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!
[ [ 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 Wednesday, May 19th.
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
[ [ Group Ritual- Together with the Coven 
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Join in for a shared group ritual and tea meditation on Thursday, May 20th - 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 burning question on your mind? Seeking some guidance? Now is your chance to find some answers, as the lovely @MeganB is kindly offering free readings for coven members via tarot or pendulum! 
The next Freebie Friday post will be Friday, May 21th . You can find more information and get an idea about what to expect in last week’s post .
[ [ Other Events of Interest 
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Some other non-witchy but interesting (and perhaps conversation-starting!) events coming up this week:
- Wednesday, May 19 - World Plant a Vegetable Garden Day
- Friday, May 21 - International Tea Day
- Saturday, May 22 - World Goth Day
Look ahead at more upcoming events in the Spells8 2021 Pagan Holiday and Wiccan Calendar and the list of Magical Days for Your Planner
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: Into the Light 
This challenge will close Tuesday, May 18th 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- Into the Light
[ [ 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 
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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 (May 14 - June 11)
Please note that this reading period will end on Friday, June 11th!
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:
@yolanda2, @nancie, @sarahjane, @brittany24, @sabrina6, @manju, @claressa, @michael8, @kristina7, @kenia, @frances1, @carolyn4, @tammy11, @Celi_bel, @THCLEMONADE, @katie12, @benjamin1, @samantha30, @mercedes1, @nesserinne, @james8, @nicole27, @samantha31, @chasity1, @sierra7, @terriyaka, @amy26, @maika, @diane1, @courtney8, @jennifer53, @andreal, @dana3, @GoodyB, @sasha2, @kimberly34, @april19, @robin5, @andrea24, @michelle24, @maria13, @nancy, @kyra2, @michele4, @nicola3, @ashley29, @wendy12, @cheyenne2, @viviana, @margurette, @annie2, @krisha, @SharonD, @vanessa7, @andrea25, @Sumflowerzz, @whitney2, @alison3
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 
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Well done to @Christina4 for sharing the most posts in the forum, on a two-week streak!
You are a fountain of wisdom and are so generous to share your knowledge- many thanks to you! -
Lots of love back to @Susurrus for giving the most hearts in the forum over the last seven days
Your kindness shines brightly- thanks for making coven members old and new alike feel welcome here! 
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
Looking ahead at the coming days- what excitement, magickal or mundane, is headed your way this week? 
Give a shout to your fellow coven members and share what’s on your mind in the comments below!
May your magick burn brightly, manifesting with magnificence all that you desire
Blessed be!
Wishing the same to you- positive vibes for the week ahead! 
What a week you have had already- thank goodness your self care is keeping you feeling good! I hope your inner positive energy washes over the challenges this week and that the days ahead will be much more calm for you and your daughter 
Same to you- have a blessed week!
Glad to hear you got the a-okay from the skin doctor! Luckily the visit to the foot doctor won’t be quite as invasive (I hope!). Good luck with your phone- fingers crossed that will resolve ASAP for you! 
I’m looking forward to tea with you as well on Thursday 
Blessed be!
Not sure how the weather is over there, but it’s definitely prime weather for board game nights here 
Wishing the same to you- have a good one! 
And thanks so much- I’m hoping so too! Blessings back to you 
And it sounds like your daughter is having a blast at game night, 
Good luck with your game nights and I hope you all continue to have fun playing together! 
& a little cooler. So I think I am going to take my time with the coffee. 
I took the afternoon catching up on all of the posts I have missed and it was wonderful. It reminds me why I love this coven - the people. Each of us is completely unique and brings our own set of life experiences to the table and we grow from that shared knowledge. I love you guys so much!
I put in my notice at work, sold the house, and made plans to stay with my father for a couple weeks before I move elsewhere. IDK where I will end up but I want to be in Oregon, Washington (the State), Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, or Rhode Island. My 
will be moving with me on this adventure.
