Merry Meet !
Here is your weekly update about 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 one-day events!
[ [ Group Ritual : Together with Your Coven 
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Join in for a shared group ritual meditation and coven chat on Thursday, April 7th - this activity is open to all active coven members 
- The group meditation ritual has step-by-step instructions that you can join in on your own schedule at any time during the day
Group meditation rituals are held every Thursday. Feel free to visit last week’s group ritual 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 active Spells8 account to access 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! 
Picture from Pexels
The next Freebie Friday post will be Friday, April 8th . For more information and to get an idea about what to expect, check out last week’s Freebie Friday 
[ [ Moon Phase: First Quarter Moon 
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This week we will be blessed by the light of the First Quarter Moon. Although the exact time will vary by your location, expect to see this moon on Saturday, April 9th .
The First Quarter Moon 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 .
From the Spells8 Moon Magick Guide to First Quarter Moon Magick
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
[ [ 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:
- Thursday, April 7 - World Health Day
- Friday, April 8 - All is Ours Day
- Saturday, April 9 - Unicorn Day
Ongoing Activities 
These ongoing activities are open to enjoy whenever you’d like- join in anytime 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: Chaos Magick 
This challenge will close on Tuesday, April 5th at 7:00 AM CET (Central European Time)
After this time a Props and Presents post will appear to give recognition and prizes to all participants 
. A brand new challenge will arrive on Wednesday for all challenge enthusiasts.
Are you ready? Join the current challenge here: Weekly Witchy Challenge - Chaos Magick
[ [ Spells8 Book Club 
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Calling all book lovers! The next reading period for the Spells8 book club is now in session!
You can find more details and submit your book to read in the current thread:
Spells8 Book Club XVI (Feb 25 - Apr 22)
Please note that this reading period will end on Friday, April 22nd .
If you haven’t done so already, please feel free to share and swap your book reviews from last session in the current Reader’s discussion thread:
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Spells8 Book Club XV - Readers’ Reviews!
More information about the book club and how to join can be found in Book Club F.A.Q and Introduction .
Happy Reading!
[ [ 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?
The Energy Exchange Circle 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 .
This month’s Energy Exchange Circle will end on Saturday, April 30th.
Thanks for spreading the love! 
[ [ Your Daily Oracle 
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Are you looking for a bit of higher guidance to help you out today? This collection of daily oracle card (as well as tarot and rune) readings is available for you to access and read thanks to the generosity of the coven 
Visit: April, May, June 2022 Oracle/Tarot/Rune Draws to enjoy a daily oracle message or share your own! 
Please note that this month’s oracle discussion will close on Thursday, June 30th .
[ [ A Daily Dose of Inspiration 
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Positive affirmations and uplifting inspirations can be found in this communal collection!
From quotes to sayings, poetry and more- here is the place to brighten up your day thanks to the words of the coven
Visit April, May, June 2022 Affirmations, Quotes, & Sayings to be inspired by the words of others- or share your own! 
Please be aware that this month’s discussion will close on Thursday, June 30th .
[ [ Tending the Flame 
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Stop by the fire and tend the flame with your coven- this ongoing discussion invites all to come in, relax, and pick up a bit of motivation and support for the day.
Share a picture of your own flames or simply enjoy the lights of the coven! 
Visit the discussion and Help Tend Brighid’s Flame
The Brigid Flametender discussion remains open throughout the year- please feel free to enjoy this activity as often as you’d like!
New Members 
Merry meet to all of the new members who have joined the forum over the past week!
@kelly21, @darean, @betty, @cassandra10, @Skyfox, @veronica10, @jacalyn, @lizz, @Billy, @natasha1, @christina35, @jennifer99, @talk2me0, @ashlee3, @lisa49, @victoria32, @valerie4, @michelle49, @jose1, @devin2, @lisa50, @jamie23, @shannon19, @emma21, @jenesyslopez, @lacey3, @kristin9, @jessica94, @danielle_111, @sam7, @amber47, @kelly22, @jerusha, @jessi2, @katya, @karryne, @anneke, @phylicia, @kimberly50, @paula4, @kimberly51, @jessica95, @malaya, @samantha59, @samantha60, @nafisha, @kimberly52, @tammy12, @connie5, @makendra, @teresa7, @Lyryx, @brie1, @latoya1, @louise6, @michelle7, @tenielle, @roberta2, @victoria33, @kynzh, @anuradha, @angel19, @ryan4, @nicole41, @alex10, @rebecca24, @emma22, @abigail8, @erica21, @cassie6, @alexis7, @geraldine
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 
FORUM ACTIVITY
Every week, those who share the most posts and give the most hearts receive an Activity Shout-Out. The top posters and sharers this week are:
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@Nikita-mikaelson - for sharing the most posts over the last seven days
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@Rachel21 - for giving out the most hearts over the past week
Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and inspiration through posts and your love and support through hearts- your time here helping the coven is greatly appreciated! 
Note : All those who receive Activity shout-outs for three weeks in a row are awarded the MMM Activity Badge . They will not be counted in Activity shout-outs again for a two-month rest period.
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COMMUNITY
It is always wonderful when people go above and beyond for fellow coven members But for those who do so not just one day, but everyday- you deserve something extra special!
Those who are noticed for going above and beyond for fellow coven members over the course of the month receive a Community Shout-Out.
For March 2022 :
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@Debra2 - for daily happy birthday messages to coven members, sharing daily inspirational affirmations, and sharing an oracle card each day this past month
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@Marsha - for daily happy birthday messages to coven members, sharing daily oracle cards, and welcoming all new members in their introduction posts over the past month
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@Amethyst- for welcoming all new members in their introduction posts over the past month
Thank you so much for all that you do to make fellow coven members feel at home here- it is greatly appreciated!
Note : Those who receive a monthly Community Shout-Out are awarded the CCC Badge .
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And of course, saying a very big thank you to all members of Spells8
Your contributions and love help to make this a welcoming and supportive place for solitary witches all around the world. Thanks for being here- Spells8 can’t exist without you!
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Welcome to April- how is the weather where you are? 
Do you have any spells or rituals planned for 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! 
cycle back to somewhat normal after being out of whack all weekend. 
, I started taking the Crystal Practitioner classes. So far I am on class 9, but on those nights/mornings when I am the first awake, I can put my headphones 
in & work on the classes at my own speed. There are actually some things I would like to try after I go through my crystals to see what I have for quartz points & rough & tumbled stones. I’m pretty happy with my progress concerning those, plus it keeps my brain working.
but so far, so good! I did my usual monthly tarot reading this morning and got…well, I got some answers lol we’ll see how the rest of the month goes!
Congrats on starting the Crystal Practioner class and also again about the Devotee Badge- you’ve got lots of exciting things going on, Siofra! I’m happy for you 
And yikes- sometimes tarot can be brutal! I hope the answers you got weren’t too bad, and that they help you move forward! 
You are very sweet, thank you so much! 
Good Health Ritual
so, so nice! Sorry about your snow, though 
Glad to hear the storm let up and you could go swimming, that sounds like a blast! 
International Asexuality Day. 
I will have to make it my habit to check in daily to make sure i am not missing anything 
Thanks