Merry meet!
Thank you once again to everyone who joined in for last week’s Weekly Witchy Challenge - Catch-Up
The challenge clock has started once again and we are off with challenge #131! So draw in close, as we will be doing some magickal “drawing” this week
The theme for this week’s challenge is…
In its most basic geometric definition, a circle is a uniform, balanced shape. It has no distinct beginning or end- it is both cohesive and stable. With no corners or breaks, it offers a protected and secure interior
The circle represents wholeness, balance, and continuity. It is part of the cycle of nature and the interconnectedness of all life.
From Spells8: The Sacred Circle
Across cultures, traditions, and spiritualities, you are sure to find circles standing on their own or incorporated into sacred symbols, rituals, and textures. Although their meaning can vary, circles often represent totality, unity, and safety. They are used as sacred spaces, energies, and gatherings
So What Are Circles in Magick?
A circle is a temporary space for practicing magick or doing a ritual. According to Scott Cunningham, “the circle defines the ritual area, holds in personal power, shuts out distracting energies and creates the proper atmosphere for the rites.”
From Spells8: How to Cast a Circle
From a safe place to cast a spell, a way to protect your home and space, a method of cleansing and consecration, decorations on your altar and more- there are many ways a witch can use magickal circles in their practice
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This week’s challenge is all about exploring magickal circles- but as always, how you do so is up to you!
So are you ready? Because it’s…
CHALLENGE TIME!
A friendly note that not all witches choose to use magickal circles- and that is totally fine! As always, exploring the theme within your own beliefs (why it does or doesn’t align with your practice) is always a way to take on the challenge
STEP 1 : Circles in Magick
This challenge is all about magickal circles- but 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…
There are many ways and methods to cast a circle- as well as some important circle casting rules and guidelines that are important to keep in mind (although whether or not you choose to follow them is up to you!)
Whether you’re considering casting your first circle or are a circle-cast extraordinaire, there is always benefit in going back to review the basics.
Here is a helpful guide about casting circles in magick:
Here are some additional helpful topics about magickal circles from the forum:
- Circle Casting: What Does It Mean to You?
- Casting circles sitting down
- Preparing for Magick and Casting a Circle
- Do you need to cast a circle in every ceremony?
- Keeping your circle safe
- What to do when someone breaks your circle?
- Casting a circle
- To circle or not to circle
- Can forgetting to cast a circle let in unwanted energies?
Studied up on magickal circles and ready to jump in? Here are a few methods and rituals already to go to help you cast a magickal circle.
Remember that a circle can be included with any spell, ritual, or meditation to be done before or during the spellwork- feel free to experiment with how, when, and to what purpose you cast a circle when casting
Circles can be used for more than just casting! As a traditional and sacred symbol, there are many ways and opportunities to incorporate them in your Craft. From learning about their sacred meaning to make a sigil or symbol incorporating a circle, feel free to be creative in how you explore this theme.
Want to make your own magickal symbol or sigil? Check out your fellow coven members’ entries from the Magickal Sigils and Symbols Challenges for ideas, inspiration, and sigil generators
The suggestions above are just that- simple suggestions! If you feel called to explore magickal circles in another way, please feel free to do so!
As always, all witches are encouraged to embrace their own unique practice with how they explore the theme
Picture rom Spirituality and Health: Women’s Circles: A Sacred Space to Celebrate the Divine Feminine
STEP 2 : Share Your Experience
Click here for notes 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 for instructions on where to share your 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 thread in the forum (doing so keeps your entry separate and is a good option if you have a lot to share)
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, February 14 at 7:00 AM CET (Central European Time)
( Time Converter: 2023-02-14T06:00:00Z)
(Note that the time zone is CET- 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
Picture from Pixabay: Full Moon
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North to South, East to West
Draw a circle and you can rest
For now you’ve made a magick place-
You’re safe inside your sacred space.
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Blessed Be!