🕔 Weekly Witchy CHALLENGE ~ Catch-Up!

This is my entrys to catch-up:

Magically Skilled

I enchanted a Rose Court heart bracelet and give it to my student she told me it works too well she had a few people be nice to her out of the blue

Candles and flame

M spell work I always do is candle magic

cauldron

This is my mom’s cauldron now I don’t need to buy one yay lol

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Great entry @starborn ! Sounds like you have done some great shadow work.

Love the spell! I’ve bookmarked your entry so that I can use this spell in the near future. I hope you don’t mind me bookmarking it.

Much love to you :purple_heart::purple_heart:

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Great entry! Sometimes getting out magick in can be hard to do! I love your little coffe and tarot rituals. Always keeping just one or two little things everyday in our daily lives keeps the magick alive in us. I do a daily shower cleanse so I at least get some magick in every day.

Much love to you :purple_heart::purple_heart::purple_heart:

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I love candle magick! There are so many different ways of using candles.

Your mom’s cauldron is fabulous! It’s wonderful you are able to get family items to use with your l craft.

Much love :purple_heart::purple_heart:

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Oh, you never need to ask me. Of course you may. :smile: :black_heart:

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Thank you hun! :purple_heart::purple_heart::purple_heart:

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Alright, my three challenges (thanks to a random number generator…lol) are going to be… :drum:

:herb: Holistic Magick: A Witch’s Apothecary - Apothecarist
:quartz_crystal: A Healthy Dose of Crystals – Crystal Healer
:pray: All About Altars - Reverent Witch

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Challenge Entry: Wonderful Wands --Wand Wielder

Hawthorn and Amethyst Wand
I made a wand with all natural materials: hawthorn branch, amethyst crystal point, white leather lace, copper wire, and wooden beads.

Hawthorn and amethyst both have the powers of creativity, growth, negativity, peace, protection, and purification.
The copper helps with goals, healing, and strength.
The white leather lace will warn of danger, and manifest moon magic.
The dark brown bead is for stabilty.
The red bead is for action, courage, and determination.

Down one side are the runes: Othala for ancestral lands, Fehu for abundance, Kauna for enlightenment, and Thruisaz for willpower.

On the other side I put 4 symbols from rock carvings of my Sami ancestors: the Moon, the Sun, the Bear, and the Reindeer.
The bear stands for power, and awakening potential.
The reindeer symbolizes abundance, freedom, hardiness, insight, and knowledge.
For the Sami, a white reindeer was considered very magical and would bring wealth, luck, and happiness if you could catch one.

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Challenge Entry: Spell Jars & Witch Bottles – Spell Jar Specialist

This was a spell jar for the spiritual muscle of Adaptability.
I performed the spell while the Moon was in Pisces.
The jar contained willow leaves, thyme, garnet chips, an image of the straddle fold twist yoga pose, and on the light green scroll was a sigil for ADAPTABILITY.
It was decorated with a peach ribbon rose, a light green ribbon and a tag.
On the altar were bloodstone, selenite, sodalite, coral, a Temperance tarot card, a panda bear, a spider, and a photo of a wren.

The Chant:
It’s understandable.
I’m not infallible.
My yoga’s laughable.
Poses collapsible.
Anything graspable
Becomes invaluable.
Curses are damnable.
Blue air is tangible.
But all is passable,
Because I’m adaptable.

I have not mastered the straddle fold twist pose yet, but my balance has improved three fold!

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Challenge Entry One – :place_of_worship: All About Altars

I get tired of my desk looking all messy but it happens way too fast. So, I took some time this morning to clean it off (well…this corner, anyway lol) and create a small altar on my desk. This is a space of intentionality and practicality. The bell is for quick cleansing and resets. The oil pictured is my sunshine oil to help with positivity and good moods. The hag stone is there as a connection to the Otherworld. The mirror and the candle are two-fold: I like the way mirrors & candles look as decoration, and a sigil or petition under the candle on top of the mirror helps amplify any spells I do sitting at my desk!

Before…

And after!

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Challenge Entry: Magick on the Go – Wandering Witch

I decided to make a few travel altars of various sizes.

The first is a pocket sized model made with a tiny pill container.
The lid has an insert of an image of a dragon (taken from an incense package) to represent the element of fire.
The shell is for the element of water.
The feather is for the element of air.
The element of earth is represented by the amethyst chip.
There is a tiny piece of paper included with the chant on it.

The second travel altar fits into a lozenge tin.
It contains: orange thread, yellow thread, a black hair elastic to keep the tin closed, 3 symbols (the goddess, the pentacle, the god), matches, altar cloth, besom, thimble for a chalice, flat stone, tea light, incense cone, cocktail stick for a sword, bell, wand, and 3 tiny plastic bags with 3 crystals, rosemary, and sea salt.

The third travel altar fits into a retrofitted necklace box lined with holographic star patterned paper.
It contains: goddess and god symbols, matches, fennel seed, 9 crystal chips, sea salt, metal medallion with pentagram drawn on it, tea light, feather, butterfly charm, gold key, dime, flat pebble, button with dragon image, dragonfly charm, shell with hole, safety pin, copper necklace with star, plastic box for charms, altar cloth, thimble, black obsidian athame, bell, wand, and 9 different colored ribbons wrapped on a card.

It was fun going through the junk drawers, sewing kit, scrapbooking supplies, and the attic looking for items, and then trying to get them all to fit in the containers.
One mishap though, the hinge on the necklace box snapped as I was packing it up, so it needs a repair or maybe I can find a nice box at one of the dollar stores and craft something witchy for the next catch-up challenge, because I have used up all three entries this time around.

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Challenge Entry one
Witchy Media
The Illusionist / Magos Eisenheim (2006)
We are at the beginning of the 20th century. Eisenheim (Edward Norton), a young wizard who, because of his magical powers, many believe is in league with the devil, falls madly in love with Princess Sophia (Jessica Biel). Although such a love seems impossible, due to their social differences, our hero does not give up. But things get complicated when the young princess announces that she has decided to marry the heir to the throne, Prince Leopold. The young wizard’s heart breaks. The only way to win his beloved is to use his magical powers. Spells, supernatural powers, sorcery, and whatever else the human mind conjures up, are employed. Along the way, the safety of an entire kingdom is compromised in order for Eisenheim to achieve his goal and for love to triumph!

*Challenge Entry two

Kitchen Witchery - Kitchen Witch



1 kilo wheat flour (hard)
1-1/2 sachets (12 grams) of dry yeast or 40 grams of fresh yeast
1 tsp sugar
2 kg. coarse salt
620 grams of warm water
Sesame
A little extra flour for shaping
Put the bread flour in a bowl.
Add the yeast and sugar and mix with a spoon. If we use fresh yeast instead of dry yeast, activate the yeast first.
Dissolve the salt in the warm water with a spoon.
Add the water little by little and knead. The dough is ready when it gathers into a ball and the sides of the bowl come clean.
We take the dough out on our counter and knead it for 10 minutes until it is pliable and does not stick to the hands. If necessary, sprinkle the hands and the workbench with a little flour.
When the dough for the basic bread recipe becomes smooth and pliable, gather the dough into a ball with the joints facing down. Put it in a lightly oiled bowl and cover it well. Leave it for 45 minutes in a warm place to rise and double in size.
After the dough has risen, take it out on the counter and knead it for a while to deflate.
Put it back in the oiled bowl, cover it and leave it for 30’ in a warm place to double in size.
After the second swelling is done, we take the dough out on our counter and press it to deflate.
We divide it into 2 equal parts. We will make 2 loaves of bread.
Shape into loaves or loaves and optionally add sesame seeds.
Spread them out on a baking sheet sprinkled with flour, or lined with non-stick paper.
Cover the loaves and let them double in volume for 30’.
When the loaves have risen, score them in 1-2 places on the surface and bake them in a well preheated oven in the air on the middle rack at 200 °C for 35 to 40’ until they are well browned.
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Oh @AIRAM ! What a sad but beautiful story!

Your bread looks absolutely amazing! I can smell the wonderful aroma through the picture. I may have to go make a loaf of bread today. :purple_heart::purple_heart::purple_heart:

Great entries!

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CHALLENGE ENTRY

Fairies and Fae

Since I’m just in the beginning of working with the fairies I thought I would list a few of the different types of fairies.

Solitary Fairies
These fairies live alone instead of in communities. They prefer to be left alone and can be pranksters if you disturbed them. They guard and guide the lives of plants and animals, forest and waterway, and can influence natural conditions on earth.

Trooping Fairies
These fairies travel in long elaborate processions throughout the countryside. The ride horseback or in chariots. They are sociable, fun loving, fond of parties where they play music, dance and dine like royalty. These are the royalty of the fairies.

Irelands Tuatha De Danann
These fairies are known as the children of the goddess Danu. They are beautiful, highly intelligent, and nearly immortal. They are gifted in music, art, healing, poetry and smithctaft. These fairies have been known to mate with mortals.

Scotland’s Seelie and Unseelie Courts
The Seelie Court are the “good guys”. They help people and reward humans who display generosity toward the poor. They rule during the summer months.
The Unseelie however dislike people and torment them, make them I’ll, or even strike them dead just for sport. These fairies rule in the winter.

These are just a few of the types of fairies. There are many many more. My information came from a book called Modern Witchcraft Guide to Fairies.

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Challenge Entry Two: :prayer_beads: A Healthy Dose of Crystals


Since I decided to work with carnelian during this week’s group ritual, I figured it would be helpful for me to learn more about this stone, its properties, and how other people work with it.

Name: Carnelian (also called Cornelian and Sard)
Scientific Forumla: SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide)
Location: mostly Peru, Sri Lanka, and Thailand

Interesting Facts

  • carnelian is a variety of the silica material chalcedony, just with impurities of iron oxide

  • color ranges from pale orange to a deep almost-black

  • the official state gem of Maryland is a form of carnelian called Patuxent River Stone

  • Carnelian was used during Roman times to make engraved wax seals as hot wax does not stick to carnelian

  • it is found mentioned in the Bible in Revelation 21:20 as one of the precious stones in the foundations of the wall of the heavenly city (depending on the translation, it says sardius, carnelian, or ruby)

Potential Correspondences

  • warmth, strength, courage, and creativity

  • emotional balance and physical health

  • enhance vitality and energy levels

  • improve circulation and stimulate the metabolism

  • encourages self-acceptance, boosts self-confidence, and promotes positive self-image

  • enhance spiritual growth and deepen one’s connection with inner self and higher realms

  • aids architects, builders, and construction workers in their creation of master buildings

  • guard against falling masonry and accidents with tools

  • guards the home against theft, fire, storm, or accident

  • energy, stimulation, and empowerment

  • associated with blood, which made it a symbol of vitality and strength

  • amulet in homes and businesses as protection against the evil eye, envy, and negative thoughts directed towards the person carrying the amulet

Sources

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it has a beautiful ending!
he lives with his beloved at the end!
that’s why I love Magia…everything comes out a winner :hekate_wheel: :hekate_wheel: :dizzy:

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Challenge entry- magic of movement

I am working on getting an exercise routine in place. I keep letting work and chores get in the way.

My son and I go to the gym. That has been twice a week so that is good. We joined about a month ago. He is 13 so if he gets hooked I will be happy that he has a health habit started.

I walk in the woods and focus on the air and the trees, the stillness, the sounds, the energy.

I have been bringing back yoga and try to do at least a pose a day if not more.

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challenge entry-witch fashion 1

My witch fashion is in jewelry.

I would like to get a cape and one day I will. However, I do have a cape like sweater. I love it and wear it often. I wear it to work and feel inner glee that I am wearing something witchy at work.

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Challenge entry 3-anointing candles

We have an apiary down the road from us and they sell sheets of beeswax. I have started to roll my own candles.

I anointed these candles with anointing oil I received from the Witches Roots. I have not used herbs yet, just the oils.
For these two, I anointed with the Wheel of Fortune oil.

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Challenge entry - Chaos Magic

Sometimes we’re missing something and we don’t quit know what is weather it’s spiritually or mentally everyone could always use improvement this time I did a spell alittle different I combined the things my gut told me too I put

  1. Mugwort
  2. chamomile
  3. Lavender
  4. Star anise
  5. Rosemary
  6. Mint
  7. My favorite yarrow
  8. Red berries from a dawn Buford holly tree

I combined the herbs in my mortar and pestle put some of my divination oil on top then I cleansed the area with palo santo lit a red candle and called out to the Gods to help guide me to do whatever mentally or spiritually is missing in my life. I left the herbs out for a offering
So mote it be

Side note
When I was a child me and my friends would pick the red berries from dawn Buford tree in her yard put them In a bowl with water and make believe we were making potions seeing these berries again brought back such a nostalgia



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