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:
Upcoming Events 
Mark your calendars so you don’t miss out on these one-day-only events!
[ [ Moon Phase : Full Moon 
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On Wednesday, July 13th , the skies will flourish with the beauty of a Full Moon. The exact time of peak illumination will depend on your location.
The full moon of July is called the Full Buck Moon 
. This moon marks a time where the antlers of deer have grown to their fullest and it is time to harvest and store the hay. Now is the time for Solar Magick and drawing on the magick of the color gold 
Explore a special moon ritual and learn more about this moon on the Spells8 Full Buck 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 
Ready for Moon Magick? 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
More on Astrology: Join the talented Astrologer @Abs53 as she shares her wisdom and weekly highlights in Astrological Forecast W/C 11th July 2022
[ [ Group Ritual : Together with Your Coven 
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Join in for a shared group ritual meditation and coven chat on Thursday, July 14th - this activity is open to all active coven members 
- The group meditation ritual has step-by-step instructions that you can join in on your own schedule at any time during the day
Group meditation rituals 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 - Free Readings 
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Have a burning 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! 
Picture from Pexels
The next Freebie Friday post will be Friday, July 15th . 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, July 11 - International Essential Oils Day
- Thursday, July 14 - Pandemonium Day
- Sunday, July 17 - World Emoji Day
Ongoing Activities 
These activities are open to enjoy whenever you’d like- feel free to partcipate anytime before their deadlines!
[ [ Weekly Witchy Challenge 
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Every week, the forum hosts a challenge exploring one specific area of magick. Challenges are open to everyone and all are encouraged to participate in a way that reflects their unique magickal practice.
The theme for this week is: A Journey of Change 
This challenge will close on Tuesday, July 12th at 7:00 AM CET (Central European 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 - A Journey of Change
[ [ Spells8 Book Club 
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Calling all book lovers! The next reading period for the Spells8 book club is now in session!
You can find more details and submit your book to read in the current thread:
Spells8 Book Club XVIII (Jul 8 - Aug 5)
Please note that this reading period will end on Friday, August 5th .
If you haven’t done so already, please feel free to share and swap your book reviews from last session in the current Reader’s discussion thread:
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Spells8 Book Club XVIII - Readers’ Reviews!
More information about the book club and how to join can be found in Book Club F.A.Q and Introduction .
Happy Reading!
[ [ Energy Exchange Circle 
] ]
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 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 Sunday, July 31st .
Thanks for spreading the love! 
[ [ 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 
Visit: July, August, September 2022 Oracle/Tarot/Rune Draws to enjoy a daily message or share your own! 
Please note that this oracle discussion will close on Friday, September 30th .
[ [ 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 joined the forum over the past week!
@luna6, @latunya, @shoshana, @Moonfairy, @lisa58, @chantal, @tanda, @kathryn21, @casi, @renata1, @jennifer105, @SueEllen, @sarah67, @vhea, @shelia1, @grainne, @stephen1, @Sarexa, @maia, @QueenC, @desiree5, @ashleigh8, @destiny7, @jamie6, @victoria39, @rebecca23, @vennessa, @rustee, @jennifer106, @brandi13, @ryker, @amanda73, @angelicca, @courtney21, @megan30, @elizabeth34, @jessica104, @anthony4, @symantha, @mathilde, @georgina1, @alicia23, @kristy6, @margaret8, @kendrick1, @fiona5, @kristen16, @melody, @sarah68, @jina1, @JenessaM, @emma26, @amber55, @SandieP, @taylor25, @tammy18, @wynosma, @courtney22, @adam1, @alisha11, @kayla28, @arianna1, @naudia1, @charlotte13, @rasheka, @ishali, @arya, @crystal45, @brandy9, @helen5, @kayla29, @j112, @katelynn2, @jule, @barbara13, @Moon333, @Sinderella, @kenya, @keabetswe, @kimberly4, @linda15, @megan31, @alley1, @elizabeth35, @shelbi, @taylor26, @hollie1, @sarah69, @jessica105, @emily42, @aimee5, @celest, @hannah32, @misty13, @samantha69, @stephanie51, @kelly29, @laura38, @jennifer107, @gracie1, @india, @melissa1984, @paula5, @dawn19, @stephane, @angela38, @kirsty3, @Sage64, @kimi1,
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 
FORUM ACTIVITY
Every week, those who share the most posts and give the most hearts receive an Activity Shout-Out. The top posters and sharers this week are:
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@Mistress_Of_Herbs - for sharing the most posts, on a three-week streak!
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@Amaris_Bane - for giving out the most hearts, on a two-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! 
After a three-week streak being featured in the weekly shout-outs, @Mistress_Of_Herbs will receive a special badge for their contributions to the forum- woohoo!
Note : 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.
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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!
Happy Full Moon of July- and a Supermoon at that! Will you be charging, cleansing, or working any other full moon magick 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!
and 
We are all very excited.
Merry Meet 
On the fourth of July I moved into my new home and just getting everything all situated still. I get to get my things out of storage her pretty soon. I had a Rebirth in my life and am at the beginning stages of the new chapter of my life. I am excited to celebrate the 
Full Buck Moon 
with you all and International Essential Oils day! 
This will give me an excuse to go and get my essential oils! This is the first time I have ever heard of the Pandemonium Day 
but I like to make friends with the chaos 
that has been stirred up! If I could make peace with the chaos then I will be happier! And the world emoji day looks fun to use for the forum and I got some new symbols on my computer so I am super happy about it thanks and you all have a great week!
