Wishing everyone a very Merry Meet Monday ! 
Here’s a peek at exciting happenings this week:
[ [ Group Ritual- Together with the Coven 
] ]
Join in for a shared group ritual meditation and coven chat on Thursday, July 29th - 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 30th . For more information and to get an idea about what to expect, check out last week’s Freebie Friday 
[ [ Moon Phase: Last Quarter Moon 
] ]
Depending on your location, you will be blessed by the light of this moon phase today Saturday, July 31st .
The last quarter moon is a time of rest and the banishment of negative energies or forces in your life 
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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
[ [ Sabbats: Pagan Holidays 
] ]
This Sunday, August 1st marks the special Sabbat Lughnasadh/ Lammas 
for those in the Northern Hemisphere.
Here are a few suggestions for how you might celebrate this holiday:
- How to Celebrate Lughnasadh/Lammas Alone
- Lughnasadh: A History of the First Harvest
- Lúnasa Bread Recipe
- Lammas Bread Spell
Friends in the Southern Hemisphere will celebrate Imbolc 
- Spring Cleansing Chant for Imbolc Blessings
- Imbolc Spells & Traditions: Activity Ideas for Imbolc
- Imbolc: How to Celebrate the Sabbat Alone
Click on the pictures and links above for more information about these exciting holidays!
You can also visit the Wheel of the Year page to learn more about the 8 Pagan Sabbats
[ [ 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 27 - Take Your Houseplant for a Walk Day
- Friday, July 30 - International Day of Friendship
- Saturday, July 31 - Mutt 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: Deities of the Moon 
This challenge will close Tuesday, July 27th 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 - Deities of the Moon
[ [ 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! 
New Coven Members 
Merry meet to all of the new members who have joined the forum over the past week!
@DanaM, @allison7, @ciara1, @natalie9, @carlee, @jo1, @rachel16, @julie17, @debra2, @michelle26, @crystal22, @TiffanyT18, @ritika, @alexandra11, @cindy7, @karen10, @amber1, @alice, @kareema, @Krystal_Klear, @bree2, @vee, @kelly11, @brendee2, @vikki, @eva8, @michael9, @hannah21, @rachel17, @dena, @jaime4, @susan8, @megan15, @gus, @hailey4, @WillowFirestone, @Lycos_Libra, @KylieEy, @donna7, @lynne1, @samantha35, @laura20, @juno, @tabbiey, @asteria, @jeanita, @cameron, @jessica15, @rebecca16, @anna14, @janet3, @marcia2, @Aetheral, @brandie, @kimberlynn, @caitlin2, @christina17, @seclia1, @moon1, @terry1, @maria17, @jim, @nina5, @lindsey4, @christina18, @blanka, @ashley35, @devondalea, @vanessa9, @tonya6, @amber26, @Amberleic, @jamia, @aidrealla, @atypical_witch, @louise2, @nicolle, @ashley36, @gabrielle, @tori3, @melinda4, @kaleyjane, @amy29, @amy30, @stephanie34, @JonB, @julia6, @christina19, @CheyMarie, @brenda13, @lara2
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 out the most hearts and sharing the most posts, on a three-week streak!
Your posts and encouragement help to make the forum such a welcoming place- thanks for being awesome 
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!
Are your preparations in place for the Sabbat this week? Any other excitement- magickal or mundane- happening for you in the coming days? 
Give a shout out to your fellow coven members and feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below!
Blessed be!
Please give him a nice pat and scratch behind the ears from me, 
Feasting is a great way to celebrate 
As for additional Lammas ideas, I know Magical Crafting on YouTube has a great video with bountiful tips and suggestions for how to celebrate the harvest:
Party of one, right this way…
You constantly outdo yourself, 
You can click the following link to take a peek:
