A warm welcome and very Merry Meet Monday to all ! 
Hereās the latest about upcoming events and forum news:
Upcoming Events 
Mark your calendars so you donāt miss out on these events!
[ [ Moon Phase: New Moon 
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We will be blessed by the presence of the New Moon (sometimes called the Dark Moon) on Thursday, January 11th- although the exact time will vary according to your location.
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
The New Moon Spells and Rituals Page has more information and a list of recommended spells for this special time
[ [ Group Ritual- Together with the Coven 
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Join in for a shared group ritual and tea meditation on Thursday, February 11th - this activity is open to all members of the forum! 
Group meditation rituals and conversations are held every Thursday. Feel free to visit last weekās 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 weekās group ritual 
[ [ 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 12th . You can find more information and get an idea about what to expect in last weekās post.
[ [ Other Events of Interest 
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Some other non-witchy but interesting (and perhaps conversation-starting!) events coming up this week:
- Tuesday, February 9th - Pizza Day
- Thursday, February 11th - Make A Friend Day
- Friday, February 12th - Chinese New Year Begins
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 everyoneās diverse talents.
The theme for this week is: Of the Element Fire 
This challenge will close Tuesday, February 9th 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 Fire
[ [ 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 weekās 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 youāve 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 covenās wholesome energy exchange can be found in the Energy Exchange Circle 2021 Wiki .
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 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:
@AlitasJoy, @Veronica3, @ashan, @lori8, @karel, @crystal18, @shannon9, @kimberly23, @nancygoldilocks, @dalton3, @marie8, @ann1, @reneigh2, @alicia8, @cristopher, @kristin5, @phenpitcha, @lisa27, @miranda4, @erica8, @debra1, @benita, @niyah, @megan8, @caity, @kimmay, @hannah14, @megan9, @karen5, @angela18, @toni2, @kylea, @aniko, @LadyBex, @brandi6, @constance, @madam, @christine9, @blair-alanna, @emily17, @soledad, @kelly7, @nokai, @CortneyRochelle, @judy2, @bronwyn1, @mary22, @madelyn, @chloe4, @erika, @kat3, @mitazeijaa , @claire3, @stephanie26, @richard4, @brittney4, @klaudija, @jessica45, @Jewitch, @laura17, @caner, @kaitlyn5, @josie2, @tamara1, @catarina
If you havenāt 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 
- An extra helping of appreciation to @Amethyst- on a two-week streak of sharing the most posts and love in the forum over the past week!
You are a beacon of light and a source of inspiration- we are truly blessed to have you here 
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
[Picture inspired by Pets in the Snow thread]
Does the New Moon inspire ritual work or invite a time or reflective rest in your practice? Any fun plans in store for the week ahead? 
Give a shout to your fellow coven members and share whatās on your mind in the comments below!
May the winds of the season sweep away negativity and welcome in love and light to your life
Blessed be! 
as for the Chinese New Year, Iām the Ox. Pretty much like my sun sign, the bull.
Thank you so much for the shout out!
Yes- knock on wood, lol! Hopefully the workmen will be done quickly and you can enjoy some peace and relaxation 
While I have work, I am still on call and my personal schedule looks clear, like yours. 
I hope they get all the holes fixed soon!
and last night a group of friends did a study on Martin Luther King Jr. There was more to it, and I learned a lot - along with tangible actions, but I will keep all of that for a different forum since I dislike when politics rears its ugly head in our coven. (And this is a political issue as much as it is a moral one in our country. Please keep any political thoughts to yourself if replying. 
I love the warm, welcoming, inclusiveness of the coven.)
Thank you!
Hope it all goes well!
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I never had the chance to try a Polish donut until I moved to Poland- the closest thing we had in MA was Boston creme donuts (also very yummy!) 
I will definitely have a pÄ
czek in your honor, 
