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 one-day events!
[ [ Moon Phase: Last Quarter Moon 
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On Wednesday, January 23rd , we will be blessed by the light of the Last Quarter Moon.
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.
You can find the current moon phase for your location as well as a daily lunar spell 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, February 24th - this activity is open to all active coven members 
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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 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 active 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, February 25th . For more information and to get an idea about what to expect, check out last week’s Freebie Friday 
[ [ 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:
- Monday, February 21 - Feralia Festival (final day of the nine-day Parentalia Festival)
- Tuesday, February 22- Birthday anniversary of witch, psychic, and spiritual author Sybil Leek
- Saturyda, February 26 - Carpe Diem Day
and Tell a Fairy Tale Day 
Ongoing Activities 
These ongoing activities are open to enjoy whenever you’d like- join in anytime 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: Everyday Magick
This challenge will close on Tuesday, February 22nd 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 
. A brand new challenge will arrive on Wednesday for all challenge enthusiasts.
Are you ready? Join the current challenge here: Weekly Witchy Challenge - Everyday Magick
[ [ 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 XV (Feb 18 - Mar 18)
Please note that this reading period will end on Friday, March 18th .
More information about the book club and how to join can be found in Book Club F.A.Q and Introduction .
Happy Reading!
[ [ Your Daily Oracle 
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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 
Visit: February 2022 Oracle/Tarot/Rune Draws to enjoy a daily oracle message or share your own! 
Please note that this month’s oracle discussion will close on Monday, February 28 .
[ [ A Daily Dose of Inspiration 
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Positive affirmations and uplifting inspirations can be found in this communal collection!
From quotes to sayings, poetry and more- here is the place to brighten up your day thanks to the words of the coven
Visit February 2022 Affirmations, Quotes, & Sayings to be inspired by the words of others- or share your own! 
Please be aware that this month’s discussion will close on Monday, February 28th .
[ [ Tending the Flame 
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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! 
Visit the discussion and Help Tend Brighid’s Flame
The Brigid Flametender discussion 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 have joined the forum over the past week!
@EternalIndigo, @sarah2, @Ravenwolf, @michael, @joshua9, @casey9, @jahnell, @corinne, @jennifer86, @alisha6, @jules1, @stavroula, @aryel, @miranda9, @elizabeth25, @yariza, @nyxblackroot, @eileen1, @angelica3, @lacey2, @melissa30, @alicia17, @mary36, @cindy9, @christdon, @lily1, @ashleigh6, @jamie20, @victoria26, @stacy9, @bri2, @heather2, @shanon, @jade9, @victoria29, @rachel28, @khristina, @dannidoll, @hayley2, @keller, @stephanie19, @roselind, @tierrah, @jadeskye13, @myakay, @Storm1313, @heather50, @audry, @beatriz, @omer, @veronica9, @zandra, @bobbi2, @Theo, @chris11, @mandy9, @rachel29, @hayley3, @erin17, @kathi, @brandy7, @april24, @Bennu_Ka, @tina14, @christina30, @sandra10, @ChelleLloyd, @sarah49, @hector, @savannah6, @jenny6, @PhoenixFire, @Isis_2222, @stephanie44, @kelsey5, @juliannah, @delia3, @samantha55, @kimberly1, @jamie21, @amber3, @jordon, @tina15, @ginny, @mary37, @lexis, @sabrina11, @holli, @julia13, @mindy1, @miranda10, @stacey8, @cassie3
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 
- Three cheers to @marsha who shared the most posts and hearts this week!
For all the love you share and enthusiasm you spread, thank you so much- the forum is so blessed to have you here! 
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 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!
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If you’re a Green Witch, have you started your springtime seeding/garden plans? 
And to the Moon Witches, will you be doing anything for the Last Quarter 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! 
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his last name, rank, branch 
, dates, & where. Then we give it to my brother & he gives to someone he knows that is deploying for their family. When the back of the stone is filled it gets mailed back to a military 
Congrats on the onions and cabbage, may everything you plant thrive this season! 
