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 events!
[ [ Moon Phase: Last Quarter Moon 
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Today, Monday, December 27th , we will be blessed by the light of the Last Quarter Moon. This is actually the first of two major moon phases this week!
The last quarter moon is a time of rest and the banishment of negative energies or forces in your life 
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For more information about specific spells recommended for the last quarter moon, visit the guide Moon Magic: Spells for Every Lunar Phase: Last Quarter .
The Last Quarter Moon is a Waning Moon phase. For more Moon Magick and the best spells for this time of month, visit the Waning Moon Magick Guide.
Find current moon information for your location as well as complementary spells and rituals to draw on today’s moon energy on the Spells8 Lunar Spell Page
[ [ Group Ritual : Together with Your Coven 
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Join in for a shared group ritual meditation and coven chat on Thursday, December 30th - this activity is open to all members of the forum 
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The group meditation ritual has step-by-step instructions that you can join in on your own schedule at any time during the day
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If you’d like, there is a scheduled hour-long live Zoom chat to do the ritual as a group as well as meet and greet fellow coven members
Group meditation rituals and conversations are held every Thursday. Feel free to visit last week’s group ritual post 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 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, December 31st . For more information and to get an idea about what to expect, check out the previous Freebie Friday 
[ [ Moon Phase: New Moon 
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We will be blessed by the presence of the New Moon (sometimes called the Dark Moon) on Sunday, January 2nd - although the exact time 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 of the New Moon in Moon Magic: New Moon
Additionally, the New Moon Spells and Rituals Page has more information and a list of recommended spells for this special time
[ [ 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:
- Wednesday, December 29 - Still Need to Do Day
- Friday, December 31 - Festival of Hogmanay
and World Peace Meditation Day 
- Saturday, January 1 - Global Family Day
Ongoing Activities 
Join these current activities any time 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 The Magick of Happiness 
This challenge will close Tuesday, December 28th at 7:00 AM EST (Eastern Standard Time)
After this time a Props and Presents post will appear to give recognition and prizes to all participants 
And as always, a brand new challenge will arrive on Wednesday for all challenge enthusiasts.
Are you ready? Join the challenge here: Weekly Witchy Challenge - The Magick of Happiness
[ [ 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 run by the warmhearted @praecog29 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 - 2021 .
Thanks for spreading the love! 
[ [ Spells8 Book Club 
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Calling all book lovers! The next reading period for the Spells8 book club has now begun!
You can find more details and submit your book to read in the current thread: 
Spells8 Book Club XII (Dec 10 - Jan 7)
Please note that this reading period will end on Friday, January 7th .
More information about the book club and how to join can be found in Book Club F.A.Q and Introduction .
Happy Reading!
New Members 
Merry meet to all of the new members who have joined the forum over the past week!
@albert, @adeline, @JaniceMarie, @jennifer73, @charlotte11, @gabrielle9, @brandi9, @darla, @MyaMunster13, @Nettie, @tiffany25, @Athena, @alicia15, @allyssa, @heather46, @melina, @naomi4, @emily37, @cindy8, @pilar, @matt1, @jennifer74, @nicole37, @shelley, @theloneblkwolf, @christy8, @christina25, @janet4, @angel13, @jami2, @goodlife, @hebe, @janah, @lisa40, @willow777, @paul1, @cassandra6, @sn1, @pamela13, @rosharee1, @sarah46, @jasmine13, @amy48, @DaynaLayna, @melissa28, @tan, @melissa29, @CourtneyTann, @angel14, @venus1, @julia12, @alana1, @jillian4, @agnes1, @yolanda4, @guadalupe1, @CandiAnn, @Kaylan, @Tirus, @diane3, @eunji, @christopher10, @ashley48, @tiffany26, @lynsey1, @gigiandbrad090621, @mary32, @ashley49, @brunilda
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 
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Bravo to @Christina4 for sharing the most posts in the forum over the past week!
We are blessed by your words of wisdom and encouragement- thank you! 
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Lots of love back to @Debra2 for giving out the most hearts over the last seven days!
Thank you for spreading the love- you make the forum a wonderful place to be
Note : Those who have received shout-outs for three weeks in a row are awarded the MMM badge . They will not be counted in shout-outs again for a two-month rest period.
And of course, wishing a very hearty thank you to all members of the Spells8 coven .
Your contributions and love help to make this a welcoming and supportive place for solitary witches all around the world. Thanks for being here!
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Double major moon phases and the final week of 2021! Will you be casting any magick to welcome in 2022?
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 I won a table top pool table and a thermos cup.
You could always put them in the toilet (assuming it’s not enough to clog it) and flush away the negativity 
As for bell spellwork, 
