Wishing everyone a very Merry Meet Monday! 
Here’s a peek at exciting happenings this week:
Upcoming Events 
Mark your calendars so you don’t 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 26th - 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 week’s 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.
Don’t 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 27th . For more information and to get an idea about what to expect, check out last week’s Freebie Friday 
[ [ Moon Phase: Last Quarter Moon 
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Not this week but early next week, we will be blessed by the light of the Last Quarter Moon on Monday, August 30th .
The last quarter moon is a time of rest and the banishment of negative energies or forces in your life 
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For more information about specific spells recommended for the last quarter moon, visit the guide Moon Magic: Spells for Every Lunar Phase: Last Quarter .
The Last Quarter Moon is a Waning Moon phase. For more Moon Magick and the best spells for this time of month, visit the Waning Moon Magick Guide.
Find current moon information for your location as well as complementary spells and rituals to draw on today’s moon 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:
- Monday, August 23 - The Vulcanalia Festival
- Tuesday, August 24 - Pluto Demoted Day
- Thursday, August 26 - International Dog Day
- Sunday, August 29 - More Herbs, Less Salt 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 everyone’s diverse talents.
The theme for this week is: Salt Magick 
This challenge will close Tuesday, August 24th 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 - Salt Magick
[ [ 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 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 Wiki - 2021.
Thanks for spreading the love! 
New Coven Members 
Merry meet to all of the new members who have joined the forum over the past week!
@jade5, @savannah5, @audrey1, @crystal25, @ashley38, @chaka, @nidia, @amelia2, @sage, @charlotte6, @joy5, @angel9, @sherricka, @mark3, @pat, @rebecca18, @sherri1, @MommaK143, @alison5, @morgen, @markita2, @brittany28, @ruth1, @myiah, @maggie4, @mckenna1, @stephy, @tressa, @natasha14, @monique4, @christina21, @evette, @ydeisha, @KJ_Soulliere, @kristi1, @katherine11, @gabby, @dan1, @michelle30, @rochelle1, @amy32, @victoria18, @amy33, @tashina, @frederike, @christine12, @dagmarie, @corbin, @colleen1, @samantha38, @kavitha, @shirlene1, @TheCatWitch, @leigh6, @jessica66, @MsQ, @stephanie35, @deanna7, @caroline4, @suzanne1, @heather34, @tashana, @margaret5, @samantha39, @carinna, @natasha15, @annemarie, @chaimaa, @tara8, @joel, @cynthia11, @jessica67, @zari, @naomi3, @i_layda, @brisan, @edgar, @liana, @samantha40, @paula1, @bethany4, @brytt, @shamika, @summerlight, @ana9
If you haven’t 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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In a forum first, @Crystal24 (on a three-week shout-out streak) and @Phoenix_dawn (on a two-week shout-out streak) tied for sharing the most posts in the forum
A round of applause to both of you- thanks for all that you do! 
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Lots of love back to @Susurrus for giving out the most hearts over the past week
Despite the hard times you are weathering, you are a beacon of warmth and support that is greatly appreciated
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!
Feeling energized or exhausted after the full moon this past weekend? 
What fun things- magick or mundane- are you planning this week?
Give a shout out to your fellow coven members and feel free to share in the comments below!
Blessed be!
I’m glad that hubby started his job today. That’s great news! It’s normal to feel what you’re experiencing. It’s new and exciting for you. Hope everything goes well for him…and you! And Peanut 
she’ll probably get the best glasses possible because how can anything not look good on her, she’s beautiful 
safe travels with the storm!
Weekly Witchy CHALLENGE - Salty Spellwork
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I really want to hug her lol. She looks happy and snuggly
A big congrats to your husband for starting his new job. Hope the eye appointment went okay and that you are all doing well 
. I’m grateful to see the pic- thanks for sharing! 
Hope you have a lovely salt scrub and can get back on your normal sleep cycle soon. This moon was definitely a weird one! Be well