Merry Meet !
Welcome to your weekly update about exciting events in both the forum and the witchy world at large 
Hereās what happening this week:
Upcoming Events 
Mark your calendars so you donāt 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, May 5th - 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 youād 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
Group meditation rituals are held every Thursday. Feel free to visit last weekās 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.
Donāt 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 6th . For more information and to get an idea about what to expect, check out last weekās Freebie Friday 
[ [ Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent Moon 
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After the exciting Black Moon this past weekend, the following week will see the moon slowly become brighter in the sky as a Waxing Moon
While there is not a major moon phase during the coming week, be prepared for a First Quarter Moon early next week on Monday, May 9th. Look for more information and spellwork ideas in next weekās MMM 
For a daily lunar spell as well as current moon information specific for your location, check 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:
- Tuesday, May 3 - National Paranormal Day
- Friday, May 6 - Birthday of Goddess Artemis
- Saturday, May 7 - Herb Day
and Astronomy Day 
- Sunday, May 8 - Motherās Day in USA
Ongoing Activities 
These activities are open to enjoy whenever youād 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 everyoneās diverse talents.
The theme for this week is: Let a Witch Unwind! 
This challenge will close on Tuesday, May 3rd 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 - Let a Witch Unwind!
[ [ 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 XVII (Apr 29 - May 27)
Please note that this reading period will end on Friday, May 27th .
If you havenāt done so already, please feel free to share and swap your book reviews from last session in the current Readerās discussion thread:
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Spells8 Book Club XVI - Readersā 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 
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Do you have a little extra love to share and are looking for ways to help out a fellow coven member? Or perhaps youāve 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 covenās wholesome energy exchange can be found in the Energy Exchange Wiki .
This monthās 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 
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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 Brighidās Flame
The Brigid Flametender discussion remains open throughout the year- please feel free to enjoy this activity as often as youād like!
New Members 
Merry meet to all of the new members who joined the forum over the past week!
@kayla27, @dann-l, @kaylee2, @maegan, @mahalia2, @diana9, @amanda65, @rebecca27, @LeoMoon, @shannon22, @erica22, @darryl, @isabella1, @rajha, @jeanne2, @richard7, @hailstorm, @christina38, @lorra, @mary41, @sara20, @sha_nicca, @amber48, @neil, @heather57, @trina, @nikki9, @shawanda, @maria21, @johanna3, @smiles, @melinda6, @Mindie_T, @betsy, @tasha8, @margie1, @ashley56, @amanda66, @jamiejm, @mercedes4, @karla5, @caitlyn2, @azalyn1, @kariann, @miyara1, @lynda, @kerry7, @angela36, @joelene, @charity6, @eva10, @francoise, @nichole5, @michelle51, @christina39, @jenna5, @mike, @barbara11, @cindy12, @austin1, @afra, @anastasia6, @karli, @joanna3, @lori1, @lisa53, @hayley6, @natasha18, @ashley57, @ashley58, @hannah27, @destanie2, @anastasia7, @zinnia, @nichole6, @brittney7, @tracey6, @coreena1, @cheryl8, @dana6, @amy58, @trish1, @jen6, @brooke4, @suzanne4, @karen13, @cyn, @christine20, @lisa54, @andrea40, @marianne4, @ann3, @ashleigh7, @kelly25, @tara15, @cheryl9, @jaime6, @alexandria1, @mariana1, @danielle28, @yoni, @Leyanna, @celina2, @chyenne, @rowansun, @lisa55, @sarah56, @angela37, @micaela, @jamie25, @sheery, @danica1
If you havenāt 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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@TheMuslimWitch- for sharing the most posts over the past seven days
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@JasperP- for giving out the most hearts over the past week
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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COMMUNITY
It is always wonderful when people go above and beyond for fellow coven members But for those who do so not just one day, but consistently, day after day over the course of the month- you deserve something extra special!
Those who are noticed for going above and beyond for fellow coven members over the entire month recieve a Community Shout-Out. There are no limits to how many users can receive this shout-out each month.
For April, 2022 :
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@Marsha- for happy birthday messages to coven members on their special days, and for welcoming all new members in their introductory posts
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@Amethyst- for giving a warm welcome to all new members in their introduction posts
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@Nikita-mikaelson- for sharing daily tarot card draws
Note : Those who receive a monthly Community Shout-Out are awarded the CCC Badge
Thank you so much for all that you do to make fellow coven members feel at home here- it is greatly appreciated!
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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 canāt exist without you!
Herb picture from Pixabay
After the Sabbat celebrations and celestial excitement this past weekend, are you still riding the high or feeling exhausted? 
Will you be working any magick this week? 
Whether itās 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 thank you for sharing so much 
, but it was worth it. It looks so good 
for healing & found more than a few on grounding, chakras, self-care, healingā¦ The one I did today was to clear your chakras. Iām new to chakra energy working but so far I think Iām on the right track & doing well. Itās a ādoes it fit or notā situation as to whether or not I make chakras something I work with on a regular basisā¦ it is a part of Crystal Healing so I know a little bit about them from school, but I want a better understanding & Iām using myself as a guinea pig of sorts 
for her assistance & guidance with this situation, so it looks like as far as expressing myselfā¦ Iām doing the right thing & need to be honest with this person, & stop putting it off. Like ripping off a bandaidā¦ just make the callā¦ so Iām going to continue ripping off the bandaid slowly 
& I hope that everyone has a great day! 
I plan to use magick everyday this week. I feel very, very powerful right now. I have an interesting, unusual sense of energy this week that I havenāt had in a long time. I plan on meditating each night this week because I KNOW I NEED IT. It improves my mood sooo much, and I need that these days. This energy can stay for good if it would like to; I sure could use it more often! Iām loving it. 
Cups and Crystals