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!
[ [ Group Ritual : Together with Your Coven 
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Join in for a shared group ritual meditation and coven chat on Thursday, December 9th - 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 the previous 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 enter 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 10th . For more information and to get an idea about what to expect, check out last week’s Freebie Friday 
[ [ Moon Phase: First Quarter Moon 
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This week we will be blessed by the light of the First Quarter Moon. Although the exact time will vary by your location, expect to see this moon on Saturday, December 11th.
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
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
[ [ 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 8 - Pretend to be a Time Traveller Day
- Saturday, December 11- International Mountain Day
- Sunday, December 12 - Gingerbread Decorating 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: Dual Wielding 
This challenge will close Tuesday, December 7th 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 - Dual Wielding
[ [ 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! 
New Members 
Merry meet to all of the new members who have joined the forum over the past week!
@misty6, @joao1, @tracy12, @amy44, @ebony5, @deletra, @crystal31, @monique7, @princess, @tatiana4, @thomas5, @Maeve, @aosborne197, @amanda47, @sofia8, @Mems, @mandy7, @natalie11, @britt, @annette6, @BlissfulxBeloved, @sheri3, @beth6, @nesha, @amanda48, @amber37, @lisa41, @tamika, @shatrina, @christina16, @daphine, @ashley46, @lindsay2, @colleen2, @karina1, @najae, @matthew4, @santrelle, @brie, @tiffany24, @aniah, @sehyun1, @misty7, @Kuschelpudding, @sandra8, @ashley47, @TintchyBella, @jennifer71, @chasity5, @angela31, @madeline3, @gloria1, @jana1, @karina2, @cassandra5, @jessica77, @destiny5, @gemma4, @donyel, @jem, @danielle25, @jessica78, @gypsy1, @christine17, @nikki8, @elaine3, @ximena, @SingingWitch, @rochelle2, @amber38, @cynthia15, @karen11, @angela32, @tamara2, @susan10, @casey8, @lewis
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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Well done to @Christina4 for sharing the most posts in the forum, on a three-week streak!
Thanks for sharing your wisdom and fun finds! 
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Lots of love back to @Rowan for giving out the most hearts in the forum over the past week!
Thanks for sharing so much love and positivity! 
Note : Those who have received shout-outs for four 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!
Picture from Learn Religions: All About Yule
The next Sabbat is just around the corner- are your preparations in order or is there still much to do? And will you be working any First Quarter Moon magick this week? 
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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!
& I’m checking in here… I didn’t even get to spend the time I normally do in the forum this morning!
We have a string of Christmas lights along the roofline of the house. We’ve mentioned bringing up the decorations & I have thought that it’s time to start switching up my altar, have we followed through with any of those inclinations? No. We’ve also had a series of unfortunate events & repercussions to contend with, but we came out on top. Nothing serious. Today was actually a really good day, I got a lot done that I have kind of been putting off & we are all caught up now! 
Good for you for getting prepared early for the holidays- they usually sneak up on me and I’m caught in a last-minute decoration/wrapping panick 
Glad you had a good day and I hope today is just as lovely for you- blessed be! 