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!
[ [ Moon Phase: Last Quarter Moon ] ]
Tonight, Monday, August 30th, we will be blessed by the light of the Last Quarter Moon.
The last quarter moon is a time of rest and the banishment of negative energies or forces in your life .
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
[ [ Group Ritual- Together with the Coven ] ]
Join in for a shared group ritual meditation and coven chat on Thursday, September 2nd - this activity is open to all members of the forum
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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 ] ]
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, September 3rd . For more information and to get an idea about what to expect, check out last week’s Freebie Friday
[ [ Other Events of Interest ] ]
A collection of curious (and perhaps conversation-starting!) events coming up this week that may or may not be witchy-related:
- Tuesday, Aug 31 - Birthday of Wiccan Author Raymond Buckland
- Saturday, Sept 4 - National Wildlife Day
- Sunday, Sept 5 - World Goddess Day
For more about upcoming pagan occasions, you can check the Spells8 2021 Pagan Holiday Calendar, the list of Magical Days for Your Planner , and the Spells8 Email Newsletter.
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: Sharing Witchy Wisdom
This challenge will close Tuesday, August 31st 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 - One Witch to Another
[ [ 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?
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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!
[ [ 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 X (Aug 27 - Sept 24)
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Please note that this reading period will end on Friday, September 24th!
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!
Welcome to the Infinite Roots Coven!
@sierra8, @stephanie36, @fine, @leah7, @kayla15, @silverdragon, @candy, @caitlin3, @tiffany19, @erin13, @BrightBear, @josephine, @joanna4, @abayomi1, @kirsty, @janell2, @erykah, @julie19, @lisa36, @leilani, @daniel7, @christine14, @daniel8, @amber29, @maggie5, @kimberly42, @billie3, @william4, @karlene, @sara14, @TheMuslimWitch, @cybille, @alyssa7, @carolyn6, @tuere, @fareeda, @shashiru, @cynthia12, @davonna, @heidi2, @natali, @melissa21, @krystal4, @sara15, @eushownda, @agnieszka, @caeci, @kariah, @kirsty1, @traci, @nicole28, @clay, @bryce, @kylie3, @kia, @jamaica, @johnny2, @MariLynn369, @stacy5, @margaret6, @keyawna, @adam, @laura21, @alondra, @jeffery, @Vyvyaenne, @briana2, @amanda41, @Nekoshibou, @brooklynne
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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Bravo to @Christina4 for sharing the most posts in the forum! You are a crystal master with so much wisdom- we are blessed by your knowledge!
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A round of applause to @Susurrus for liking the most posts- on a two-week streak! Many thanks for all of the love and kindness that you share- it is much 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!
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Exciting spellwork or creative casting in your future? Whether it’s magickal or mundane, feel free to share your current happenings!
Give a shout out to your fellow coven members and feel free to share in the comments below!
Blessed be!
This thread will remain open for one week. It will be closed when next week’s MMM post is released.