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: Full Moon ] ]
Depending on your location, you will be blessed by the light of this moon phase tonight- Monday, April 26th and into tomorrow Tuesday, April 27th.
The full moon is a celebrated time where the energy of the moon is at it’s most powerful. Now is a wonderful time to charge, cleanse, and absorb the potent energies of the moon.
For inspiration, visit What to Do During the Full Moon .
April’s full moon is called the Full Pink Moon and is a time of rebirth, love, and positivity. Draw on the unique energy of the Pink Moon by following along with the Full Pink Moon Spell on Spells8
You can also learn more about the unique meaning of each full moon in What’s in a Full Moon Name?
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
[ [ Group Ritual- Together with the Coven ] ]
Join in for a shared group ritual and tea meditation on Thursday, April 29th - 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 30th . You can find more information and get an idea about what to expect in last week’s post .
[ [ Happy Birthday, Spells8! ] ]
Two years ago, Spells8’s Founder @Francisco manifested something wonderful into being. Join us as we celebrate two years with the magickal community on Saturday, May 1st!
[ [ Sabbats: Pagan Holidays ] ]
This Saturday, April 1st marks the special Sabbat Beltane for those in the Northern Hemisphere.
Here are a few suggestions for how to celebrate Beltane:
- How to Celebrate Beltane Alone
- Magickal Beltane Bee’s Knees Cocktail
- Beltane Rituals to do with a Partner
- The Witch’s Guide to Beltane
Friends in the Southern Hemisphere will celebrate Samhain
Here are a few suggestions for how to celebrate Samhain:
- Samhain Spellwork for Witch’s New Years Goals
- Tips on How to Celebrate Samhain Alone
- Samhain Reflections
- How to Celebrate Samhain: Rituals and Ideas!
Click on the pictures and links above for more information about these exciting holidays!
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:
- Tuesday, April 27 - Tell a Story Day
- Thursday, April 29 - International Dance Day
- Saturday, May 1 - Herb 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 ] ]
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: All About Altars
This challenge will close Tuesday, April 27th 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- All About Altars
[ [ 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:
@1112, @tabitha, @hannah17, @krys, @dr1, @sharon13, @kathryn11, @anastasia4, @tyra, @karen8, @nicki1, @erica9, @amy24, @alvetta, @barbie, @francesco, @breylon, @emma16, @ricardo2, @kevin, @jaime3, @cheryl64, @elizabeth5, @harmony1, @Melikai, @krystal2, @deborah8, @amy25, @casey6, @stacey5, @amanda36, @jamey, @Samrych97, @jocelyn1, @veronica4, @cara3, @donna6, @june1, @astrid1, @mary26, @christina14, @andrea21, @monica3, @ekaterina, @rebecca13, @valerie3, @alexandra9, @stephanie31, @dawn11, @chloe5, @jeannie2, @virginia3, @terri4, @kristen5, @kath, @cleo_s, @kathryn12, @frankie, @june2, @kelsey2
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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Bravo to @Liisa for sharing the most posts in the forum over the last seven days!
Your wisdom and warm words are both a blessing- thank you for all that you do!
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Hugs to @Amethyst for giving the most hearts in the forum, on a two-week-streak!
You are a symbol of light and kindness here- thank you for always spreading the love!
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
Any fun Full Moon plans or Sabbat celebrations on your schedule this week?
Give a shout to your fellow coven members and share what’s on your mind in the comments below!
Whether you are enjoying Beltane’s blossoms or the solemn nature of Samhain, may the love and light of the coven reach you from across the world
Blessed be!