Wishing everyone a very Merry Meet Monday ! 
Here’s a peek at exciting happenings in both the forum and the witchy world at large this week:
[ [ Moon Phase: First Quarter Moon 
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Depending on your location, you will be blessed by the light of this moon phase Wednesday, October 13th .
The Moon Magick Guide to First Quarter Moon Magick on Spells8 says the following about this special moon phase:
The First Quarter Moon
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 nature are developing.
Looking for ideas for spells and rituals specific to the First Quarter Moon? Know that this special moon phase is part of the Waxing cycle .
Check out the Waxing Moon Spell Page for more information including history, meanings, and a collection of spells and rituals that work in harmony with this part of the moon cycle
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 meditation and coven chat on Thursday, October 14th - this activity is open to all members of the forum 
Art by Lost Caro: Tea Witch
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The group meditation ritual has step-by-step instructions that you can join in on your own schedule at any time during the day
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If you’d like, there is a scheduled hour-long Zoom chat to do the ritual as a group as well as meet and greet fellow coven members
Group meditation rituals and conversations are held every Thursday. Feel free to visit last week’s group ritual post to get an idea about what to expect. You can also view the recorded meditation here: Group Ritual Video: October 7th.
Please note that group rituals are hosted in A Sacred Space - you must be logged into your Spells8 account to enter the ritual.
Don’t have an account yet? No worries! You can join Spells8 here
[ [ 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 via tarot or oracle! 
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The next Freebie Friday post will be Friday, October 15th . For more information and to get an idea about what to expect, check out last week’s Freebie Friday 
[ [ 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, October 12 - Face Your Fears Day
- Thursday, October 14 - Be Bald and Be Free Day
- Saturday, October 16 - World Food Day
For more upcoming pagan occasions, you can check the 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: Peering into Past Lives
This challenge will close Tuesday, October 12th 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 - Peering into Past Lives
[ [ Energy Exchange Circle 
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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?
Picture from Pixabay
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 Wiki - 2021.
Thanks for spreading the love! 
[ [ Spells8 Book Club 
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Calling all book lovers! The next reading period for the Spells8 book club has now begun!
You can find more details and submit your book to read in the current thread: 
Spells8 Book Club XI (Oct 1 - Oct 29)
Please note that this reading period will end on Friday, October 29th .
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 
Merry meet to all of the new members who have joined the forum over the past week!
@daniel9, @Ca3in, @florence, @danielle21, @armando, @tiina1, @danielle22, @darshaniy, @brandy6, @cassandra4, @skyla, @priscilla3, @kerry5, @veronika, @Peridot, @becca, @theresa4, @denise4, @emily31, @denise5, @lina, @anna15, @samara, @cristian, @chris9, @Pink_Sunflower, @hunter1, @jessica70, @lisa37, @caroline6, @haylee, @ariejanae338, @alayna, @andrea34, @linda8, @tracie5, @daphney, @samantha47, @angelica2, @deanna9, @cynthia13, @aubri, @larissa1, @crystal28, @my1, @KA3NA, @roswitha, @julie20, @chastity, @mackenzie3, @tenaya, @aurora2, @rachel18, @chelsea15, @sylvia1, @sandy5, @audrey2, @jonathan3, @jessica71, @gina6, @amanda43, @gabrielle6, @charity1, @sofia7, @jakub, @dallas, @stephanie39, @fay, @anna16, @peyton, @amanda44, @heather39, @julia10
If you haven’t done so already, please feel free to say hello to your new coven by creating a new topic in the Introductions Category . 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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Bravo to the @TheMuslimWitch for writing the most posts in the forum over the past week!
Many thanks for the insights and inspiration you share with the coven 
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Well done to @Rowan for sharing the most hearts in the forum, on a two-week streak!
May all the warmth you give find its way back to you
Note : The likes and posts of those who have won the MMM badge will be counted towards the weekly tally again after a two-month rest period. Those who have earned the MMM badge 5 times will no longer be counted- you’ve earned your spot in the forum hall of fame!
And of course, wishing 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!
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The countdown is on- are you ready for Halloween and Samhain? 
Will you be working any First Quarter Moon Magick this week?
Whether it’s magickal or mundane, feel free to share your current happenings or give a shout-out to your fellow coven members in the comments below!
Blessed be!
and thanks for the mention and the information about this week.
It sounds like this week started on a stressful note- I hope things calm down and the week turns into a really good one for you. Be well! 
Good luck with your lessons, reading, and journaling! Blessed be!
Wishing you all the best with your spellwork this week! 
May it be a quick and painless visit! 
