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: New Moon 
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→ Tuesday, October 25
This week we will be blessed by the presence of the New 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, traditions, and best-suited spellwork for this moon phase in the New Moon Rituals Guide
Ready for 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
[ [ Solar Eclipse 
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→ Tuesday, October 25
This week’s New Moon is extra special as it is also a Solar Eclipse! Solar Eclipses open special opportunities and unique energy that a witch may use in their practice. Check out the Eclipse Magick Guide for ideas and spellwork suggestions.
Note that the moon will be in the sign of Scorpio during the eclipse, and as we are currently in Scorpio Season, this moon carries both Scorpio sun and Scorpio moon energy 
[ [ Group Ritual 
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→ Thursday, October 27
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 28
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 
[ [ Group Healing Session 
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→ Friday, October 28 at 1:00PM EST
Join a group healing circle to support those who are passing through hard times this month. Microphones and cameras will be turned off during this one hour open space, and coven members are welcome to come and go as they please. This is the second of two live healing sessions this month.
For more information about the Energy Exchange Circle, please see the section below in Ongoing Activities or visit the current EEC discussion: Energy Exchange Circle 
October 2022
[ [ Witchy Holiday Heads Up! 
] ]
Not this week but next, get ready for a Sabbat and Equinox on Monday, October 31.
Those in the Northern Hemisphere will experience the pagan holiday Samhain 
also known as the Witches’ New Year
Friends in the Southern Hemisphere will enjoy the celebration of Beltane 
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Keep an eye out for celebration suggestions and more holiday info in next week’s Merry Meet Monday!
To learn more about the main pagan holidays and 8 Sabbats of the year, visit the Spells8 Wheel of the Year Page
[ [ 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 27 - International Religious Freedom Day
- Friday, October 28 - Celtic Tree Month of Reed begins
- Saturday, October 30 - Mischief Night
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: Seasonal Magick 
This challenge will remain open until Tuesday, October 25th 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 
] ]
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:
Please note that this reading period will end on Friday, November 18 .
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 XXI - 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 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:
- Magic Gardens - a place for green magick and plant-lovers to gather
- 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
- Where in the World are Witches? Group Poll 2022! - see where coven members are at and perhaps find some friends near you
- 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!
@Beebum48 - @lauren27 - @lexi4 - @Witch_Of_The_Wolf - @larizy - @samantha82 - @amy72 - @judy8 - @jabar - @danielle38 - @brandy16 - @frances2 - @tracie6 - @meghan3 - @sarah_poe - @jaime10 - @donna1 - @cara6 - @edwina - @jessie6 - @shannon31 - @marie5 - @rachel47 - @Noxi - @vanna - @nancy6 - @zoe1 - @doris - @rachael11 - @melissa4 - @amanda88 - @kristi3 - @mirela - @michelle72 - @elly1 - @ariel7 - @andi - @kelly34 - @robert7 - @lacey5 - @krystiana - @kayla40 - @alexandra17 - @marie18 - @TheRealKara - @JaneneK - @jayna - @shantelle - @samantha83 - @olivia9 - @kia2 - @tyler8 - @katerina4 - @lucky - @ms1 - @donna2 - @katheryn - @fg1 - @ashley80 - @shannyel1 - @lorena2 - @christina50 - @loida - @ninaamethyst - @sam8 - @emily8 - @beata - @elizabeth43 - @molly7 - @jennifer119 - @genessa - @Kam - @nastashia - @nik1 - @Darklingwater - @summer9 - @kara14 - @erica27 - @jennifer120 - @greta - @william6 - @esmeralda4 - @mary - @Dierna_Nimue_Selene - @sarah78 - @lauren28 - @christal1 - @vanessa20 - @raven13 - @grace1 - @shayla4 - @sarah79 - @amanda89 - @amalea1 - @sharice1 - @faith5 - @joshua13 - @LilithLayla - @william7 - @destinee4 - @IDarkshine - @brittany53 - @sujitra
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:
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@Medea - for sharing the most posts over the past week
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@jan_TheGreenWitch - for giving out the most hearts (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 : 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!
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 just don’t know what yet.
Look at you go!
Being a woman is great… most of the time 
Good luck with the club meeting and any magickal workings you are planning- have fun and enjoy! 
A new record! It’s only because we’re both in the forum at the same time this morning lol (well, morning for me…not sure about you?)
, so I tend to honor them or do more for them than the Full Moons. A fun fact now that it’s 
I tend to lay low during eclipses but with an understanding of what they mean & things to think about & alternative ways to practice during them. I’m a tweaker when it comes to these types of things 
since schedules changed with school & work in the household! 
but I won’t… that’s too much caffeine for me. I hope your day has gone well!
idk how I feel about it being Scorpio season with an eclipse in Scorpio… I’ll have to ask my astrology friends about that one lol it feels like it’s gonna be intense? Or maybe it’ll finally be time for me to relax!
May all you have a blessed week. Much love, Nina
A Halloween Witch’s Brew
I’m glad it was a good thing though!
I’m really glad to hear that you’ve been enjoying your spinning wheel! It’s one thing on my bucket-list of things to try. What’s your favorite one you’ve made so far?
