Wishing a very Merry Meet Monday to all ! 
Here’s the latest about upcoming events and forum news:
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 and tea meditation on Thursday, February 18th - 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 
[ [ Moon Phase: First Quarter Moon 
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Depending on your location, you will be blessed by the light of this moon phase tonight- Friday, February 19th
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 
The Moon Magick Guide to First Quarter Moon Magick on Spells8 says the following:
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 natures 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.
Happy moon magick!
[ [ Freebie Friday 
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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, February 19th . You can find more information and get an idea about what to expect in last week’s post.
[ [ Other Events of Interest 
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Some other non-witchy but interesting (and perhaps conversation-starting!) events coming up this week:
- Wednesday, February 17th - Random Acts of Kindness Day
*Thursday, February 18th - Drink Wine Day
*Saturday, February 20th - Hoodie Hoo 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 
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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: Of the Element Earth 
This challenge will close Tuesday, February 16th 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- Of the Element Earth
[ [ Divination Discussion 
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Ready to put your divination skills to the test? Hoping for feedback on your readings?
Join in for this week’s Divination Discussion to gain new insights and experience different methods of divination
Ready to put your skills to the test? You can divine here: Divination Discussion 
New Tools
Be sure to get your entry in by the deadline: Wednesday, February 17th!
[ [ 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 a 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 
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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 IV (January 22nd - February 19th)
Please note that this reading period will end on Friday, February 19th!
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:
@kimberly24, @nic, @medusa, @chris5, @AliceInWonderdab, @Aedreysa, @hailey3, @kimberly25, @jacinta, @ashley25, @kristen4, @monica2, @sarah27, @fabian, @nichole2, @katerina3, @alexandra8, @regina2, @shannyel, @mindy, @abigail4, @wendell, @tyler, @danielle15, @stacey4, @carlene1, @thirumani, @zakiyah, @sharon10, @dorothy4, @april16, @markita, @Salamander, @kayla8, @amb, @sofia4, @Eccentric_Elegance, @arabella, @cbd, @amber19, @bethany2, @elsie, @jacqueline2, @katelyn5, @hannah15, @zack, @julie14, @jammie, @shari2, @supriya, @zelda, @courtney6, @eccentric_warrior, @danni, @april17, @karine, @netty, @audra1, @mahenaz, @anika, @deepa, @trebor, @laura18, @emma13, @amanda28, @kelly8
If you haven’t done so already, feel free to go to Introductions and create 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 
- Bravo to the lovely @Amethyst- on a three-weak-streak of sharing the most love and writing the most posts in the forum
Thank you for all the positivity and warmth you bring- 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- you are all wonderful
Are you savoring the snows of winter or enjoying some warm sunshine? 
What magickal or mundane plans are waiting for you in the coming day?
Give a shout to your fellow coven members and share what’s on your mind in the comments below!
Wishing love, light, and many blessings to you and those you hold dear
Blessed be!
tonight. 
I’m also seeing Kari Jobe and violinist:violin: Lindsey Stirling this year. I was going to Welcome to Nightvale (favorite podcast of mine) but it got cancelled after being postponed. Halsey cancelled her tour, too. 
Cheers to you!
I hope the goodies were as tasty as they sound!