(Edit: Added all my entries into one post)
Ok for my first of ? entries this week, I chose to try out meditation last night before bed. I had downloaded the Insight Timer on my phone weeks ago but never opened it. I’m determined to get through as many challenges as I can (reasonably) and figured this would be the perfect time to knock this one out!
I picked Deep Sleep Meditation with Affirmations by Kenneth Soares popped in one earbud and laid down. It’s been a long time since I’ve used meditation regularly but one of my favorites was guided mediation that led you through a field to a stream so it was familiar when this one started me at the top of a set of stairs that lead into a garden. I get lost in the imagery recalling many a summer day as a child wandering fields in search of flowers and butterflies.
Image source
It was a wonderful, peaceful experience that did indeed lull me into sleep perhaps earlier than I’d expected. Being able to focus my mind on something vivid, pleasant, and relaxing was the perfect way to end my day, and might need to become a habit again!
Entry #2
I chose to have a mug of iced lemon balm tea before working on some other things. I chose lemon balm, in part because I grow it and dried some from last year’s crop as well as for its calming effects.
From my herb garden
Did you know that Lemon Balm Melissa officinalis is a trophoresorative? That means it can help restore an exhausted nervous system? I hadn’t until today when I did some digging into Lemon Balm.
Since we are back in another heat wave, I chose to infuse my tea with hot water and a bit of sweetener. Then once it was properly steeped add some ice before drinking.
I found a lovely website afterward that gives instructions for making cold infusions in addition to hot. I think next time, I will try some fresh leaves in a pitcher of water!
(Image source: Kat Sanchez https://gardenerspath.com/plants/herbs/lemon-balm-tea/ )
Candle Magick: Light 'Em Up! – Holder of Light
I chose to do a Green Candle Meditation. I feel like I have been withdrawn and feeling weak and unmotivated lately and NEED to kick myself out of this funk! I know what I need to do, I’m just having trouble motivating myself/not procrastinating.
I gathered my tools, dressed the candle in frankincense oil and placed it in a fireproof container (on a wooden coaster), and filled the vessel with salt. I added the feather
that I found on my morning run as it seemed appropriate. After finishing my tea, I lit the candle, held my green adventurine heart, and clicked start on the meditation.
I will admit I was very pleasantly surprised to have another guided meditation take me into a field and forest. It’s honestly one of my favorite places in real life and is easy for me to bring clearly to my mind’s eye. I chose to keep my eyes open but fixed on the flame during the entirety of the meditation. I chose to set my intention firmly in regard to my business, thanked mother earth, and extinguished the candle.
I did jot some quick notes in my BoS / All Purpose Magickal Journal just to put thoughts to paper (reality).
I got a few more done on Friday but didn’t have the time to post them so here are those! I still have 4-5 more up my sleeve and plan on finishing those off tomorrow! Love this challenge and the opportunity to learn and do so much more this week 
Deities of the Moon – Blessed by the Moon
I’m honestly not sure how I haven’t done this one yet given my connection to Artemis but this was easily rectified. On Friday, I chose to do the Artemis’ Gratitude Devotional
I used my moon altar cloth for the first time, got my fireproof dish, and filled it with salt in which to place the white candle. My finishing touch was a leopard figurine. I’ve been feeling closer to Artemis recently and this was a delightful devotional to thank her for her love and guidance.
Tools of the Witch Trade – Well-Equipped Witch
I started making my wand back in January for the Sacred Trees and Wood challenge but didn’t finish it nor did I consecrate it… so… again the perfect time to get it done! I added faceted tiger’s eye with copper wire as well as used polymer clay to place two tiger’s eye cabochons. Then I lit some laid out an alter cloth, put my fire safe dish out, lit some palo santo, and consecrated my wand.
Books, Tomes, and Tales - Book Lover
For this challenge, I wanted to share my BoS that I acquired 20+ years ago. I found this creator on eBay a very long time ago and commissioned her to create a custom cover that represented my love of the moon and Artemis. She did a fantastic job!
I’ve also included photos of a few pages inside. I will admit I have yet to actually write in this!
I have a fear of messing it up and haven’t been able to put pen to this book’s papers.
I do have what I call my catch-all journal that I carry with me at all times. I put down spells, thoughts, tarot readings, drawings, stickers, paintings, and studies. It has a discrete cover as I’m pretty much an in-the-closet witch. I did make myself a pen bandolier to hold pencils, and my pens while keeping the journal securely closed.
Moon Magick - Moon Witch
I have to admit I have never tried the Lunar Spell of the day but really really enjoyed this one last night. It’s been easier doing a few of these challenges consecutively because it’s less time and effort for me to set up my altar, perform the ritual and then disassemble my altar and tuck things away out of sight.
A Gorgeous Ritual for Tonight's Magic ✨
Light Jasmine, Lavender, Marjoram, Sage, or Sandalwood incense, or diffuse its fragrance as an essential oil to summon the positive traits of this moon in Gemini.
Open your ritual with this simple chant:
"Moon in Gemini, open the paths of communication.
Let your charming nature join me in my meditation".
Light a white candle on your altar.
Take 3 deep breaths and close your eyes. Visualize what you've accomplished during the lunar cycle that is about to end. Look back and think about what things you learned. Decide what you want to keep doing, what behaviors to start, and what to stop.
Place on your altar any crystals that you would like to charge with the energies of tonight. Especially sensitive gemstones for a Sunday are Amber, Carnelian, Diamond, Tiger's Eye.
Say the following spell:
"Thank You, Dear Moon, for giving me so much to live for.
Thank you for my health, my abilities, family, and friends.
Take away the things I no longer need,
So I can be ready to open all other doors".
No pictures of this one but I was left with feelings of peace, hope, and determination. 
Foretelling the Future - Seer Apprentice
For this one, I thought I’d try my hand at divination using my bronze runes set that I made. I chose a 3 rune spread with
- Me now (on the far right)
- The Challenge I face (middle)
- The Best Possible Resolution to the situation
#1 Inverted Kenaz - I am currently experiencing something unpleasant but what I’ve outlived I no longer need. (June is a difficult month for me with several difficult anniversaries)
#2 Perthro - Sometimes rebirth is only possible through the death of the old. (Letting go of old feelings and habits that are preventing me from moving forward)
#3 Inverted Ansuz - While I may not feel the way is clear or that I want to do it, this is the time for me to clear out the old and make room for the new and move forward.
I’ve got 3 or 4 more in me that I’m hoping to complete and write up tomorrow!
Every entry you share is so much fun to see- thank you so much for all your amazing work! 
You’ve got quite the aesthetic going on for this spell- really stunning! 
Sometimes our things are so sacred and so special that it’s hard to take the leap and actually use them- and that’s okay! There are things for work and things for decoration. Who says a witch can’t have both? 
I am fascinated by the rune and really love to hear how others use them in their practices, but I haven’t gotten my own and don’t use them in divination yet. So this was inspiring to see- great work with your runes! 
A Touch of Tarot 
From Seed to Sprout 
Holistic Magick: A Witch’s Apothecary 
Heed the Call of Crystals
They are so cute!
It has been so much fun to jump back into the topics and explore so many exciting areas of the Craft- your entries have made me smile and helped to spark creativity- I feel blessed to have been able to read them! 
day:partying_face:I took your advice and learned more and got four new decks! What a great website they do more too like the tarot and spreads and it’s just great 