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:
Upcoming Events 
Mark your calendars so you don’t miss out on these events!
[ [ Moon Phase: Last Quarter Moon ] ]
This Wednesday, September 29th , we will be blessed by the light of the Last Quarter Moon.
The last quarter moon is a time of rest and the banishment of negative energies or forces in your life 
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For more information about specific spells recommended for the last quarter moon, visit the guide Moon Magic: Spells for Every Lunar Phase: Last Quarter .
The Last Quarter Moon is a Waning Moon phase. For more Moon Magick and the best spells for this time of month, visit the Waning Moon Magick Guide.
Find current moon information for your location as well as complementary spells and rituals to draw on today’s moon 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, September 30th - this activity is open to all members of the forum 
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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.
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 1st . 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:
- Monday, September 27 - Ancestor Appreciation Day
- Tuesday, September 28 - Good Neighbor Day
- Friday, October 2 - International Coffee Day
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: Powerful Protection 
This challenge will close Tuesday, September 28th 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 - Powerful Protection
[ [ 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?
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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! 
New Members 
Merry meet to all of the new members who have joined the forum over the past week!
@pamela12, @aimee3, @sophie3, @tamera, @christy7, @erykah1, @biulenyx, @lynsey, @rohini, @ashley40, @breeze, @kailey1, @maximillian, @AllynZira, @kelly15, @brianna8, @BeardedTaylor, @Rvn1512, @denise3, @megan16, @kubra, @vanessa11, @imani1, @tasha5, @caroline5, @Patricia84, @kathy4, @madison9, @unicornprincess13, @Gretchen, @ashlee1, @ian1, @misty3, @Mila, @samantha45, @ayca, @talon, @lauren14, @laura22, @andrea33, @alisa1, @margaret7, @gina5, @victoria21, @lecia, @debbie4, @christie2, @ivory, @natasha16, @jasmine12, @april20, @ris, @arne, @erin14, @crystal27, @Lisa444, @joy6, @polly, @muammer, @Luna95, @kirsty-jo, @nicole30, @Valen, @jackie4, @samantha46, @janique, @Temujin_Calidius, @jason2
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 @TheMuslimWitch for sharing the most posts in the forum over the last week!
Many thanks to you for all of the great questions asked and interesting discussions started! -
Lots of love back to @IrisW for giving out the most hearts over the past week!
Thanks for helping to spread the love around the forum 
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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Feeling burnt out after last week’s excitement? 
Are you ready for a break, or are you counting down to the next Sabbat?
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!
Please note that this thread will remain open for one week. It will be closed when next week’s MMM post is released.
and pizza 
day 
. Had already paid the bills early today.
That is so exciting, 
Many thanks back to you!
not just today!
We rode a pirate ship (called the Black Pearl- no joke 
) out to a place called Westerplatte to see the ruins. It was a bit somber, as that was the place where WWII began.
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