Merry Meet !
Welcome to your weekly update about what’s happening in both the forum and the witchy world at large 
Here’s the news for this week:
Upcoming Events 
Mark your calendars so you don’t miss out on these one-day-only events!
[ [ Witchy Holiday: Sabbat 
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Blessed Sabbat! Wishing you a happy pagan holiday today- Monday, August 1st !
Those in the Northern Hemisphere are celebrating the Sabbat Lughnasadh/Lammas 
which marks the mid-way point between the summer solstice and autumn equinox 
Here are a few suggestions for how you might celebrate this holiday:
- What is Lughnasadh and How to Celebrate It
- How to Celebrate Lughnasadh (the First Harvest Sabbat) Alone
- Lammas/Lughnasadh Bread Spell
Are you in the Southern Hemisphere? Click here!
Friends in the Southern Hemisphere are enjoying the Sabbat Imbolc 
, which marks the mid-way point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox
Here are a few suggestions for how you might celebrate this holiday:
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Click on the pictures and links above for more information and ways to celebrate!
Please feel free to share your altar decorations, crafting, celebrations and more in:
Coven Celebrations! The 8 Pagan Sabbats : Visit the Wheel of the Year page to learn more about pagan holidays and seasonal celebrations
[ [ Group Ritual : Together with Your Coven 
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Join in for a shared group ritual meditation and coven chat on Thursday, August 4th - 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 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
[ [ Moon Phase: First Quarter Moon 
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Look to the skies! On Friday, August 5th , we will be blessed by the light of the First Quarter Moon. The exact time you will see this moon phase depends on your location.
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
Ready for Moon Magick? 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
[ [ Freebie Friday - Free Readings 
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Have a burning question on your mind? Seeking some guidance for how to best approach a problem? 
This is your chance to find some answers, as the talented @MeganB is kindly offering free readings via tarot and oracle cards! 
Picture from Pexels
The next Freebie Friday post will be Friday, August 5th . 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:
- Friday, August 5 - Celtic Tree Month of Hazel Begins
- Saturday, August 6 - Mead Day
- Sunday, August 7 - Psyhic Day
Ongoing Activities 
These activities are open to enjoy whenever you’d like- feel free to partcipate anytime before their deadlines!
[ [ Weekly Witchy Challenge 
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Every week, the forum hosts a challenge exploring one specific area of magick. Challenges are open to everyone and all are encouraged to participate in a way that reflects their unique magickal practice.
The current theme is: Money Magick 
This challenge will close on Tuesday, August 2nd at 7:00 AM CET (Central European Time) and a “Props and Presents” post will appear to give recognition and prizes to all participants 
Are you ready? Join the current challenge here:
(And as always, a brand new challenge will launch on Wednesday!)
[ [ 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:
Please note that this reading period will end on Friday, August 5th .
And 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: 
Spells8 Book Club XVIII - 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 .
This month’s Energy Exchange Circle will end on Wednesday, August 31st .
Thanks for spreading the love! 
[ [ Your Daily Draw 
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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 
To enjoy a daily message or share your own, visit:
Please note that this oracle discussion will close on Friday, September 30th .
[ [ Coven Member Birthdays 
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Share the love by wishing your fellow coven members well on their special days!
Congratulate those with a birthday this month in the discussion:
Please keep in mind that this month’s birthday discussion will close on Wednesday, August 31st.
If you wish to appear in this list, please set your birthday on your profile. Additionally, please note that the birthday list is only visible to active coven members in A Sacred Space .
[ [ 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!
Help tend the flame and visit the discussion in:
The Brigid Flametender discussion remains open throughout the year- please feel free to enjoy this activity as often as you’d like!
Please remember that you must be logged into your active Spells8 account to access Brigid Flametender and all content within A Sacred Space .
New Members 
Merry meet to all of the new members who joined the forum over the past week!
@ashley65, @chloe13, @haley6, @autumn1, @alexis9, @jessica110, @michaela4, @j113, @judith7, @knox, @cess, @stephanie54, @alexandra15, @katie18, @raven7, @lorena1, @candace8, @stephanie55, @tia7, @amanda77, @scarlett, @haridev, @mila1, @mackenzie5, @crystal46, @emma27, @wani, @markita4, @tabitha7, @elsa1, @annette86, @dallas1, @kriss, @karra, @sabrina13, @teressa, @stefani1, @mary13, @elianna, @brandy12, @nicole46, @robin, @audrey6, @crystal47, @chelsa, @alisa2, @danelle1, @harley3, @keri2, @kristen1, @jacqueline12, @sheryl2, @lisa59, @selena2, @brandon5, @wayne, @amy66, @kathryn22, @georgette, @joann3, @marissa4, @carrie7, @KristiAnn, @amy67, @vicki2, @tennille, @wendy18, @amber49, @jill5, @Ferelith, @maile1, @jessica111, @jaclynn, @samiya1, @rebecca28, @erica25, @james17, @tessa2, @garrett, @vickii, @rachel36, @isobel, @samantha73, @robin10, @kathleen7, @madilyn, @hannah34, @falynn2, @angela40, @sheree3, @luella, @kristopher, @elysa, @becky6, @alexx, @kelly30, @rebecca29, @alex13, @tucara, @andora, @sunshine, @SMhechic3ra, @emily43, @edward1, @anna7, @sarah70
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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@Ostara - for sharing the most posts this week
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@Marsha - for giving out the most hearts, on a three-week streak!
After a three-week streak being featured in the weekly shout-outs, @Marsha will receive a special badge for their contributions to the forum- woohoo!
Note : Those who receive Activity shout-outs for three weeks in a row are awarded the MMM Activity Badge and will not be counted in Activity shout-outs again for a two-month rest period.
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! 
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COMMUNITY
Every month, any member who goes above and beyond for their fellow coven members consistently, day after day over the course of the entire month receives a Community Shout-Out. There are no limits to how many users can receive this shout-out each month.
For July, 2022:
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@Marsha - for writing Zodiac-enhanced messages on birthdays and for welcoming all new members in their introductory posts
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@Amethyst - for giving a warm welcome to all new members in their introduction posts
Note : Those who receive a monthly Community Shout-Out are awarded the CCC Badge
Thank you so much for all that you do to make fellow coven members feel at home here- it is greatly appreciated!
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Also: 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!
Blessed Sabbat! Will you be celebrating over the coming days? 
How about 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 then I did a ritual in town called the Crossroads
my corn husk are put away but what the heck I’ll go and invest some time. I want to burn 
