🏆 Weekly Witchy CHALLENGE - Catch-Up! [Challenge #150]

[marsha]

Catch-Up Challenge #150 Entry

Elemental Mastery

(Master of all Elements)

Mastering 7 Elements of the Fairy Star
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I use the 7-pointed star in my own practice. So for this challenge, I’m sharing this technique with you. I have been blessed with visions, usually during mediation. This was how I learned to use Above and Below. Then I had a dream about Within.

So when I found the Fairy Star it made so much sense to me. As a Starseed, I can relate it to the Pleiades - 7 sisters! I do feel that as I continue to learn more from my flashes of insight I will have a better understanding of each point.

The Fairy Star is drawn in one continuous line, starting with point one. Here is the meaning for each point:

1. Within: Sun Honor

2. Below: Moon Balance

3. South: Mars Fire Inspiration

4. East: Mercury Air Knowledge

5. West: Jupiter Water Joy

6. Above: Venus Stars Connection

7. North Saturn Earth Trust

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Elven Stars in Wicca and Magick

It’s in contemporary magick (spelled with the extra letter to separate it from commoners’ performance magic) that elven stars are actively used as standalone symbols instead of merely being associated with the innate perfection of the number seven.

The five-pointed star, also called the pentagram, depicts the different directional spaces: North, South, East, West, and Above. The Faery Star expands the mind’s awareness by adding two more dimensions: Below, and Within.

[CelestiaMoon]

@marsha

The Fairy Star is drawn in one continuous line, starting with point one. Here is the meaning for each point:

This is fascinating and the symbolism and connections make so much sense to me too! Definitely going to meditate on this!

[BryWisteria]

This challenge is now CLOSED

Bravo to all of the challengers this week- what an amazing display of magick! I’m honestly a bit sad to bring this one to a close as it has been such a delight seeing what themes everyone jumped into. No matter which area(s) you explored this week, thank you so much to everyone who jumped in to partake in the 150th challenge!

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Thanks again for joining in the challenge!

Blessed be!

[BryWisteria]

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[MeganB]

@Amethyst

so I wrote a chant to Zeus

Oh my gods, I love this! It’s like…I don’t know, it’s funny in a way that’s serious, too, if that makes sense. I don’t know Words aren’t working for me right now, but I’m sure Zeus will love this chant!

@crystal59

Challenge entry - candle magic

I think yellow is a great candle to use for confidence! May your candle spell show you that you shine as bright as the stars!

@Kasandra

Dragon Dance for the Summer Solstice

This is a beautiful ritual, Kasandra I love it! You always craft the most interesting and well thought out rituals

@CelestiaMoon

Thank you love, it’s a beautiful coven family

You’re very welcome! I couldn’t imagine the coven family without you, either! I do think I have to stick to pulling all-nighters once a year as much as I love the ritual of self-sacrifice, I already don’t sleep well as it is lol

@Susurrus

The tea blend that I came up with is

I’m glad your tea tasted good! Ever since I started drinking coffee again, I haven’t had much tea. I need to get back to a nightly cup lol I quite liked it!

And talking with your deities definitely counts as “doing something”, even if it isn’t your regular daily practice.

@CelestiaMoon

Challenge entry #2 - Natural Health & Healing

Aww, what a beautiful experience! I’m not much for loving flies, but I’m glad you found a peaceful connection with the one that needed help. That was sweet of you!

@Nixi

Of Candles and Flame

Hey, even if you’re learning all over again, you still get to experience the candle magic! I hope you enjoyed your candle meditation. It sounds like it was an interesting time trying to control the flame and make sense of it!

@Phoenix_Fire

3 challenges

Your challenges all look great! I love that you made it all personal with divination. You seem to have an affinity for that! Great job!

@Medea

I have been in the Hospital ER for 4 days

Oh no, Medea! I hope you’re alright!

@Aurora_Hestia

Challenge Entry #1: Moon Witch

I think having a moon journal is a great idea, especially to hone your connection with the moon. You may even notice patterns of behavior and thoughts that are tied to certain moon phases!

@Aurora_Hestia

Challenge Entry #2: Weather Witchery

Hooray for rain! One thing I love to do when it rains here (as long as there’s no lightning) is take a rain shower to cleanse away any energy I have around me that I don’t want. It’s so healing to stand in the rain and let it wash everything away

@Aurora_Hestia

Challenge Entry #3: Sacred Trees and Wood

That’s not the first I’ve heard of that documentary - I think it’s about time I watch it! Thank you for the reminder! I’m glad you found a connection to the trees - it’s a beautiful one to have!

@CelestiaMoon

Challenge Entry #3 - Astrology: Reading the Skies

Oh my goodness This sounds like something I would do! You know what’s funny - my Moon is Sagittarius, but my Rising is Gemini! I’m not sure what that means (and I say that all the time with astrology) but it was just funny to me. I hope you have a fun time making your chart!

@Nixi

Heed The Call Of Crystals

Oh wow, so many gorgeous crystals! I love them all!

@Nixi

Holistic Magick - A Witch’s Apothecary

Those all sound great, Nixi! I really love the after-bath treatment. That sounds like a great idea! It gives me the idea to charge the lotion I use after I shower… I need to do that!

@marsha

Elemental Mastery

Hmm, I never connected the fairy star to the 7 sisters and the Pleiades. Interesting! Thank you, Marsha!

[CelestiaMoon]

@MeganB

Oh my goodness This sounds like something I would do! You know what’s funny - my Moon is Sagittarius, but my Rising is Gemini! I’m not sure what that means (and I say that all the time with astrology) but it was just funny to me. I hope you have a fun time making your chart!

I love that so much, and I knew you would get it out of everyone!

Hmmm… both signs definitely have the curiosity going for them (as well as restlessness ), I’d say we both get the unconventional approach and sharp wit from Gemini and the enthusiasm and goal orientation from Sagittarius

[MeganB]

I can 100% relate to that curiosity and restlessness it all sounds right!

[Amethyst]

@MeganB

Oh my gods, I love this! It’s like…I don’t know, it’s funny in a way that’s serious, too, if that makes sense. I don’t know Words aren’t working for me right now, but I’m sure Zeus will love this chant!

Hee! Thanks, love! It was written tongue in cheek. Glad you liked the chant!

[Nixi]

@MeganB

you still get to experience the candle magic!

Much better outlook than is in my head, which is a little odd since I started laughing at stuff like needing additional markings on the stove panel because I can’t comprehend the standard diagram.
My 19 year old coined the phrase “What part of brain damage don’t you understand?” Said by both of us.

My 21 year olds just says “Drain B"amage” or " Because Drain Bamage"

I’m not there with this stuff yet. I’m too busy feeling sorry for myself (a right now realization)

I finally started learning again 5 years after the last injury and in less than 6 months I forgot some of what I had relearned and some forgot new stuff.

It took me probably 45 minutes to put on a certain undergarment yesterday and realize that i had been wearing it not totally right for I don’t know how long. That I found funny

[Susurrus]

I was just thinking that when I used to have a nightly cup of tea after dinner, I really enjoyed it too. I’m going to have to get back to that at some point. Just adding that to my list of things to get back in order

I have been talking to them on a daily basis. The one that I am in a learning program for I have to get caught up on… I’m a bit behind over the last couple of weeks I did get to finish her 5-day Challenge though so that feels good!

[MeganB]

@Amethyst

tongue in cheek

Yes, that’s the phrase I was looking for!

@Nixi

I’m not there with this stuff yet.

I’m sure you’ll get there I don’t know what it’s like to deal with a brain injury, but I do know that we’re all here for you and cheering you on! There’s no “right way” or “right pace” to travel at - the only right way is the way that works best for you.

@Susurrus

so that feels good!

Hooray for feeling food! That’s the whole point of taking a break and doing things for you - it’s what you want and need

[Heav3n]

LOL, sometimes you just want to jump into what you are doing. SG has also taught me that it does not have to be all complicated either so I like their little circle casting with their rituals. I love that moon jar everytime I go to my altar I pick it up or stare at it.

[Heav3n]

Everyone did a wonderful job. Just now playing catch up.

[Amethyst]

@MeganB

Yes, that’s the phrase I was looking for!

Don’t you hate it when you go to say something and it’s like it falls out of your head into the universe, never to be heard from again? I do. LOL!

[MeganB]

Yes, so much! It happens all the time it’s worse if I’m speaking instead of typing, but sheesh! It’s like, Hello, brain! I know you know the words. Quit messin’ around!

[Amethyst]

I even asked the neurologist if that was natural when I saw her, and she said yes so I guess we’re not going crazy. LOL!

[MeganB]

At least I’m not going crazy then that’s a good thing!

[Amethyst]

It’s always nice to have a professional confirm your sanity. LOL!