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, July 15th - this activity is open to all members of the forum 
This activity has two parts- you are welcome to join one or both!
- a group ritual with step-by-step instructions that you can join in on your own schedule at any time during the day
- 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 to get an idea about what to expect.
Keep an eye out for an upcoming announcement on the main page of the forum for more details about this week’s group ritual 
[ [ 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 for coven members via tarot or oracle! 
The next Freebie Friday post will be Friday, July 16th . For more information and to get an idea about what to expect, check out last week’s Freebie Friday 
[ [ Moon Phase: First Quarter Moon 
] ]
Depending on your location, you will be blessed by the light of this moon phase on Saturday, July 17th .
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:
- Tuesday, July 13 - Embrace Your Geekness Day
- Wednesday, July 14 - Pandemonium Day
- Saturday, July 17 - World Emoji 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: A Touch of Tarot
This challenge will close Tuesday, July 13th 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 - A Touch of Tarot
[ [ 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 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 VII (Jun 18 - Jul 16)
Please note that this reading period will end on Friday, July 16th!
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!
@velma, @alissia, @kim5, @jessica63, @steven, @emma-lee2, @abigail6, @cynthia10, @yvonne1, @vanessa8, @lennart, @amy27, @benjamin2, @test1, @test6, @test7, @test8, @alexis4, @Linus78, @melissa19, @amy28, @astala, @alison4, @sawyer, @leslie2, @veronica5, @alyssa6, @jacob3, @rayleen, @ArtemisaCrone, @megan14, @miyara, @stephi, @a11, @deana, @antonia1, @rebecca15, @nik, @renee6, @dominique2, @morgan9, @mahalia, @Wolfsmoon, @susan7, @chelsea12, @darlene13, @kiran1, @nadia7, @candeniz
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 
- Bravo to @Amethyst for giving the most hearts and writing the most posts in the forum over the past week!
Both your words and warmth are much appreciated- thanks for all the joy you bring! 
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!
Planning any seasonal rituals? 
Working with divination? Magickal or mundane, what’s on your mind this week? 
Give a shout out to your fellow coven members and feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below!
Blessed be!
& then Wednesday I have my MRI on my right wrist to see if there is anything that can be done for the extra pain since my surgery last September.
. So I’m trying to stay in the house 
where it’s somewhat climate controlled. I’m enjoying coffee 
right now. A good time of the day.
Good luck with your hair cut and MRI! 
It was a big process, but we made it successfully to my partner’s family home. We’ll enjoy the laidback countryside life for the next week before we go on a small adventure to Kraków to see the castle and fire-breathing dragon 
Just enjoying life minute to minute these days!