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 upcoming events and occasions!
[ [ Group Ritual 
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→ Thursday, December 29
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 on Thursday in A Sacred Space and remain open over the weekend. This week’s ritual post will appear in the forum on Tuesday, but until then feel free to check out last week’s group ritual to get an idea about what to expect.
[ [ Moon Phase: First Quarter Moon 
] ]
→ Friday, December 30
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 
As explored in the Spells8 Moon Magick Guide to First Quarter Moon Magick , 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 
For more information including history, meanings, and a collection of spells and rituals that work in harmony with this moon phase, check out the Waxing Moon Spell Page
Ready for More 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
[ [ Freebie Friday - Free Readings 
] ]
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→ Friday, December 30
Have a 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! 
Free readings are held in the Energy Exchange Category every Friday. As we wait for this week’s reading session to begin, you can check out last week’s Freebie Friday to get an idea of what to expect 
[ [ 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:
- Thursday, December 29 - Tick Tock Day
- Saturday, December 31 - Twelfth Night of Yule: Oath Night
- Sunday, January 1 - Apple Gifting Day
and Ring a Bell Day 
For more upcoming witchy and pagan holidays, you can download and print your copy of the 2023 Pagan Holiday Calendar
For news and information about witchy happenings delivered to your email inbox three times a week, make sure you are on the list to receive the free Spells8 Newsletter
Ongoing Activities 
These activities are open to enjoy whenever you’d like- feel free to participate 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 you are warmly encouraged to participate in a way that reflects your unique magickal practice.
The current theme is: 13 Days of Holiday Celebrations
This challenge will remain open until Tuesday, January 3 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:
(A brand new challenge will launch on Wednesday in the public Activities Category !)
[ [ Spells8 Book Club 
] ]
The 23rd Session of Blook Club has come to an end- thank you to everyone who participated! 
If you haven’t done so already, please feel free to share and swap your book reviews in the new discussion thread:
Spells8 Book Club XXIII - Readers’ Reviews! The next reading session of Book Club will begin this Friday, December 30 - so pick out a fun witchy book to read and let your coven know what you’ll be reading at that time!
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 is hosted in the Energy Exchange Category 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 .
This month’s Energy Exchange Circle will end on Saturday, December 31 .
Thanks for spreading the love! 
[ [ Coven Member Birthdays 
] ]
Share the love by wishing your fellow coven members well on their special days!
You can 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 Saturday, December 31.
[ [ 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 divination discussion is housed in A Sacred Space and will remain open until Saturday, December 31.
[ [ 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 is hosted in A Sacred Space and will remain 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 Spells8 Forum over the past week!
@amber72 - @Echo1 - @arielleraychel - @luna7 - @chancey - @jennifer129 - @shanel - @onyx - @michelle74 - @jacqueline16 - @kristen24 - @emily51 - @rebekah3 - @jennifer130 - @sylena - @crystal61 - @rebecca41 - @josy - @brenda17 - @sasha4 - @lorna1 - @summer10 - @raelene - @becky8 - @lonesome - @annjalee - @leslie13 - @mary50 - @julia18 - @michelle75 - @danelle3 - @emily52 - @Elspeth - @Shine - @chanel3 - @firtha - @alicia27 - @alexandria5 - @nicole19 - @kimberly75 - @sarah91 - @alisha13 - @tara26 - @jessica37 - @emmiree - @caroline7 - @michelle76 - @sahara - @raven3 - @allyson3 - @ayse2 - @veronica11 - @brandee - @april14 - @angela48 - @elizabeth49 - @devonte - @melmariie - @jennifer131 - @cheyenne8 - @yvonika - @maetee - @Taurus423 - @eva5 - @aliyah1 - @jaime12 - @christopher13 - @sierra17 - @kristina18 - @amanda95 - @brandon7 - @tina23 - @christy16 - @sarah92 - @alli - @jessica129 - @sara32 - @sharlene - @hira - @jamie39 - @RavenHayden - @sinaida - @serina - @mandy5 - @ivy5 - @kendall1 - @claire11 - @breann - @lori15 - @jasmine3 - @kendrick2
If you haven’t already, please feel free to say hello 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
Those who share the most posts and give the most hearts receive an Activity Shout-Out. The top posters and sharers from last week are:
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@TheDarkestDesire - for sharing the most posts over the past week
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@Sarafeena_Sage - for giving out the most hearts over the past seven days
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 : 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. Those who have won the badge 5 times will no longer be counted- they have earned their place in the Forum Hall of Fame!
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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!
Will you be working any First Quarter Moon magick to welcome in 2023? 
What plans, hopes, and resolutions have you set for the new calendar year? 
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.
Happy New Year and Blessed Be! 
Thank you very much for the shout outs! 
I’m glad you don’t have any appointments this week – no cold for you! It’s really cold here in Florida too – it got into the 20s last night and it’s just way too cold for us!
it’s a bit intimidating, for sure!
to both of you! You are such a blessing to our Spells 8 family. 
Thank you for all your contributions. 
alway
I don’t like to count how old I am, it is jarring to my sense of reality. Hahaha.
! This year I want to learn more about honoring more diety and I plan on posting more this year. I never make my own topics because If I do something I don’t want it to be half ass. I want good work! I am a artist and I take pride in my craft and I think it deserves more time and effort!
