Wishing everyone a very Merry Meet Monday ! 
Here’s a peek at events and forum news 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 and tea meditation on Thursday, March 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 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 a previous week’s post.
[ [ Moon Phase: New Moon 
] ]
We will be blessed by the presence of the New Moon (sometimes called the Dark Moon) on Saturday, March 13th - 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
[ [ Holiday Heads Up! 
] ]
Next Saturday, March 20th marks the special Sabbat Ostara 
for those in the Northern Hemisphere.
Friends in the Southern Hemisphere will celebrate Mabon 
More information on these exciting holidays will come in next week’s Merry Meet Monday- you can also visit Wheel of the Year to learn more about the 8 Pagan Sabbats 
[ [ Other Events of Interest 
] ]
Some other non-witchy but interesting (and perhaps conversation-starting!) events coming up this week:
- Tuesday, March 9 - Panic Day
- Friday, March 12 - Plant a Flower Day
- Sunday, March 14 - Pi Day π
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 everyone’s diverse talents.
The theme for this week is: Star Magick 
This challenge will close Tuesday, March 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 - Star Magick 
[ [ 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:
@nicole24, @grace4, @anastasija, @diana4, @gordon, @abgela, @tina5, @gjizelle, @cheyenne1, @anna9, @diamonds, @wellie, @hope2, @michele3, @max, @heather26, @crystal19, @macky, @kat4, @katie7, @andreanne, @ashley27, @bryan, @ana7, @Brooklynsfinest86, @Karieal, @annmarie1, @MsKittie, @terri-anne, @MrJPeck, @angela19, @michelle25, @Mark01, @madison7, @mara1, @kimberly28, @melinda2, @oindrilla, @angela20, @meoshia, @aryin, @spells8, @megan10, @sandra5, @natasha10, @sarah-jo, @harriett, @Enrika, @katie8, @nicholas4, @vanessa5, @gina2
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 
- A round of applause to @Susurrus for writing the most posts and spreading the most hearts- going for two weeks in a row!
Your warm kindness and exciting creativity are always a pleasure to see- thank you 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- you are all wonderful
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 you find your magick growing with the seeds of the season, spreading light and joy through the days!
Blessed be 
I already deal with it. I’m good lol
Here’s to hoping that Panic Day is completely panic-less for everyone! 
And cheers to that- so long, Mercury Retrograde 
Happy Birthday