:witch_wisdom: Weekly Witchy CHALLENGE - Wisdom of the Witches

[Francessca]

Challenge Entry:

Hello everyone, I hope you all have had a great week . This is going to be one of my shorter entries, if I get a chance I might add more to it over the weekend…

@BryWisteria

→ What are the most valuable things I’ve learned on my journey so far?

→ If I could go back and tell myself one thing about magick, what would it be?

→ Is there something I’d like every witch out there to know?

To answer the above reflective questions I can say that your practice is what you make of it, what you personally have time to put into it and what your gut/ instinct directs you towards. Do what feels right to you, what feels natural and true, treat yourself, others and the higher powers with love respect and light and let the knowledge you gain from others, books, apps and personal experiences be your guide.

Overall there isn’t a wrong way to express yourself or to go about your craft and it has to be something that is meaningful and personal to you and what your able to put into it. From my own experience I try to take make my mundane tasks, and fill them with a little Magick.

Whether it’s my daily choirs, making my coffee in the morning and pouring my intent and manifestations into it, to giving thanks to the goddess that I work with and providing small offerings, words of kindness or simply just speaking with them to say thank you.

Personally I have my alter in my hallway so I can stop by through out the day to say thank you to the deities, view the items I’ve left for them and if I’m able to light candles for you each of the goddess I work with if I’m lucky and I’m given the opportunity I’ll do an Oracle reading to gain insight on my day / what’s going on in my life.

I came across the following today, and it’s something I already do to an extent but plan on building on it. For all the busy parents and individuals out there that are trying to squeeze in their craft while also keeping their homes tidy this may be of interest to you:

Chore-Magick: Incorporating Saturn's Disciplines into Daily Routines

Wishing everyone love, light, and a wonderful weekend.

[Francessca]

I love that you identified with a phase , it warms my heart because I’ve been saying to myself lately that I’m no longer a Maiden but am now a Mother, I also enjoy that you follow what makes you feel happy and full.

[Francessca]

I truly enjoyed your post , my favorite thing about it was that it was informative and felt like a witchy PSA, when I read it I could see your profile picture like an anime character giving this advice and it made me smile .

[Francessca]

@Phoenix_Rose

was taught that the most important goal in life is “to know thyself”. Being good to others was a close second. I would tell myself to focus on the journey, not the destination. Getting to know me will take my whole lifetime, don’t rush. It is ok to push, to screw up, to do well, and it is ok to coast for awhile. When being good to others it is imperative to be good to myself. There is a difference between being good to myself and being selfish.
It is also ok to not be a master at witchcraft, I can always be a student and keep learning. It is a practice.

Oh my heart , I adore this and couldn’t agree more with what you have written . When I read this I said to myself “yesssss this is soo spot on.”

[Nhaama]

Aweee, that makes me very happy~! Thank you

I love my pfp, my s/o drew it for me x3

[magan]

@Phoenix_Rose

“Be like water” Bruce Lee

This part though!! those three words literally got me through some of the toughest times in life. All very beautiful and meaningful quotes, but this one speaks so loudly to me! Your advice is so spot on, beautifully written

[Phoenix_Rose]

Thank you @Francessca!

And thank you for the chore magic link. I am going to use that.

@magan thank you !. This quote has definitely got me through some tough times as well. I used to watch a VHS tape that had Bruce Lee’s interviews on them at the end of his movie Enter the Dragon. I hope your though times are behind you!

[starborn]

You explained what you said well, though! And asking the right questions in the first place is often the biggest challenge.

[starborn]

@Artemisia

wasn’t sure I’d have enough time to get this done before the weekend but I did.

I’m glad you did. That was a great and informative read.

[starborn]

@Francessca

I came across the following today, and it’s something I already do to an extent but plan on building on it. For all the busy parents and individuals out there that are trying to squeeze in their craft while also keeping their homes tidy this may be of interest to you:

Wonderful entry. Thank you for sharing this. I also try to do everything I do intentionally, but this is showing me how I can build on it, too.

[Jeannie1]

Content warning for sensitive subjects including death, suicide, and drug use.

For my challenge I have wrote

We are all embarking a spiritual journey some are further than others. I believe in recantation recently, my grandmother passed away and then after that, my dad, so I have been trying to heal, but at the same time, I am finally releasing them to the ether . My cousin was stabbed to death and he Died and was stabbed to death. My cousin did a small ritual for him because she was afraid his spirit was stuck, but she feels that he was released into the ether. My other cousin Desiree she Died and very young age she was 16 she died of a drug overdose . I’ve had many friends that have died because of drug overdoses. I can lean inn to watch the phases of the moon and try to plan ahead to what’s going to happening in the stars and the cosmos and while I see the phases of the moon I lean into the planets and astrology. I try to go to the druids and listen in on their Sabbats and Esbates but I am a Hecataean, I tie in my emotions to what I want to Release or bring to me. I meditate and try to process my emotions and write in a journal or envision a good life and the possibilities and try to go to the power I have inside that is by opening the third eye . If I feel weak and see I have limitations I try to work with the energy by breathing, yoga staying in a peaceful mind. Today I’m going to get a massage healing my body is what I need to do. I want to try to manifest the best life and we are co creators we write the story. Others may think its week to share and be vulnerable but I like to share maybe sometimes I over share. It’s a risk I make!! I can’t grow if I don’t share my truth! Some will see a different side of the coin!
Lots of love inn lots of love out! Letting go of what does not serve me!
Everybody has there own unique practice for me my practice is special and unique to me because I know I was called to Hecate when the dark night of the soul. My son was shot and my other son tried to commit suicide so anyone can judge me for my practice but I know that this is my medicine. I am a witch and most people can tell that I am a practitioner. Today is her day because she is connected to the 13. 13 is a sacred number. She has many attributes that radiate love for example her torches and I care less what others think. To each there own!!
I am actually trying to figure out what happened where I live on the land. Then I am going to try to learn how I can honor my land. And the indigenous cultures! How can I help to bring community? For me I am going to see if I can visit a sea and look up to the sky!!! I think in this society we are to embodied by capatalism and we need to embody our rituals outside in nature!
Jeannie

[crystal5]

Challenge Entry

@BryWisteria

→ What are the most valuable things I’ve learned on my journey so far?

Magick makes every moment big or small special and memorable. It is too easy in life to just let life flow by unmarked and unremembered. As witches, we pay attention and celebrate phases and seasons. Many witches mark the phases of the moon and the seasons. Spells are cast, dreams are manifested, and intentions are created regularly throughout the year.

I can make any moment in my day magical. Altars are not necessary for magick, but they help me define my space and focus my attention. One of my favorite tools right now is the Virtual Altar. In less than 3 minutes I can create a beautiful intentional space to meditate and work magic. I created a space to share one of my favorite witchy tools. Here it is:

Even better I can clean up in less than a minute.

@BryWisteria

→ Is there something I’d like every witch out there to know?

I love Tamed Wild! It is a witchy box that is delivered bimonthly. Many of my ritual items are from Tamed Wild and I love the workbooks that are included. They always include cards to guide a witch in using the tools and creating a ritual.
I created a ritual to celebrate opening my latest box.

I also use Tamed Wild’s planners which are beautiful, practical, and magical.

[Ostara]

Beautiful entry @Jeannie1. I’m happy your practice has helped you get through all of the tragedies in your life.

I had no idea 13 was Hecate’s number. I am caregiver #13 at work. How cool is that?

[Jeannie1]

Ostara,
I believe that she goes off of the Hellenic calendar which has 13 Lunar moons which correlate to the moons the Sabbats and Esbates and her epithets! It is very cool that you are connected to the stars and cosmos and to the planetary system. Its a very sacred number you are very lucky. Sometimes I will obsearve my likes on spells eight and I always think how cool it is to get to like the number 13.
You might start seeing symbols that might call to you! Yesterday I heard a owl and it was in the morning. I also heard a morning dove in the morning and a blue jay. I try to hone in and listen to nature. My cat will usually lay around because it is so hot in my neighborhood.
Today I went for a walk and felt better after walking my dog! I just try to live a magicKal life. I found a stick and it was Oak and have many around my house. I picked some rosemary plant which was thriving so I didn’t think the plant minded.
I hope that the 13 number will help you at work to remember her keys and how she can work in your life.
Jeannie

@Ostara

How cool is that?

I think its awesome you have the number 13 incorporated there are many different meanings. I know that the 13 is associated with transformation and the cycles of life.
Many people get scared on Friday the 13 because I believe its when the veil is thin and people are more capable of seeing the unseen world around them.
The Thirteen Keys

[Ostara]

Thank you for the information. I always feel better when I can get out in nature. Today it’s hot and steamy out, so I think I will just sit back and enjoy the A/C.

[tracyS]

Such beautiful entries. I’m proud to be among such wonderful witches

[MeganB]

I wasn’t sure how to approach this challenge so I decided to do the reflection questions. I’m not sure how much of this is going to make sense because I’m just going to let my fingers fly over the keyboard – editing? No thanks!

→ What are the most valuable things I’ve learned on my journey so far?

Honestly, the most valuable thing I’ve learned so far is that there is so much out there that I will never know, and I have to be okay with that. It’s hard sometimes to admit that I don’t have an answer or that I never knew about something, but if I think about it, just a few years ago I was asking someone else questions about Celtic Paganism and where to learn more. It was then that I learned that “Celtic Paganism” is an umbrella term in itself, just like “paganism”.

Asking for help and admitting ignorance are two valuable things that I hold on to.

→ If I could go back and tell myself one thing about magick, what would it be?

Oh, this one is hard for me. I am a natural skeptic and I embraced Wicca in my early teens out of a feeling of hopelessness. Things had gone awry in my life in so many ways that I didn’t really know how to gain control again. I mean, I was 12 or 13 and going through some pretty heavy stuff. A friend of mine showed me a book on Wicca and it was all opened to me - the entire world of magick. I was stuck in the rules, though, wanting the structure just as much as the community and sense of control. If I could go back now, I would tell myself that it’s okay to follow different paths but it’s also okay to want the structure. I left Wicca at one point because there was no community and no accountability for myself – I couldn’t hold myself to what I wanted to do because I was just a young teen with no worldly knowledge.

Anyway, I would go back and tell myself that there is so much more out there to explore and that I shouldn’t get lost or stuck in one way of practice just because that’s all I was exposed to.

→ Is there something I’d like every witch out there to know?

I mean… I have a whole YouTube channel and podcast with things I think other witches should know but in all seriousness, I think I would tell every witch to slow the heck down and not be so hard on themselves. We get so lost in trying to know everything and trying to do everything. We feel bad if we miss a holiday or full moon, or if our mundane life takes over. It isn’t as deep as people think it is and the magic will be there waiting when we can come back to it. Magick is in our hearts and spirits, not just in the outside world, the tools we have, and the holidays we celebrate.

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[Jeannie1]

Ostara
Reading a book sounds good and relaxing !!
My AC Broke down so we had to open all the doors and let some air come inn. Its just not blowing any cool air. My car ac works but one of the fans is broke and my husbands ac went out yesterday.

@Artemisia

The older I get, the more I am ok with being who I am and staying true to who I am regardless of whether others think I’m cool, or if others don’t think I’m contributing enough, or whether anyone else agrees with me. To me, this is my crone phase (I fully realize using this term will anger some ).

Artemisa,
I totally agree because one should always do what makes him or her happy!
Not everyone is going to agree either with your core values. My values might be different than others. I might be on the more liberal side of the fence; and I believe
my experiences can contribute to a greater cause. I think I am in the Crone stage myself.

@Artemisia

I still have things to learn, and things to give, but I know who I am and that gives me comfort and stability that I never had when I was younger / earlier in my practice.

I am glad that you found some stability in your life time your craft really reflects magick and I see the magic in you! You are very valuable to the team and I enjoy seeing your post!

@Artemisia

The most valuable thing I’ve learned on my journey so far is to keep exploring and learning new things while staying true to my core principles and practice.

I really do try to stay true to my values and myself and I am also trying to stay true to myself. Sometimes there just so much information and well I guess I am still in that personal development stage and trying to get it right. Staying grounded drinking lots of water and exercising helps me to stay balanced and with Hecatean we are supposed to always recognize the holy darkness but I don’t want to stay in the darkness so I am trying to keep my torches up! I like to stay open.

@Artemisia

→ If I could go back and tell myself one thing about magick, what would it be?

I would tell myself, don’t try so hard. You don’t have to fit in a mold, You don’t have to be perfect.

That is great wisdom I completely understand perfectionism and sorry that I actually have a problem with that but I am aware.

@Artemisia

Magick should be easy and if it’s hard, you’re trying too hard or trying to force a practice/belief on yourself that doesn’t fit you.

I believe in myself and this is a great message!! Thank you very much!!

@Artemisia

. I’d also tell my younger self to spend more time outside identifying and learning the plants to learn herbalism earlier in my life.

I will tell you I don’t have a green thumb but if I can just work with one plant at a time I will be happy with that and just really embracing its qualities.
“If I could go back and tell myself one thing about magicK, what would it be”?
Take your time and visit with one element at a time because I try to do everything in a rush maybe because I was always working. Try to take your time to absorb information and try to stay in one place to it all resonates then move on. Try to be and be in nature to help with the now and not the past and future. Its okay to visit the past just dont stay stuck in it. its okay to think about the future just don’t future **** yourself.
I would also do more journal writing and try to connect to my higher self more.

@Nhaama
I really like all of your advise!

@Nhaama

When using essential oils, please do a skin patch test first to make sure you’re not allergic to anything. And please make sure you keep your essential oils away from pets and children.

Ive never heard of a skin patch1 Can you fill me inn ive never heard of this in my life?
I really like your entry it was valuable!

@tracyS

So, Witchy Wisdom. There is so much to say, I too will start with the prompts.

I feel you Tracy

@tracyS

What are the most valuable things I’ve learned so far?

To enjoy the road. Witchcraft is a roadtrip, with motels, sites, stopovers all scattered along the road. There is no map, and the destination is hidden by a fog (at least if you travel the road with Loki)

This is a journey I still want to embark with Hecate and my other gods and goddesses! Anima Mundi! World soul!! I just got a reservation to Lake Tahoe and hope to see the beautiful scenery and swim in a pool.
The Most Valuable thing to me that I have learned so far is

• Each god or Godess has a epithet to connect to , prayer or hym or story or a spell.
  My favorite is Inner flame Lampadioious, Kleidoukhos (Key Barer)
• You can use a epithet or a prayer or write a incantation before setting a intention for a New Moon or Wanning or Waxing
• Observing ones mental state is important to the craft
  *Magical Water is very easy and is easy to implement epithets or planets or sigils or prayer, incantations or other diety.
  *Mugwort _Third Eye, healing, Receiving, Psychic development
  *Rosemary _ Contacting spirits
  *Thyme - Cleansing
  @Mystique
  I really want to try using the hands signals too and have tried it but need to practice more
  Nice Entry
  @Pheonix Rose
  Exploration is important !!! And I am Happy you are doing so well!!

@Phoenix_Rose

I can always be a student and keep learning. It is a practice.

I love this quote “I am still Learning too”
I am going to copy all of your quotes thank you alwyas have such great wisdom!!
Jeannie

[Nhaama]

No problem~! To do a self-skin patch test for essential oils, you apply a little bit of the oil to a small spot on your skin and cover that spot with a bandage and wait for 24 hours. If no reaction occurs during this time, such as rashes or your skin breaking out, you’re safe to use the oil. You may repeat the test for 7 days if you’re still unsure. If your skin does have a reaction, however, that means you’re allergic to an ingredient in the oil and you should seek information from your doctor or dermatologist as soon as possible.

[crystal5]

I love your analogy! I have an off-topic question. Do you know what MBTI you are?