Merry Meet !
Welcome to your weekly update about exciting events in both the forum and the witchy world at large 
Here’s what happening this week:
Upcoming Events 
Mark your calendars so you don’t miss out on these one-day events!
[ [ Moon Phase : Full Moon 
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In the early morning today, Monday, May 16th, as well as into tonight, the skies above are alight with the beauty of a Full Moon . The exact time of peak illumination will depend on your location.
The full moon of May is called the Full Flower Moon 
. This moon marks a time when spring is thriving and the world is blossoming around us. It is a time to work on growth, increase, creative pursuits, and abundance 
Explore a special moon ritual and learn more about this moon on the Spells8 Full Flower 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
[ [ Group Ritual : Together with Your Coven 
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Join in for a shared group ritual meditation and coven chat on Thursday, May 19th - 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 
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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 or oracle! 
Picture from Pexels
The next Freebie Friday post will be Friday, May 20th . For more information and to get an idea about what to expect, check out last week’s Freebie Friday 
[ [ Moon Phase: Last Quarter Moon 
] ]
On Sunday, May 22nd , we will be blessed by the light of the Last Quarter Moon.
The last quarter moon is a time of rest and the banishment of negative energies or forces in your life 
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For more information about specific spells recommended for the last quarter moon, visit the guide Moon Magic: Spells for Every Lunar Phase: Last Quarter .
The Last Quarter Moon is a Waning Moon phase. For more Moon Magick and the best spells for this time of month, visit the Waning Moon Magick Guide
You can find the current moon phase for your location as well as a daily lunar spell 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:
- Monday, May 16 - Love a Tree Day
- Thursday, May 19 - May Ray Day
- Saturday, May 21 - International Tea Day and World Meditation 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: Blooming with the Moon
This challenge will close on Tuesday, May 17th 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 - Blooming with the Moon
[ [ 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:
Spells8 Book Club XVII (Apr 29 - May 27)
Please note that this reading period will end on Friday, May 27th .
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 XVI - 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 Tuesday, May 31st .
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 
] ]
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!
@jadusha, @heather59, @brittani1, @liz1, @chick, @chelby, @karen14, @a111, @deborah16, @brooklyn1, @jesikahlyn, @hope5, @amara, @New, @alexandra14, @ariel5, @Damsel, @carlene3, @megan26, @aaron2, @ciara2, @jezebel, @sarah57, @amy59, @ashley59, @jessica100, @michelle53, @deanna12, @lillian2, @michelle54, @Sparkslove16, @dana7, @stephanie2, @nikkole, @theresa8, @averilynn, @philip, @megan27, @nadine, @Steff, @ala, @Jottisaurus, @sarah58, @brianna9, @isabella2, @sissiejade, @mychelle, @mariah3, @angel22, @Mermaidvibes, @Shine-Bright-Amber, @jacqueline11, @summer8, @tammy16, @lavenia, @madison13, @hali, @lola3, @raymond, @gerliebeth2, @xiomara1, @Sammi86, @maryellen1, @dekota, @ChelseaKay88, @heaven, @chelsea22, @brooke5, @lauren19, @billie5, @adele1, @crystina, @gretchen2, @Wolf_Witch, @analin, @VirgoFire30, @vanessa17, @stephanie49, @roberta3, @radhika, @brittany40, @ydeisha1, @kim9, @kim10, @elisa6, @Oshenlynx, @maggi1, @lyz, @natalie15, @april26, @brooke6, @mary43, @chantel, @alyssa13, @dinaa
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:
- @marsha- for both sharing the most posts and giving out the most hearts in the forum, 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! 
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!
Photo by Tsuruta Yosuke on Flickr
The Full Moon is in the sky above- will you be working any moon magick tonight? Share your celebrations and experiences!
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!
into the rings so she can change out their hay, water 
, food & all the fun horse stuff. Her favorite is brushing them at the end in the paddocks (sp?)… anyway… if it wasn’t from someone we knew I’d be leary of using the manure. We know how they take care of their horses. I know, I’m oddly picky about some things… 
After that, I was banished to the couch for the rest of the night by my family.
The runes I have an oracle & actual rune sets. I love my 
on the short edge by where I was standing. It’s addicting, I can’t go outside & see a random patch of grass, weed, leaf 
, or old root or root systems without pulling them out & putting them in the pile 
The 2 kinds of mint we just let do their thing each year & it actually went under the fence on the 1 side is traveling through my backyard… it’s pretty bunched up by the fence though on the outside… rodents don’t like mint… & there is a chute going across the garden the other way too… I’m thinking of just letting it go OR transplanting some to grow along the sides of the house & under at least our front porch.
Thanks for being an amazing asset to the coven!
Take it easy today and I hope your appointment goes well! Your garden pictures are lovely. Thank you for sharing 
& I have been binge watching Criminal Minds. Im prpud of what got done though. My husband & son helped me when they were with me. I won’t do much or stuff like that without someone home with me. Its a good kind of rest day though.
positive vibes 
) the energy was disruptive. Anyway, that’s what I felt!
