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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Tomorrow, Tuesday, June 14th, 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 June is called the Full Strawberry Moon 
. This moon marks a time when strawberries- fruits sacred to the Goddess Freyja- are ripe on the vine and love is in full bloom 
This is an excellent time for summertime spellwork and rituals involving pure love.
Explore a special moon ritual and learn more about this moon on the Spells8 Full Strawberry 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
Full Astrology Forecast For more about the moon and beyond, join the talented Astrologer @Abs53 in her thorough Astrological Highlights for the Week Ahead
[ [ Group Ritual : Together with Your Coven 
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Join in for a shared group ritual meditation and coven chat on Thursday, June 16th - 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, June 17th . For more information and to get an idea about what to expect, check out last week’s Freebie Friday 
[ [ Witchy Holiday Heads Up! 
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Not this week but next, get ready for a Sabbat on Tuesday, June 21st .
Those in the Northern Hemisphere will experience the pagan holiday Litha 
as well as the summer solstice 
Friends in the Southern Hemisphere will enjoy the celebration of Yule 
as well as the winter solstice
Keep an eye out for celebration suggestions and more holiday info in next week’s Merry Meet Monday, and feel free to share your celebration preparations in Solstice 2022 
Coven Celebrations !
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, June 14 - International Bath Day
- Wednesday, June 15 - Final Day of the Vestalia, day for bakers
- Saturday, June 18 - International Picnic Day
Ongoing Activities 
These activities are open to enjoy whenever you’d 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 everyone’s diverse talents.
The theme for this week is: Ocean Magick 
This challenge will close on Tuesday, June 14th 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 - Ocean Magick 
[ [ 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 (Jun 3 - Jul 1)
Please note that this reading period will end on Friday, Jul 1st .
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 XVII - 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 Thursday, June 30th .
Thanks for spreading the love!
[ [ 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 (as well as tarot and rune) readings is available for you to access and read thanks to the generosity of the coven 
Visit: April, May, June 2022 Oracle/Tarot/Rune Draws to enjoy a daily oracle message or share your own! 
Please note that this oracle discussion will close on Thursday, June 30th .
[ [ A Dose of Inspiration 
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Positive affirmations and uplifting inspirations can be found 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 April, May, June 2022 Affirmations, Quotes, & Sayings to be inspired by the words of others- or share your own! 
Please be aware that this discussion will close on Thursday, June 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!
@jordan8, @autumn12, @sheena4, @mia2, @misfit, @brandon4, @kelly27, @DeveenaMavila, @sarah64, @charity8, @curtis1, @katrina6, @sophie4, @shea, @haley5, @demaris, @Gypsy_oOo_Soul, @JimBear, @kelly28, @alisha9, @alison7, @garnet1, @kimberly56, @nixie, @nichole7, @rachel33, @spacedout_e, @Phoenix_Rose, @georgia1, @jerry2, @jillian7, @jamie26, @fabricio, @chelsea21, @richard8, @karen16, @prajakta, @jamie27, @kosancho, @wanda1, @liliana3, @chris12, @cosmin, @catherine10, @michelle58, @george1, @kaeley, @melissa44, @donna, @vanessa18, @kiomoholles, @sara23, @wendy15, @chelsea23, @jennifer102, @shavonne, @alisha10, @paarth, @tammy17, @kim11, @bianca6, @damien, @minttu-karolina, @diego1, @kim12, @renee9, @natalie17, @noemi1, @melissa45, @renata, @ayse1, @brittany41, @jonita, @vicki1, @heatherann, @james14, @crystal42, @crystal43, @stacy10, @stacie2, @sabine, @keashia, @andre, @jessica101, @amalea, @sharday, @jana4, @amielia, @nataia, @garwen, @ashley62, @allison9, @brittany42, @samantha63, @brinley, @daddy, @trisha3, @tasha10, @octavia, @jillian8, @brendan, @julia15, @Nyx, @miranda, @natasha19
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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@AileyGrey- for sharing the most posts, on a two-week streak!
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@Garnet- for giving out the most hearts, on a three-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, @Garnet will receive a special badge for their contributions to the forums- woohoo!
Note : All those who receive Activity shout-outs for three weeks in a row are awarded the MMM Activity Badge . They will not be counted in Activity shout-outs again for a two-month rest period.
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And of course, 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!
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Blessed Full Moon! Will you be working any magick or doing anything exciting to celebrate the occasion?
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!
= eggs 
)… I can’t get over the price hikes since right before Memorial Day here.
a bit of an off Monday here starting with the weather! My poor puppies! My daughter came into my room an hour before she had to get up to help me make them feel comfortable. Pop-up thunderstorms are usually a happy surprise but the dogs… they don’t share that sentiment at 5 AM 
Hahaha I know the feeling with the crafts- there’s a line from when it crosses over from being fun into a chore to get it done 
Wishing you all the best with finishing up the blanket!
Our cat isn’t a big fan of them either 
The chakra stones are gorgeous!!! That is so cool that each one has all the colors- they are really lovely 
) and I need to figure out the details of how we’re getting back to Europe at the end of this visit to the US. As a break from the exhausting air trips, we’re considering returning by boat instead of flying… 
Staying Steady Meditation)
, you can continue onwards and upwards at a steady pace to reach the summit of your goals 
, no matter how long or when I go outside to sit on my back porch I have them in a pouch with a 
And you are not alone in being tired! I’ve been thinking it must have been my allergies causing problems during my sleep but didn’t think about the moon’s energy affecting me.
