Wishing everyone a very Merry Meet Monday ! 
Hereās a peek at exciting 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 meditation and coven chat on Thursday, August 19th - this activity is open to all members of the forum 
This activity has two parts- you are welcome to join one or both!
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a group meditation ritual with step-by-step instructions that you can join in on your own schedule at any time during the day
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a scheduled hour-long Zoom chat to meet and greet fellow coven members
Group meditation rituals and conversations are held every Thursday. Feel free to visit last weekās group ritual post to get an idea about what to expect.
Please note that group rituals are hosted in A Sacred Space - you must be logged into your Spells8 account to enter the ritual.
Donāt have an account yet? No worries! You can join Spells8 here
[ [ Freebie Friday 
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Have a burning question on your mind? Seeking some guidance for how to best approach a problem? 
Now is your chance to find some answers, as the talented @MeganB is kindly offering free readings via tarot or oracle! 
The next Freebie Friday post will be Friday, August 20th . For more information and to get an idea about what to expect, check out last weekās Freebie Friday 
[ [ Moon Phase: Full Moon 
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Depending on your location, you will be blessed by the light of this moon phase on Saturday, August 22nd .
The full moon of August is called the Full Sturgeon Moon and marks the ending days of summer. This moon is ideal for banishment and getting rid of old baggage.
Explore the ritual and learn more about this moon on the Spells8 Full Sturgeon Moon Ritual Page.
You can also learn more about the unique meaning of each full moon in Whatās in a Full Moon Name? 
Every full moon is a celebrated time where the energy of the moon is at itās most powerful. Now is a wonderful time to charge, cleanse, and absorb the potent energies of the moon.
For additional full moon inspiration, visit What to Do During the Full Moon 
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No matter the moon phase, 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
[ [ Other Events of Interest 
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A collection of curious (and perhaps conversation-starting!) events coming up this week that may or may not be witchy-related:
- Tuesday, Aug 17 - Black Cat Appreciation Day
- Thursday, Aug 19 - World Humanitarian Day
- Saturday, Aug 21 - World Honey Bee Day
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: Aura Reading 
This challenge will close Tuesday, August 17th 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 the challenge here: Weekly Witchy Challenge - Reading Auras
[ [ Energy Exchange Circle 
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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 Wiki - 2021.
Thanks for spreading the love! 
[ [ Spells8 Book Club 
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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 IX (Jul 23 - Aug 20)
Please note that this reading period will end on Friday, August 20th!
More information about the book club and how to join can be found in Book Club F.A.Q and Introduction .
Happy Reading!
New Coven Members 
Merry meet to all of the new members who have joined the forum over the past week!
@chasity4, @Melastra, @tia2, @rayne2, @christina20, @victoria16, @andrea31, @paige5, @robin7, @Sha, @sheridan2, @isabelle, @adri, @lucy, @Eliza_Beth, @annmarie2, @amber28, @cariann1, @shannon14, @angelica1, @anita, @mitchell1, @SCORPIO-JACKIE, @mary28, @elvelyn, @xanthi1, @agnes, @michelle29, @ashley37, @PinkRose, @kelsey3, @jessica65, @josefino, @JasmineTheBlueJ, @alessa, @tiawho22, @kimberly41, @victoria17, @rachael8, @sharmesha, @HarmonyEcho, @mukta, @sharon14, @deborah11, @jaz, @harley1, @kristina10, @kayla14, @da11, @marta1, @anisa1, @angela27, @shaquita1, @courtney9, @josefino1, @brooke3, @alicia14, @erica11, @amy31, @runell, @Aseret, @reem, @erica12, @jana, @joanne2, @ona1, @nikki5, @desiah, @megan12, @gabrielle5, @zuleyka
If you havenāt done so already, please feel free to say hello to your new coven by creating a new topic in the Introductions Category . 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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Well done to @Crystal24 for sharing the most posts- on a two-week streak!
Your kindness is a blessing 
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Many thanks to @phoenix_dawn for giving the most hearts over the past week!
Lots of love back to you 
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- thanks for being you!
Planning any Full Moon Magick for the Sturgeon Moon? Any fun plans- magickal or mundane- in the days ahead? 
Give a shout out to your fellow coven members and feel free to share in the comments below!
Blessed be!
I hope your new story is just as awesome as the last one! 
Hope you had a fun time exploring your history and had a lovely day, Siofra!
