Merry meet!
Thank you once again to all those who joined in for last week’s Weekly Witchy Challenge - Bind Runes 
After exploring the world of rune crafting, we’re looking to the skies (or the woods, or the oceans, or anywhere else where they call home) on a bit of a magickal safari 
This challenge was suggested by the clever @Cosmic_Curiosity and is…
Magickal Beasts & Mythical Creatures 
From mermaids to harpies, fairies and Fae to dragon-kind, sphynx and qilin to so many more - when it comes to magickal creatures, there is so much to explore!
A part two of the previous Bestiary Challenge, this popular topic is wide open and can be pursued in many ways. Whether you work directly with a magickal creature in your practice, use or create spellwork tied to a mythical beast, or simply find inspiration and fascination in their lore, feel free to pursue your passions and go wild with your entry this week 
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This week’s challenge is all about magickal creatures - how you choose to take on this theme is up to you!
So are you ready? Because it’s…
CHALLENGE TIME!
From Canva: Phoenix
STEP 1 : Choose Your Magickal Creature 
This challenge is all about legendary beasts and magickal creatures - but as always, how you choose to take on this theme is up to you!
Still not sure where to begin? To help you get started, here are a few ways in which a witch might approach this challenge.
(Please make sure you are logged in to your Spells8 Account so you can access all of the resources shared here - thank you!)
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Dragons & Draconic Magick 
Dragons are creatures of epic tales and impressive magick- they are symbols of both inspiration and power. Depicted in legends both fantastical and historical, dragons bring awe, fear, and reverence whenever they appear. Consider exploring dragons and their magick as your entry this week!
More dragon magick in the forum:
- Draconic Protection Jar Spell
- Draconic Prayer for the Deceased
- The Draconic Code of Honor
- My Journey Through the First Ring of Dragon Magick
- Dragon’s Blood Recipes
- Dragon magic resources
From tricksters of lore to protectors of the woods, winged pixiekind to animal-folk and more- when it comes to the illusive and mysterious world of “fairies”, there is a lot to explore! From the Celtic-based “Fae” to the wide variety of nature spirits categorized as “fairies”, feel free to run wild with your entry this week.
More fairy discussions and resources:
Creatures of legend blessed with magickal abilities and sacred status, unicorns and other horned beings (such as kirin and qilin) have an honored placed in mythical legends and a special place in the hearts of many. Consider exploring this type of magickal creature for your entry this week!
Related resources:
Does your guardian spirit take on the form of a mythical creature? Whether it’s a protective deity, guardian spirit or angel, spirit companion, or otherwise, if you work with a creature of magickal origin or appearance, feel free to think of them in your challenge entry this week.
Familiar Spirits & Power Animals
Your Spirit Guide: How to Find and Meet Them
A Familiar or a Pet? Companion Creatures
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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 magickal creatures in another way, you are welcome to do so!
Additional resources and ideas:
- Sea, Water Spirits, Demons and Gods
- The Magical, Mystical… Cow?
- Grounding Oil: Protection Against Energy Vampires
- The magickal-creatures tag
As always, all witches are encouraged to embrace their own unique practice with how they explore the challenge theme 
Sphynx Photo by @Cosmic_Curiosity, shared in Cat Magick: Egyptian Cat Deities
STEP 2 : Share Your Experience 
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 6 DAYS
To join in, please share your experience by:
Tuesday, March 19 at 7:00 AM EDT (Eastern US Time)
2024-03-12T11:00:00Z
(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 on Tuesday.
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 
Have fun and happy writing! 
