Merry meet!
Thank you once again to all those who joined in for last week’s Weekly Witchy Challenge - Seasonal Magick 
After celebrating the joys of the season, it’s time to go even deeper into the present moment- with the upcoming Sabbat Samhain, the veil between worlds is at its thinnest and the time is ripe for exploration beyond borders 
The theme for this week’s challenge was suggested by the wonderful @Kasandra and is…
Hedge Witchery - Into Other Realms 
If you peer past the veil and into the spirit worlds-
What will you find in the realms beyond?
The World of the Fae, the Astral Planes, the Spirit World, Heaven, the Underworld, Liminal Spaces, the far reaches of the Universe, and more- when studying magick, it is likely that one will find many mentions of other worlds, realities, planes, and realms.
There are many possibilities out there to explore, so take some time this week to examine your Craft and see what (if any!) other worlds call to you. And, if you’re feeling particularly daring, perhaps give reaching across or traveling through the veil a try!
This challenge is in the same series as the previous Veil Between Worlds and Liminal Spaces challenges, so please feel free to revisit those challenges and read the challenge entries from your fellow coven members for additional inspiration!
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This week’s theme challenges you to explore/learn about other realms - but as always, how you do so is up to you!
So are you ready? Because it’s…
CHALLENGE TIME!
Picture from Ancient Origins: Mysterious Worlds: Travels to the Faerie and Shamanic Realms
STEP 1 : The Worlds Beyond
This challenge is all about learning and exploring the worlds and realms beyond our own- there are an infinite number of ways one might approach this challenge!
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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Realms, Worlds, Realities- Oh My!
There are many realms and locations explored by various traditions and cultures- take some time to explore your own magickal tradition, ancestry, or personal beliefs to see what worlds call to you.
Here are a few you might explore:
- The Fae
- The Spirit World
- Heaven
- The Underworld
- Liminal Spaces
- Astral Planes
- Alternate Realities
- Your Inner Temple
- The Universe
- Dreams
- Etc.
Looking for more info on these or other worlds? Use the Search Tool to help you find discussions about what you seek!
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Hedge Witchcraft
If you read the theme of this challenge and got excited or curious- you may feel called to Hedge Witchery! Hedge witches are witches who specialize or develop skills in crossing over “hedges” aka the borders between worlds.
The reason this particular practice is called hedge riding, hedgecraft, or hedge witchcraft is due to the symbolic nature of a hedge. A hedge, if you are unware, is generally a border between two different lands . The word hedge comes from the Old English word heċġ meaning fence. The hedge in hedge witchcraft is the border between this world and the spirit world.
From Spells8 : Hedge Witchcraft
As part of your entry this week, consider learning more about the world of Hedge Witchery!
All About Hedge Witches: Are You a Hedge Witch?
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Inter-World Travel & Communication
If you’re ready to put your knowledge to the test (or simply feel called to jump right in!), magick offers many ways that one might experience, communicate with, and even visit worlds beyond our physical home.
(Note that some of these practices can take dedicated time and effort to build skills in- don’t be disheartened if they don’t work right away.)
How to Meet and Communicate with Your Spirit Guide
How to Talk to Spirits: Mediumship and Psychic Connection
All About the Fae: Working With Types of Faeries
Astral Travel and Astral Projection
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…And More!
What worlds, realms, or realities interest you? How can you creatively explore or work with them in your practice?
The door is open and there are worlds of possibilities- feel free to be creative and unafraid to embrace your own unique practice in how you explore the theme this week! 
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:
- How you explored/learned about other realms this week
Getting 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? 
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 (doing so keeps your entry separate and is a good option if you have a lot to share)
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, November 1st at 7:00 AM CET (Central European Time)
( 2022-11-01T06:00:00Z)
(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.
Picture from InsightTimer: Astral Projection Guided Practice
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 
Picture from Pixabay
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Close your eyes but open the door-
Look beyond, where there’s so much more
Realms and planes of which to pursue-
There are worlds out there waiting for you!
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Blessed be! 
You have such a great collection of wisdom, Christeena- thank you for sharing them! 
For myself, I mainly work this darker half of the year with Cernunnos in his darker aspect as a psychopomp. From Samhain to Winter Solstice he helps to collect souls, soothing them and assisting them to the Underworld. So, during this time I love to honor Cernunnos, my Norse ancestry, and the concept of “Veil Walking or Hedge Riding” by incorporating a Stang into my ritual and workings.
