Merry meet!
Thank you once again to all those who joined in for the previous Witchy Challenge - Practicing Peace 
I hope the soothing energies of peace and tranquility continue to bless your space as we move forward - this week, we’re painting a virtual picture of our community. It’s a chance to share the favorite parts of your practice with your fellow witches 
The theme for this challenge is…
Coven Show & Tell 
Share a picture, art, story, etc about something that brings you joy in your practice-
Then tell us all about it!
Have you worked hard on your altar, accumulated an impression collection of candles, or are a proud plant momma and green witch? Your practice is a wonderful manifestation of the things you treasure and enjoy - this challenge is all about sharing that joy with your coven 
Whether you take a photo, draw a picture, share a lovely story about your practice, or something else, add it in to the coven collective. Each special piece is one important part of the group. We’re celebrating individuality and community - you’re invited to be a part 
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This challenge is a coven show and tell - how you choose to take on this theme is up to you.
So are you ready? Because it’s…
CHALLENGE TIME!
Picture by @roxanne, shared in Making a Travel Altar
Share Something You Love
This challenge is a coven show and tell - 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 ways in which a witch might approach this challenge.
Your practice is yours - and that’s what makes it perfect for you! Whether you want to share a photo, a piece of art, a story, some wisdom you’ve collected, or something else, here are a few possible focus points.
Consider sharing your:
Altar or sacred space
Book of Shadows, Grimoire, or Journal
Favorite magickal tools: cauldron, broom, athame, wand, etc
Magickal crafts you’ve made
Tarot, oracle, or lenormand decks
Plants
Herbs and spices
Incense
Clothes and accessories
Crystals
Books
Self!
Then tell us all about it!
Where did you find your candle/crystal/wand/etc? Do you like to craft homemade items, or do you delight in being a thrifty witch? How many plants do you have, and what are their names? We want to hear the story! 
The suggestions above are just a few ideas to help kickstart your creativity- if you feel called to join the coven show and tell in another way, you are welcome to do so!
As always, all witches are encouraged to embrace their own unique practice with how they explore the challenge theme 
How to Join the Challenge 
Click here for a note about challenge inclusivity
Everyone is welcome to join the challenge by practicing magick in line with the current theme. For lurkers and those who don’t feel comfortable sharing, it is absolutely okay to follow along with the challenge but keep your entry personal. Feel free to join in spirit and do what feels most comfortable for you!
That being said, please know that if you would like to receive a prize and a public shout-out, it is required that you share your experience.
Getting Your Credit 
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 Should 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! 
Deadline 
This challenge will close in 13 DAYS
To join in, please share your experience by:
Tuesday, December 3 at 7:00 AM EDT (Eastern US Time)
2024-12-03T12:00:00Z
(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 have any doubts about if something is acceptable to post or say, 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 
Picture by @Missa, shared in My Current Crystal Collection
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Each and every witch is a special soul,
A treasured part of the wonderful whole
Within your practice, you’re free to be true-
Celebrate what makes you wonderfully you!
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Blessed Be 
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, seeds, nuts 
, seed pods, cones, and dried leaves that I’ve collected. I have a fully constructed bird’s nest that blew down from the trees. Another shelf has the beetles, moths, butterflies, and bones of animals (that passed naturally) that I have collected.
collection, which I’m sure people are tired of seeing 
and my collection of bones 
that not everyone is comfortable with.
, feathers, bones. 
Setting nicely into my crone phase of life. 
