Merry meet!
Thank you once again to all those who joined in for last week’s Weekly Witchy Challenge - Magickal Creatures 
The world of the fantastical is full of wonders, but not all can be seen with eyes alone - some things can only be perceived by using our deeper spiritual sensory powers.
Did you sense this one coming? 
The theme for this week’s challenge is…
A Witch’s Intuition 
Developing and using your intuitive powers
What is “Intuition”?
Intuitive abilities are very closely related to psychic powers and the “clairs”, and the terms are often used interchangeably. Psychic powers commonly describe seeing past or future events (such as in the case of visions or in divination readings) or using the psyche to sense beyond the mundane, while the “clairs” each describe a specific type of “sixth” sense.
Intuitive powers can include the psyche/mental powers of psychics, the categorized sensory abilities of clairs, and can also describe the ability to read and interpret spiritual messages with clarity - be it in signs, divination, in nature, etc.
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This week’s challenge is all about intuition - how you choose to take on this theme is up to you!
So are you ready? Because it’s…
CHALLENGE TIME!
From Spells8 Witch Printable Pages: Symbols for Intuition
STEP 1 : Intuitive Abilities
This challenge is all about the power of intuition - but as always, how you choose to take on this theme is up to you!
Still not sure where to begin? To help you get started, here are a few ways in which a witch might approach this challenge.
(Please make sure you are logged in to your Spells8 Account so you can access all of the resources shared here - thank you!)
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Exploring Intuition 
Intuition (which may also be considered to be psychic powers, the clairs, or even deja vu) is, at its simplest, the sensation of being aware of something without having a physical-world explanation for how you know it.
Many spells, recipes, and rituals call on the caster to “tap into their intuition”, but that can be easier said than done, especially for beginners!
For your entry this week, consider learning more about intuition - what it is, where it appears, how one can develop their intuitive skills, etc. You might even tap into the history of intuitive powers, or explore prominent witches, mediums, or psychics who have a high level of intuitive skill. Feel free to be creative as you learn more about this week’s theme, and don’t forget to share what you’ve learned as your entry!
Related discussions and resources:
Like all magickal skills and abilities, intuitive abilities can be developed with practice. As your entry this week, consider experimenting with methods to train and develop your intuitive powers.
Related discussions and additional resources:
- Intuition - A Guide to Development
- Methods to Develop Your Intuition
- Intuition has heightened
- Challenge: Honing Your Magickal Senses
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Intuition Spells, Symbols, and Correspondences 
Cast spells for intuition, write your own, or perhaps take a step back to see the big picture - the intricate web of correspondences based on the idea that everything is connected. Whether you find intuition associations or develop your own, consider sharing what you explore for your entry this week.
Symbols for Intuition & Intuition Sigils
Divination Oil - To Enhance Psychic Powers
Poseidon’s Devotional Prayer for Intuition
Spell for Spiritual Growth & Psychic Awareness
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Put Those Intuitive Powers to Use! 
Ready to try out your own intuitive abilities? Consider exploring methods to put your powers to the test as your entry to this week’s challenge.
Practicing Sensitive Abilities (Psychic) With Coins by @starborn
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… And More!
The suggestions above are just a few ideas to help kickstart your creativity- if you feel called to explore intuitive powers in another way, you are welcome to do so!
As always, all witches are encouraged to embrace their own unique practice with how they explore the challenge theme 
Video by @Silverbear, shared in Trust Yourself and Your Intuition
STEP 2 : Share Your Experience 
Click here for a note about challenge inclusivity
Everyone is welcome to join the challenge by practicing magick in line with the current theme. For lurkers and those who don’t 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.
Getting Your Credit 
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? 
Click here to learn where to share your challenge entry
You are welcome to post it right here- just click “reply” 
to this post and write your experience in the text box that pops up!
Alternatively, you could create a new post in the forum (this is good for when you have a lot to share and/or would like to discuss aspects of your entry not related to the current theme)
Note : If you do choose to create a new thread, please add the “challenge-entry” 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, March 26 at 7:00 AM EDT (Eastern US Time)
2024-03-26T11:00:00Z
(Note that the time zone is ET- if you don’t see your time displayed above, you can use this time zone calculator to check for 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.
Picture by @christina4, shared in Full Moon Intuition Jar
A warm reminder that the 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 
From Spells8: Simple Techniques to Develop Your Intuition
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Open eyes can still be blind,
So close them now and open your mind.
To sense beyond where naught can hide,
So long as your intuition is your guide!
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Blessed Be 
What a well-timed kick in the bum to do so!
and a sigil for INTUITION, a violet fabric butterfly for self-work and trust, and 7 botanicals: alder, bay leaf, birch, clover, willow (to trust in intuition), rosemary, and lavender flowers.
