🛋 Weekly Witchy CHALLENGE - Let a Witch Unwind!

[debra2]

This is my challenge - Let a Witch Unwind

There are a few things I like to do to unwind and relax:

1. take a hot soak bath – yesterday I took a hot bath, Amethyst Bath Bar that I received
   from Tame Wild. For Intuition & Calming Stress - Lavender, Gemstones & Frankincense

2. Taking a walk in the forest – I have a small cabin in the mountains when I find I need to relax and get connected with the forest, earth, birds & animals. It’s such a calming experience. Connects me with Mother Earth.

3. Looking after my plants indoors and outdoors – bought some flowers to plant in the rockeries around my home. Playing in the dirt is so unwinding and takes you back to nature

Flowers to plant

Flowers to plant

House plants one in glass vase needs to be planted.

Blessed Be

[marsha]

Weekly Witch Challenge Entry

For my entry this week I did a “Meditation with Golden Light” which always helps me to unwind.

Photo from Tumbler

I performed the meditation on Saturday, April 30th during the Solar Eclipse in Taurus. My goal was to use the Eclipse energy along with the Golden Light.

• I began by clearing and creating a safe space.
• I listened to a mantra by Yasmin Boland, she has such a beautiful voice that is calming, clearing, and relaxing.
• I connected to the Golden Light and brought it in through my crown chakra, filling my body, down into my feet, and then allowing it to continue down to the Heart of the Earth, bringing it back into my Heart and up to the Heart of the Universe.
• I continue to circulate the energy in an infinity shape, filling every cell, cleansing and healing my body.
• When it feels complete, I connect to other Lightworkers and join with them to send a Net of Healing Light to the Earth.
• I see it going to every living being on earth, lighting a Golden Flame in their Hearts as the Energy continues to move through me.
• I anchor the Light and allow it to continue flowing as the day continues, and I reconnect as needed.

The Eclipse energy was like a ‘kick in the butt’ and I realized it also felt somewhat chaotic, so I disconnected from it and allowed the Golden Healing Light to continue.

[marsha]

Your pictures look beautiful @debra2 I love playing in the dirt too

[Amethyst]

@IrisW

I love this. I’m a huge fan of an afternoon nap and I’ve not been having them recently which is likely why I feel so tired.

I hope you’re able to nap soon! I loved the idea of lavender and lime candles, that sounds awesome! Your bath was beautiful!

@MeganB

That sounds logical to me! I love your little cat nap prayer Very fitting!

Thanks, my dear! I’m glad you liked it!

@debra2

Looking after my plants indoors and outdoors – bought some flowers to plant in the rockeries around my home. Playing in the dirt is so unwinding and takes you back to nature

I loved the pictures of your plants, they’re so pretty!

[Artemisia]

@MeganB

h wow, you’ve got my support! I’ve always wanted to be a runner but…I’m just not I hope your kitty is doing better! I’m sorry you had to cut your trip short, though.

Well, I am not a runner in the typical sense. Like I don’t really have the body type or physiology to be a great runner, but I run anyway Never say never. I didn’t start until I was 40. Started running 30s /walking 60s and here I am 11 years later and 80# lighter running my 14th half marathon.

And thank you, Donut is doing well while we are in the wait-and-see stage of things.

[Mistella]

Good evening to all This week’s Challenge was challenging at first. to find the time! I finally had Saturday evening to unwind.
For the black moon/ eclipse and a nod to Beltane eve, we had a bonfire in the backyard and a great conversation with an old friend who came over. It was a beautiful night, and I made plans to see my friend again the next day at a holistic shop to pick out crystals. Sunday morning, I got up before everyone and drank coffee while watching the squirrels hiding nuts in the creeping myrtle in the backyard while two blue jays dined on bird seeds from the feeders. Later I headed to the holistic shop and picked out a Selenite bowl, various crystals and stones, incense cones, and the most beautiful Oracle deck! I love this deck! It was screaming my name. I had a great conversation with my gal pal at a Thai restaurant and ended the evening relaxing with my husband, watching Ozark, and getting my hands massaged. My favorite!
Today I woke up before everyone again and watched the wildlife outside the window in between reading a John Cunningham book for solitary witches. I went outside in the rain and collected forest items for a vase my son gave me. I included pinecones from each of the four quarters of the property. I relaxed in my witchy den listening to music, burning candles, cleansing my crystals, and drinking chamomile tea. Worked on a besom and hung my witch bells I recently made. I spent time infusing my new oracles cards with energy. That brought about a lot of emotion and clarity. I’m so excited to have these cards. The friendship card, a yellow rose, was showing itself, and I was deep in thought with this, thinking of my friend I had reconnected with; I pictured sending her a bouquet of yellow roses, and at that moment, a song called “Sisters Moon” came on. THAT was very in tune with the necklace I had given her with the engraving “moon sisters” on it. We are both born on the new moon. So all of that…made my heart explode. Finally, I came down from the den, ate homemade potato & bacon soup, and crawled into bed to relax until tomorrow!
This challenge was much needed, thank you! Happy Beltane to all

[rachel21]

This was definitely a needed challenge. After the last couple of weeks really draining me I needed a rest and recharge. I took the time at work to get myself organized and caught up, got off early Friday and came home and cleaned my mess of my house, did laundry, fresh sheets, etc, grocery store and then got some really good sleep. Saturday I went to one of my favorite Crystal shops and bought a couple of new pieces. Sunday I relaxed all
Day, cleaned my home with palo santo and boiled oranges, cranberries and some other herbs to make my house smell amazing and be completely cleansed. I took a nice lavender salt bath and was ready for today. This morning I reset with a nice meditation as well. It’s funny how these challenges play out exactly when I need them.

[BrightBear]

The link to my challenge entry is here: https://forum.spells8.com/t/my-let-a-witch-unwind-challenge-entry/22328
Much Love,
BrightBear

[BryWisteria]

This challenge is now CLOSED

Well done to all the witches who were able to kick back and relax this week- thank you so much for taking the time to share your lovely relaxation magick!

A Props and Presents post will soon appear with shout-outs and prize details for everyone who submitted an entry. Please keep an eye on the main page of the forums.

Note : This post will remain open for continued discussion for a few more days, but no additional prizes will be given after today.

Blessed be!

[BryWisteria]

@Susurrus Not just one, but two entries! Bravo, Siofra- thank you for sharing, and I’m glad that you were able to fend off the exhaustion and find some really wonderful relaxation and rest The time spent with your husband sounds like it was really enjoyable for you- and there’s no medicine quite as good as a nice belly laugh! I’m so happy you had such a wonderful and rejuvinating time, Siofra

@Artemisia I hope Donut is doing well! You are a really great kitty momma for coming to Donut’s rescue. Also, your work on the Sweet Dreams Pillow is lovely- it may not be the beach, but it looks like you were able to craft your very own piece of relaxating paradise I hope the marathon went well and that you had fun, Kat!

@Torista That sounds like a heavenly bath, Torista- from the candles, to the herbs and petals, to the beautiful chants, what a lovely experience! And how nice that you gave the leftover herbs to the birds- I imagine they had a fun bath of their own! Really great work, Torista!

@Jeannie1 So many fun things going on for you! I’m glad that despite the excitement, you’ve found such great ways to relax and rest Say hi to your lizard friends in the roses (they sound cute! ) and I hope you enjoyed your relaxation on the beach

@LadyFireCancer Tea meditations are such a great way to decompress and chill out- and a lavender tea is a wonderful way to ease into bedtime! Sounds lovely, glad you enjoyed it!

@Phoenix_Fire I think yellow and orange make a lovely combo for sun magick! I’m really glad you were able to treat yourself to some chill time- you are absolutely right that delayed self care is still better than no self care! I know it can be tough to take the time to do so, but taking those precious moments for a breather really are vital to wellbeing. Good for you, Danni- keep on taking care of yourself! Many blessings!

@Kasandra Nice, Kasandra- so glad the chakra meditations worked so well for you!

@Jessica72 Working at off hours can be tough, but they do lead to some pretty stunning scenery now and then! When I’m able to watch the sun rise with a cup of tea, it’s sure to be a good day GORGEOUS photos of the sunrise you caught, Jessica- look at all those colors! There’s something really magical about a moment to yourself with the sky- you worded it really well, it’s a great way to hit refresh and shift perspective. Beautiful exploration- I hope you enjoy your new Sunday morning ritual! And thanks for the shower ritual too!

@AileyGrey Hooray! Sounds like a really luxurious bath- lavender is such a great one for a pre-bedtime ritual It sounds like you enjoy your gratitude bath and meditation- thanks so much for joining in the challenge!

@NickWick A good sleep after a busy time definitely counts as unwinding in my book And as for your experience in the car, wow- what a great example of instilling mindfulness into a daily activity to make it more enjoyable and special! It sounds like you were able to expand your awareness and find happiness and relaxation in the natural world around you- really beautiful, Nick! I hope you enjoyed your lovely herbal tea (and wine and cake too- woohoo! ), great job!

@JollyStar Ohhhh I feel relaxed just reading all these wonderful things- it sounds like a truly pampering experience, Amber- good for you! I’m so glad you enjoyed your chill time, thanks for sharing!

@Jem1 Congrats on the big move, Jem- I hope things are settling into place for you! Yoga, medations, and tarot draws all sound like wonderful ways to relax and make yourself at home in a new place. Well done!

@IrisW Congrats on the first month of your business- it sounds like things are going well, I’m so happy for you! Perhaps a ride on the motorbike wasn’t meant to be, but the bbq party and restaurant sound like great ways to celebrate And your New Moon bath looks amazing- lime, lavender, waterlily, and rose- what a fantastic combo! Great job, and hope you had a lovely night out with your friends

@Janae_Rochele I just have to say that I love your enthusiasm, Janae- you have so much pure energy, it’s contagious (in a good way)! Beautiful work with your meditation on the future of your career- I know it can be a stressful topic for some, but it sounds like it was a reassuring topic to explore for you Great work with your spell- I hope it helps to light the way to where you want to be! Your altar decorations sound lovely, please feel free to share the pic when it’s ready- I’d love to see it! I’m glad you’re enjoying your book too- you have so many great ways to find rest and relaxation, bravo!

@Sarafeena_Sage That is a gorgeous spell for hair serum- well written, Sarall! And I see you’ve got some great herbs and other ingredients in the recipe- I use calendula a lot for skin care, but I can’t recall ever using it for hair. I’ll have to give it a try! Thanks so much for sharing this lovely recipe and chant, it sounds like a great one for quality self-care work

@Debra2 Sorry to hear about all the tests- I know they are exhausting on both the body and the mind Hopefully the doctors will be able to figure out what is affecting your blood pressure and that they can help you get it back down to where you want it! You are in my thoughts, and as Megan suggested, we are happy to add you to the EEC list if you’d like some extra healing energy sent your way Thanks for sharing your favorite relaxation methods- I am in awe of your beautiful plants! So many beautiful colors, and they look really healthy!

@Marsha The Golden Light meditation sounds amazing, Marsha- thank you so much for explaining each of the steps. I particularly like how you draw on your Net of Healing during the meditation as well, in tandem with fellow Lightworkers- how neat! This is such a lovely meditation- great work, and thank you so much for the positive energy you so generously spread!

@Mistella I feel you- why is it so hard to take it easy? Congrats to you for making the time to treat yourself, and it sounds like such a lovely time! From the Beltane celebrations and bonfire chats, to enjoying nature and exploring a new oracle deck, adventures out and about, a quality book, and so much more- you really thrived with your relaxation and enjoyment magick this week, Mistella- great job! Gorgeous pics too- I’m so glad you had such a lovely experience, thanks for sharing!

@Rachel21 It sounds like things have been very busy for you lately, Rachel- I’m so glad you were able to get some good sleep and hae a quality refresh over the weekend! Your herb and spice pot sounds amazing- I bet the smell was heavenly Plus the bath and meditation, well done Rachel- I’m so glad you enjoyed the challenge!

@BrightBear Thanks again for your lovely entry in the other discussion, BrightBear!

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The Props and Presents post for this challenge is now LIVE in the forum and badges have been sent out to all those who shared an entry to the challenge

Thanks once again to everyone for joining in! It know it can be tough to find the time to relax, so I hope this challenge helped anyone who struggles with self care to hit that refresh button and treat themselves to something nice- you definitely deserve it!

Blessed be!

[Janae_Rochele]

@BryWisteria Thank you so much! I did find many ways to relax; now days…I NEED IT! LOL. So it was nice to explore ways through magick with relaxation!! I will be sharing a picture soon, I’m sort of a perfectionist SO once, it’s complete with everything I feel like I want for Beltane…I will upload a photo!!! Thanks again for the kind words!! Again, it’s much appreciated learning and growing from everyone here!

[michelle47]

Thanks for sharing your music lists! Listening to your Witchie one now.

[AileyGrey]

Thanks! It is definitely wonderful to relax! Well done everyone!

[Sarafeena_Sage]

Thank you all for the compliments. Just please know I am just now trying this so I don’t know how well it is going to work! I will update the results as I have some I researched all the herbs very well but I’m worried about the carriers I used so we will see

[Susurrus]

Thank you for the information & please keep us updated. Now my interest has really peaked for this one

[BryWisteria]

@Janae_Rochele It’s my pleasure, Janae- I’m really happy if you enjoyed your relaxation magick this week! And that sounds like a plan- I’ll forward to seeing the picture whenever you are ready! Many blessings!

@AileyGrey And to you too, great job!

@Sarafeena_Sage No pressure at all, Sarall- whatever happens, there is always value in trying new things! Good for you for giving it a go, and I’ll look forward to hearing more about how this batch turns out for you Good luck and enjoy using your lovely serum!

[martje]

I am glad you like it

[debra2]

Thank you @BryWisteria @MeganB that would be very nice of you. EEC list would be nice, I can use the extra help here.

[BryWisteria]

I can see you’ve been added to the EEC, Debra- sending positive thoughts and lots of love your way!