Wishing everyone a very Merry Meet Monday ! 
Here’s a peek at forum happenings this week.
Upcoming Events 
Mark your calendars so you don’t miss out on these events!
[ [ Moon Phase: First Quarter Moon 
] ]
Depending on your location, you will be blessed by the light of this moon phase tomorrow- Tuesday, April 20th
You can find current moon information for your location as well as complementary spells and rituals to draw on its energy on the Spells8 Lunar Spell Page
The Moon Magick Guide to First Quarter Moon Magick on Spells8 says the following:
This is an excellent time to take action regarding your deepest wishes and to address your biggest blockages. It is a great time for growth and self-healing . As a continuation of the previous phase, the energies present at this time can help you feel more lucid and aware of how your intuition and second natures are developing.
Looking for ideas for spells and rituals specific to the First Quarter Moon? The Waxing Moon Spell Page has a lot of information including history, meanings, and a collection of spells and rituals that work in harmony with this moon phase.
[ [ Group Ritual- Together with the Coven 
] ]
Join in for a shared group ritual and tea meditation on Thursday, April 22nd - this activity is open to all members of the forum! 
Group meditation rituals and conversations are held every Thursday. Feel free to visit last week’s 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 week’s group ritual 
[ [ Freebie Friday 
] ]
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 23rd . You can find more information and get an idea about what to expect in last week’s post .
[ [ Full Moon Heads Up 
] ]
Giving you plenty of time to plan ahead, know that we will be blessed by the light of a Full Moon next Monday, April 26th.
Not sure what to plan for the New Moon? There are plenty of spell and ritual ideas for your consideration on the Spells8 Full Moon guide.
For spellwork specific to April’s moon, feel free to visit the Full Pink Moon: April Spell and Ritual page!
[ [ Holiday Heads Up! 
] ]
Next Saturday, May 1st marks the special Sabbat Beltane 
for those in the Northern Hemisphere.
Friends in the Southern Hemisphere will celebrate Samhain 
More information on these exciting holidays will come in next week’s Merry Meet Monday- you can also visit Wheel of the Year to learn more about the 8 Pagan Sabbats 
[ [ Other Events of Interest 
] ]
Some other non-witchy but interesting (and perhaps conversation-starting!) events coming up this week:
- Monday, April 19 - Garlic Day
- Thursday, April 22 - Earth Day
- Friday, April 23 - El Dia del Libre/ Day of the Book
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 
] ]
Every week, a challenge is presented to all members of the forum to explore new areas of magick and bring out the best of everyone’s diverse talents.
The theme for this week is: Holistic Magick: The Witch’s Apothecary 
This challenge will close Tuesday, April 20th 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 - Holistic Magick: The Witch’s Apothecary
[ [ 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 you’ve 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 coven’s 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:
@cait1, @roberta, @akia, @james7, @amanda35, @chris6, @SMajestic, @christine11, @autumn7, @carla5, @tara6, @izabella, @kimberly32, @niko, @ines, @celena, @tina7, @thesweetestblood, @le1, @kalisha, @ayla, @sydney3, @kara4, @rachel11, @robert3, @ariel2, @jessica51, @erika2, @brittney5, @allysha, @Rizontie, @brittany23, @nicole26, @kari3, @samantha28, @chelle1, @sarita, @debbie3, @Sarafeena_Sage, @athen, @andrea20, @luna3
If you haven’t 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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A round of applause to @Christina4 for writing the most posts in the forum, on a two-week-streak!
Your posts and affirmations are a spring of positive energy- thank you for sharing 
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Much love to @Amethyst for giving the most hearts in the forum over the last seven days!
Your warm soul is a blessing in the forum- we are lucky to have you here 
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
Ready for the Sabbats, or working Full Moon Magick 
? What plans are on the horizon for you this week- magickal or mundane? 
Give a shout to your fellow coven members and share what’s on your mind in the comments below!
Whether the season is bringing light or fading into shadow, may your home be protected and blessings be bountiful in the coming days
Blessed be, Infinite Roots! 
I just found out that today is Garlic Day and I spent a bit looking into how to dry and store garlic for my apothecary when I got home, must have been fate 
Sounds like your weather is having a bit of a tantrum- I hope it figures things out soon! 
Wishing you the best of luck with your reorganizing and flowers- enjoy! 
May her surgery go quickly and may she have a speedy recovery- she is in my prayers! 
May your plants thrive and may you continue to enjoy your expanding herb and oil collection 
Hope you all enjoy a fun and blessed vacation week. May the weather be nice for you! 
May you continue to find new and exciting knowledge as you search! 