Merry Meet to all! 
Thank you again to those who joined in on last weekās challenge: Celestial Exploration! Now that everyoneās stars are in line, itās time for something new- our topic this week will beā¦
Thrifty Witchcraft! 
This week is all about saving money and using the resources around you. Witchcraft can quickly become an expensive endeavor, but the truth is- it doesnāt have to cost any money at all!
While it may be tempting to buy a shiny new cauldron, perhaps you have a perfectly good bowl or pot that will work just as well? 
With a little digging around and an open mind, you may find that you already have all the tools you need for your craft!
Calling all witches on a budget! Are you ready? Itāsā¦
CHALLENGE TIME! 
STEP 1 : Thinking Thrifty 
Bring out your creativity this week! Draw on the resources around you- especially things that you may not have considered before! Our challenge this week is to do something as part of your magickal practice that costs very little, or perhaps doesnāt cost any money at all!
If something comes to mind immediately- nowās the time to give it a try! If you are looking for a spark of inspiration on how to keep their practice free or very cheap, read onā¦
~Not spending a dime~
Your magickal practice doesnāt have to cost you a single penny! Look around your home for things that you can incorporate in your next ritual or spell. Old pots, statues, fabric from clothes you never wear- these are all items that, with creativity, can become part of an altar or made into something entirely new!
Hereās a great thrifty craft to do that will involve some Green/Kitchen Magick:
Herbal Scent Sachets
Head out to the garden and find some fragrant plants- flowers or herbs- to dry, or dig through your spice cupboard for your favorite dried culinary herbs.
Basil, rosemary, thyme, rose petals- there are many petals and/or spices that you can find that will work in a sachet pouch! Consider what you would like the sachet to be used for- protection? Safety? Purification? Good luck? The purpose of the bag will help you to decide what dried herbs or flowers you would like to use!
Find and purify a small bag. I recommend using a light-weight and translucent bag so the smell flows out easier and you can see the plants inside, but a bag sewn from thin fabric will work just as well!
As you place the dried herbs into your cleansed pouch, visualize the energies of the plant you are drawing on. You can say a chant or a few words to help draw out the purpose.
Ta-dah! Youāve made an herbal sachet! Keep them around the house, by your bed, or in your purse/bag to protect you and refresh you with a lovely scent!
When thinking thrifty, consider using materials you have already have:
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Such as using tea bags for an herbal ritual bath
, or collecting stones from a nearby lake or beach to use in place of crystals for water energy 
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Consider trying new areas of the craft- if you had a rock collection as a child, maybe itās time to take a new look at your old collection and dig out some pretty stones to add to your altar
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Perhaps you or a loved one has a herb garden
- considering looking into new kinds of herbs, and experimenting with new recipes! 
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For those who would rather not use material tools, there are ways to increase your practice using nothing but the power of your mind
! Practices such as meditation and visualization use no material resources and cost no money at all- all you need is a good mindset and the will to do magic! -
You could do a cleaning ritual- cleaning your home as part of a purification process
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There is magick all around and in each and every one of us- you donāt have to spend money to practice your craft, when it is such an essential part of you! 
~Spending a little, but getting a lot~
For those of us tempted to buy, but donāt want to break the bank, it is absolutely possible to be a Thrifty Witch:
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Consider going to thrift shops to find witchy goods, or things you can give a new purpose to.
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The Dollar Store (or equivalent in your country) is full of interesting treasure! Check out what the Crafty Witch found and made use of in their video: Dollar Store Witch Supply Haul
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Instead of buying things ready-made, consider making your own tools or altar items. Craft stores are a great place to find everything you need! You could craft your own statues, altar cloths, or other tools. You may even pick up a new skill or two as you go!
Ä few more resources~
Some advice on thrifty witching from other witches to help you find your inspiration:
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The āThrifty Witchā on YouTube talks about Witching on a Budget
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The Witch of Wonderlust on YouTube has a great video: Low-Cost Witchcraft Tools (That You Probably Already Have!) with a lot of helpful advice and inspiration
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Another video of interest is one created by the Hearth Witch entitled Witchcraft on a Budget
STEP 2 : Share Your Experience! 
To submit your experience, feel free to either create a new post in the forum (remember to mention the challenge somewhere in the post or title!) or to write about your experience below!
This challenge will be open for the next 7 days!
If you would like to participate, please post about your thrifty experience by 23:59 on Tuesday, July 21st! After this time you are still very welcome to post, but the challenge will not be issuing any more prizes.
As a reward for their efforts, all participants who complete this challenge will receive a shout-out in a following post and a small prize 
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A warm reminder that the challenge is very open- you are encouraged to participate in a way that reflects your unique practice 
. There are no right or wrong answers so long as you practice respectfully, and there is no way to āloseā the challenge if you participate !
The hope with this challenge is to help you help yourself- to inspire creativity, promote sharing, and encourage making the wonderful practice of witchcraft accessible to all!
May you always find that the tools you need are right at your fingertips, and may your eyes open to all the possibilities stretching out before you!
Blessed Be!
This is a fantastic idea, 
And whatās especially wonderful- itās totally free! 
How do you usually customize your tea lights? Do you change the colors maybe? Sounds very interesting, 
I put it on almost every day!
I agree- Mother Nature is the best source for materials, and always for very cheap or often for free! 
I actually listened to WOKE NATION for almost 2 hours straight yesterday while I cooked and cleaned the apartment- the music is so relaxing that I forget that itās on! So peaceful and cleansing~ 
If I wanted to make it more magickal 
I could decorate the outside with sigils and different color correspondences. I just havenāt gotten around to doing it yet because although Iām a thrifty witch, Iām also a busy witch 
