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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Look to the skies! Early morning today, Monday, May 30th, as well as in the skies tonight, we are blessed by the presence of the New Moon (sometimes called the Dark 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 of the New Moon in Moon Magic: New Moon
Additionally, the New Moon Spells and Rituals Page has more information and a list of recommended spells for this special time
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, June 2nd - 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 oracle cards! 
Picture from Pexels
The next Freebie Friday post will be Friday, June 3rd . For more information and to get an idea about what to expect, check out last week’s Freebie Friday 
[ [ 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 30 - Creativity Day
- Friday, June 3 - Egg Day
- Sunday, June 5 - World Environment 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: Aromatic Magick 
This challenge will close on Tuesday, May 31st 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 - Smells Like Magick
[ [ Spells8 Book Club 
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The Seventeenth Session of Blook Club has come to an end- thank you to everyone who participated! 
If you haven’t done so already, please feel free to share and swap your book reviews in the new discussion thread:
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Spells8 Book Club XVII - Readers’ Reviews!
The next reading session of Book Club will begin on Friday, June 3rd - so pick out a fun witchy book to read and let your coven know what you’ll be reading at that time!
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 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 
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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!
@morgan17, @debby, @adriana5, @hope333, @lorie1, @caryn1, @evelyn2, @tara17, @keithin1, @eep, @catt, @jenavieve, @fiona4, @sarah61, @gomesthegreenwitch, @kia1, @asti, @ericaobrien4758, @danielle29, @nancy5, @liz2, @kine, @Fawn, @libby, @luna5, @tabatha1, @eyrun, @jasmin4, @stacey9, @morgan18, @natalia2, @marilyn1, @jill4, @michelle56, @WitchAngel111, @zetella, @tiana1, @ashley60, @heather63, @amanda69, @stacey10, @hilary, @beverly4, @rae, @darlene4, @kiana2, @lynda1, @asterialunanyx, @Joann152, @eva11, @leah12, @carrie5, @andrei, @crystal40, @annakya, @Keilana, @glow, @catherine9, @michelle57, @kirby, @alexis8, @chloe11, @cindy13, @sheridan3, @lucretia, @debra4, @betty3, @tate1, @tobias, @karen15, @Stephanie_lee_McCabe, @sarah62, @destiny6, @patrick, @meganne, @destinee2, @julene, @shyla1, @penny3, @alexus3, @kenneth2, @deanna13, @ashlee4, @heather64, @nathalie, @latasha1, @MommaBear, @megan28, @melissa42, @kameron, @jaka, @kirstie1, @nicholas7, @stephanie50, @sora, @lakisha2
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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@Amara- for sharing the most posts, on a two-week streak!
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@Garnet- 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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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!
Picture from Pixabay
The New Moon of May is here- will you be working moon magick or taking some time to rest and reflect? 
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!
and 
forces that have fought, lived and died for the freedom of others. Bless Be 
Moon Magick: Rising Tides
I’m glad to hear that you and your husband are getting things back in order. I hope you enjoy your summer break!
I hope it all works out for you- please be safe, and I hope you have a great time with your ritual! 
. I hope you’re able to reschedule your pool time for nicer weather! 
