Witch Bullet Journal Ideas: Magical Planning
What Is a Witch Bullet Journal?
A witch bullet journal (bujo) combines the flexible, customizable planning system of bullet journaling with magical practice and witchy aesthetics. It's a planner, grimoire, tracker, and creative outlet all in one—a place where you track moon phases alongside your to-do lists, document tarot pulls next to your weekly schedule, and plan your magical work with the same intention you plan your mundane tasks.
This guide will show you how to create and use a witch bullet journal that supports both your magical practice and your everyday life, with spreads, trackers, and ideas you can customize to fit your unique path.
Essential Witch Bullet Journal Spreads
Monthly Calendar with Moon Phases
Track the lunar cycle alongside your regular calendar.
What to include:
- Traditional monthly calendar grid
- Moon phase symbols on corresponding dates
- Sabbats and magical holidays marked
- Astrological events (retrogrades, eclipses)
- Color-code by moon phase or energy
- Space for monthly intentions
Weekly Spread with Daily Tarot
Plan your week with space for daily card pulls.
Layout ideas:
- Left page: Weekly tasks and schedule
- Right page: Daily tarot/oracle card boxes
- Small card illustration or sticker
- Key word interpretation
- How the message manifested (fill in later)
- Weekly reflection space
Habit Tracker (Magical and Mundane)
Track both your daily habits and magical practices.
Habits to track:
- Daily meditation or grounding
- Tarot or oracle pull
- Grimoire/journal entry
- Altar tending
- Moon water making
- Crystal cleansing
- Spell work or ritual
- Gratitude practice
Moon Phase Tracker
Document how you feel and what you do during each lunar phase.
What to track:
- Moon phase and astrological sign
- Your energy level (1-10)
- Emotions and mood
- Magical work done
- Dreams or visions
- Physical symptoms or patterns
- Manifestations or results
Spell and Ritual Log
Document your magical work in an organized way.
Information to include:
- Date and time
- Moon phase
- Intention or purpose
- Ingredients/tools used
- Brief method description
- Energy/feeling during work
- Results (update later)
- Success rating or notes
Tarot Study Spread
Deepen your tarot knowledge systematically.
Layout options:
- One card per page with deep dive notes
- Card of the week/month study
- Suit or arcana focus spreads
- Personal card meanings vs. traditional
- Card combinations and patterns
- Reversals and their meanings
Gratitude and Manifestation Log
Track what you're grateful for and what you're calling in.
Sections:
- Daily gratitude (3-5 things)
- Weekly wins and celebrations
- Monthly manifestations
- Abundance received
- Synchronicities and signs
- Affirmations
Magical Trackers and Collections
Crystal Collection Tracker
- List of crystals you own
- Properties and uses
- Where acquired and when
- Cleansing and charging schedule
- Which spells or rituals you use them in
- Wish list of crystals to acquire
Herb and Plant Tracker
- Herbs you have (dried, fresh, growing)
- Magical properties
- Culinary and medicinal uses
- Harvest dates and moon phases
- Preparation methods
- Spells and recipes using each herb
Dream Journal Spread
- Date and moon phase
- Dream summary
- Key symbols and imagery
- Emotions felt
- Interpretation
- Recurring themes tracker
- Prophetic dreams that came true
Deity Work Tracker
- Deities you work with
- Offerings given and when
- Prayers and invocations
- Signs and synchronicities
- Ritual work done
- Messages received
- Relationship evolution
Sabbat Planning Pages
- Date and astrological timing
- Traditional meanings and themes
- Ritual plans
- Recipes and food
- Decorations and altar setup
- Activities and celebrations
- Reflections after the sabbat
Book and Study Tracker
- Books to read (magical and mundane)
- Currently reading
- Completed books with ratings
- Key takeaways and notes
- Quotes to remember
- Books to reference again
- Study goals and progress
Aesthetic Witch Bujo Ideas
Dark Academia Witch Bujo
- Colors: Black, dark green, burgundy, gold
- Fonts: Serif, calligraphy, classical
- Decorations: Vintage book illustrations, classical art, botanical drawings
- Washi tape: Dark florals, vintage patterns, academic themes
- Stickers: Books, quills, vintage imagery, classical symbols
Soft Witch Bujo
- Colors: Pastels, blush pink, lavender, cream
- Fonts: Cursive, flowing, delicate
- Decorations: Dried flowers, watercolor, soft illustrations
- Washi tape: Floral, lace patterns, soft colors
- Stickers: Flowers, crystals, moons, gentle imagery
Minimalist Witch Bujo
- Colors: Black and white, maybe one accent color
- Fonts: Simple, clean, sans-serif
- Decorations: Minimal line art, simple symbols
- Washi tape: Solid colors or simple patterns
- Stickers: Minimal use, simple icons only
Cosmic Witch Bujo
- Colors: Deep blue, purple, black, silver, gold
- Fonts: Celestial, mystical, flowing
- Decorations: Stars, moons, planets, constellations
- Washi tape: Galaxy, stars, celestial patterns
- Stickers: Planets, moons, stars, cosmic imagery
Monthly Spread Ideas
Month at a Glance
- Calendar grid with moon phases
- Monthly goals (3-5 main goals)
- Habit tracker
- Mood tracker
- Monthly tarot card
- Intentions for the month
- Gratitude space
Lunar Cycle Spread
- New moon intentions
- Waxing moon actions
- Full moon celebrations
- Waning moon releases
- Moon phase calendar
- Lunar magic performed
- Cycle reflections
Seasonal Spread
- Seasonal themes and energy
- Sabbat planning
- Seasonal herbs and foods
- Nature observations
- Seasonal self-care
- Wardrobe and decor changes
- Seasonal magic focus
Weekly Spread Ideas
Simple Weekly Layout
- Monday-Sunday columns or rows
- Daily tarot card box
- To-do list or priorities
- Habit tracker checkboxes
- Weekly gratitude
- Notes or reflections space
Detailed Weekly Spread
- Left page: Schedule and tasks
- Right page: Magical work and tracking
- Daily card pulls with interpretations
- Moon phase for each day
- Spell work planned and completed
- Energy levels and self-care
- Weekly wins and celebrations
Vertical Weekly
- Each day gets a vertical column
- Top: Date and moon phase
- Middle: Tasks and schedule
- Bottom: Tarot card and notes
- Side margin: Habit tracker
- Clean and organized layout
Daily Spread Ideas
Simple Daily Log
- Date and moon phase
- Daily tarot or oracle card
- Top 3 priorities
- Gratitude (3 things)
- Intention for the day
- Evening reflection
Detailed Daily Page
- Morning routine checklist
- Schedule and time blocks
- Tarot card with interpretation
- Meals and water intake
- Movement and self-care
- Magical work done
- Gratitude and wins
- Evening reflection
Decorating Your Witch Bujo
Drawing and Doodling
- Moon phase illustrations
- Crystal drawings
- Herb and plant sketches
- Tarot card illustrations
- Symbols and sigils
- Borders and frames
- Simple line art
Washi Tape and Stickers
- Use washi tape for borders and sections
- Stickers for decoration and function
- Create tabs with washi tape
- Highlight important dates
- Add visual interest to trackers
- Cover mistakes or changes
Pressed Flowers and Herbs
- Press flowers and herbs between pages
- Glue or tape them to pages
- Use for seasonal spreads
- Add to spell log pages
- Create beautiful, natural decoration
- Connect to your practice
Watercolor and Paint
- Watercolor backgrounds
- Paint moon phases
- Create gradients and washes
- Illustrate elements or seasons
- Add color to trackers
- Make it uniquely yours
Witch Bujo Supplies
Essential Supplies
- Notebook: Dotted journal (Leuchtturm1917, Archer & Olive, etc.)
- Pens: Fine liners (Micron, Staedtler) for writing and drawing
- Ruler: For straight lines and grids
- Pencil: For sketching before inking
- Eraser: To remove pencil marks
Optional Supplies
- Colored pens or markers
- Washi tape collection
- Sticker sheets (witchy themes)
- Watercolors or brush pens
- Stamps and ink pads
- Stencils for consistent shapes
- White gel pen for highlights
Bujo Tips and Tricks
Start Simple
- Don't try to create elaborate spreads immediately
- Begin with basic layouts
- Add decoration as you get comfortable
- Function over aesthetics at first
- Build complexity over time
Use Pencil First
- Sketch layouts in pencil
- Adjust before committing to ink
- Erase mistakes easily
- Experiment with different designs
- Ink over when satisfied
Embrace Imperfection
- Mistakes are part of the process
- Wabi-sabi aesthetic (beauty in imperfection)
- Your bujo is for you, not Instagram
- Messy is okay and often more authentic
- Progress over perfection
Keep It Functional
- Pretty is nice, but usable is essential
- Don't spend so much time decorating you don't use it
- Simple spreads you'll actually fill out
- Track what matters to you
- Adjust what's not working
Migrate and Evolve
- Review spreads monthly
- Keep what works, change what doesn't
- Try new layouts and trackers
- Let your bujo evolve with your practice
- No need to stick with something that's not serving you
Digital Witch Bujo
Apps for Digital Bujo
- GoodNotes: iPad app, handwriting feel
- Notability: iPad app, versatile
- Notion: Computer/phone, highly customizable
- OneNote: Free, cross-platform
- Evernote: Organized, searchable
Benefits of Digital
- Easy to edit and rearrange
- Searchable
- Can include photos and links
- Backup and sync
- Unlimited space
- Copy and paste templates
Benefits of Analog
- More tactile and intentional
- No screen time
- Better for memory and retention
- Feels more magical
- No tech distractions
- Unique and personal
Combining Bujo with Grimoire
Separate Journals
- Bujo: Planning, tracking, daily practice
- Grimoire: Reference, spells, correspondences
- Keep them distinct and focused
- Cross-reference between them
Combined Journal
- Front: Bujo spreads and planning
- Back: Grimoire reference pages
- Index to navigate both sections
- All-in-one magical journal
Hybrid System
- Daily/weekly in bujo
- Transfer important info to grimoire
- Bujo is working document
- Grimoire is permanent record
- Best of both approaches
Final Thoughts
A witch bullet journal is a powerful tool that combines practical planning with magical practice, creating a customizable system that supports both your mundane life and your spiritual path. Whether you create elaborate illustrated spreads or simple functional layouts, whether you track moon phases or just your daily tasks, your witch bujo is a living document of your journey.
Start simple, experiment freely, embrace imperfection, and let your bujo evolve with you. There's no wrong way to create a witch bullet journal—only your way.
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