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: New Moon 
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This Thursday, July 28th , we will be blessed by the presence of the New Moon. The exact time of the peak phase will vary according to your location.
While many witches see the New Moon as a time of rest and reflection, others choose to cast magick specific to this phase of the moon cycle.
You can learn more about the symbolism, traditions, and best-suited spellwork for this moon phase in the New Moon Rituals Guide
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
[ [ Group Ritual : Together with Your Coven 
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Join in for a shared group ritual meditation and coven chat on Thursday, July 28th - 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 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 29th . For more information and to get an idea about what to expect, check out last week’s Freebie Friday 
[ [ Witchy Holiday Heads Up! 
] ]
Not this week, but early next week get ready for a Sabbat on Monday, August 1st.
Those in the Northern Hemisphere will experience the pagan holiday Lammas/Lughnasadh 
Friends in the Southern Hemisphere will enjoy the celebration of Imbolc 
Keep an eye out for celebration suggestions and more holiday info in next week’s Merry Meet Monday!
You can also explore the Wheel of the Year to learn more about the 8 Pagan Sabbats
[ [ 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, July 26 - Holistic Therapy Day
- Thursday, July 28 - World Nature Conservation Day
- Saturday, July 30 - International Friendship 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 current theme is: Casual Casting 
This challenge will close on Tuesday, July 26th at 7:00 AM CET (Central European Time) and a “Props and Presents” post will appear to give recognition and prizes to all participants 
Are you ready? Join the current challenge here:
(And as always, a brand new challenge will launch on Wednesday!)
[ [ Spells8 Book Club 
] ]
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:
Please note that this reading period will end on Friday, August 5th .
And 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: 
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 
To enjoy a daily message or share your own, visit:
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! 
Help tend the flame and visit the discussion in:
The Brigid Flametender discussion remains open throughout the year- please feel free to enjoy this activity as often as you’d like!
Please remember that you must be logged into your active Spells8 account to access Brigid Flametender and all content within A Sacred Space .
New Members 
Merry meet to all of the new members who joined the forum over the past week!
@tajinae, @tonja, @paola, @jordan63, @joshua11, @sandra13, @danielle32, @kiley, @jessica109, @lorena, @jenna8, @ronda1, @kailey2, @tamber, @kristin8, @kristen18, @nicole44, @amanda75, @danielle33, @andrew4, @samantha72, @amy63, @tom1, @leti, @irina, @karri, @eleanor1, @ke1, @andria, @joel1, @lacey4, @natalie2, @kirsten2, @jolie, @kimberly59, @nicole45, @maria22, @gbemisola, @kamila, @Maximus, @terry4, @john.knox, @vicky2, @brandi14, @jennifer108, @christina45, @nichole9, @amy64, @calleen, @jade11, @candice8, @chels, @fernanda, @amanda76, @jenna9, @julie24, @mandi2, @andrew5, @breanna4, @lonna1, @renae2, @jessika1, @margaret9, @Icaro, @rachel34, @tina21, @rachel35, @kaitlin9, @cindy14, @aubrey, @sheana, @julie25, @cammie, @layla1, @shannon26, @shauna4, @kelee, @kayla31, @maryann3, @victoria41, @jimmy1, @derrick1, @j_leverett, @gisela, @charlie4, @melissa20, @whitley1, @kenneth3, @william5, @amy65, @shawn2, @rebecca25, @amandah-kayte, @cheyenne5, @sandra14
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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@jan_TheGreenWitch - for sharing the most posts this week
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@Marsha - for giving out the most hearts, on a two-week streak!
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.
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! 
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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!
Will you be resting and reflecting for the New Moon this week? Do you have any fun plans in store for the upcoming Sabbat? 
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! 
ladies for keeping us going with all of your inspiration & love 
You are valued members of the community! 
… if they actually come over us. One thing about our weather, what the TV 
or app says… doesn’t mean it won’t change within minutes to something completely different. Fun with the weather here!
the thoughts & maybe an anxiety type of meditation 
whether it’s from friends, work, social activities, the weather 
, or whatever… I’m picking up on them now that I have this one emotion that had been lingering over the weekend. So going to do some protective measures while I work through it at least today & tomorrow.
Thank you, Im proud of them. Ill post an explanation this week.
I miss using that bookmark 
I used to have something like this when I was a kid and I don’t know what happened to it. I just had a thought to crochet something like this and put little charms on the end that hang over