Merry Meet !
Welcome to your weekly update about what’s happening in both the forum and the witchy world at large 
Here’s 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, January 12
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.
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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 last week’s Freebie Friday to get an idea of what to expect 
[ [ Moon Phase: Last Quarter Moon 
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→ Sunday, January 15
Later this week we will be blessed by the light of the Last Quarter Moon. The exact time you will see this moon phase depends on your location 
The Spells8 Moon Magick Guide to Last Quarter Moon Magick lists this moon phase as the ideal time to remove negativity and banish things that are holding you back. It is a good time for spellwork that deals with laying things to rest and banishment.
This moon phase is part of the Waning Cycle 
, so check out the Waning Moon Spell Page for more information including history, meanings, and a collection of spells and rituals that work in harmony with this moon phase
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:
- Wednesday, January 11 - 1/11, Angel Number and Manifestation Day
- Thursday, January 12 - National Hot Tea Day
- Friday, January 13 - Make Your Dream Come True Day
and Friday the 13th 
Keep track of upcoming witchy and pagan holidays by downloading and printing your copy of the 2023 Pagan Holiday Calendar
And for news and information about witchy happenings 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: Time Magick 
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, January 10 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, January 27 .
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 XXIII - 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, January 31 .
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, January 31.
[ [ Your Daily Draw 
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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 
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!
[ [ Fun in the Forum ] ]
In addition to the events and activities listed above, there are also various fun activities and themed gatherings shared by coven members! Here are a few current activity discussions run by coven members where participation is warmly encouraged.
Highlighted this week:
- Where in the World are Witches? GROUP POLL 2023
- 2023 Mini Altar for the Coven’s New Year Resolutions
Lucid Dreaming - How to Gain Control of Your Dreams- Masterpost: Frequencies, Energy Work & Human Design
- Peering into 2023
Collective Tarot Reading
Please note that many of these discussions do not have set deadlines- as long as they are active, they will remain open for chatting and sharing! Feel free to jump in
New Members 
Merry meet to all of the new members who joined the Spells8 Forum over the past week!
@rachel51 - @JypsyTP - @alexandria6 - @irina1 - @smiles1 - @tera4 - @Soul2Show - @crystal62 - @lisa67 - @ashley91 - @Misplacedlife - @amanda98 - @katherine24 - @shayla7 - @MarissaHerneHollow - @cara7 - @angel30 - @michelle78 - @Felicia97 - @jessica132 - @ellie1 - @heavenleigh1 - @jennifer134 - @teresa12 - @angelica8 - @amanda99 - @phillip2 - @SophiaInTheChaos - @jaime13 - @jolynns - @lieke - @roy2 - @kate10 - @tamara69 - @becky9 - @suncon62 - @lilysmiles - @brianna2 - @theresa13 - @lisa68 - @jillian10 - @ashley92 - @kucsera1 - @megara - @danielle42 - @Aurora_Hestia - @sarah93 - @Nyxie_Rose - @elin2 - @kira2 - @sarah94 - @shannon35 - @dawn5 - @amy77 - @archana - @april35 - @katricia - @taryn2 - @paula9 - @carys - @morgan6 - @claire12 - @caitlin10 - @christina1 - @victoria46 - @jessica133 - @taylor34 - @Lori-K - @marlena1 - @kerri5 - @brandon8 - @alexandra19 - @gloria5 - @julianne - @victoria47 - @Hazel_Rae - @brandy23 - @natasha2 - @Earthy_Eclectic79 - @brandy24 - @laura46 - @diane9 - @heather84 - @miranda11 - @viktoriia - @shelley4 - @alisha14 - @damiana1 - @maureen1 - @elizabeth50 - @ivy6 - @danielle43 - @lihnda - @amery - @sandy3 - @rhoda - @lillian4
If you haven’t already, please feel free to say hello 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 
FORUM ACTIVITY
Those who share the most posts and give the most hearts receive an Activity Shout-Out. The top posters and sharers from last week are:
- @Solasta_Amore - for giving out the most hearts and sharing the most posts (an a two-week shout-out 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! 
Those who receive Activity shout-outs for three weeks in a row are awarded the MMM Activity 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- they have earned their place in the Forum Hall of Fame!
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Also: a very big 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- Spells8 can’t exist without you!
How are you feeling after last week’s full moon? Will you be taking a rest this week, or will you work more moon magick for the Waning Moon? 
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! 
this week and hopefully I can find some time to breathe.
I’ve enjoyed reading your posts and seeing you around the forum. Cheers to many more days!
I am soo glad that I was able to gain your love and appreciation, my lovely witches! Thank you to every single person here in the forum! As you ALL are my inspiration!! Love you and blessed be till infinity! 
so I mean, we traded places.
Thank you for sharing so much love and wisdom with us! You are a blessing and I enjoy reading your posts! 
Great job & love what you have shared & the love you spread!
for you that it’s nothing to worry about and everything settles into place the way it’s supposed to.
You’ve been sick for too long (I mean, any sickness lasts for way too long, in my opinion) so I hope you’re resting, taking things easy, and you get on the mend soon!
It’s not as bad as it sounds, but he definitely looks defeated when it’s time for a bath. & he NEVER wanted anything to do with the beach before this morning.
