🗣 Weekly Witchy CHALLENGE - Multilingual Magick

[Artemisia]

Challenge Entry - Multilingual Magick

As is usual for me, my weekend is a busy, tiring blur and it isn’t until the end of the day Monday that I realize… oh no! I didn’t get around to completing my challenge.

Ogham, the Irish tree language, captured my attention right from the beginning when reading this challenge but I didn’t know what I wanted to do for the challenge. Fast forward to the night before the challenge is due (last minute, anyone? ), it hits me! I want to make my own ogham staves. Thankfully I have a million popsicle sticks in the “junk” drawer for who knows what reason so I printed out the symbols and started working on creating! I will put more time into carving and coloring them tomorrow morning but I wanted to submit what I have started and post finished pictures tomorrow!

I also did look up my name in the Ogham Transliterator
and copied both my full name and the name I use into my commonplace magick book. I really like my name - I think it looks like a key!

[Sarafeena_Sage]

Weekly Witchy Challenge- Multilingual Magick

For the challenge this week I did some studying and listened to an Audible book called Icelandic Magic, Practical Secrets of the Northern Grimoires by Stephen E. Flowers Ph.D.
It had a pdf with it and I was so excited when it showed some spells in the old language and in current English. This is all I could manage this week. It is a really cool book. I wish I had the entire hard copy. It also explained the SATOR square and had it in runes.

[Mistella]

Hello everyone!
I’ve missed a couple challenges due to commitments ( traveled to Salem too!) and I’m finally back in the swing of things again. Yay!
I have chosen to study the Elder Futhark runic alphabet symbols and created my own set.
I’ve been studying the Spells8 course on Casting Runes and am almost finished.
Interesting stuff! I’m giving it a try!
I’ve had some oak rounds from crafting sitting in a drawer and decided to use those for my runes and put them in a handy dandy moon bag for now.

Thanks for the interesting challenge and I’ll complete my course and see how these fit into my craft! Blessed be!

[Jeannie1]

I found this really intersting story “Dolores Cannon” spoke about the Dead Sea scrolls she said she put this young girl under hypnosis and did past life regression!
[The Dead Sea Scrolls ](https://Dolores Cannon does past life regression! )
We can actually see that the Dead Sea scrolls
[Dead Sea Scrolls ](https://Dead Sea Scrolls )
I found it really interesting that Jesus was a mystic! It’s really interesting that she puts people through hypnosis and this one lady gave her lots of information from her past life! Around that time many believed in reincarnation and I think it’s interesting how the Roman’s changed the Dead Sea scrolls and this is the proof right here!
If you want you can see!
For me I wanted to go over some of the tarot cause I feel the tarot is a language in its self.

I read out of a book called PapusnThe Tarot of Bohemian And I think it’s very interesting the Kabbalah the sacred word Yod-He-Vau-He
Because I love the Tarot I always want to know the meaning behind it
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Also some symbols, correspondences and Greek Names

I did some other energy work and worked with the language of the tarot for example in the book Tarot Constellations bye Mary Greer
She states you can spell out your name so I did I did my Witch name and my real name.

You should try it!
Another thing is that I am working with planetary magic which is a different language in its self! Here’s a video of the book I have
[Language of planets ](https://Planetary Magic Boom Review )
I worked with Murcury I went to https://horoscopes.astro-seek.com/calculate-traditional-chart/?narozeni_den=15&narozeni_mesic=8&narozeni_rok=2022&narozeni_hodina=&narozeni_minuta=&narozeni_mesto_hidden=Citrus%20Heights&narozeni_stat_hidden=US&narozeni_podstat_kratky_hidden=CA&narozeni_city=Citrus%20Heights,%20USA,%20California&narozeni_sirka_stupne=38&narozeni_sirka_minuty=42&narozeni_sirka_smer=0&narozeni_delka_stupne=121&narozeni_delka_minuty=17&narozeni_delka_smer=1&narozeni_timezone_form=auto&narozeni_timezone_dst_form=auto&house_system=placidus&hid_fortune=&hid_fortune_check=on&hid_spirit=&hid_spirit_check=on&hid_syzygy=&hid_syzygy_check=on&hid_vertex=&hid_vertex_check=on&hid_chiron=&hid_chiron_check=on&hid_lilith=&hid_lilith_check=on&hid_uzel=&hid_uzel_check=on&&narozeni_hodina=19&narozeni_minuta=59&narozeni_sekunda=36&house_system=whole

I really had fun exploring all of the different languages!
Jeannie

[BryWisteria]

This challenge is now CLOSED

Bravo! C’est Magnifique! すごい! Niesamowite! This is one talented coven- thank you and great job to everyone who explored languages in magick this week

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!

[jan_TheGreenWitch]

Hi everyone - I’m terribly sick with chemo side effects and taking things one day at a time right now, I’ll give everyone an update over on Positive Energy for Diagnosis & Treatment

Challenge Entry for Multilingual Witchcraft:

I am exploring Hoodoo this month and decided to use this as my challenge ritual, & also as the book I’m reading for the new book club. Hoodoo is a system of folk spiritual practices and magic and will often incorporate the practitioner’s own religion, or vice versa - incorporate Hoodoo into their respective religion. Hoodoo grew up in the USA in the shadow of the larger culture of Christianity. This American created form of magic adjusts and adapts itself to the larger culture around it–absorbing what its practioners can and want to use. Hence, in areas where Christian Catholicism was dominant, practitioners often used Catholic prayers in their rituals and where Christian Protestantism was strong, bible verses, usually from the King James Version, are heavily used.

This way of sprouting and seeking a way to practice is often used in witchcraft practices across the world as a way to honor whatever your higher power is, be that the Christian god, Hecate, or the Great Horned One. Since hoodoo is a very personalized and adaptable practice a lot of people borrow scripture from any number of other paths. Hoodoo practitioners believe that whether you need something or somebody else does, the Lord has your back and will provide.

I chose to write and say/meditate to the Lord’s Prayer in Creole this week as my challenge outcome - I listened to many versions of it on YouTube, tried to do a new one each day:

The Lord’s Prayer in Creole

Nòtrepè a an Kreyòl

Papa nou ki nan syèl la,

Nou mande pou yo toujou respekte non ou.

Vin tabli gouvènman ou,

pou yo fè volonte ou sou latè, tankou yo fè li nan syèl la.

Pen nou bezwen an, ban nou li jòdi a.

Padonnen tou sa nou fè ki mal,

menm jan nou padonnen moun ki fè nou mal.

Pa kite nou nan pozisyon pou nou tonbe nan tantasyon,

men, delivre nou anba Satan.

Paske, se pou ou tout otorite, tout pouvwa ak tout louwanj, depi tout tan ak pou tout tan.

Amèn.

Haitian Creole Lord's Prayer

Blessed be, enjoy!

[Susurrus]

Great job @jan_TheGreenWitch! Creole was always so interesting to me.

Please take care of yourself & be gentle & easy with yourself. Don’t try to do too much, be sure you’re properly recovering.

I had noticed your book club entry & i lo e that you incorporated it into the entry also.

I love the added videos for the challemge entries too! They help set the tone or rhythm in some cases.

I started reading Celtic Magic: By Mari Silva, but it was too casually conflicting. So I am reading Celtic Magic by DJ Conway (affiliated with Llewellyn) & then Celtic Magic by Kristoffer Hughes, a practicing Druid & Celtic Tree Magic by Danu Forest another Druid Priestess. Clearly i have also found a rabbit hole.

[BryWisteria]

@jan_TheGreenWitch I hope you don’t mind that I rehomed your challenge entry out of the comments of the other post and here into the main thread- I didn’t want it to get lost, it deserves the spotlight! (I also see it was posted before the deadline, so no worries there either! This great entry is all set!)

Your entry is such a fascinating combination and exploration of different paths and how they overlap- I think interdisciplinary studies open so many new doors and exciting possibilities, so this is really amazing to see! Great work, beautiful prayer, and thank you for sharing it

I hope you are getting plenty of rest and that the chemo side effects ease up so you are feeling much better soon!

Blessed be!

[Susurrus]

@Sarafeena_Sage I have seen audible books with other formats of books that I have on my “to read” list. I am currently toying with the idea of trying it out, but it sounds like it really worked well for you!

I have found recently, that Iceland, Vikings, that whole era & area have been covered quite a bit on different episodes on Expedition Unknown & I believe something on the History Channel where you can see the runic scripts on items & stones, which is just fascinating to me that they are still around! I’m happy that you are enjoying your studies!

@Mistella that’s a great bag for your runes! I haven’t made it to the part where I make my own but I am always in awe when others show their work for making runes on their own with their own materials. Great job!

I hope you enjoyed your time in Salem too! It’s such a great place & it’s like walking back in time a bit when you get to go there & visit the different sections of the town.

@Jeannie1 I have never tried to do things such as my name in Tarot, I’d imagine that the card associated with the letter gives more meaning to your name. I think I have found something to try when I am looking to shift gears or find something to entertain my brain!

Great job to everyone’s entry & I am sorry if I missed commenting on any. They were all fascinating to go through everyone’s interpretation of how to approach the challenge. Wonderful job!

[crystal5]

I am using the Moonly app for my daily draw. I drew again. Here is Moonly Apps description of the rune. I am thrilled to draw it again.

Hopefully, on our next drive into the mountains we will see some elk.

[crystal5]

This was the picture hanging in the dentist office today.

I feel a theme in my day.

[Sarafeena_Sage]

@Susurrus I must tell you that I cancelled my Audible account because you don’t get to keep the books after a year. I decided that I wanted a tangible item for my money so now I order a real book at least once a month. Audio books are handy when you’re busy or driving but I feel like I don’t retain the information as well and have to listen to them more than once. I guess it all depends on what you like and your lifestyle, and the money part of course.

Anyway, on the viking topic, I think I’ve watched every show and documentary on vikings. I am a descendant of the female viking remains they found a few years ago and that excites me very much. I feel like it answered a lot of my questions on why I feel the way I do. I’ve been listening to books on Asatru, Seidr and Heathens. When the Viking exhibit was at the Natural History museum I went to that, it was very cool to see a viking long ship in person! I find it all very fascinating too

[marsha]

I love this @Artemisia thanks so much for sharing!

[jan_TheGreenWitch]

Of course, @BryWisteria, I appreciate the insight, I never know if I should create something all new or not, thanks! I will add more Hoodoo learnings to that link as I go along my readings and practices!

[jan_TheGreenWitch]

@Sarafeena_Sage

I must tell you that I cancelled my Audible account because you don’t get to keep the books after a year.

I was very worried about this because I’ve had this account for years and I do have access to my old downloads. I wonder if it is something outside the USA?
https://help.audible.com/s/article/will-my-audiobooks-disappear-after-i-ve-listened-to-them?language=en_US

Are you certain that they are not there at all, even if you try to re-down load them? I understand why you would want to cancel Audible if that’s the case.

I’ll check out the you.tube .pdfs too thank you for the resource @Sarafeena_Sage!

[Sarafeena_Sage]

I guess it takes the book after a year when you cancel. I think the books are available as long as you keep paying monthly. I paused my account and it did lock me out of a couple of my downloaded titles.

I guess I’m just ready for a break from it too. I feel like I have too many subscriptions and can’t keep up

[jan_TheGreenWitch]

@Sarafeena_Sage I hear ya, I need to comb through and cancel a few things, I feel overloaded myself.

[Susurrus]

I prefer an actual book but for the cost & ease when I’m out & about waiting, Kindle comes in handy. I try to buy physical books at least once a month too.

I don’t retain audible information as much as reading &/or writing the information. So that & the cost were my main hesotations but I was getting curious as it started showing up more in ads or recommendations.

I like that it gives you the descriptions & information too! I haven’t used that app before. I’ll have to check it out.

[BryWisteria]

Making my way on down, reading fast, entries pass and I’m covenbound

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@martje You created your own fantasy language for this chant!?! That’s amazing Martje! It takes a lot of creativity to work out a new language, and then real talent to weave it into your intention and something you can use- this is really very impressive! Bravo, Martje!

@Garnet You’re on fire, Garnet! You’re rhyming away, I could read them all day!

@Phoenix_Fire Ahhhh I see! Cultural appropriation is a big topic in the spiritual community, so I can definitely see why they would discuss it in regards to the different deities and religions. Thanks for explaining it (I thought you did a great job!), if you do remember the name of the audio book, feel free to share it! It sounds like interesting topics and I’d love to check it out

@crystal5 Congrats on your rune studies, Crystal- it looks like you are doing awesome with the course and really covering a lot of ground! I think making your own runes is a wonderful way to bond with a magickal tool as well as help to deepen your readings. Good luck and have fun with the crafting! Also that painting is stunning

@john.knox Danke schon for your entry, John!

@Wysteria_Norn I’m so glad you liked the theme I completely agree with what you said about words holding immense power. I think using words in a similar way to sigils is a creative way to cast and it certainly has a lot of possibilities! Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts and for joining in the challenge!

@Kasandra Lovely devotional to Veaug, and made all the more powerful with the care and dedication you put into both writing it as well as translating it! You really are thriving with Dovahzul- from where I stand, I’d say you’ve mastered it!

@Ostara Your witch’s runes are gorgeous, Ostara- and absolutely loaded with meaning! They really hold a language all of their own I think exploring the meaning of your runes and connecting with them was a fantastic way to tackle this challenge- great work and thanks for sharing!

@CelestiaMoon Python!!! Now that is a fancy language- I don’t know much about computer languages (aside from the fact that they are very useful to know!) but I had fun reading your translation here. I love how you custom-made the input commands- they are so clever! I’m glad you are enjoying many blessings right now, and I pray that your luck and good energy soon extend to your finances too- so mote it be!

@stavroula Ohhhhh Stavroula this is beautiful!!! I’m afraid I cannot read Greek, but to my eyes the writing here looks like art- it is so elegant! Hearing it in the video is very beautiful too- thank you so much for sharing both the chant and the video, I really enjoyed them!

@SpanishWitchy You have a wonderful morning chant, Lucia- what a great and positive way to start the day! I think that any day begun with this chant is sure to be a good one Your translation is really great too- I appreciate you sharing both! Thank you so much

@Artemisia You made it- no worries at all! And it’s a really lovely entry too- the Ogham is a fascinating language, I can see why it drew you in And thank goodness for collecting fun treasures- your popsicle stick collection found a great new life as your Ogham sticks! I am sure they will serve you well And oh my goodness- I see it! It really does look like a key! I’d say its a positive sign- you have the power to unlock your own future, Kat!

@Sarafeena_Sage Icelandic Magic is so cool- that sounds like a really neat book! And what a bonus to find a collection of spells in multiple languages- both new and old. That sounds like a real treasure, Sarall- I hope you’re able to find the full hard copy someday!

@Mistella Welcome back, Mistella- I hope your travels went well and that you had a blast! Congrats on your rune studies- it sounds like you are making great progress. Making your own runes is a great way to take your rune practice to a new level- and they look awesome! I hope you continue to enjoy them- happy divining!

@Jeannie1 I never thought of the tarot as a language before, but you are absolutely right- each card is a symbol that holds deeper meaning. And all those who read the tarot can say that they speak the language of the cards- I love it, Jeannie, you’re brilliant! From tarot to symbols, planetary magick, books, and more- you really dove deep in your studies this week. Congrats to you for all your great work, thank you for sharing all you accomplished!

@jan_TheGreenWitch That sounds exciting- keep on studying, and keep us posted on how it all goes for you!

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For those who haven’t found it yet, the Props and Presents post for this challenge is now live in the forum and badges have been sent to everyone who shared an entry- thank you once again for joining in the multilingo challenge

A new challenge will launch very soon!

Blessed be~!

[Phoenix_Fire]

So i found the book, its called pagasism for begginers althea sebastiani. I hope i spely it right. It was referrinh to deities that already had living religion and the issue of trying to worship a deity outside that living religion in a different way. It mentioned cultured appropriation. Im not sure if that makes more sense. Lol im listeni g yo the book again. It was a book that id found comforting yo listen to as it was paganism n in a way tgat isnt too wordy or heavy so it was easy yo follow even if doing other things while listen to it. Some others are more difficult yo follow while doing other things as more wordy n more complex topics that need to fully focus on to follow. But i guess a book for begginers needs to be easy to follow while giving basic information on a topic.