# 📖 Weekly Witchy CHALLENGE- Books, Tomes, and Tales **URL:** \ **Category:** Activities\ **Created:** [September 23, 2020, 9:13am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-books-tomes-and-tales/4176 "2020-09-23T09:13:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Abs53](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/abs53/32/28074_2.png) [@Abs53](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Abs53)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2020, 7:15am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-books-tomes-and-tales/4176/41 "2020-09-28T07:15:49Z")
@walter @janelle yes guys 😊 Mercurys last retrograde of the year coming up… **October 13 to November 3** : The pre-retrograde shadow begins September 23, post-retrograde shadow ends November 19 … The more sensitive among us will be picking up vibes from the pre shadow period. Also have Mars, Neptune and Pluto still retrograde with Saturn turning direct tomorrow 🪐 😁 ---
**Author:** ![BryWisteria](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/brywisteria/32/1632_2.png) [@BryWisteria](https://forum.spells8.com/u/BryWisteria)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2020, 7:23am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-books-tomes-and-tales/4176/42 "2020-09-28T07:23:25Z")
> [@Rowan](#): > > I am so immersed in the book I chose. It’s almost as if reading it is comparable to having a conversation with an old friend. I’m so glad you are loving your book, Tamera! 🥰 That’s just the best feeling- although it actually gets hard as you approach the end, because you want to keep reading but don’t want to finish the book! 😂 > [@Susurrus](#): > > This is the book I am reading. Im actually getting ready to sete down & read for a little bit. Ohhhhh such a pretty cover! Thanks for sharing, @Susurrus 😊 Did you have some time over the weekend to read a bit more? Hope you are loving it! 📖 > [@SilverBear](#): > > Have done one spell in it… Saw this challenge, now I’m going to attempt a second spell from it and of course adding my own touches to it! This looks like such a great book, @SilverBear! 😍 I love the strawberry design on the cover too 🍓. Good luck with the spell- treat yourself to some luxurious self-care! Enjoy 💕 > [@Missa](#): > > The book is called “Drawing Down The Moon” by Margot Adler. Ohhhh moon magick! ✨ Sounds like a great audiobook, Marissa! Will you be using any of the information in the book to celebrate the upcoming Full Moon? 🌕💕 The Crystal Bible really looks like a great resource! It has information on so many stones 💎🤩 > [@walter](#): > > Just like the books stated several times. Wicca and Witchcraft is a lifelong commitment- In which you never stop learning or evolving as a Witch. You are very welcome, Dee! It sounds like the books gave you a lot of inspiration and encouragement for your practice- I’m so happy you enjoyed reading them! 📖😊 Thank you for sharing the insight from the books, they really sound lovely. Do you have another book in line that you’d like to read next? 😁 > [@jill](#): > > Perfect timing! I just finished an online class on aromatherapy with essential oils and crystals. Congrats on finishing your class, Jill! 🥳 Wow, it sounds like the class covered so many great topics. I hope you enjoyed them! 🥰 > [@christina4](#): > > I have both hard and soft copied of the series…that’s how much I love reading these books! I must have read them about three times now. There’s something special about hard covers- I only have a few, but they are usually my most favorite books that were worth splurging on the fancy covers! 😁 The Dark Hunter series sound really interesting and are clearly very inspirational for you, Christina! 💕 Thanks for sharing your recomendation and favorite book series. Enjoy reading the fourth book! 📚 > [@janelle](#): > > Along with the rituals, at the end of the book which is called In Connection, she has a quiz type thing to help you discover your Elemental Makeup. That sounds really fun- and very unique! 🤩 Both books sound like they are full of useful information and worth a read- I’m looking forward to your updates about The Toltec Way! Thanks for sharing, Janelle- happy reading! 📚 > [@Abs53](#): > > **October 13 to November 3** : The pre-retrograde shadow begins September 23, post-retrograde shadow ends November 19 @Abs53 to the rescue with amazing astrology insights! 🌌😊 Looks like more sensitive folks will be feeling it for quite a while if the post-retrograde shadow is all the way in mid-November, wow! 😲 ---
**Author:** ![jackielynn](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/f07891/32.png) [@jackielynn](https://forum.spells8.com/u/jackielynn)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2020, 7:28am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-books-tomes-and-tales/4176/43 "2020-09-28T07:28:44Z")
Thank you so much for the information, it is great to find so much, in one place. I have been trying to go to the library when they are open, and I print out a lot of great information from here. I am having a very hard time, choosing one thing to focus on! Thank you again ---
**Author:** ![BryWisteria](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/brywisteria/32/1632_2.png) [@BryWisteria](https://forum.spells8.com/u/BryWisteria)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2020, 7:54am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-books-tomes-and-tales/4176/44 "2020-09-28T07:54:09Z")
> [@jackielynn](#): > > I am having a very hard time, choosing one thing to focus on! You are very welcome, @jackielynn! ❤ I know there is a lot of information and it can be overwhelming. My advice is to take it just one thing at a time if you can- choose just one article/book/course on one topic and see it through. When it’s finished, then you can pursue the next topic of interest! It can be tricky to stick to it when there are many distractions, so be kind and forgiving to yourself if other things take your attention away. You can always pick it back up later and continue where you left off 👍 Good luck and happy learning 🥰 ---
**Author:** ![BryWisteria](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/brywisteria/32/1632_2.png) [@BryWisteria](https://forum.spells8.com/u/BryWisteria)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2020, 8:03am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-books-tomes-and-tales/4176/45 "2020-09-28T08:03:58Z")
I took a really long time to choose a book for this challenge! 😂 I ended up going on quite a hunt through the internet looking for possible choices. … and was able to find a lot of totally free digital books on Green and Kitchen Witchery! 💚👩‍🍳 For anyone interested, the list of free books can be found here in Recommendations: > [@More Free Books for Green and Kitchen Witches! green\_book](https://forum.spells8.com/t/more-free-books-for-green-and-kitchen-witches/4249): > > Hello all! heart As part of the [Weekly Witchy Challenge- Books, Tomes, and Tales](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-books-tomes-and-tales/4176) I found a bunch of free witchy ebook and pdf resources. Visit the main challenge post to see those links! As I went on a hunt for a new book to read for myself this week, I did some digging and found a few more places to find free online books. So that others can enjoy them and learn too, here they are! open_book :bowl\_with\_spoon:Free EBooks for Green and Kitchen Witches:herb: [Lost Book of Herbal Remedies](https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-lost-book-of-remedies-review-pdf-ebook-book-free-download-nicole-apelian/1136769616;jsessionid=E7BC47BA2FD0A2048AD3C7CDF9C4ADCD.prodny_store01-atgap14?ean=2940162831884) by… I talk more about it over in that post, but I ended up reading a short but sweet ebook on herbal remedies to prepare for the upcoming flu season 🤧 I think I will try to make a batch of Fire Cider 🔥🍷 for the first time this year! In addition to the herbal remedies book, I’m also reading the fantasy romance novel _Priory of the Orange Tree_ by Samantha Shannon. For anyone who loves amazing characters, crazy twists, feminism, creative magic, dragons, and an all-around really well-written story- I highly recommend it! 🍊📘 ![IMG_20200928_100103](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/2X/2/2dde7f9bcf1bd3844d55256e2bf0a3eaeb8e11f3.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Susurrus](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/susurrus/32/47671_2.png) [@Susurrus](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Susurrus)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2020, 9:57am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-books-tomes-and-tales/4176/46 "2020-09-28T09:57:09Z")
I loved this book. I love his writings too. I have a couple of his books actually. Once I started working with Brigid I started the book on Celtic Gods and Goddesses. I think you will enjoy reading that book too! It’s a very easy read. ---
**Author:** ![Katt](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/katt/32/1536_2.png) [@Katt](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Katt)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2020, 10:36am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-books-tomes-and-tales/4176/47 "2020-09-28T10:36:14Z")
I have a few sitting in PDF form including some that @BryWisteria suggested that I will get around to reading. Also have drawing down the moon and one other on audible. ---
**Author:** ![christina4](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/christina4/32/2868_2.png) [@christina4](https://forum.spells8.com/u/christina4)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2020, 11:33am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-books-tomes-and-tales/4176/48 "2020-09-28T11:33:38Z")
They both have been added to my list of books to get! They both seem really good 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![christina4](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/christina4/32/2868_2.png) [@christina4](https://forum.spells8.com/u/christina4)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2020, 11:34am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-books-tomes-and-tales/4176/49 "2020-09-28T11:34:37Z")
Ann Rice is a great author, too! And that’s funny…that’s not a real vampire! 😂 ---
**Author:** ![julie8](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/julie8/32/2887_2.png) [@julie8](https://forum.spells8.com/u/julie8)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2020, 9:19pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-books-tomes-and-tales/4176/50 "2020-09-28T21:19:32Z")
Hi My name is Julie and I’m a bookaholic 😅 I buy lots of books. I don’t always get time to read but I do flick through and find the interesting parts and of course earmarks page’s. All my books have post it note sticking out of them for quick reference so I can go back to. I am also on Kindle and Audible. I mainly use Audible under subscription that way I can download titles each month and listen to them while I drive. I find this the easiest way to read a book. One of my favorites was “Witchcraft Into the Wild” by Rachel Patterson. It has inspired me to create “an enchanted forest” in my yard. I live on acreage. I saw this as a huge extension to my herb garden for my apocathary by being able to incorporate trees and shrubs, obviously a very long term project. Another book I’m currently reading at the moment is “The Lost book of Herbal Remedies, the healing power of plant medicine” by Nicole Apelian Ph.D & Claude Davis. This book is fantastic because I get to use for herbs out of my garden in my apocathary. Ps I am only just learning by the way. Thank you for the opportunity to share. 🙏 ---
**Author:** ![Limeberry](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/limeberry/32/3297_2.png) [@Limeberry](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Limeberry)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2020, 9:42pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-books-tomes-and-tales/4176/51 "2020-09-28T21:42:23Z")
Hiya Julie! Thank you so much for sharing! I think I speak on behalf of the entire Spells8 population when I say: PLEEEEEEEASE can we see the ‘enchanted forest’ you’re creating?! 😍 ---
**Author:** ![julie8](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/julie8/32/2887_2.png) [@julie8](https://forum.spells8.com/u/julie8)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2020, 10:01pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-books-tomes-and-tales/4176/52 "2020-09-28T22:01:24Z")
I will send a pic in 10 years’ time when I’ve created it at the moment it is only a few trees my first tree was a eucalyptus and an ash but I will send a picture of the area I’m putting it in thank you ---
**Author:** ![Limeberry](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/limeberry/32/3297_2.png) [@Limeberry](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Limeberry)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2020, 10:14pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-books-tomes-and-tales/4176/53 "2020-09-28T22:14:09Z")
Haha I got a bit over-excited! This sounds like such a great project 🥰 ---
**Author:** ![walter](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/walter/32/7443_2.png) [@walter](https://forum.spells8.com/u/walter)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2020, 10:30pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-books-tomes-and-tales/4176/54 "2020-09-28T22:30:36Z")
@julie8, that’s great! That’s my dream some day! Have my own acreage and grow all sorts of herbs for food and medicinal purposes. BTW, and enchanted forest sounds amazing!! What a great project of love. ---
**Author:** ![Francisco](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/francisco/32/352_2.png) [@Francisco](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Francisco)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2020, 2:00am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-books-tomes-and-tales/4176/55 "2020-09-29T02:00:08Z")
So many great book recommendations!! I’ve been adding them to my wishlist! And I made my own review in this new topic: [The Spiral Dance by Starhawk](https://forum.spells8.com/t/witch-exercises-for-beginners-energy-work-from-the-spiral-dance/4270) Welcome, @julie8!! 👋 Thanks for the book recommendations! I’m also adding my name to the 10-year wait list to visit the enchanted garden!! 🤣 @Missa I’m so glad my review inspired you to start reading Drawing Down the Moon! I loved how much information it has! ---
**Author:** ![BryWisteria](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/brywisteria/32/1632_2.png) [@BryWisteria](https://forum.spells8.com/u/BryWisteria)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2020, 8:02am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-books-tomes-and-tales/4176/56 "2020-09-29T08:02:55Z")
> [@Katt](#): > > I have a few sitting in PDF form including some that @TheTravelWitch suggested that I will get around to reading. Awesome- so glad you found the ebooks interesting, Katt! 📗 Let me know what you think of any that you choose to read. And what did you think of Drawing Down the Moon? I hope you enjoy your reading! 😊 > [@julie8](#): > > One of my favorites was “Witchcraft Into the Wild” by Rachel Patterson. It has inspired me to create “an enchanted forest” in my yard. Thank you for joining in the challenge and sharing your favorite books, Julie! 🥰 It sounds like they were very inspirational for you- your gardens sound amazing! I am sure in a few years it will be incredible- great things take a long time to build! My mother has spent many years designing lots of fairy gardens in her yard and it always feels like a magickal place to visit 🧚 . I love creative gardening! 🌻 ---
**Author:** ![BryWisteria](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/brywisteria/32/1632_2.png) [@BryWisteria](https://forum.spells8.com/u/BryWisteria)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2020, 8:04am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-books-tomes-and-tales/4176/57 "2020-09-29T08:04:39Z")
## ❗ This challenge is now CLOSED! ❗ Thank you so much to all the book lovers who joined in and swapped stories and tales- it has been a pleasure to read through your recommendations! A props and presents post will appear in the forums shortly- keep an eye out to recieve your hard-earned prize! 🏆📖 ---
**Author:** ![Amethyst](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/amethyst/32/1750_2.png) [@Amethyst](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Amethyst)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2020, 9:09am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-books-tomes-and-tales/4176/58 "2020-09-29T09:09:25Z")
I missed the deadline to post. Whomp-whomp. LOL. Oh well, I’m still going to post anyways, I just hate that I missed it. ---
**Author:** ![BryWisteria](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/brywisteria/32/1632_2.png) [@BryWisteria](https://forum.spells8.com/u/BryWisteria)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2020, 5:46am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-books-tomes-and-tales/4176/59 "2020-09-30T05:46:18Z")
No worries at all, @Amethyst! When I was looking back through the posts above I saw that you had mentioned at least 4 different witchy books, their authors, and what you thought about them! 🙌 This absolutely covers the challenge requirements so you are included in the Props and Presents post- the book review you posted is a very exciting bonus! 😁💕 Thanks so much for sharing your love for books! 📚 ---
**Author:** ![Amethyst](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/amethyst/32/1750_2.png) [@Amethyst](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Amethyst)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2020, 12:59pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-books-tomes-and-tales/4176/60 "2020-09-30T12:59:09Z")
Thanks, @BryWisteria! I would have hated to miss out totally on this one. [Previous page](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-books-tomes-and-tales/4176.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-books-tomes-and-tales/4176.md?page=4)