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 donât miss out on these events!
[ [ Moon Phase : Full Moon 
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Look above! A beautiful moon is blessing the skies TONIGHT: Monday, January 17th . The exact time of peak illumination will depend on your location.
The full moon of January is called the Full Wolf Moon . This is a moon that calls for strength within the darkness of winter and is good time to draw on the energy , eundurance , and communal nature of the wolf 
Explore a special moon ritual and learn more about this moon on the Spells8 Full Wolf Moon Ritual Page .
While each moon has its own unique qualities, every full moon is a celebrated time where the energy of the moon is at its most powerful. Now is a wonderful time to charge, cleanse, and absorb the potent energies of the moon.
For additional full moon inspiration, visit What to Do During the Full Moon 
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, January 20th - 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 youâd 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 weekâs 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.
Donât 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! 
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The next Freebie Friday post will be Friday, January 21st . For more information and to get an idea about what to expect, check out last weekâs 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:
- Wednesday, January 19 - Brew a Potion Day
- Thursday, January 20 - Take a Walk Outdoors Day
- Friday, January 21 - Celtic Tree Month of Rowan Begins
Ongoing Activities 
These ongoing activities are open to enjoy whenever youâd 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 everyoneâs diverse talents.
The theme for this week is: Sacred Trees and Wood
This challenge will close on Tuesday, January 18th 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 - Sacred Trees and Wood
[ [ 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 readings is available for you to access and read thanks to the generosity of the coven 
Visit: January 2022 Oracle Card Draws to enjoy a daily oracle message or share your own! 
Please note that this monthâs oracle discussion will close on Monday, January 31.
[ [ A Daily Dose of Inspiration 
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Positive affirmations and uplifting inspirations can be found on the daily 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 January 2022 Affirmations, Quotes, & Sayings to be inspired by the words of others- or share your own! 
Please be aware that this monthâs discussion will close on Monday, January 31.
[ [ 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 (Jan 14 - Feb 11)
Please note that this reading period will end on Friday, February 11th .
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!
@sesen, @jannic, @rebecca20, @myckayla, @emmy1, @jessica83, @jessica84, @Jess00, @morrighanna, @lisa42, @april22, @susanah, @kati, @traci1, @helena1, @kaitlyn7, @somattie, @tiffany30, @addilee1, @robert4, @chiara2, @jennifer76, @talia, @MelaninGoddess, @marie15, @kimberly, @heather36, @lauren17, @ashley50, @clairevoiant, @lynette2, @chelsea19, @monique8, @lara4, @sara18, @amy50, @madison10, @michelle40, @neal, @michelle41, @tessa6, @tanya10, @sarah5, @lisa43, @charrity, @season, @rene3, @tabatha, @denise7, @kylie5, @giuliana, @kay1, @kathryn17, @judy5, @brad2, @pat1, @catherine1, @amy51, @ashley51, @gloria2, @sindhu, @adonis, @shelaina, @DanielleNicole, @natasha, @maria18, @gail, @heather47, @tatyana, @lynne2, @kerry, @daisy, @alkini, @mikala, @colleen3, @da_cota, @Satu_TheGreenWitch, @michell, @rachelle2, @caysha, @karhel, @rose6, @heather48, @kimberly49, @gregory, @laura31, @lonna, @sheree1, @olivia5, @gayle1, @Mistella, @devin, @elaine4, @jennifer77, @dawn17, @lady1, @kerina1, @ellice, @kel
If you havenât 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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A round of applause to @LadyAuld.ofChico, who has shared the most posts in the forum on a two-week streak!
Your bright personality and cheerful nature are such a joy here- you are a blessing! -
Lots of love back to @Rachel21 for giving out the most hearts in the forum over the past seven days!
May all the love and kindness you share come back to you three-fold! 
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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Blessed Full Wolf Moon- what are your plans for the occasion? Have you been breezing through your New Yearâs resolutions, or struggling to stick to your goals? 
Whether itâs 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!
But single serve juice & soda & alcohol & nips of alcohol⊠totally fine. 
Air can flow through but rain & snow & wind will all go away from the inner pit. Iâm trying to dry it out for the next non rain day to burn some things.
Thank you!! I have been so busy this week I thought I was neglecting the forum
But despite that, Iâm glad your week is off to a good start- blessed be! 
Nice find at TK Maxx- I hope you enjoy the book! 
It sounds like a lovely ritual and a great time charging your crystals 
