# 🗡 WITCH CHALLENGE - Sacred Blades: Athames & Bolines **URL:** \ **Category:** Activities\ **Tags:** challenge, tools\ **Created:** [April 9, 2025, 12:44pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/witch-challenge-sacred-blades-athames-bolines/60495 "2025-04-09T12:44:36Z")\ **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:** [April 9, 2025, 12:44pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/witch-challenge-sacred-blades-athames-bolines/60495/1 "2025-04-09T12:44:36Z")
Merry meet! Thank you once again to all those who joined in for last week’s [Witchy Challenge - Powerful Plants 🪻](https://forum.spells8.com/t/witch-challenge-powerful-plants/60155) After growing a garden of plant wisdom and magick, we’re getting ready to do some snipping - both physical and spiritual ✂ The theme for this challenge explores a common witch’s tool and is… ![Sacred Blades Athame Challenge](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/3/f/3f9fb3fd5bb1cead073818f363a2a8aa81032d0a.png) 🗡 ✨ _ **Sacred Blades** _ :silver_heart: :sword_tarot: _Athames, Bolines, and Other Magical Blades_ From [athames](https://spells8.com/athame-uses-ritual-knife/) (blades used to cut spiritual ties) to [bolines](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boline) (blades used to cut ingredients or physical materials) to ceremonial swords and more - the witch’s toolkit has space for some sharp and shiny things. We’re putting those tools in the spotlight for this challenge! Please know that **you do NOT need to have or use an athame or boline for this challenge**. If you don’t own or don’t wish to use a sacred blade, feel free to take an educational approach. From magickal blade history to theory, high magic ceremonial sword usage, consecration, spellwork, journalling, or more - a written approach to the challenge is always welcome. ~ \* ~ \* ~ \* ~ \* ~ \* ~ \* ~ \* ~ \* ~ This challenge is about **sacred blades** - how you choose to take on this theme is up to you. So are you ready? Because it’s… CHALLENGE TIME! 🔔 > _Safety Note:_ While athames, bolines, and other sacred blades are instruments of the Craft, tools used for cutting physical things can be sharp. Please remember to exercise care when using them. ![sacred blade](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/9/f/9f54e19cfa240238d73a47a9aaa0154551a7fbda.png) _Picture from Canva_ * * * * * * ## Snips & Cuts in the Craft :sword_tarot: This challenge is all about athames, bolines, and other sacred blades - 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](https://spells8.memberful.com/auth/sign_in) so you can view all of the resources shared! ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ ### Athame: The Spiritual Blade 🗡 An athame is a knife-like tool used for cutting spiritual influences. It is commonly used in Cord Cutting rituals. As it is rarely ever used to cut physical items, an athame does not need to be sharp in order to serve its purpose. Consider consecrating, using, showing, or exploring athames for your entry. [![Athame-Ritual-Dagger-1](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/a/5/a586e684486b3af26860abb9030ecd7cb7c4c915.jpeg) Athame: Do’s and Don’t’s of Your Ritual Knife](https://spells8.com/athame-uses-ritual-knife/) [![The-Athame-Book-of-Shadows-Page](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/f/c/fcbf1aece79a0bbf8eb1f0a7c0a05b944c5d2a0a.jpeg) Athame: BoS Printable Page](https://spells8.com/athame-uses-ritual-knife/#:~:text=%F0%9F%96%A8%EF%B8%8F%C2%A0Download%20a%20printable%20page) _Related resources and discussions:_ - [Ritual Tools Show and Tell - The Athame!](https://forum.spells8.com/t/ritual-tools-show-and-tell-the-athame/10057) - [Dedication of an Athame](https://forum.spells8.com/t/dedication-of-an-athame/4969) - [Does an Athame have to have a double blade?](https://forum.spells8.com/t/does-an-athame-have-to-have-a-double-blade/8689) ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ ### Boline: Physical Blade 🔪 While the athame is used to cut spiritual ties, the boline handles the physical. Witches may use their boline to harvest herbs, draw sigils in wax, cut paper or thread, and other physical items. Consider consecrating, blessing, exploring, or researching bolines for your challenge entry. [![Boline-Wicca-Book-of-Shadows-Witchcraft](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/4/1/41740a88fa2c4b618930d56f1c9c18eae82c2acf.jpeg) Boline: BoS Printable Page](https://spells8.com/athame-uses-ritual-knife/#:~:text=A%20smaller%2C%20white%2Dhandled%20knife%2C%20called%20a%20boline) ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ ### Other Sacred Blades & Spells ✂ A witch’s tools are limited only by one’s imagination - any number of tools can serve a variety of purposes in one’s practice. There are many other types of blades that can be used in the Craft, and endless ways to use them! Consider exploring other types of blades or spellwork that uses them. [![Cutting-Ties-spell-to-release-750x500](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/1/c/1c7a1af86dca3a16917ff9240595669d78151341.jpeg) Cutting Ties: Spell to Release Negative Energy](https://spells8.com/cutting-ties-spell/) [![Cut-the-Cord-Header-min-750x500](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/f/c/fc43a6fe136d935f55c54709025310d2f72dbefd.jpeg) Cut Spiritual Ties with a Simple Cord Cutting Ritual](https://spells8.com/cut-clear-ties-spell/) [![Cord-Cutting-Ritual-Spell-750x500](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/2X/d/d44eda7e64c68e7cf6f1fe1a70d696e1539e13a1.jpeg) Cord Cutting Spell for Healing](https://spells8.com/wiccan-cord-cutting-spell/) [![Intro-Suit-of-Pentacles-thumb-750x500](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/1/7/17141d0f08504cded4804298912e55d0e66d2d8a.jpeg) Tarot: The Suit of Swords](https://spells8.com/lessons/the-suit-of-swords/) ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ _~_ ~ ### …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. ![Ceremonial Sword and Amulet](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/0/c/0ca33f6d5227413352f8c959830b720fa531fbed.png) _Picture from Canva_ * * * * * * ## **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, April 22 at 7:00 AM EDT** (Eastern US Time) 2025-04-22T11:00:00Z _(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._ ![Tarot Suit of Swords](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/1/c/1c240b8040dcb7bef7efbd0ee92d60a85ffd39b4.png) 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 have any doubts about if something is acceptable to post or say, 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 and to bring together the Spells8 forum family to inspire and support one another in creative ways 🤗 ![pagan ritual knife](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/5/4/54ed619546c8bd569a2646f63b08ae1888540037.png) _Picture from Canva_ ~ \* ~ \* ~ \* ~ \* ~ \* ~ _A boline to harvest and cut things clean,_ _An athame to sever bonds unseen_ _You need not fear the tools that aid-_ _For blessings come from a witch’s blade!_ ~ \* ~ \* ~ \* ~ \* ~ \* ~ Blessed Be 🗡 ✨ --- _[View the full topic](https://forum.spells8.com/t/witch-challenge-sacred-blades-athames-bolines/60495)._