To the wiccan who has dedicated themselves to the old ones, their book of shadows is a part or form of worshipping their gods. On the first page they usually dedicate their book to the goddess & god & make it as beautiful as possible in their honour. Here are some examples or you can be creative & write your own.

"To the goddess of many names, our ancient mother, who is queen of heaven & earth, & the bright magic of lunar light.

To the god of many names, our wise all father, the lord of the sun & ripening corn & green lord of the woodlands, the great horned one.

May this book of shadows & all others written in my hand be an offering to the gods, & contribute: initiative, patience & strength, communication, nurturing, drama & ritual, skill within the craft, enthusiasm, empowerment & will, balance & truth, growth & wisdom, innovation, compassion, love & unity, in perfect love & in perfect trust. So mote it be."

" I dedicate this book to the gods of old, & all the people in this world who are still seeking their spiritual path. May they find their path as I did. May the lord & lady guide them, as they have guided me. May they bless & protect them, as they have blessed & protected me.

Blessed be. "

"May this book of shadows be more than just a recording of my past work, but also a guide to my future, by showing me where I have erred & what I have yet to learn.
May it aid me in growing spiritually & magically in accordance with all free
May the triple goddess & the horned god bless my work & my life.
This is my will so mote it be."
"Forgotten are the gods in lands they called their own,
Where once many were honoured & loved,
They call upon one alone.
But in my heart, they are alive & ever shall they be.
O' ancient ones, I have not forsaken thee.
May my book of shadows reflect my love of thee."
"This book of shadows is dedicated to......... &........
I ask that the love, protection & guidance I have received from these deities continue now & forever more
May these writings reflect my love & devotion for them.
May their light reflect itself through my work in this world.
So mote it be."

"May my book of shadows be a labour of love, dedicated to my lord & lady & those of the elemental realms. May the old gods always be honoured, in all their aspects & by all their names for such are the old ways."

Blessed be.