Merry Meet!
Welcome to your weekly update about what’s happening in both the forum and the witchy world at large 
Scroll down to read 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, February 9
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.
[ [ Freebie Friday - Free Readings 
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→ Friday, February 10
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 the previous Freebie Friday to get an idea of what to expect 
[ [ Moon Phase: Waning Moon 
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While there is no major moon phase occurring this week, the moon will decrease in the sky as a beautiful Waning Moon over the coming days.
This lunar phase is ideal for works of removal and banishing spells. It symbolizes the closing of a cycle which will eventually give start to a new one. It’s a perfect moment to get rid of everything harmful and all that hurts.
From Spells8: Waning Moon Magick Guide
For more information about this moon phase, as well as spellwork and rituals perfect for the current energies in the air, check out the full Waning Moon Magick Guide 
The next major moon phase will be the upcoming Last Quarter Moon on Monday, February 13 
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
[ [ 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:
- Tuesday, February 7 - Rose Day
- Thursday, February 9 - Giving Hearts Day
- Sunday, February 12 - Anniversary of the death of Wiccan author Gerald Gardner
Keep track of upcoming witchy and pagan holidays by downloading and printing your copy of the 2023 Pagan Holiday Calendar
And for more witchy goodness (including special dates and spellwork!) 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 
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The current challenge theme is: Catch-Up! 
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.
This challenge will remain open until Tuesday, February 7 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 
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Calling all book lovers! The Spells8 book club is now in session!
For more information about this session of Book Club and to submit your book, please head over to the current thread:
Please note that this reading period will end on Friday, March 3 .
And if you haven’t done so already, please feel free to share and swap your book reviews from last session in the Reader’s Reviews thread: 
Spells8 Book Club XXIV - Readers’ Reviews
Happy Reading! 
[ [ 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 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 Tuesday, February 28 .
Thanks for spreading the love!
[ [ Coven Member Birthdays 
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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 Tuesday, February 28.
[ [ Your Daily Draw 
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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 to share your own, visit:
Please note that this divination discussion is housed in A Sacred Space and will remain open until Friday, March 31.
[ [ 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! 
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!
@samantha87 - @dusty - @lea3 - @Saphi - @WiccanLibra - @brianna16 - @catrale - @stacy13 - @miranda12 - @elizabeth53 - @jessica137 - @lety - @jennifer139 - @izzie - @coby - @twyla - @savana - @nicole68 - @jamie41 - @janetta - @Crystal_Lee - @amanda102 - @maggie79 - @lisa70 - @louise7 - @kayla45 - @crystal64 - @ashley99 - @melisa5 - @svetlana - @Dragonfly97 - @alicia6 - @ashtyn1 - @katherine25 - @amanda103 - @robin17 - @jasmine17 - @helen7 - @jami3 - @nicole69 - @cosette - @claire13 - @heather86 - @hermit - @shanna3 - @mary51 - @julie31 - @roni1 - @clara - @alexandra20 - @isabella3 - @ashley100 - @christina56 - @alayshia1 - @angel3 - @ArtistEclectic - @gemma7 - @karrie1 - @heather87 - @adrianne2 - @christian8 - @chantell1 - @myaxx - @olivia11 - @jessica138 - @kelsey1 - @breanna5 - @blessedbeBecky - @BellaxStrega91 - @kyla - @crystal65 - @jennifer141 - @lynn7 - @theresa14 - @crystal66 - @kathleen14 - @tonya4 - @angie9 - @jane5 - @heather88 - @joel2 - @daisy2 - @jeskah_91 - @cassandra14 - @heather89 - @mckinzie - @anastasia8 - @TT79 - @jc11 - @tyler10 - @robin18 - @mona - @liam2 - @jessica139 - @alexis15 - @valentina2
If you haven’t done so already, please say hello by creating a new topic in the Introductions Category . You might share a bit about who you are and your journey into practicing magick, or simply say hey! to your fellow magick-lovers
Wishing you a very warm welcome to the forum!
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 this past week are:
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@Aurora_Hestia - for sharing the most posts over the past week
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@CelestiaMoon - for giving out the most hearts (on a three-week streak!)
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! 
Anyone who earns a shout-out for three weeks in a row is awarded a special 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, as they have earned their place in the Forum Hall of Fame !
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COMMUNITY
Every month, any member who goes above and beyond for their fellow coven members day after day over the course of the entire month receives a Community Shout-Out. There are no limits to how many users can receive this shout-out each month.
For January 2023:
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@Marsha - for sharing beautiful picture messages with coven members on their birthdays, and welcoming all new members in their introduction posts
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@Amethyst - for giving a warm welcome to all new members in their introduction posts
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@Melora_Fae - for helping to Tend the Flame all throughout the month
Note : Those who receive a monthly Community Shout-Out are awarded the CCC Badge
Thank you so much for all that you do to make fellow coven members feel at home here- it is greatly appreciated!
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And Thank YOU! 
We’d also like to say a very big thank you to all members of Spells8
Your contributions and presence here help to make this a welcoming and supportive place for solitary witches all around the world. Thanks for being a part- Spells8 can’t exist without you! 
How are you feeling after this past weekend’s Full Moon- are you ready to rest, or energized for more magick? 
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! 
Fred and George will not be missed! I’m glad the other ulcers are healing - you just have to deal with a little bit of boredom until they’re gone. It’s worth it!
and the days are kind to you too. 
I so understand this. I also keep telling myself that I will get caught up. Today, today is the day I get caught up.
what?!, really ?! 
Chocolate Love Blessing
each day. The last couple of days has been a grounding & anxiety meditation from Insight Timer. They are helping when I get through the morning. The afternoons just… go by so quickly! Time flies when you’re having fun I guess 
readings. One on the 5th & then one last night. So that felt good too. 
Then I realized I have quite the collection of smaller Black Tourmaline pieces & also Smoky Quartz & Shunghite. So, I’m going to have to put those away. A something for tomorrow.
My eye appointment was rescheduled to next Tuesday. So that’s okay for me.