Merry meet!
Thank you once again to everyone who joined in for last week’s Weekly Witchy Challenge - Numerology 
Numbers may be behind us (no doubt to the delight of any fellow math un-enthusiasts 
) but those who enjoy calculating shouldn’t fear! You may also enjoy the planning and process involved with this week’s thoughtful nature 
The theme for this week’s challenge was offered by the wonderful @Kasandra and is…
Conditions in Magick 
The circumstances you cast under can affect and enhance your spellwork- do you enjoy following set conditions, or do you like to set your own?
What are “conditions” in magick? 
Take a look at any premade spell or ritual and you’re sure to see them- the conditions, aka the circumstances needed to cast the spell, can mention anything from the ingredients required to the timing of casting, any special robes you need to wear to the day of the week to cast on and more.
While it isn’t necessary to follow or set your own conditions in spellwork (some may find them to be limiting), setting and following conditions can help to add complimentary correspondences, qualities, and energies to your spellwork. It is definitely an area worth exploring, even if just for a week! 
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This week’s theme challenges you to explore conditions in magick - but as always, how you do so is up to you!
So are you ready? Because it’s…
CHALLENGE TIME!
STEP 1 : Checking Off the List of Magickal Conditions
This challenge is all about the many conditions of casting- there are many ways to jump into this 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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Examine Spellwork Conditions
Bring out your Book of Shadows, Grimoire, or other Sacred Book (if you don’t have a Book, you can pick one of the Spell Collections on Spells8!) and browse through your spells and rituals.
Take a close look at the requirements for the spells- what types of spells require which prerequiments?
As you look, you may start to see patterns in the spells- being aware of these trends and patterns can help you classify spells and create your own spellwork conditions best suited to any situation you need! 
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Study Common Conditions in Magick
While there are as many possible situations for spellwork as there are spells out there, some conditions are commonly sought out- you’ve likely cast or read about a spell that recommends casting in line with some of the following!
7 Magickal Days of the Week - What to Cast on Each Day
Moon Magick Guide - Spells for Each Lunar Phase
Color Magick - Different Colors for Different Intentions
The Elements - Magick for Each Element
Special Dates, Holidays, and Occasions
Additional Casting Conditions Include:
- Seasons
- Astrology and Zodiac Signs
- Time of Day
- Dates and Numbers
- Weather
- Physical Location
- Etc.
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Write a Spell and Set Your Own Conditions
Feeling creative? Give writing your own spell a try! As you plan the spell, consider the ideal circumstances for manifestation your intention. You might keep in mind things like the phase of the moon, the day of the week, the location, etc.
To help you get started, here are some spell writing resources:
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Examine Your Personal Conditions for Casting
“I’ve noticed that there are some conditions that I have to meet before I meditate or cast spells. Such as, the time of day, the lighting around my sacred space, the scents, the noise level, etc.”
Quote from the lovely @Kasandra
We are made up of unique circumstances- everything from the personal magickal path that we follow to our physical location in the world, from our busy schedules to the ingredients we have on hand and more.
In a practice where we lay our own rules and design a Craft that works for us, it is only natural that we have our own personal conditions- some we know and others we may not be aware of- when we cast!
For this challenge, you might take some time to examine your own space and spellwork- see what conditions you follow, which you choose to set aside, and if there are any special circumstances you like to arrange when you cast
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… And More!
As always, you are free to draw on your creativity and pursue the theme of conditions and circumstances in magick 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 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.
For your entry to be counted towards the challenge, please share:
- What you did to explore conditions in magick 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 “reply” 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 “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, September 27th at 7:00 AM CET (Central European Time)
( 2022-09-27T05:00:00Z)
(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 
Crazy. Not that we, like everybody else can have some mental problems. WE ARE NOT CRAZY, I like the term Excentric better.
And no matter the difficulty level, you always soar to the occasion and amaze me with your thoughtful entries, Garnet! 
And not a particularly smart move either, as I’m sure you’re not the only one with back-to-sender protections in place 
Those rare moments when both the sun and the moon are in the sky are loaded with magick- you really get the best of both worlds! Not to mentions that sunrise and sunset are both powerful times of day too 
Also it is really fun to turn the pages and follow along with any upcoming events or seasonal happenings 
