# 🐶 WITCH CHALLENGE - Magick with Animals **URL:** \ **Category:** Activities\ **Tags:** animals, challenge\ **Created:** [August 19, 2026, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/witch-challenge-magick-with-animals/68476 "2026-08-19T15:14:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 1
**Author:** ![BryWisteria](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/brywisteria/32/1632_2.png) [@BryWisteria](https://forum.spells8.com/u/BryWisteria)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2026, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/witch-challenge-magick-with-animals/68476/1 "2026-08-19T15:14:19Z")
Merry meet, Thank you once again to all those who joined in for the previous [Witch Challenge - Memory Magick :third_eye_open:](https://forum.spells8.com/t/witch-challenge-memory-magick/68405/1) We’re stepping off memory lane, and finding that the new path is full of friends! With fur or with scales, with claws or with tails, and many more - it’s time to celebrate the wild side 😺 The theme for this week’s challenge was suggested by the creative @Water and is… ![Animal Magick Witch Challenge](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/e/f/efc260b34952a27b69ac82d3e1d31d39f0850b32.png) 🐺 🦉 _ **Magick with Animals** _ 🐲 🦄 _Witch familiars, spirit animals, furry friends, and more-_ _What role do animals play in your practice?_ What a boring world it would be if only humans walked the Earth! Animals, be they dear pets or our wild neighbors, offer much more than just companionship in the Craft. This challenge is a celebration of animals and the many roles they can play in one’s practice. You might cast a spell about or for an actual animal, meet a spiritual or symbolic animal that is meaningful to you, discuss a deity or guide, share a favorite totem, find a familiar, or anything else. ~ \* ~ \* ~ \* ~ \* ~ \* ~ \* ~ \* ~ \* ~ This challenge is about **animals in magick** - how you choose to take on this theme is up to you. So are you ready? Because it’s… CHALLENGE TIME! ![Pet Collar Blessing](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/8/c/8c1c3fff2fa0cf007a60eb624e5f61e4e320c28b.jpeg) _Pet Collar Blessing from the [Spells8 Email Newsletter](https://spells8.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=08b2468195beb1c529a55ee1f&id=4c1cbefb6e)_ * * * * * * ## **Animal Magick** _Not sure where to begin?_ To help you get started exploring this theme, 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](https://spells8.memberful.com/auth/sign_in)so you can view all of the resources shared! ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ ### Pet Spells [![Spell-to-Protect-Pets-750x500](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/6/7/6758c46e83a637bbf5445806fb92515187698d49.jpeg) Pet Protection Spell](https://spells8.com/protection-spell-for-pets/) [![farewell ritual](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/e/7/e79f8ee84c58bf1fe829d3af898ae6d6f72e0b6c.jpeg) Ritual to Say Farewell to a Pet](https://forum.spells8.com/t/farewell-pet-ritual/5120) _Related discussions in the forum:_ - [Meditation with a Pet](https://forum.spells8.com/t/meditation-with-a-pet/9670) - [Can a pet break a sacred circle?](https://forum.spells8.com/t/can-a-pet-break-a-scared-cricle/25184) ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ ### Spirit Animals & Familiars [![familiar vs pet](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/6/2/625b0e69087d92f131ca1caf78ce48888d5bfb7a.jpeg) Familiars vs. Pets](https://forum.spells8.com/t/familiars-and-a-pet/2943) [![Familiar-Spirits-and-Power-Animals](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/1/2/12fb6dc1da8cd2a2947b8123e70692d225e8e836.jpeg) Familiar Spirits and Power Animals - What is the Difference?](https://forum.spells8.com/t/familiar-spirits-and-power-animals-what-is-the-difference/587) [![Spirit-Guide-Signs-360x240](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/e/d/ed1d874f4fc37eefbb83b1ae4469224088a2251f.jpeg) How to Find and Meet Your Spirit Guide](https://spells8.com/how-do-i-find-my-spirit-guide/) [![pagan animism](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/b/8/b8f167b659e6c4f6780232f4544b72c19c831295.jpeg) Pagan Animism](https://spells8.com/pagan-animism/) [![Find Your Spirit Animal](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/f/c/fc1cab1e9a0b0d73adee320156167c4913846ef9.png) What is Your Spirit Animal? Take the Quiz!](https://forum.spells8.com/t/what-is-your-spirit-animal-take-the-quiz/39138) [![Symbolism-Directory](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/4/a/4ab1b83fc76848fc34849b1666a6f405df01f747.png) Animal Symbolism Directory of Meanings](https://forum.spells8.com/t/symbolism-directory-spiritual-meaning-of-animals/63650) _Related discussions and resources:_ - [Exploring Spirit Animals](https://forum.spells8.com/t/exploring-spirit-animals/54380) - [🐈 Familiar Spirits and Power Animals: What is the difference?](https://forum.spells8.com/t/familiar-spirits-and-power-animals-what-is-the-difference/587) - [How to call your spirit animal](https://forum.spells8.com/t/how-to-call-your-spirit-animal/6720) - [Animal totems which is yours?](https://forum.spells8.com/t/animal-totems-which-is-yours/5059) ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ ### Animal Deities & Gods of the Wild [![Famous-Forest-Goddesses-360x240](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/6/7/6706f0ea60bb0e816247a610aec2be70a3242657.jpeg) Goddesses of Wild Animals and Nature](https://spells8.com/goddesses-of-nature-forest/) [![Wolf-Goddesses-360x240](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/3/5/35e01fdf28763c7233550f40fe0e67273ca7d4e7.jpeg) Wolf Goddesses](https://spells8.com/9-wolf-goddesses-unleash-power-she-wolves/) [![Goddess-Bast-Symbols-Art-750x500](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/8/6/86b16ae7a12531de5b155ec08e16645cb5a4f780.jpeg) Bast: Egyptian Cat Goddess](https://spells8.com/lessons/bast-cat-goddess-symbols/) ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ ### Animals on Parade Do you have a beloved pet who helps you in your practice, or a curious wild neighbor who visits your garden? Maybe you have a favorite familiar or a beloved memory of an important animal. Perhaps you’d like to share about how you met your spirit guide? 🐲 Feel free to share pictures and stories for your entry this week! 🖼 ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ ### …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. > For additional ideas and animal magick inspiration, feel free to explore the coven’s entries to past animal-related challenges: > > [🐉 Dragon Magick](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-dragon-magick/11155) > [:black_cat: Cat Magick](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-cat-magick/12497) > [🐾 Claws, Paws, Tails & Scales](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-claws-paws-tails-and-scales/8504) > [🦄 The Bestiary](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-the-bestiary/22371) > [:raven: A Witch’s Companions](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-a-witchs-companions/38211) [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/qYJGpzP5xn4/maxresdefault.jpg "Protection Spell for Your Pets") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYJGpzP5xn4) _Video by @Silverbear from [Protection Spell for Your Pets](https://forum.spells8.com/t/protection-spell-for-your-pets/1968)_ * * * * * * ## **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](https://forum.spells8.com/t/using-the-forum-how-to-make-a-new-discussion/11531)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, September 1 at 7:00 AM EDT** (Eastern US Time) 2026-09-01T11:00:00Z _(Note that the time zone is ET- if you don’t see your time displayed above, you can use [this time zone calculator](http://www.timebie.com/std/edt.php?q=7)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._ ![kitties](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/b/e/be70509f29acf6a0f988b87af450c0746c0d46c1.jpeg) _From Spells8: [No Dinosaur Ghosts? Animal Spirit Discussion](https://forum.spells8.com/t/no-dinosaur-ghosts-animal-spirit-discussion/52475)_ 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](https://forum.spells8.com/faq)and/or reach out to your friendly [Moderator Team](https://forum.spells8.com/t/meet-the-mod-team/44239). And for those new to challenges - welcome! ❤ Know that the goal of these activities is to help you further diversify and strengthen your abilities. The challenges hope to bring together the Spells8 forum family in ways that inspire and support one another. I hope you have fun with them! ![Hecates-Dogs](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/2/b/2b1b2f07dc36e7a2fb09464f4eabe4e399705ab4.jpeg) _Hecate’s Dogs from Spells8: [Hecate Goddess Symbols](https://spells8.com/lessons/hecate-goddess-symbols/)_ ~ \* ~ \* ~ \* ~ \* ~ \* ~ _Beloved friends and fateful guides_ _Loyal companions by our sides_ _With claw and fang, or fur and tail-_ _Our wild kin won’t let us fail!_ ~ \* ~ \* ~ \* ~ \* ~ \* ~ Blessed be 🐶 ✨ --- _[View the full topic](https://forum.spells8.com/t/witch-challenge-magick-with-animals/68476)._