Merry meet!
Thank you again to those who joined in for last weekās Weekly Witchy Challenge - Catch-Up!
The challenge clock has started once again and we are off with challenge number 111- a divine opportunity to jump into the magick of numbers!
So start the countdown, as the theme for this weekās challenge isā¦
Numerology
Numbers are something we encounter every day but often arenāt aware of-
Look deeper to reveal the powerful meanings and divine nature of numbers!
What is Numerology?
Numerology (also known as arithmancy ) is the study of an occult, divine or mystical relationship between a number and one or more coinciding events. It is also the study of the numerical value, via an alphanumeric system, of the letters in words and names. When numerology is applied to a personās name, it is a form of onomancy. It is often associated with the paranormal, alongside astrology and similar to divinatory arts.
From Wikipedia: Numerology
In Numerology, things such as calendar dates and even words such as your name can be broken down and examined to uncover messages, meanings, and even foretellings of the future
To help you get started, here are few of the most common terms you might hear while studying Numerology:
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Angel Number - a three or four digit number with repetition or a certain pattern (111, 222, 1234, etc). You can learn more at Allure: What are Angel Numbers
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Master Number - a two-digit number that repeats the same digit twice (00, 11, 22, 33, 44, etc). You can learn more at Numerology: Master Numbers
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Destiny Number - calculated using your first, middle, and last name, this number will match you with one of 12 different destinies
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Life Path / Birth Path Number - calculated using your birth date, this number will match you with one of 12 life paths
A note that numerology is a vast and diversified field- different schools and traditions may call terms by different names, and may have alternate ways to calculate or define certain aspects.
As always, please keep an open mind and be respectful if you see fellow coven members using an approach that is different from what you are used to!
Whether it is for divination, learning about yourself, or simply to explore a new area of magick- there are many benefits to giving numerology a try!
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This weekās theme challenges you to explore numerology - but as always, how you do so is up to you!
So are you ready? Because itāsā¦
CHALLENGE TIME!
From Mystical Spiritual Pathfinder: Intro to Numerology
STEP 1 : The Magick of Numbers 
This challenge is all about the magick of numbers- as such, there are infinitely many ways you might approach the theme!
Still not sure where to begin?
To help you get started, the following list has a few suggestions in which a witch might approach this challenge!
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Dive into Numerology
Learning more (and sharing your findings!) is always a great way to explore a challenge. Consider jumping in to learn the basics of numerology and grow an understanding for the magickal significance of certain powerful numbers.
ā Loner Wolf: Synchronicity and the Meaning of Numbers (0 -12)
ā Numerology: Numerology Numbers 1 -9
ā Cafe Astrology: Numerology
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Power of Your Name
Use the letters in your name to find your Destiny Number. Here are a few resources for how you might do so:
ā Cosmopolitan: Your Destiny Number
ā Matt Beech: Destiny Number Calculator
From Law of Attraction: What is Numerology?
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Power of a Date
Take any date (day, month, and year) and work it down until it is a single number to find its greater significance. While there are multiple ways to calculate the numerological significance of a particular date, here is one method you might use:
ā Astrology Answers: How to Calculate the Numerology for the Day
ā Affinity Numerology: Date Meaning Calculator
You can find your Life Path / Birth Path Number using your date of birth:
ā Womanās Day : What is Your Life Path Number?
ā Asto Seek: Life Path Number Calculator
If you are interested in a more detailed personal Numerology report, Cafe Astrology offers a free Numerology Report here using your name and date of birth: You By Your Numbers
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Meaning of Your Favorite Number
Is there a particular number that you are fond of? Perhaps it has come to symbolize something special to you, is a number you keep seeing over and over again, or is a number that has magickal significance.
Take some time to dig deeper into the meaning of any numbers close to your heart and your practice!
The Threefold Law and its Meaning
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Divine Numbers and the Divine
Are your deities, guardian angels, or other key entities in your practice associated with a particular number? Take some time this week to study their correspondences or find a number you can incorporate in your connection!
The Goddess Fortuna - associated with lucky number 7
The Goddess Hecate - associated with 3 (triplicity) and 4 (four paths of the crossroad, and the number of death)
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Personal Numerology
Just like in tarot readings, donāt forget to consider your intuition and the importance of your own personal meanings!
Take some time this week to ponder over the numbers, reflect on your life experiences, and define your own meanings and symbolizes for numbers.
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ā¦And More!
As always, you are free to draw on your creativity and pursue the theme of numerology in ways that suit your unique magickal practice
STEP 2 : Share Your Experience 
Please click here for notes about challenge inclusivity
Everyone is welcome to join the challenge by practicing magick in line with the current theme. For lurkers and those who donāt feel comfortable sharing, it is absolutely okay to follow along with the challenge but keep your entry personal. Feel free to join in spirit and do what feels most comfortable for you!
That being said, please know that if you would like to receive a prize and a public shout-out, it is required that you share your experience.
For your entry to be counted towards the challenge, please share:
- What you did to explore numerology this week
In order for your entry to be counted, all you have to do is write/share about your experience and label it as your challenge entry. There is a lot of chatting here (which is awesome- chatting and discussion are very welcome!) so please clearly write that it is your entry so I know to count it!
Where Should I Share My Entry? 
You are welcome to post it right here- just click āreplyā to this post and write your experience in the text box that pops up!
Alternatively, you could create a new thread in the forum. This keeps your entry separate and is a good option if you have a lot to share.
Note : If you choose to create a new thread, please add the āchallenge-entryā tag and/or add a hyperlink back to this post so that it can be easily found- thank you!
Deadline 
This challenge will close in 6 DAYS 
To join in, please share your experience by:
Tuesday, September 20th at 7:00 AM CET (Central European Time)
( 2022-09-20T05:00:00Z)
(Note that the time zone is CET- you can use this time zone calculator to switch into your time zone!)
Prizes 
For their efforts, all participants will receive a special shout-out and a small prize!
Acknowledgments will be given in a Props and Presents Post that will appear in the forums on Tuesday.
After the challenge closes, you are still very welcome to post but please be aware that no additional prizes will be given. This discussion will remain open for about a week after the challenge finishes.
A warm reminder that all challenges are designed to be very open- everyone is encouraged to participate in a way that honors and reflects their unique practice
If you have any doubts about if something is acceptable to post or say, please double-check with the Forum FAQ and/or reach out to your friendly Moderator Team .
And for those new to challenges- welcome! Know that the goal of these activities is to help you further diversify and strengthen your abilities and to bring together the Spells8 forum family to inspire and support one another in creative ways
Picture from Pixabay
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One, two, three
Look and youāll see
Four, five, six
That each number predicts
Seven, eight, nine
The gifts of the divine!
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Blessed be!