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: Full Moon 
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Depending on your location, you will be blessed by the light of this moon phase on Wednesday, May 26th.
The full moon is a celebrated time where the energy of the moon is at it’s most powerful. Now is a wonderful time to charge, cleanse, and absorb the potent energies of the moon.
For inspiration, visit What to Do During the Full Moon .
May’s full moon is called the Full Flower Moon 
and represents a very powerful time of year. Draw on the energy and passion of the Flower Moon by following along with the Full Flower Moon Spell on Spells8 
You can also learn more about the unique meaning of each full moon in What’s in a Full Moon Name?
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
[ [ Celestial Event: Lunar Eclipse 
] ]
In addition to the full moon, certain parts of the world will experience a Lunar Eclipse on Wednesday, May 26th.
A Lunar Eclipse is a dark time with unique effects on spellwork. Every witch forms their own opinion about working or abstaining from magick during this time.
Learn more and consider working some insightful shadow magick with a Lunar Eclipse Ritual :
To find out if you are in range of the Lunar Eclipse and to chat more about it, visit the discussion Super Flower Moon Eclipse in Sagittarius.
[ [ Group Ritual- Together with the Coven 
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Join in for a shared group ritual and tea meditation on Thursday, May 27th - 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 28th . You can find more information and get an idea about what to expect in a previous week’s post .
[ [ 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:
- Tuesday, May 25 - World Tarot Day
- Friday, May 28 - Amnesty International Day
- Sunday, May 30 - Water a Flower 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: Astrology: Reading the Skies 
This challenge will close Tuesday, May 25th 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- Astrology: Reading the Skies
[ [ 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 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:
@palki, @stacy4, @denise1, @Volmarr, @beth3, @willow2, @tarah, @bonnie5, @kathryn14, @chris7, @chris8, @kendrah, @tina8, @antonieta, @casey7, @katelyn7, @jason1, @mya1, @Sonoma, @suzanne, @angel6, @kathryn15, @TheCrystalWitch, @jade3, @jessie1, @sofia6, @alexandra10, @madli, @amber24, @menyawn, @angela22, @zoe4, @anna12, @djuana, @kaitlin3, @brittany25, @lady, @cecilia1, @sky, @sharron, @natalie8, @COSMIC.CHICK66SIC, @latoyah, @charmaine2, @jessica54, @jameka1, @maria14, @rachel12, @rebecca14, @anna13, @supriya1, @beth4, @Sirsmiapet, @whitney3, @kirsten1, @ashley30, @jolene1, @rachel13, @shannon12, @kylie2, @sun, @nikolitsa
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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Hooray to @Christina4 for sharing the most posts in the forum, on a three-week streak!
We are all much richer and wiser thanks to the wonderful wisdom you so kindly share -
Lots of love back to @Susurrus for giving the most hearts to fellow coven members, on a two-week streak!
Your kindness is a domino effect in the forum, spreading light and joy all around the coven 
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
Will you work Full Moon Magick or take a Lunar Eclipse break this week? What excitement, magickal or mundane, is headed your way? 
Give a shout to your fellow coven members and share what’s on your mind in the comments below!
May the Full Moon empower your desires and dreams as the Lunar Eclipse puts to rest your worries and fears
Blessed be! 
Congratulations 
Thank you! Congratulations to you also! 3 weeks! Great job!
well deserved as always 
awesome idea 
IV been feeling a little drained actually so I’m going to make moon water, charge my crystals and cleanse myself and my space 
how talented and artistic you are! I didn’t write in my Bom all weekend. Today for sure I am going to write in it! I need to write about the funeral. Just so important this whole weekend can change my life and we’re in Sagittarius 
Your BOM cover is stunning- great work! I’m wishing you all the best with your spellwork and shadow work as well- have a blessed Full Moon and Eclipse! 
I hope it all goes well for you- got my fingers crossed! 
Hope you have a lovely week!
And as always, if anyone has any titles or themes they are particularly interested in and think the coven would enjoy- I am always open to add suggestions to the list 
Some storms rolled in yesterday, but now we’ve got clear skies and minimal plans for the rest of the week. A good time for relaxing! 
Any luck with the new glasses? 
I always get a bit stressed with picking new frames- so many to choose from! Hope you can find a fun new style of glasses 
I don’t know where those frames went. Yours sound awesome though & a great deal on them! That’s some good luck too 
!
Flower Moon 
for healing & protection today. I’m feeling a bit better than I have over the beginning of the week. I just had to work through my emotions a little bit I think. I feel like when I journal, whatever it is leaves me & is lifted away from me. It’s a great release for me. 