Wishing everyone a very Merry Meet Monday ! 
Here’s a peek at forum happenings this week.
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 meditation and coven chat on Thursday, June 17th - 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 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 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 
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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 pendulum! 
The next Freebie Friday post will be Friday, June 18th . For more information and to get an idea about what to expect, check out last week’s Freebie Friday 
[ [ Moon Phase: First Quarter Moon 
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Depending on your location, you will be blessed by the light of this moon phase on Friday, June 18th .
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 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
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
[ [ Sabbats: Pagan Holidays 
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This Sunday June 20th - Sunday, June 21st (depending on your location) marks the Summer Solstice and the beginning of the special Sabbat Litha 
for those in the Northern Hemisphere.
Here are a few suggestions for how you might celebrate this holiday:
- Litha Celebration Ritual
- How to Celebrate Litha Alone: Ideas for a Pagan Summer Solstice
- Litha Altars, Ritual Ideas, and Midsummer Info
- Litha Soup Offering
- Bless the Summer Solstice!
Friends in the Southern Hemisphere will celebrate the Winter Solstice and the Sabbat Yule 
- Yule Celebration Ritual
- How to Celebrate Yule Alone: Rituals and Ideas
- Yuletide Song: Carol of the Witches’ Bells
- DIY Magickal Yule Charm
- Yule Greetings, Cards, and Yuletide Blessings
Click on the pictures and links above for more information about these exciting holidays!
You can also visit Wheel of the Year to learn more about the 8 Pagan Sabbats
[ [ Other Events of Interest 
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A collection of curious (and perhaps conversation-starting!) events coming up this week that may or may not be witchy-related:
- Wednesday, June 16 - Fresh Veggies Day
- Thursday, June 17 - Birthday of Spiritual Writer Starhawk
- Friday, June 18 - Splurge Day (aka treat yo self day)
For more about upcoming pagan events, 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 
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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: Enchanting Chants 
This challenge will close Tuesday, June 15th 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 - Enchanting Chants
[ [ 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 Members 
A very warm welcome and merry meet to all of the new members who have joined the forum over the past week:
@chelsie1, @tina9, @hallee, @kayla11, @dee5, @tyra1, @jessica56, @holly9, @nour, @mary27, @stephanie33, @crystal21, @philisiwe, @deborah9, @leia, @jacqueline5, @alisha5, @henry3, @travis1, @kaelyn, @rene1, @nadia4, @angela24, @ruby3, @bobbie1, @river1, @sequita, @Princess_Tara, @meagann, @mirta, @andrea27, @sarah35, @annette5, @lyndsey, @amanda39, @michele5, @lidia, @kristina8, @Mamabear, @chelsea11, @ashley32, @michele6, @nathan1, @AmandaLynn37, @rosie1, @Fallen1, @rachel14, @chantelle, @saskia, @claire4, @britany, @gemma3, @leisha, @dillan, @victor, @katelyn9, @christopher8, @kayla12, @misty1, @eva7, @rheamark, @tiera, @kimberly37
If you haven’t done so already, please go to Introductions and say hello to your new coven by creating 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 
- A double-dose of love to @Christina4 for giving the most hearts and writing the most posts in the forum!
For all your wisdom and generous kindness- thank you so much 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!
Sabbat celebrations on your mind? 
Anything exciting- be it magickal or mundane- on your mind this week?
Give a shout to your fellow coven members and share what’s on your mind in the comments below!
Love and Light!
then splurge day 
Like eat healthy first because I’m gonna pig out soon. 
Hopefully you’ll come across a great plan for your Litha celebrations! 
You choose your apartment well. I think it’s always better to be on the first floor for both safety and accessibility. Hopefully the electricity with behave from now on! 
My heart has been pressing me to do it!
I look forward to Litha too!
and he didn’t go! I am going to take his game away!!!