Wishing everyone a very Merry Meet Monday ! 
Hereās a peek at forum happenings this week.
Upcoming Events 
Mark your calendars so you donāt miss out on these events!
[ [ Group Ritual- Together with the Coven 
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Join in for a shared group ritual and tea meditation on Thursday, April 15th - this activity is open to all members of the forum! 
Group meditation rituals and conversations are held every Thursday. Feel free to visit last weekās group ritual to get an idea about what to expect, and look for an announcement on the main page of the forum for details about this weekās group ritual 
[ [ Freebie Friday 
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Have a question on your mind? The lovely @MeganB is kindly offering free readings for coven members via tarot or pendulum.
The next Freebie Friday post will be Friday, April 16th . You can find more information and get an idea about what to expect in last weekās post .
[ [ Moon Magick this Week 
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With yesterdayās New Moon behind us, the next cornerstone moon phase will not be until next weekās First Quarter Moon on Tuesday, April 20th 
Until the First Quarter Moon arrives next week, feel free to draw on the Waxing Moon energy as the moon fills with light in the sky . This time of the month is ideal for growth and abundance. Learn more and find appropriate spellwork on the Waxing Moon Spells page.
You can find current moon information for your location as well as complementary spells and rituals to draw on todayās moon energy on the Spells8 Lunar Spell Page
[ [ Other Events of Interest 
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Some other non-witchy but interesting (and perhaps conversation-starting!) events coming up this week:
- Monday, April 12 - Walk on Your Wild Side Day
- Tuesday, April 13 - International Plant Appreciation Day
- Thursday, April 15 - World Art Day
Look ahead at more upcoming events in the Spells8 2021 Pagan Holiday and Wiccan Calendar
Ongoing Activities 
These are current activities that can be joined any time before their deadlines
[ [ Weekly Witchy Challenge 
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Every week, a challenge is presented to all members of the forum to explore new areas of magick and bring out the best of everyoneās diverse talents.
The theme for this week is: The Wizardry of Words
This challenge will close Tuesday, April 13th at 7:00 AM CET (Central European Time Zone)
After this time a Props and Presents post will appear to give recognition and prizes to all participants 
And as always, a brand new challenge will arrive on Wednesday for all challenge enthusiasts.
Are you ready? Join in the challenge here: Weekly Witchy Challenge - the Wizardry of Words 
[ [ Divination Discussion 
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Ready to put your divination skills to the test? Hoping for feedback on your readings?
Join in for this weekās Divination Discussion to gain new insights and experience different methods of divination
Ready to put your skills to the test? You can divine here: Divination Discussion 
April Insight
Be sure to get your entry in by the deadline: Wednesday, April 14th!
Happy divining!
[ [ Energy Exchange Circle ] ]
Do you have a little extra love to share and are looking for ways to help out a fellow coven member? Or perhaps youāve fallen on hard times and could use some positive vibes your way?
The Energy Exchange Circle is run by the warmhearted @praecog29 and is a great way to support and show love to coven members going through hard times. To do a good deed and show you care, consider leaving a note of support in the current thread:
More information about the covenās wholesome energy exchange can be found in the Energy Exchange Circle 2021 Wiki .
Thanks for spreading the love! 
[ [ Spells8 Book Club 
] ]
Calling all book lovers! A reading period for the Spells8 book club is now in session !
You can find more details and are welcome to submit your book in the current thread: 
Spells8 Book Club VI (Apr 5 - May 7)
Please note that this reading period will end on Friday, May 7th!
More information about the book club and how to join can be found in Book Club F.A.Q and Introduction .
Happy Reading!
New Members 
A very warm welcome and merry meet to all of the new members who have joined the forum over the past week:
@gina3, @bethany3, @amy23, @cyrrin, @golnaz, @sammie, @alexandr, @tatiana3, @samantha27, @lesli, @jenna4, @mark2, @dora, @kristie1, @maria11, @maria12, @cassie1, @angie3, @hannah16, @jody, @mawuli, @toni3, @christina13, @Artemisia, @leandrea, @markeeta, @xavier1, @mackenzie1, @jennifer48, @priscilla1, @priscilla2, @victoria13, @catisha, @lillian1, @ojekunle, @bonnie3, @varinderjit, @billie1, @jessika, @terrie, @nikki4, @vivian2, @annette4, @leena, @pam2, @kathryn10,
If you havenāt done so already, please go to Introductions and say hello to your new coven by creating your first post. Consider sharing a bit about who you are and your journey into practicing magick
We would all love to give you a warm welcome to the forum family!
Special Shout Outs 
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Bravo to @Christina4, who has written the most posts over the past seven days!
Your positivity and light bring welcome joy to the coven -
Three cheers for @Rowan, who has liked the most posts in the forum on a three-week streak!
Thanks for sharing your warm heart and kind generosity
And of course a very hearty thank you to all members of the Spells8 coven! Your contributions and love help to make this a welcoming and supportive place for solitary witches all around the world- you are all wonderful
What plans are on the horizon for you this week- magickal or mundane? 
Give a shout to your fellow coven members and share whatās on your mind in the comments below!
In springās warmth and autumnās chill- may you feel the love and support of your coven spreading from roots that span across the seven seas
Blessed be! 
I have had an amazing first week with the Coven <3 I have found a home away from home <3
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Sorry about the car confusion- hopefully the neighbors will figure out itās all okay soon 
Wishing your daughter the best of luck with her wisdom teeth surgery 
And yikes- glad you enjoyed the New Moon, but I hope you were able to catch some good sleep! 
