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 one-day events!
[ [ Group Ritual : Together with Your Coven 
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Join in for a shared group ritual meditation and coven chat on Thursday, March 17th - this activity is open to all active coven members 
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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
Please note that, due to schedule changes of the host, this week’s live Zoom chat will be the last until further notice!
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
[ [ Moon Phase : Full Moon 
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This week, the night skies will be blessed with a full moon on Friday, March 18th . The exact time of peak illumination will depend on your location.
The full moon of March is called the Full Worm Moon . The worm moon refers to when the worms and other bugs wake up and begin to emerge on the surface after a long winter 
Their return is one of the first signs of spring’s renewal and occurs in harmony with the Spring Solstice and Sabbat Ostara 
Explore a special moon ritual and learn more about this moon on the Spells8 Full Worm 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 
You can find the current moon phase for your location as well as a daily lunar spell on the Spells8 Lunar Spell Page
[ [ 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! 
Picture from Pexels
The next Freebie Friday post will be Friday, March 18th . For more information and to get an idea about what to expect, check out last week’s Freebie Friday 
[ [ Sabbat: Pagan Holiday 
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Get ready to enjoy both a pagan holiday and astronomical Equinox on Sunday, March 20th !
Those in the Northern Hemisphere will enjoy the pagan holiday Ostara as well as the Vernal/Spring Equinox 
Here are a few suggestions for how you might celebrate this holiday:
- Ostara Traditions, Symbols, and Simple Ways to Celebrate
- How to Celebrate Ostara Alone: Rituals and Ideas
- Ostara Garden Preparations
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Meanwhile, Friends in the Southern Hemisphere will enjoy the celebration of Mabon 
as well as the Autumnal Equinox
Here are a few suggestions for how you might celebrate this holiday:
- Mabon Celebration Rituals, Ideas, and Traditions
- Mabon! How to Celebrate the Fall Equinox Alone
- First Day of Autumn Rituals: How to Prepare for Mabon
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Click on the pictures and links above for more information and ways to celebrate!
And for both holidays, feel free to share your altar decorations, crafting, celebrations and more in March Equinox 2022 
Coven Celebrations
You can also visit the Wheel of the Year page 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, March 15 - The Ides of March
- Thursday, March 17 - St. Patrick’s Day: the patron saint of Ireland
- Friday, March 18 - Goddess of Fertility Day
and Celtic Tree Month of Alder begins 
- Sunday, March 20 - International Day of Happiness
Ongoing Activities 
These ongoing 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: Teas & Infusions
This challenge will close on Tuesday, March 15th 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 - Teas & Infusions
[ [ 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 XV (Feb 18 - Mar 18)
Please note that this reading period will end on Friday, March 18th .
More information about the book club and how to join can be found in Book Club F.A.Q and Introduction .
Happy Reading!
[ [ 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: March 2022 Oracle/Tarot/Rune Draws to enjoy a daily oracle message or share your own! 
Please note that this month’s oracle discussion will close on Thursday, March 31st .
[ [ A Daily 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 March 2022 Affirmations, Quotes, & Sayings to be inspired by the words of others- or share your own!
Please be aware that this month’s discussion will close on Thursday, March 31st .
[ [ 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 have joined the forum over the past week!
@jennifer93, @rebecca21, @ricky, @misty8, @melissa35, @jennifer94, @amber5, @katherine14, @ashleigh2, @sara19, @shaley, @dasia, @kathy575, @macee, @amelita, @taylore, @carmen4, @lee3, @raedena, @spring2, @selena1, @Magical_Marie, @zina, @KeriRaeBoyle, @sherman, @camille1, @giorgia, @laura33, @karley-ann, @shannon18, @tara13, @julien, @reyna1, @angelic, @keila, @sarah_77, @julia14, @shila, @jessica34, @amanda59, @brianda, @pierre, @hallie, @joshua10, @michelledearest, @jaled, @karolina2, @laith1, @chasey, @carol82, @kristen12, @charlene4, @aaliyah, @marsha1, @michaela2, @ann2, @rachel9, @heather51, @barbara9, @cindy10, @morgan15, @Mysterie, @jennifer95, @StarMoon, @korrine, @sterling, @erica20, @alicia18, @sterling1, @roxanne4, @constance1, @jeffrey3, @fadia, @curtis, @kristen13, @amanda60, @home1, @abbie3, @ashton2, @kristina13, @rebecca22, @jordan6
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 and give the most receive an Activity Shout-Out. The top posters and sharers this week are:
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@Debra2- for sharing the most posts over the last week
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@BrightBear- for giving out the most hearts over the past seven days
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! 
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 shout-outs again for a two-month rest period.
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And of course, saying 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!
Art by Wendy Andrew: Awakening Creativity Goddess
A full moon and a Sabbat this week! 
Will you be working any moon magick? And what, if any, Sabbat celebrations do you have in store?
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!
But we made it through it! Now I get my car back! Yay! There was much rejoicing! 
Hahaha enjoy one for me! Have a fun trick and a blessed week!
Have a very blessed week! 
In Honor of the Goddesses