Merry meet!
Thank you once again to everyone who joined in for last week’s Weekly Witchy Challenge - Magickal Inks & Oils 
After the hands-on work last week, it’s time to turn the page and get a bit philosophical. But don’t close that beautiful mind of yours! We’re looking across borders and boundaries to see it all.
The theme for this week’s challenge was suggested by not one but two great minds thinking alike (thank you to both @Cosmic_Curiosity and @Kasandra! 
) and is…
The Eclectic Witch: Interdisciplinary Magick 
Many parts make one beautiful whole
There are many types of witches around the world- and while some choose to stay strictly to one path or tradition, many others choose to draw on various paths, traditions, religions, spiritualities, and more as they find themselves within their Craft.
Witches who practice multiple areas of magick can be generally categorized as Eclectic (although the choice of whether or not to claim this term depends on the witch!) 
Definition from Google
By nature, an Eclectic Witch is a master of interdisciplinary magick- they are free to draw on and explore topics across the vast reaches of magickal knowledge, merging them and combining them to suit their needs . To those who choose eclecticism, all doors are open- it is up to them to select or define their own rules, magickal ethics, and make their path forward 
Despite the uniqueness of Eclectisim, it is a very wide umbrella term and is a common one for witches to gather under. (In fact, looking at the Coven Witch Type Poll, it seems that “Eclectic” is the most popular label claimed by witches here in the forum)
Whether or not you feel that the term “Eclectic” describes you and your practice, you are warmly welcome to join in this challenge to explore the exciting possibilities of interdisciplinary magick with your coven this week! 
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This week’s challenge is all about exploring eclectic and interdisciplinary magick- but as always, how you do so is up to you!
So are you ready? Because it’s…
CHALLENGE TIME!
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STEP 1 : Tying it All Together
This challenge is all about eclecticism- 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 challenge…
On the philosophical side of this challenge, set aside what you do and how you label your practice to take a look at, well, you! 
The you of this immediate moment is a beautiful collage of many influences, experiences, and ideas- some that you might be very conscious of, and others that may rest deeper inside you. For this challenge, consider taking some time to explore the many pieces that come together to make the wonderfully unique witch that you are today 
Things you might consider include:
Religions or Religious Influences
Philosophies
Heritage and Family
Locations and Local Traditions/Culture
Education
Deities
Elements
Favorite Areas of Magick
Etc.
For those who prefer to work some hands-on magick this week, let’s get casting!
Any spells, rituals, or meditations that draw on multiple topics or areas of focus will count for this challenge. For example, you might draw on your religious beliefs to write an elemental meditation, brew a potion to help unblock your chakras, or combine fire and water in a powerful spell.
For more inspiration and ideas, here are a few places you might search:
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The full list of Weekly Witchy Challenge Topics- each one explores an area of magick! -
Nine Types of Witches - nine of the most popular witch types/specialty areas of magick
The 
The The suggestions above are just that- simple suggestions! This is a very eclectic challenge, so if you feel called to explore eclecticism 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 don’t 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 “reply” 
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 “challenge-entry” 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, March 7 at 7:00 AM CET (Central European Time)
( Time Converter: 2023-03-07T06:00:00Z)
(Note that the time zone is CET- if you don’t 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 
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In our lives many things are gained
Some are gifts, while others claimed
Each is a part that makes you whole-
All put together, one beautiful soul!
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Blessed Be! 
this is going to really make me have to think because my practice is a continual evolution 
always
I’m glad you feel comfortable stepping up and posting. If you need anything or have any questions ask and someone will help you. You have my condolences on the loss of your kitty.
I don’t know but I am really fascinated, every time I read this wonderful information you provide sweetheart! I just love you and your wisdom too much…
I’m going to have to start crediting RhymeZone as a co-challenge writer for how often I’m in there searching for words that rhyme 
I know you specialize in tantric magick, so I’d be thrilled to hear whatever wisdom you have to share! (Just, depending on how detailed you explore the world of tantra, please remember to give it a nice home in A Sacred Space, to keep it private for the eyes of the coven 
