Warm greetings to all! 
We have some exciting news! Starting today, we are trying something new! 
The Spells8 Forums will begin offering a WEEKLY CHALLENGE! These challenges will be left fairly open- you are welcome to adapt them to your unique practice and needs. There are no right or wrong answers, and there is no way to āloseā the challenge if you participate! The goal is to provide encouragement, the sharing of new ideas, and to help you to strengthen your practice! 
Are you ready? Here we go~!
ITāS CHALLENGE TIME!
In order to complete the challenge, there are two simple parts:
STEP 1: Within the next week, research and try one new aspect of your practice
Have you always wanted to try crystal work 
? Has meditating in the forest always called to you, but youāve been hesitant to give it a try 
? Maybe youāve set aside a spell but havenāt taken the time to go through with it yet 
. The time is right- this is a sign to go ahead and give it a try!
For spellcasters: maybe study and try a new spell.
For kitchen witches, consider giving a new recipe a try.
For those who like rituals, implement a new aspect (perhaps using a new type of crystal, experimenting with an unfamiliar herb, or learning a new incantation) or try a Daily Devotional
For crafters, it could be time to try a new project!
Also a remember that Litha is upon us! If celebrating the summer solstice is something that interests you, why not give a Litha ritual a try? For more information about Litha, take a peek at Litha Altars, Ritual Ideas, and Midsummer FAQ 
STEP 2: After youāve experimented with something new- comment below with your findings!
Feel free to talk about your experience- be sure to mention what it was that you tried! Did it work how you expected it to? Will you use this new method again, adapt it, or put it aside? Would you recommend it to your fellow witches? 
The challenge will conclude in 7 days- on Friday, June 26th.
When the challenge closes, everyone who gave it a shot will receive a shout-out 
, and there may just be a small prize for all participants 
The goal of this challenge is to strengthen and diversify your practice with something new. Remember- there is no way to lose as long as you give it a try! Whether you love what you tried or hate it- you gain something either way: a valuable experience! 
If it doesnāt work out- nothing lost! But if your new adventure pays off, then youāve gained a new skill that you can further adapt and implement in your practice 
Iām really looking forward to seeing everyoneās ideas, and I wish the best of luck to all
Blessed Be!
Litha Offering Soup 
(vegan and gluten-free!)
and raspberry liquor 
. All in all, I think it turned out well! Although I wish I added more water- the broth was the best part of the dish 
)
). The great thing about soup is that, unlike baking, itās pretty easy to add more of an ingredient or spice as you go until itās just right 
How did it go? Is there anything you learned that you would alter if you make another smudge stick in the future? 
Thatās so exciting- please let us know how the rune studies go for you! 
If the Facebook group turns out to be a good resource for you, please feel free to share it here! 
I have so many recipes for tea- Iāll have to steal this and adapt it pair with different blends for different purposes! Cheers to tea time! 
itās kind of an intense period of time for me right now regarding my career - long story short, Iād like to work for the European Institutions, but to get in you have to pass a pretty long and rigorous application process. I made it to the last exam which will be in September, and the cards actually gave me a lot of reassurance about everything. Definitely needed as Iām very nervous 
I think youāll do great- usually the hardest part of any test is waiting to take it 
Thatās exciting that you are connecting so well with tarot- and it looks like you found out some important (though unforunate) information too! 
Many people come into our lives, but not always for the best. It takes strength to be able to step away and focus on your own needs and preserving your own energy 
