Merry meet!
Thank you once again to everyone who joined in for last weekās Weekly Witchy Challenge - Ancestor Work
After last weekās more serious theme, this week we are lightening up with something a bit more playful. Break out the bottles and get ready to get crafty!
This weekās theme was suggested by the wonderful @Garnet and isā¦
Magickal Inks & Oils
A delightfully diverse area of the Craft, magickal oils are a very popular tool to use in spells and ritual work. There are as many types of oils as there are witches- from spell oils for love to anointing oils for candle work, essential oils for aromatherapy and more
Perhaps not as widely known but equally enticing are magickal inks- a blend of ingredients that can be made with oils and other materials for use in writing, sigil-making, consecration, spellwork and more
Whether you choose to focus on oils in general, magickal inks specifically, or any combination of the two- feel free to be creative with how you explore this theme!
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This weekās challenge is all about exploring magickal inks & oils- but as always, how you do so is up to you!
So are you ready? Because itāsā¦
CHALLENGE TIME!
Picture from Pixabay
STEP 1 : Magickal Inks & Oils 
This challenge is all about the many ways to use magickal inks and oils- but how you choose to take on this theme is up to you!
Still not sure where to begin? To help you get started, here are a few ways in which a witch might approach this challengeā¦
Magickal inks are a type of magickal oil that can be used for writing in Book of Shadows or Grimoire . The ink takes on the magickal properties of the ingredients chosen- it can be a wonderful way to add some magick (be it protection, blessings, secrecy, etc) to your records
Inks can also be used to craft enhanced sigils and symbols, power words in spells, record prayers, etc.
Additional Resources:
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Spell: Making Magickal Ink by LLewellyn - spell recipe for berry ink
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Magickal Ink Recipes by MookyChick- article includes recipes for beetroot, blackberry, lampblack, doveās blood, doveās eye, dragonās blood ink
There is a magickal oil for every intention- if you canāt find a pre-made recipe to suit your needs, consider adjusting a recipe you find or crafting your own custom oil!
Into to Magickal Oils- How to Create a Magickal Oil
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Anointing and Dressing 
Oils that you collect or craft can be used in the process of anointing (aka applying oil to something). Anointing may be part of a consecration ritual, welcoming new tools, cleansing, or candle spells.
In candle spells specifically, oil can be used to dress the candle- applying magickal ingredients, especially oil, to enhance the candleās properties during the spell
Essential oils are the concentrated essence of plants, herbs, and spices that carry the properties of the herb. They are widely popular in aromatherapy, but can be used on their own for various purposes as well.
Please keep in mind that essential oils are highly concentrated and can cause irritation when used externally. Most essential oils are non-edible, and some are even dangerous- to both people and animals. Please be cautious and mindful when using essential oils
Essential Oil Resources:
- 9 Tips I Wish I Had Known About Aromatherapy/Essential Oils
- Essential Oils - Drop Some Knowledge on Me!
- Essential Oils Safety Q&A
- Suggestions for Headache Remedies
- Frankincense Essential Oil
The suggestions above are just that- simple suggestions! If you feel called to explore magickal inks and oils in another way, please feel free to do so!
As always, all witches are encouraged to embrace their own unique practice with how they explore the theme
STEP 2 : Share Your Experience 
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 donāt 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.
Getting Your 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? 
Click here to learn where to share your challenge entry
You are welcome to post it right here- just click āreplyā 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 āchallenge-entryā 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, February 28 at 7:00 AM CET (Central European Time)
( Time Converter: 2023-02-28T06:00:00Z)
(Note that the time zone is CET- if you donāt see your time displayed above, you can use this time zone calculator to check for 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 the 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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A wish that is written in magickal ink,
May come true sooner than you might think.
For oils and inks can enhance your spells-
Use them well and youāre sure to excel!
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Blessed Be!