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:
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Upcoming Events 
Mark your calendars so you don’t miss out on these one-day-only events!
[ [ Group Ritual : Together with Your Coven 
] ]
→ Thursday, August 25
Join in for a shared group ritual meditation and coven chat - this activity is open to all active coven members 
The 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 in A Sacred Space and remain open over the weekend. Feel free to visit last week’s group ritual to get an idea about what to expect.
[ [ Freebie Friday - Free Readings 
] ]
Picture from Pexels
→ Friday, August 26
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! 
For more information and to get an idea about what to expect, check out last week’s Freebie Friday 
[ [ Group Healing Session 
] ]
→ Friday, August 26 : 3:00 - 4:00 PM EDT
Join this group healing circle in A Sacred Space to support those who are passing through hard times this month. Microphones and cameras will be turned off during this one hour open space, and coven members are welcome to come and go as they please.
For more information about the Energy Exchange Circle, please see the section below in Ongoing Activities or visit the current EEC discussion: Energy Exchange Circle 
August 2022
[ [ Moon Phase: New Moon 
] ]
→ Saturday, August 27
This week we will be blessed by the presence of the New Moon. The exact time of the peak phase will vary according to your location.
While many witches see the New Moon as a time of rest and reflection, others choose to cast magick specific to this phase of the moon cycle.
You can learn more about the symbolism, traditions, and best-suited spellwork for this moon phase in the New Moon Rituals Guide
Ready for Moon Magick? You can 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
[ [ Other Events of Interest 
] ]
A collection of curious (and perhaps conversation-starting!) events coming up this week that may or may not be witchy-related:
- Tuesday, Aug 23 - The Vulcanalia Festival
- Wednesday, Aug 24 - Pluto Demoted Day
- Friday, Aug 26 - National Dog Day
For more upcoming witchy and pagan holidays, check out the 2022 Pagan Holiday Calendar and the free Spells8 Newsletter
Ongoing Activities 
These activities are open to enjoy whenever you’d like- feel free to partcipate anytime before their deadlines!
[ [ Weekly Witchy Challenge 
] ]
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: Unconventional Divination - Divining Differently 
This challenge will close on Tuesday, August 23rd at 7:00 AM CET (Central European Time). After the challenge closes, a “Props and Presents” post will appear to give recognition and prizes to all participants 
Are you ready? Join the current challenge here:
(As always, a brand new challenge will launch on Wednesday!)
[ [ Spells8 Book Club 
] ]
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, September 9th .
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 XIX - 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 ] ]
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 (hosted in A Sacred Space) 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 
] ]
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 
] ]
Share the love by wishing your fellow coven members well on their special days!
Congratulate those with a birthday this month in the discussion:
If you wish to appear in this list, please set your birthday on your profile. Additionally, please note that the birthday list is housed in the more private A Sacred Space that is exclusive to coven members.
Please keep in mind that this month’s birthday discussion will close on Wednesday, August 31st.
[ [ Tending the Flame 
] ]
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 (hosted in A Sacred Space) 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 joined the forum over the past week!
@salina, @angela42, @nicholas8, @hailey8, @stacey12, @kaitlin10, @patricha, @emily3, @kim16, @Saetril, @chelscjo, @keri4, @angelina3, @amber59, @allison3, @desiray1, @sophia5, @robin11, @karen19, @cicely, @la-kysha, @avalon, @chere, @brandylynn, @lori11, @cheryl11, @shawnee, @tiffany37, @holly13, @jeannine1, @alicia25, @chrystie, @tiffany38, @scarlet2, @madison15, @gloria4, @destiny8, @nichole10, @judy7, @ashley67, @lisa61, @isabel, @M.BES, @rillie, @brian4, @cirstyn, @Heathersue333, @mama, @rachel38, @jo12, @renee10, @lynn5, @kaitlyn8, @erika8, @kayla34, @kyle2, @felicia7, @mychelle1, @cassandra13, @gara, @spencer1, @thomas6, @nyx1, @shaquita5, @tracy18, @allison10, @julia16, @TerraLynnette84, @kimberly61, @shauna5, @kristine8, @keianna, @ashley68, @paige8, @telesha, @andrea43, @vicki3, @spring3, @micha, @aidan, @dorian1, @gina8
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:
- @jan_TheGreenWitch - for sharing the most posts and giving out the most hearts, on a three-week shout-out streak!
After a three-week streak being featured in the weekly shout-outs, @jan_TheGreenWitch 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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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!
The next Sabbat is a month away- have you begun your preparations? 
And will you be resting or casting to honor the New Moon 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! 
He will always be a planet in my book no matter how many times they change their minds 
passing over right now 
We had hit drought status & our water ban went from certain days/times to hand watering only in a matter of a few weeks. I did catch a 
plant looked like after only having one bloom a day for a bit. I can’t wait for the other one to bloom, it has a different color pattern 
Teenage years are sooo hard 
hurts my heart 
always
Self-Love Spell
DovahseVen! Osos Joriin vomos Dovahhe voth Uftte, nuz zu’u lorot nust medkoraav Lokzii.
