed in New York

PAPER
100 Cover + Smoke Envelope

Witchcraft and the Occult | €8,95

Blue-ringed Octopus

SPECIFICATIONS
Folded Card + Envelope
No. 10 / 3.875 x 9.25"
Blank Interior

PROCESS
Offset + Blue Foil / Printed in New York

PAPER
100 Cover + Smoke Envelope

These mesmerizing cephalopods are a perfect example of the ways that some creatures alert us to their deadliness. Aposematism is when animals use color, odor, or sounds to warn potential predators about their toxicity. When provoked, the Blue-ringed octopus changes its color to bright yellow, with each of the 50 to 60 rings flashing bright blue. And for a good reason: these small and docile animals carry venom that contains the powerful neurotoxin tetrodotoxin, and carry enough of it to kill about 26 people within minutes.

Witchcraft and the Occult | €8,95

The High Priestess

PLANT MEDICINE JOURNAL

SPECIFICATIONS
Notebook
7x9 " / Plant Medicine Journal / 64 pages

PROCESS
Wire Binding / Green Foil

PAPER
Forest Green Cover + Uncoated 70T

"I consulted with my two brothers, Dr. Reason and Dr. Experience, and took a voyage to visit my mother Nature, by whose advice, together with the help of Dr. Diligence, I at last obtained my desire" - Nicholas Culpeper

With her intuitive and wise nature, we hope The High Priestess helps you on your journey through the endlessly insightful world of plant medicine. Each page is designed to help you write insights into each herb, creating your very own herbal grimoire.

Witchcraft and the Occult | €21,95

Portrait of Hekate

SPECIFICATIONS
Art Print
11 x 14"

PROCESS
4 Color Digital / Printed in New York

PAPER
White / Uncoated 90 C
Packed & shipped flat in a protective sleeve with backing board

Part of our moon-witch portrait series. This imagined portrait of the Goddess Hekate is decorated with some of the goddess' favorite companions and offerings.

Witchcraft and the Occult | €28,95

Portrait of Ix Chel

SPECIFICATIONS
Art Print
11 x 14"

PROCESS
4 Color Digital / Printed in New York

PAPER
White / Uncoated 90 C
Packed & shipped flat in a protective sleeve with backing board

Part of our moon-witch portrait series. This imagined portrait of the Mayan Goddess Ix Chel is decorated with some of the goddess' favorite companions and offerings.

Little is known about Ix Chel, as sadly, most of the written books and codices of the Maya people were tragically destroyed by Spanish priests in their attempts to convert the peoples of the Yucatan Peninsula and Central America, to Christianity.

She is a maiden, mother and crone. She controls the moon, the tides, and all of the bounty of the sea. She makes the land fertile and lush. She helps women with childbirth, ensuring health for both mother and child. Often depicted with a coiled snake on her head, she is a powerful magician and healer with vast knowledge of medicinal plants.

Witchcraft and the Occult | €28,95

Rebirth

SPECIFICATIONS
Art Print
11 x 14"

PROCESS
4 Color Digital / Printed in New York

PAPER
White / Uncoated 90 C
Packed & shipped flat in a protective sleeve with backing board

Witchcraft and the Occult | €28,95

Ostara Vase

SPECIFICATIONS
Art Print
11 x 14"

PROCESS
4 Color Digital / Printed in New York

PAPER
White / Uncoated 90 C
Packed & shipped flat in a protective sleeve with backing board

A celebration of Ostara, with all of its magical correspondences: a hare, eggs, daffodils, irises, lilies, alliums, ants, a snake, and birds, all of them resting on a vase etching, by Giovanni Battista Piranesi (dated 1778).

Witchcraft and the Occult | €28,95

SPECIFICATIONS
Folded Card + Envelope
No. 10 / 3.875 x 9.25 "
Blank Interior
Occult drawing notebook

The notebook can also serve as a repository for spells, rituals, and magical symbols that the practitioner may encounter and wish to experiment with. In addition to its personal and spiritual significance, an occult drawing notebook can also be seen as a work of art in its own right. Many practitioners put great care and attention to detail into their drawings, using various artistic techniques to convey their ideas and visions. Some even incorporate mixed media elements, such as collage or watercolor, to further enhance the visual impact of their creations. While an occult drawing notebook is a personal and private tool, some practitioners choose to share their artwork with others through exhibitions, online platforms, or community gatherings. This not only allows them to connect with like-minded individuals but also provides an opportunity for the artwork to inspire and empower others on their own occult journeys. Overall, an occult drawing notebook is much more than a simple sketchbook. It is a sacred space for practitioners to explore, express, and document their spiritual beliefs and experiences through art. Whether kept for personal reflection or shared with others, this notebook holds great significance and power for those engaged in the occult..

Reviews for "The Power of Sigils: Drawing Symbols of Intent in Your Occult Notebook"

1. John - 2/5 - I was really disappointed with this occult drawing notebook. The illustrations were not at all what I was expecting. They looked more like childlike doodles than intricate and detailed occult drawings. The paper quality was also not great, as the ink bled through and made it difficult to draw on both sides of the page. Overall, I found this notebook to be a waste of money and would not recommend it to anyone who wants to create serious occult art.
2. Sarah - 1/5 - This occult drawing notebook was a complete letdown for me. The designs were repetitive and lacking in creativity. I was expecting something unique and inspiring, but I found nothing of the sort in this notebook. The quality of the paper was also subpar, as it tore easily and smudged the drawings. I feel like this notebook was a cheap attempt to capitalize on the occult trend, and I would not recommend it to anyone serious about their art.
3. Michael - 2/5 - As an amateur artist interested in the occult, I was excited to try out this notebook. However, the quality of the drawings and the book itself were below my expectations. The illustrations were simplistic and lacked the complexity and depth that I was hoping for. The paper quality was also disappointing, as it felt thin and flimsy. Overall, this occult drawing notebook failed to impress me, and I would advise others to explore better alternatives in the market.
4. Emily - 1/5 - I regret purchasing this occult drawing notebook. The designs in it were amateurish and unappealing. The lack of variety was also a major drawback, as the same motifs were repeated over and over again. Additionally, the construction of the notebook itself was quite poor, with the pages falling out after just a few uses. This notebook simply did not live up to its claims and was a waste of my money. I would not recommend it to anyone serious about occult art.

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