Merry meet!
Thank you once again to all those who joined in for last weekâs Weekly Witchy Challenge - Diving Differently
After peering into the unknown, itâs time to take a step forward and head there ourselves- or, at least, to the place between âhereâ and âthereâ, the middle of the âpresentâ and the âbeyondâ
This weekâs challenge was inspired by the wonderful @MeganB and isâŠ
Liminal Spaces - The Magick of Liminality
Paradoxes and boundlessness- liminal magick deals with all that is in between
Think of paradoxes (things that cannot exist at the same time and yet do) and all that falls on the spectrum between two extremes. Liminal Magick deals with that which exists in between- it has a nature of ambiguity and timelessness that can make your head spin in ways that can be either delightful or disorienting.
You may have heard of liminality as the term âliminal spacesâ- places that are physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual in nature that can be visited and experienced.
In some senses, Liminal Magick is similar to Chaos Magick as it is free from rules and boundaries. It can be difficult to define, yet leaves with you a sure sense of something otherworldly.
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This weekâs theme challenges you to explore liminality in your magick - but as always, how you do so is up to you!
So are you ready? Because itâsâŠ
CHALLENGE TIME!
From Thrive: Sacredness of Liminal Spaces
STEP 1 : In-Between Magick ![:twisted_rightwards_arrows: :twisted_rightwards_arrows:](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/images/emoji/twitter/twisted_rightwards_arrows.png?v=12)
This challenge is all about exploring liminal spaces or other forms of âin-betweenâ magick- there are certainly many ways to jump in!
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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Learn about Liminality
If youâre struggling to wrap your head around liminality, then youâre probably going in the right direction! It can be a difficult concept to define.
To help you get a better sense of what liminality feels like, you can read these excellent posts about liminality in magick:
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Visit a Liminal Space
If you look closely, youâll find liminal spaces all around you. Here are a few you might encounter in your day-to-day life:
- Waiting at the intersection
- Standing in the elevator
- Sitting at the bus stop
- Visiting the airport
- Etc.
With a bit of mindfulness, you may find liminal âin-betweenâ places around you that you werenât aware of before.
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The Possibilities of Liminal Spaces
If youâre new to liminality, you might take some time this week to simply be aware of and experience the strange dissonance these places offer. But once youâve become aware of liminal spaces and experiences, why not draw on those energies in your magick?
Spellwork or rituals done in a liminal space or while experiencing a liminal mindset take on the qualities of the in-between. Feel free to experiment with liminality in your casting this week!
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Liminal Deities
While some deities have specific ties to liminal spaces and realms in-between, some might argue that all deities able to cross realms and connect with believers around the world are entities of a liminal nature.
This week, feel free to seek out a liminal deity or perhaps explore the liminal and realm-crossing bonds of your own connections with dieities.
Hekate - Goddess of the Crossroads
The Triple Goddess - Mother, Maiden, and Crone
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Exploring Worlds In-Between
There are plenty of liminal spaces to visit here in the psychical world, but for those more advanced in their liminal studies, perhaps give exploring realms beyond (or within) a try for this challenge!
Astral Travel and Astral Projection
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âŠAnd More!
As always, you are free to draw on your creativity and pursue the theme of liminal magick in ways that suit your unique magickal practice
Art by Brad Blackman: Finding Magic in Liminal Spaces
STEP 2 : Share Your Experience ![:writing_hand: :writing_hand:](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/images/emoji/twitter/writing_hand.png?v=12)
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 donât 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 liminal 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!
Instead of posting your entry here in the comments below, you can also create a new thread in the forum if you prefer to keep it separate. Note : If you choose to create a new thread, please add the âchallenge-entryâ tag and/or add a hyperlink back to this post so that it can be easily found- thank you!
This challenge will close in 13 DAYS ![:exclamation: :exclamation:](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/images/emoji/twitter/exclamation.png?v=12)
This is an extended challenge! You have extra time to explore the theme this week, so please feel free to share multiple entries or do a multi-step approach to this challenge. Have fun!
To join in, please share your experience by:
Tuesday, September 6 at 7:00 AM CET (Central European Time)
( 2022-09-06T05:00:00Z )
(Note that the time zone is CET- you can use this time zone calculator to switch into your time zone!)
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.
From Wikipedia: Liminal Deities
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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Youâre there but youâre not, youâre in-between
Where you go from here remains to be seen.
But forward or back, you have the key-
And with your power you are always free.
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Blessed be!