This is so beautiful @Mistella. I LOVE what you did for this challenge. Very creative and a lovely tribute to two of your lost loves. You have a lot more fun beach memories ahead. 
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Weekly Witchy Challenge Entry - Of Seas, Sands, and Tides
I took a little time this week to really think about what the sea means to me. I have an interesting relationship with water. I both love and fear it. I grew up on the West Coast of the US. Specifically on the Puget Sound, which is an inlet of the Pacific Ocean. I canāt imagine not living by salt water. If I ever move from here, it will be near the coast somewhere. You will never see me in it though. I love everything about the ocean except for actually being in the ocean. Iām terrified of it. The sharks, jelly fish, eels, unknown sea creatures, really just anything deadly that can come up and snatch me or zap me 
, LOL!! And the massive waves and currents that can swoop you under never to be seen againā¦ I know so dramatic. 
Did I say sharks? Thatās worth mentioning twice. LOL! Iām also not much of a swimmer and nearly drowned several times as a child. So I stick to pools. 
But I do really love so many things about the beach and the ocean. I love the sound of the waves crashing into the sand and the seagulls singing overhead as I chill on the beach with the sand in my toes, watching and listening to the waves crashing in, staring in awe of the massive body of water that seems to go on to infinity, the smell of sea salt in the air. Going for a walk looking for sea shells, and crabs under rocks, or any other wild life that washes up to shore, and on and on. Itās endless really. Itās so peaceful and the perfect place to recharge. 
I absolutely love it, but donāt put me in it. LOL!
For this challenge I obviously didnāt go for a big swim in the gigantic ocean, but I did find myself immersed in water. I took a cleansing sea salt bath under the moon light. You are probably visualizing me in an outside bath under the moonlight. LOL! 
But no. I have a skylight in my bathroom. I visualized the full moon beaming down and clearing out all the negative dirty energies as I bathed in a sea salt soak, infused with lavender. Before my soak, I cleansed the tub really well, then cleansed the room and tub with Palo Santo. I then lit my sage candle and melted into the delicious warm sea salty water. And WOW was it ever relaxing. As I drained the tub, I envisioned all the old stale dirty enemies going down the drain. It was lovely! Refreshed and renewed.
Thank you for this challenge. It really made me dig deep.
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Of Seas, Sands, and Tides - Challenge Entry
I admit I got a bit panicked and stuck not being able to figure out something to do for this challenge. While I do live in a state with a coastline, I am 3 hours away from it and not able to venture out that way in time to truly do Sea Magick.
Instead, I chose to do Oceanās Charm using shells from my last beach trip.
Iāve left a couple of the shells on my desk as a reminder of my intention.
Thank you for the challenge. Each one extends my comfort zone and increases my knowledge.
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thank you @WitchAngel111 Your descriptive storytelling had me right there at the beach with you! I love that you have the moonlight peeking through your skylight and bestowing her healing energies on you while soaking away the stale dirty enemies. That reminds me of some commercial pulling the plug in the tub, and messy monsters swirl down the drain screaming. Maybe that was a dreamā¦lol. Your sea-salty bath ritual sounds divine 
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Weekly Witchy Challenge - Mermaids Welcome!
Mermaids Welcome!
I used the Water Invocation here on spells8 in my ceremony. I gathered some coral, sea glass, and shells to invite in a Mermaid. I also had water and sand (not in the picture).
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I have to skip this challenge. I thought it was too hot to go out this weekend to check out the Salt lake or the Bonneville Shoreline.
@Torista gave some good information about them. The salt lake is drying up. I have heard talks about a pipeline from the Pacific ocean to refill it but it will take years to build one if it was to get approved.
Sending good vibes to Yellowstone and hoping the flood waters will drain into the Salt lake! or any lake in the west for that matter. The west US is drying up and itās very scary. Iām really worried about the fire season. Iām thinking about looking into some rain spells very soon 
And the east US is soggy! Maybe a pipeline from east to west for flood run off
I enjoyed reading everyoneās posts. Great job! 
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I love how creative looking everything is!! Neptune is definitely proud!!
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Happy birthday!! I know thereās a post for birthdays but Iām saying it here lol i hope your day is filled with so much happiness and joy!!
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This challenge is now CLOSED 
Bravo to all those who love the sea- it was so much fun to read about everyoneās ocean magick experiences this week! 
Thank you so much to everyone who dove into the challenge and answered the call of the sea 
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! 
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My daughter and her wife Renea went to beach over the weekend for Reneaās birthday. They woke up early Sunday morning to watch the sun rise and Stella wanted to go back to the Air bnb, but Renea wanted to stay for a while so she told Stella to pick her up at 10. At 9:50 Stella called Renea to tell her she was on her way. Renea told her to āplease hurryā. When Stella got there Renea was bruised and bleeding and it looked like road rash all over her body. She was in the water with a boogie board and all of a sudden her feet couldnāt reach the bottom. She was in a rip current and not only was she being washed out to sea, but she was also going toward a rock jetty. She slammed into the jetty and then it was a fight for her life. Somehow she managed to pull herself to the top of the jetty. She is in the hospital recovering.
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Oh my goodness, @Ostara- I am so sorry to hear about what happened to your daughterās wife! That is terrifying- I am so glad she got out okay. Wishing her all the best as she recovers 
The sea is a beautiful but dangerous place. Weāve lost family members to the sea before- my parents both grew up by the sea and my family has a history of being mossers, fishers, and lobstermen. The ocean gives, but it also takes. Things can change in the blink of an eye.
I know this challenge was focused more on celebrating the sea and how we can incorporate it into magick, but it really is important to be mindful of the dangers of the ocean as well
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This is a really interesting recipe! Thereās lots of seaweed down at the beach, but so much of it is stinky (full ofā¦ not so nice things from the sea 
) I wonder if thereād be so way to cleanse it? Or if purchasing seaweed for cosmetic uses is a safer option 
Iāll have to look into it more- thanks so much for this recipe, Ostara!
Beautiful ritual and I love your invocation and prayer for Delphin- the words you chose paint such a vivid image of the dark and magickal depths of the ocean 
Thank you so much for sharing your lovely ritual! May all those lost at sea find their peaceful rest in the arms of the ocean
I know it is sad and painful to watch things you treasured as a child slowly changing- we have a similar yet opposite problem here on the coast. As the storms become more wild and the water rises, it is eating away the cliffs at an alarming rate. The ocean claims more land every year and the shore line is disappearing beneath the waves.
Thank you so much for your research and heartfelt reflection- aside from the general advice to help prevent climate change and protect the environment, Iām also not sure what specific things could be done to help on a local level. But I can tell this is something close to your heart, @Torista, so I am cheering you on in your efforts and research!
And sorry about your sunburn- do you have any aloe vera, by any chance? Itās a lifesaver for treating sunburns 
Look at these gorgeous pictures! 
What a fun collage, @Martje- your talents never fail to amaze me 
I can imagine collecting favorite images of the sea while listening to soothing ocean songs is a really wonderful time!
And what better way to complete the experience than with a sea salt lavender bath? That sounds like paradise 
I hope you enjoyed your bath!
Jem!!! Oh, this is gorgeous! I really love watercolor painting and it is such a creative idea to use salt water as the base 
The result is breathtaking- it really turned out amazing!
Thank you so much for sharing your lovely art magick talents, Jem!
I love the way you think, @Phoenix_Fire- what a fun idea to combine your assignment with the challenge! And gosh, the Sea Whispererās Oracle looks amazing- the back of the cards are so pretty 
I completely agree that you donāt need to be physically at the beach to channel that powerful ocean energy- youāve done a wonderful job of connecting to the sea through your cards and intention! Well done! 
It sounds like everything aligned perfectly- what a great day to embrace your Neptune-y (Iām borrowing this word now 
) energy! The candle turned out amazing- you chose a great picture to incorporate on your altar. And how fun to add the sand and sea salt, itās a great touch! 
Your altar looks amazing- it has such a soothing energy. I think you did a great job at making your very own sea within your sacred space Wishing you all the best with your Pluto work and self-care challenge- many blessings, Mary! 
Thatās awesome! Iām so glad you had such a great meditation 
And Iām in awe of your altar- look at that mermaid platter!!! Everything looks so beautiful, you have a really lovely altar set up
Thanks so much for sharing!
Thatās the way to do it! 
And what a lovely sea it is- gosh, I could look at this for hours! You have so many wonderful oceanic treasures. This is really beautiful to see- thank you so much for sharing, Ostara!
Awwww Iām so happy you think so! And agreed- the entries have been really amazing to read. Goodness, Iām always so impressed with how talented and creative the coven is!
Iām really glad if the energy from this challenge helped you- many thanks to you and the coven for jumping in to this beloved theme!
Many blessings to the sweet āPolliwogā Garnet!
Thatās a gorgeous picture, @crystal35- your candles burn so brightly and beautifully! And the seashell ring around them is a very pretty touch
I hope if you were working a spell or ritual that everything went well! Thank you very much for sharing your lovely altar
This is a great idea, Danni- sea salt is easy to get in just about every supermarket, itās certainly easier to get than sand for those away from the beach! I love the idea of drawing symbols, sigils, or runes in the salt as well. Brilliant!
Itās a powerful revelation- your mind can do so much more than your body can, and it isnāt restricted to the same limitations! Iām glad you found your freedom, Amethyst, and that you enjoyed a lovely trip to your personal seaside paradise 
I love this meditation- her voice is very relaxing to listen to 
Thanks so much for sharing it!
Youāve got some great things written on your list, Jeannie- I think the last one is particularly important (although it is harder to master than it sounds)! Your sacred space looks lovely too- Iām so glad you had a good ritual. Enjoy the full moon power, my friend- may it illuminate the way to everything you wish for! 
It sounds like you are blessed by the water, Andre- how lucky to have such beautiful nature close by! 
Thatās a gorgeous little charm, and a great seaside exercise for some self-love work Thanks for this one, Jessica- I might just have to give it a try on a future beach walk!
Cheers to that! You must be so excited for your upcoming adventure- it sounds like you are going to have a blast next month! It is really sweet that you took the time to honor your lost loved ones. The sea is a very healing place for honoring those who have gone. I am sure they would appreciate your beautiful ritual and offering
That was a very beautiful entry, Mistella, and gorgeous pictures as well! Thank you so much for sharing
No matter how far from the waves you wander, you can always hear the call of the ocean- that is a really lovely item to have on your altar! As for the beach, the seasons pass quickly- Iām sure your summer and beach days will be there again before you know it! 
I think you are very wise, Angela. The sea is beautiful and enchanting, but it certainly has its dangers as well! Iām with on the sharks- every now and then thereās a shark sighting here and I always get a little freaked out 
Your cleansing sea salt moonlight bath sounds amazing- what a lovely experience! Thank you so much for sharing your reflection and ocean bath work, really beautiful work! 
That is a fantastic way to take on the challenge- and what a gorgeous spell you had there! Your seashells are so pretty and your candles burn so brightly. I wish you an oncoming wave of new funds! 
Great job, Kat!
Hello beautiful mermaid! 
Oh, she is so lovely- did you set her up in your beautiful gardens, Marsha? It is such a great display! I hope the water invocation went well in your ceremony- may the mermaidās blessings wash over you!
Safety first! You are smart to stay home and stay cool when it gets too hot
Being on the East Coast at the moment, Iām afraid I donāt hear too much about the situation on the other side of the country, so Iām grateful to learn more from the coven. Iām sorry about what is happening there with the lakes and I pray that they are able to refill/fix the waters soon!
The Props and Presents post for this challenge is now live and badges have been sent out to everyone who shared an entry 
Thank you so much once again to everyone who joined in! I had a feeling the ocean would be a fun topic, but Iām really thrilled to see just how many coven members love and treasure the seas
Many blessings to all of the Sea Witches!
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Thank you Mistella! Iām so happy I could take you on the journey with me.
LOL! thatās funny, because when I wrote that I was also picturing the little monsters from the scrubbing bubbles commercial going down the drain. Not so much a dream.
It most certainly was divine! I highly recommend as a regular practice. You could even do something similar in the shower using a sea salt scrub.
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Thank you @BryWisteria !! I love this shiny new title. 
Iām really loving these weekly challenges.
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Yes, itās on a square stepping stone with the clover. It didnāt seem right to perform the ceremony inside.
It was very hot yesterday, 102 F broke the record here. The wind was blowing just right to bring the smoke from the New Mexico fires into Colorado. My ceremony was quick because of the heat and smoke.
Last night, the Full Moon looked redish-orange with the smoke in the air! It really looked like the Strawberry Moon!
Thank you, @BryWisteria I love the new title āSea Witch!ā
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@Mistella!
I love both your wild dogfish running the beach and the most beautiful mini mermaid!
Garnet
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@Ostara
Iām afraid of the oceans and sea but riptides are the worst! Itās a miracle she came away with just abrasions and bruises. The Universe was watching out for her.
Sending healing vibration
and gratitude for her life
Much love
Garnet
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