Merry Meet !
Welcome to your weekly update about whatās happening in both the forum and the witchy world at large 
Hereās the news for this week:
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Upcoming Events 
Mark your calendars so you donāt miss out on these one-day-only events!
[ [ Group Ritual : Together with Your Coven 
] ]
ā [POSTPONED]
Due to the ritual-hosting moderator being away, this weekās group ritual meditation has been postponed to next week. Apologies for any inconvenience- please join us for next weekās ritual!
Group rituals are held every Thursday in A Sacred Space and remain open over the weekend. Feel free to check out recent group rituals to get an idea about what to expect.
[ [ Freebie Friday - Free Readings 
] ]
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ā Friday, September 2
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 previous Freebie Fridays 
[ [ Moon Phase: First Quarter Moon 
] ]
ā Saturday, September 3
Look to the skies! This week 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 Spells8 Moon Magick Guide to First Quarter Moon Magick says that this moon phase 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 .
This moon phase is part of the Waxing Cycle 
, so 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 moon phase
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:
- Wednesday, Aug 31 - Eat Outside Day
- Friday, Sep 2 - The Celtic Tree Month of Vine begins
- Saturday, Sep 3 - The Bacchanalia Festival
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 youād 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: Liminal Magick 
This challenge will close on Tuesday, September 6th at 7:00 AM CET (Central European Time). After the challenge closes, a āProps and Presentsā post will appear to give recognition and prizes to all participants 
Are you ready? Join the current challenge here:
(Please note that this challenge has an extended deadline!)
[ [ 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 havenāt done so already, please feel free to share and swap your book reviews from last session in the current Readerās discussion thread: 
Spells8 Book Club XIX - Readersā 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 youāve 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 covenās wholesome energy exchange can be found in the Energy Exchange Wiki .
This monthās 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 monthās 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 youād like!
New Members 
Merry meet to all of the new members who joined the forum over the past week!
@wisteria, @ashley69, @sydney8, @elizabeth37, @dana8, @bethany9, @melissa50, @kara9, @alexis10, @laura41, @shannon27, @crystal49, @kelly31, @bethany10, @lynette3, @tabitha8, @crystal50, @mary8, @brittany44, @monica13, @tanya14, @tyler6, @jaime9, @jocelyn2, @stephanie56, @asyria, @samantha74, @autumn14, @jenny8, @kat12, @dakota-jenette, @christina48, @brooke8, @emily45, @tiffany39, @janette1, @rebecca32, @linda16, @azriel, @megha, @meagan6, @cynthia19, @sherby, @kathleen9, @dustye, @robin12, @lauren22, @tasha12, @christie3, @green, @michelle65, @sarah71, @chelsey5, @chris13, @mauricio1, @karen20, @kelan, @carole, @elle1, @shamonie, @catheryn, @melanie13, @carolyn8, @dee6, @amber60, @judi, @stephen2, @calvinesha, @amanda78, @jeffrey4, @jodie4, @gillian2, @victoria42, @steph1, @shannon28, @andrea44, @chloe14, @rachel39, @edna, @kristina15, @valerie5, @debra5, @tasha13, @monica14, @jennifer109, @destiny9
If you havenāt 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:
- @Amethyst - for sharing the most posts and giving out the most hearts over the past seven days!
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 canāt exist without you!
Whether itās 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!
Note from Bry:
Hi everyone! This MMM has been scheduled and launched thanks to help from the wonderful @MeganB (thanks again, Megan!Keeping you all in my thoughts. Hope you all have a blessed week!
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After Columbus Day, everyone has pretty much headed home for the season & back to Florida for 6 months of the Fall 
& winter 
plus the beginning of Spring 
. We call them Snow Birds 
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Be strong 
