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 ] ]
Join in for a shared group ritual meditation and coven chat on Thursday, August 12th - 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
[ [ Meteor Shower ] ]
The Perseid Meteor Shower is an ongoing cosmic event that will last until mid-August. The peak mornings to view the meteor shower will be August 11, 12, and 13.
Here is a complete guide on how to spot the meteor shower from Earthsky.org !
Time and Date also has an Interactive Meteor Shower Sky Map to help you find the location of the radiant point (although this information is just for fun- the meteors will be all over the sky, not just at the radiant point!) for the meteor shower and a bit more information about how to spot it
A note that this meteor shower is different from the Delta Aquariids Meteor Shower (currently ongoing) .
[ [ 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, August 13th . For more information and to get an idea about what to expect, check out last week’s Freebie Friday
[ [ Friday the 13th ] ]
A day of doom or a lucky occasion? Whether you fear or celebrate this special day- it is coming our way this Friday, August 13th!
Read more about it and share your personal opinions or experiences in The Truth of Friday the 13th
[ [ Moon Phase: First Quarter Moon ] ]
Depending on your location, you will be blessed by the light of this moon phase on Sunday, July 15th .
The Moon Magick Guide to First Quarter Moon Magick on Spells8 says the following about this special moon phase:
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 nature 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
You can find current moon information for your home as well as complementary spells and rituals to draw on its energy on the Spells8 Lunar Spell Page
[ [ 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:
- Monday, August 9 - Book Lovers’ Day
- Tuesday, August 10 - Lazy Day
- Sunday, August 15 - Chant at the Moon Day
For more about upcoming pagan events, 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: Cat Magick
This challenge will close Tuesday, August 3rd 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 - Cat Magick
[ [ 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 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 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!
Welcome to the Infinite Roots Coven!
@brooke1, @aimee2, @brejae, @anon87969570, @valencia, @jennyfer, @jen3, @jo11, @kelly12, @tamyra, @codie, @janell1, @crystal24, @heather32, @andrea30, @nasheka, @melanie6, @valorie, @ladonna, @marii, @rayna, @diana5, @gracie, @billie2, @samantha37, @Kitty, @flower, @tiffani2, @michelle27, @julia7, @michelle28, @heather33, @summer3, @nathaniel, @sherry3, @susanlee, @summer4, @taylor18, @vuctoria, @christopher9, @emily27, @trudie, @mariann, @tamiko, @marjorie, @jasmine10, @kathryn16, @erica10, @mackenzie2, @isabel2, @leigh5, @naudia, @marcie, @marcie1
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 @crystal24 for sharing the most posts over the past week! Your wisdom and insight is much appreciated- thanks for sharing!
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Well done to @Susurrus for giving out the most hearts over the last seven days! Thanks for sharing the love- you make the forum a warm place to be
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!
Excited or worried for Friday the 13th? Will you try to catch sight of the meteor shower at its peak this week?
Give a shout out to your fellow coven members and feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below!
Blessed be!