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, January 6th - 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! 
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The next Freebie Friday post will be Friday, January 7th . For more information and to get an idea about what to expect, check out the previous 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 Sunday, January 9th .
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:
- Monday, January 3 - Festival of Sleep Day
- Tuesday, January 4- World Hypnotism Day
- Friday, January 7 - Old Rock 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: Passage Into the New Year 
This challenge will close Tuesday, January 4th 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 - Passage Into the New Year
[ [ 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!
@argelia, @Franklin, @vicki, @anissa1, @jasmin3, @gabriellagalbreath, @dacota, @deborah12, @tiffany27, @brittnee, @marion1, @michele11, @maha, @lauren16, @lynzee, @maryann1, @sharon17, @victoria27, @keyatta, @vanessa14, @jessica81, @akia1, @dominque, @Viss, @LyndaBetty, @amanda50, @alyson1, @erica16, @erykah3, @Kalight, @tehani, @jeri, @Tejaareads, @d_andra, @renae1, @deanna10, @amanda51, @melinda5, @vazhane1, @angel15, @jessica4, @addi, @marie14, @ashlie1, @Queenie_H, @nicole38, @felicia5, @kelly18, @krystal6, @jessica82, @shirley, @beth7, @haruko1, @mary33, @lindsey6, @amanda52, @amanda53, @angela33, @london, @jaquan1, @james11, @amber41, @anna18, @alexandra12, @james12, @emari, @delida, @susan11, @hailey6, @felicia6, @tanya3, @falynn1, @maggie6, @leslie3, @jennifer75, @jordyn3, @deatra1, @diane4, @justina, @christina26, @jamie18, @anni, @amber42, @emily38, @stacey7, @charity3, @leslie4, @darreiona, @vazhane2, @kristina12, @ashritha, @taraF, @hannah23, @k113, @angela-jean, @Bridge, @denisa, @rebecca, @Kleio.Atlas, @stephanie43, @ariana5
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 @Jessica72 for sharing the most posts in the forum over the past week!
We are truly blessed by both your wisdom and friendly encouragement! 
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Lots of love back to @Debra2 for giving out the most hearts in the forum, on a two-week-streak!
Thank you for all of the love and positivity you share! 
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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Is your 2022 off to a great start? What exciting things are headed your way this year? 
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! 
is in theory area on lower Cape where they work. My son is on call tonight & it just started snowing 
here. We ate 45 minutes away from their work.
The last couple of months have challenging for me on several levels.
today. Honoring, speaking to, incoking, working with during my Grief & Healing Sachet spell, asking for assistance with writing what needs to be written to my mother wishing her a happy birthday & using fire in my fore pit to have the message delivered.
I participated and didn’t even know it. 
It was nice to catch up on it.
and give my brain a dose of good information.
I definitely have some on my “to-do” list.
), welcome to all the new members from a fairly new member, herself. 
. I hope you enjoy this virtual family and space as much as I do.
