Merry meet,
Thank you once again to all those who joined in for the previous Witch Challenge - Magickal Waters 
We’re continuing to play with liquids, but things are heating up - with the equinox behind us, this is the season of warm comforts and tasty treats. This challenge invites you to indulge! 
The theme for this challenge is inspired by the season and is…
Hot Brews & Magickal Stews 
Pumpkin spice drinks, chai beverages, simmer pots, hot baths and more-
We’re stewing to stay warm!
The season of warm comforts has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere! From pumpkin spice to steamy cider, warm cocktails, hot cocoa with marshmallows to chai tea and more - there are so many delicious and delightful ways to chase off the chill of the new season. That being said, these warm indulgences aren’t exclusive to fall, and can be enjoyed throughout the year and by all ages.
Want to turn up the heat? Hot brews aren’t just for drinking - consider turning yourself into a wholesome “soup” by enjoying a steamy spiritual bath or shower. You might also fill your entire home with warmth and good smells with a simmer pot or homemade broth. There are many ways to enjoy a hot brew!
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This challenge is about hot brews - how you choose to take on this theme is up to you. So are you ready? Because it’s…
CHALLENGE TIME!
From Spells8: Spiced Chai Elixir
Warm, Wet & Witchy
This challenge is all about hot brews - as always, feel free to explore the theme in a way that aligns with you and your unique practice.
Still not sure where to begin? To help you get started, here are a few suggested spells and other ways in which a witch might approach this challenge.
Please make sure you are logged into your Spells8 Account so you can view all of the resources shared!
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Tasty & Magickal 
Spells8 Herbal Tea Spell Collection
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Healing Potions 
Collection of Teas & Potion Recipes
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Simmer Pots 
Related resources and discussions:
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Spiritual Baths & Showers 
Coffee Bath: Purify Your Energy & Mind
Dreamy Bath Ritual for Calm Sleep
Spiritual Baths/Showers to Cleanse Your Energy
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…And More! 
The suggestions above are just a few ideas to help kickstart your creativity. If you feel called to explore the challenge theme in another way, you are welcome to do so.
From Spells8: Types of Tea & Benefits Printable Page
How to Join the Challenge 
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 Do 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 post in the forum (this is good for when you have a lot to share and/or would like to discuss aspects of your entry not related to the current theme)
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! 
Click here for a note for our lovely lurkers
Everyone is welcome to join the challenge. For those who would like the challenge prizes, please know that you will need to share your experience if you want to receive a prize and a public shout-out.
Don’t feel comfortable sharing? No fear! For lurkers and those who are shy, it is absolutely okay to follow along with the challenge on the sidelines. At the end of the day, these challenges are here to help you help yourself by expanding and enhancing your personal magickal practice. I hope they can be helpful for you!
Deadline 
This challenge will close in 13 DAYS
To join in, please share your experience by:
Tuesday, October 7 at 7:00 AM EDT (Eastern US Time)
2025-10-07T11:00:00Z
(Note that the time zone is ET- 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 the day the challenge closes.
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’re not sure whether or not something is acceptable to post, 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 
From Spells8: Calming Herbal Bath
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Chai and coffee, pumpkins and spice-
Outside may be dark, but this is nice
A cup full of warmth to chase away the chill
It’s a magickal brew - so drink your fill!
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Blessed Be 
) but it was pleasant enough to drink without it!