Wishing everyone a very Merry Meet Monday ! 
Here’s a peek at what’s in store for this week.
[ [ Group Ritual- Together with the Coven 
] ]
Join in for a shared group ritual and tea meditation on Thursday, March 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 
[ [ 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, March 12th . You can find more information and get an idea about what to expect in last week’s post .
[ [ Sabbats: Pagan Holidays 
] ]
This Saturday, March 20th marks the special Sabbat Ostara 
for those in the Northern Hemisphere.
- Ostara Celebration Ritual
- How to Celebrate Ostara Alone: Ritual Ideas
- Ostara Garden Preparations
- How Can I Celebrate Ostara?
Friends in the Southern Hemisphere will celebrate Mabon 
- Mabon Celebration Ritual
- How to Celebrate the Fall Equinox Alone
- First Day of Autumn Rituals- How to Prepare for Mabon
- Autumn Market and Gratitude Altar
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
[ [ Moon Phase: First Quarter Moon 
] ]
Depending on your location, you will be blessed by the light of this moon phase tonight- Sunday, March 21st
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.
[ [ Other Events of Interest 
] ]
Some other non-witchy but interesting (and perhaps conversation-starting!) events coming up this week:
- Monday, March 15th - The Ides of March
- Thursday, March 18th - Goddess of Fertility Day
- Saturday, March 20th - International Day of Happiness
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
[ [ Coven Name Vote 
] ]
Come one, come all! It is time to decide on a name for the forum family Take a look at the finalist coven name choices and choose your favorite in the poll.
Cast your vote here! [POLL] Choosing a Coven Name 
Please be aware that the poll will close automatically on Thursday, March 18th. Be sure to pick your favorite by that time!
[ [ 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: Magick in the Arts 
This challenge will close Tuesday, March 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- Magick in the Arts
[ [ 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 
Let’s Catch Up
Be sure to get your entry in by the deadline: Wednesday, March 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 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 V (Feb 26 - Mar 26)
Please note that this reading period will end on Friday, March 26th!
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:
@wendy10, @elizabeth19, @dawn10, @aimee1, @lisa30, @sheila2, @aida, @kristine4, @matilda1, @harpreet, @dupinder, @jessica46, @rebecca12, @wendy11, @jessica47, @tina6, @terry, @toady, @marci, @leeanne, @jodie2, @phoenixshaver, @megan11, @adrian3, @sheena3, @wesleigh, @pheladi, @mary23, @alanna1, @summer2, @kathryn9, @joelynn, @miroslava, @nicole25, @kimberly29, @kalise1, @jane2, @Garnet, @sharon11, @lorne, @CatfromCanada, @deviaugh, @anna10, @melissa12, @wesley, @RetroLynx, @brooke2, @kristy4, @karry, @tasha3, @amy19, @carmen3, @katie9, @ayyyyitskay, @phoenix_dawn, @asheley, @jamie14, @alda, @kristil,
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 
- Cheers to the lovely @Susurrus for writing the most posts and sharing the most hearts in the forum- on a three-week-streak!
It is always a blessing to read your interesting posts and see your creative crafting- thanks for all that you share! 
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
The Ideas of March, St. Paddy’s Day, and more- do you have any fun plans for the week ahead, magickal or mundane?
Give a shout to your fellow coven members and share what’s on your mind in the comments below!
May the holidays and Sabbats bring joy to you and your loved ones as the Wheel of the Year turns ever onward
Blessed be! 
I hope everything goes well and you all enjoy a wonderful family getaway 
Life keeps throwing other things that get in the way! Luckily it sounds like your other crafts are a blast- keep having fun with the resin, you’re making beautiful masterpieces! 
) it looks like a pretty calm week here. We’re unfortunately heading into a third lockdown so most things will be closed again. Luckily, we’re used to finding things to do at home by this point! 
And drunk 
lol
shine is out and Clocks move forward! I just got my seeds for my garden. I just need to get paper towels and germinate my seeds! I tried it once and the roots got stuck to the paper towel. Any suggestions? My friend said just to use a towel. Well maybe I’ll just YouTube some videos. Lol 
Good luck and happy gardening, Jeannie- enjoy that lovely weather! 
. Enjoy the lovely spring weather! 