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:
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Upcoming Events 
Mark your calendars so you don’t miss out on these one-day-only events!
[ [ Moon Phase: Last Quarter Moon 
] ]
→ Monday, October 17
Look to the skies! Tonight we will be blessed by the light of the Last Quarter Moon. The exact time you will see this moon phase depends on your location 
The Spells8 Moon Magick Guide to Last Quarter Moon Magick lists this moon phase as the ideal time to remove negativity and banish things that are holding you back. It is a good time for spellwork that deals with laying things to rest and banishment.
This moon phase is part of the Waning Cycle 
, so check out the Waning Moon Spell Page for more information including history, meanings, and a collection of spells and rituals that work in harmony with this moon phase
Ready for More Moon Magick? 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
[ [ Group Ritual 
] ]
→ Thursday, October 20
Join in for a shared group ritual meditation and coven chat- this activity is open to all active coven members 
The ritual has step-by-step instructions that you can join in on your own schedule at any time during the day.
Group rituals are held every Thursday in A Sacred Space and remain open over the weekend. This week’s ritual post will appear in the forum on Tuesday, but until then feel free to check out last week’s group ritual to get an idea about what to expect.
[ [ Freebie Friday - Free Readings 
] ]
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→ Friday, October 21
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 and oracle cards! 
The post will appear in the forum on Friday, but until then you can check out last week’s Freebie Friday to get an idea of what to expect 
[ [ Other Events of Interest 
] ]
A collection of curious (and perhaps conversation-starting!) events coming up this week that may or may not be witchy-related:
- Thursday, October 20 - Information Overload Day
- Saturday, October 22 - Color Day
- Sunday, October 23 - Scorpio Season begins
For more upcoming witchy and pagan holidays, check out the 2022 Pagan Holiday Calendar and the free Spells8 Newsletter
Ongoing Activities 
These activities are open to enjoy whenever you’d like- feel free to participate anytime before their deadlines!
[ [ Weekly Witchy Challenge 
] ]
Every week, the forum hosts a challenge exploring one specific area of magick. Challenges are open to everyone and you are warmly encouraged to participate in a way that reflects your unique magickal practice.
The current theme is: Palmistry 
This challenge will remain open until Tuesday, October 18th at 7:00 AM CET (Central European Time). After the challenge closes, a “Props and Presents” post will appear to give recognition and prizes to all participants 
Are you ready? Join the current challenge here:
(A brand new challenge will launch on Wednesday in the public Activities Category!)
[ [ Spells8 Book Club 
] ]
The 21st 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:
Spells8 Book Club XXI - Readers’ Reviews! The next reading session of Book Club will begin this Friday, October 21 - 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 
] ]
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 hosted in the Energy Exchange Category 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 coven’s wholesome energy exchange can be found in the Energy Exchange Wiki .
This month’s Energy Exchange Circle will end on Monday, October 31 .
Thanks for spreading the love! 
[ [ Your Daily Draw 
] ]
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 
To enjoy a daily message or share your own, visit:
Please note that this divination discussion is housed in A Sacred Space and will remain open until Saturday, December 31st .
[ [ Coven Member Birthdays 
] ]
Share the love by wishing your fellow coven members well on their special days!
You can congratulate those with a birthday this month in the discussion:
If you wish to appear in this list, please set your birthday on your profile. Additionally, please note that the birthday list is housed in the more private A Sacred Space that is exclusive to coven members.
Please keep in mind that this month’s birthday discussion will close on Monday, October 31st.
[ [ Tending the Flame 
] ]
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! 
Help tend the flame and visit the discussion in:
The Brigid Flametender discussion is hosted in A Sacred Space and will remain open throughout the year- please feel free to enjoy this activity as often as you’d like!
[ [ Fun in the Forum ] ]
In addition to the events and activities listed above, there are also various fun activities and themed gatherings shared by coven members!
Here are a few current activity discussions run by coven members where sharing is warmly encouraged!
Highlighted this week:
- October Bucket List - share your autumn dreams and spooky season to-do list
- October 2022: All About Pets and Animals - share your pets, familiars, furry friends and their seasonal celebrations
- What Type of Witch Are You? Coven Roll Call and POLL! - share and discuss which (if any!) witch types appeal to you
- Bee Happy! All About Bees!
- a place for sharing about bee magick - Aura & Energy Scanning Thread - have a reading done for you, then do one for someone else
- Does Your Ancestry Affect Your Craft? - discuss heritage and magick [A Sacred Space]
- All Altars! Feel Free to Share Yours With the Coven - share and see magickal altars [A Sacred Space]
Please note that many of these discussions do not have set deadlines- as long as they are active, they will remain open for chatting and sharing! Feel free to jump in
New Members 
Merry meet to all of the new members who joined the forum over the past week!
@stacie4 - @melissa56 - @candy1 - @jamie30 - @jennifer118 - @chelsie3 - @jessie5 - @ma11 - @becki - @kristen20 - @amanda85 - @amanda86 - @jett - @samantha81 - @cierra2 - @lucia2 - @katelyn11 - @youngea - @vida - @hattie08 - @larissa2 - @marta5 - @jessica125 - @rani1 - @loryn - @Brittney_Stilley - @Chantale_Tremblay - @christinastillion - @sharon19 - @trice - @traci5 - @jaclyn1 - @nicol1 - @joan2 - @ebony6 - @Lovelykitten22 - @Odessa - @katrina9 - @julie29 - @queenofcups11.11 - @crayton - @taylor31 - @toni7 - @christina51 - @chelsea29 - @lana1 - @toni8 - @clementine1 - @WarermelonWitchy - @brandi15 - @katrina10 - @william19 - @nicole51 - @ranita - @ann4 - @canyounot229 - @Gianluca - @adrienne - @selena4 - @geraldine1 - @rebekah2 - @lisa54 - @sammie1 - @theresa11 - @ashley75 - @frankee - @benedikte - @Devi - @terri6 - @meike - @larry1 - @rubyanna - @sharon20 - @diane8 - @konae - @elizabeth42 - @lillian3 - @maria24 - @chanika - @belenda - @courtney - @trey1 - @sabrina16 - @ranea - @cynthia27 - @kara12 - @dina1 - @Corlun - @Intentional_Witch - @kelly33 - @amanda87 - @roslyn - @lori12 - @ashley79 - @effie - @meghan2 - @hilda - @the_ash_tree - @rachel46 - @jo13 - @rebecca38 - @jalysia - @ieshia - @greg
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
Those who share the most posts and give the most hearts receive an Activity Shout-Out. The top posters and sharers from last week are:
- @jan_TheGreenWitch - for giving out the most hearts and sharing the most posts 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 : Those who receive Activity shout-outs for three weeks in a row are awarded the MMM Activity Badge and will not be counted in Activity shout-outs again for a two-month rest period.
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Also: 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!
Halloween and Samhain are in sight as we approach the end of October- are you ready for the festivities? 
Planning any moon magick for the Waning Moon this week? 
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!
I don’t know how to take it lol but I guess I’ll just keep plugging right along!
one day I will though!
Overcoming Overload - Ritual for Respite
