Merry meet!
Thank you once again to everyone who joined in for last weekās Weekly Witchy Challenge - Technologic Magick 
Got something youād like to bottle up? How about a jar-sized boost of power? This week, I hope youāre feeling creative, because itās time to roll up our sleeves and get crafty in the Craft! 
The theme for this weekās challenge isā¦
Spell Jars & Witch Bottles 
Were you ever told to ānot bottle things upā? This challenge turns that on its head-
Weāre finding freedom, peace, empowerment and more through witch bottles!
Jar Spells and Witch Bottles (terms that can be used interchangeably) come in many wonderful shapes and forms but all share the purpose of combining ingredients as part of a spell. The end result can be stored away, left on your altar, carried with you, or even given as a gift. It is a very versatile way of casting a spell!
Spell bags and jars are containers for a spell. The ingredients that correspond to the intention of the spell are added and then sealed to be charged or consecrated. This type of spell is usually crafted to contain the spell during a long-term goal or manifestation.
Traditional Witch bottles were used to bring about a continuous energy, such as protection, good luck or abundance. They can be made using old glass jars, medicine bottles, or any glass bottle with a lid or cork.
From Spells8 : Spell Bags & Jars
Whether you have crafted a million spell bottles or have yet to make your first- this challenge encourages you to open up and step out of your comfort zone as you explore the theme this week. There are no right or wrong answers here- feel free to let your creativity out of the jar! 
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This weekās challenge is all about exploring witch bottles and jar spells- but as always, how you do so is up to you!
So are you ready? Because itāsā¦
CHALLENGE TIME!
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STEP 1 : Witch Bottles & Spell Jars
This challenge is all about magickal bottles and jars- 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¦
If this is your first time making a jar spell or itās been a while since your last witch bottle, a great introduction to the art of spell jars can be found in the following guide.
Topics such as what bottles can be used and some beginner-friendly ingredients are explored, along with three easy jar spell recipes great for beginners. Feel free to adapt them to your needs and the ingredients you have available!
Introduction Guide: How to Make a Spell Jar
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Get Crafting!
Ready to make a jar spell? Here are some great recipes and ideas you can follow along with to make your own magickal jar or bottle based on the intention you choose!
Anti-Anxiety Jar Spell: Calming Witchās Bottle
Good Luck Spell Jar for Good Fortune
Spiritual Protection Witch Bottle
Honey Sweetening Jar Spell for Kindness
Bully-Be-Gone: Witch Bottle to Stop Bullying With Magick
Far and Away: Jar Spell to Banish a Rival
Self Love Spell Jar with Honey and Lavender
Endless Desire: Bottle Spell to Strengthen a Relationship
Valentineās Jar Spell to Attract Love
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Make a Virtual Spell Jar
Donāt have the ingredients youād like to make a spell jar? Consider making a test spell jar in the new Spells8 Virtual Altar! (This brand new feature is still in development, but is now open to Spells8 Members to explore)
Spells8 Virtual Altar - coven members only at this time
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ā¦ And More!
The suggestions above are just that- simple suggestions! If you feel called to explore technological magick 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 for instructions on where to share your 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, January 31 at 7:00 AM CET (Central European Time)
( Time Converter: 2023-01-31T06:00:00Z)
(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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Bottle it up and store it away-
Allow it to charge both night and day
Then wherever you go, near or far-
Your magick is working from within your jar!
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Blessed Be!
Hopefully I can get to this one this week lol
If I order them now, they would probably reach by 1st Feb, I donāt know what to do, I really wanted to participate in this one but I guess itās my bad luck this time! 
I wonder whether normal and empty kitchen jars could be used? 
And itās always fun to give a new life to something you held on to- good luck and I hope you have fun with your witch bottle! 
Where did you find those beauties, Amaris? I love the stopper tops, and theyāre so much fun with the different colors! 
I was just reading about how colored glass can add the correspondence of the color into the liquid inside- youāve got lots of potential with these! 
Good luck and I hope you have fun with your crafting 
I feel so much relieved now coz I really didnāt want to skip this one! 
Much love to you two! 
I know that feeling, when you think you canāt participate in something youāre excited for. When I thought my package for Imbolc and Ostara was stolen, I thought I couldnāt do anything for the Sabbat. I had this idea in my head and thought it was ruined. But I learned from our coven that other ideas and options are ALWAYS available. Sometimes I feel the need to follow steps perfectly, and if I donāt it wonāt be right. Whether it be a spell, meditation, tea recipe, anything. But Iāve learned from all the wonderful witches here that that isnāt true. Youāve got this girl! Look at your Brigid Doll. Sheās absolutely darling! I canāt wait to see what you come up with.