Wishing everyone a very Merry Meet Monday !
Hereās a peek at exciting happenings in both the forum and the witchy world at large this week:
Upcoming Events 
Mark your calendars so you donāt miss out on these events!
[ [ Group Ritual- Together with Your Coven 
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Join in for a shared group ritual meditation and coven chat on Thursday, November 4th - this activity is open to all members of the forum 
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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 Zoom chat to do the ritual as a group as well as meet and greet fellow coven members
Group meditation rituals and conversations are held every Thursday. Feel free to visit last weekās group ritual post 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 Spells8 account to enter the ritual.
Donāt have an account yet? No worries! You can join Spells8 here
[ [ Moon Phase: New Moon 
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We will be blessed by the presence of the New Moon (sometimes called the Dark Moon) on Thursday, November 4th - although the exact time 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 speicifc to this phase of the moon cycle. You can learn more about the symbolism of the New Moon in Moon Magic: New Moon
Note that this monthās New Moon takes place in the Zodiac sign Scorpio 
For more information on what to expect and how to make the most of the New Moon in Scorpio, read through the wonderful Astrological Forecast for Monday November 1st by the talented @Abs53 
Additionally, the New Moon Spells and Rituals Page has more information and a list of recommended spells for this special time
You can find current moon information for your location as well as complementary spells and rituals to draw on its energy 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! 
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The next Freebie Friday post will be Friday, October 29th . For more information and to get an idea about what to expect, check out last weekās 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, Nov 1 - Cinnamon Day
- Thursday, Nov 4 - Candy Day
- Saturday, Nov 6 - Play Outside Day
Ongoing Activities 
Join these current activities any time 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: Tricks, Treats, and Tasty Spells
This challenge will close Tuesday, November 2nd at 7:00 AM CET (Central European Time Zone)
After this time a Props and Presents post will appear to give recognition and prizes to all participants 
And as always, a brand new challenge will arrive on Wednesday for all challenge enthusiasts.
Are you ready? Join the challenge here: Weekly Witchy Challenge - Trick-or-Treat! Give Me Some Sweet Spells to Eat
[ [ 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 run by the warmhearted @praecog29 and 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 - 2021 .
Thanks for spreading the love! 
New Members 
Merry meet to all of the new members who have joined the forum over the past week!
@swirtty, @MoonGoddess, @erika5, @karla2, @laura23, @lutoria, @auston, @candace4, @natalie10, @kaela, @marianne2, @angeline, @juicyk, @kayla19, @hailee, @elizabeth22, @brittany33, @dessiree, @tizziana, @amina1, @rosemarie2, @marisa2, @crystal29, @rachel19, @kayla20, @Velle, @latasha, @jacquleen, @melissa24, @hailey5, @brittany31, @victoria22, @raluca, @tara10, @jordan3, @patricia15, @tavishi, @venifica, @rhoneisha, @jennifer65, @terry2, @amina2, @miyalo, @stephanie40, @ohiokhie, @rupinder, @corey2, @maddy, @samantha50, @mackenzie4, @miriad79, @laura24, @heather41, @nathan2, @krystal5, @victoria23
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 
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Bravo to @Jessica72 for sharing the most posts in the forum over the past week!
The forum is very blessed to have you here 
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Lots of love back to @phoenix_dawn for giving out the most hearts in the forum- on a two-week streak!
Thank you for all the warmth that you share 
Note : Those who have received shout-outs for four weeks in a row are awarded the MMM badge . They will not be counted in shout-outs again for a two-month rest period.
And of course, wishing a very hearty thank you to all members of the Spells8 coven .
Your contributions and love help to make this a welcoming and supportive place for solitary witches all around the world- thanks for being you!
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Did your Sabbat spellwork go as expected? Any plans for the New Moon in Scorpio 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! 
I slept in a little late & coffee was slow going but here I am! 
was rescheduled to tomorrow afternoon. It works out though because last week was a bit on the crazy side as far as weather & such. I will be cleaning up my space today to put away the things I had out last night. I had started putting them away last night. So there isnāt too much left to put back.
on The Morrigan. I havenāt decided if I am going to put anything on my altar for her or officially honor her yet, but the learning is great. I mentioned it to my friend & she said that Morrigan seeks out the vulnerable & causes more suffering. So that was a good conversation last night about what I have learned. She is a Dark Goddess but ultimately she wants you to speak your truth, stand up for yourself, & act on things instead of saying that you are going to act on them & be fair. You also have to put Morrigan in a more modern context than her history. More on Her in a later post.
Iām not ready to take down my Halloween decorations yet. I thought about decorating my altar for Yule/Christmas this Thursday, but Iām going to wait until after Thanksgiving.
Perhaps a reflection ritual or journalling as well? And no kidding! The year really does seem to pick up in speed the closer we get to winter- I can hardly keep track of it all! 
Iām thinking of some kind of afternoon cinnamon latte, but I might be lazy and have cinnamon toast instead 
also to learn of all our new members 
Same with crystals- you go, treat yourself!