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, October 28th - this activity is open to all members of the forum 
Art by Dana Martin: Witchesā Tea Party
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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. You can also view last weekās recorded meditation here: Group Ritual Video: October 21st .
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: Last Quarter Moon 
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This Thursday, October 28th , we will be blessed by the light of the Last Quarter Moon.
The last quarter moon is a time of rest and the banishment of negative energies or forces in your life 
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For more information about specific spells recommended for the last quarter moon, visit the guide Moon Magic: Spells for Every Lunar Phase: Last Quarter .
The Last Quarter Moon is a Waning Moon phase. For more Moon Magick and the best spells for this time of month, visit the Waning Moon Magick Guide.
Find current moon information for your location as well as complementary spells and rituals to draw on todayās moon 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! 
Picture from Pexels
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 
[ [ Sabbats: Pagan Holidays 
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This Sunday, October 31st marks the autumn Sabbat Samhain 
and the Witchesā New Year for those in the Northern Hemisphere.
Here are a few suggestions for how you might celebrate this holiday:
- How to Celebrate Samhain: Rituals & Ideas
- Samhain Playlist: Music with Autumn Vibes
- Tips on How to Celebrate Samhain Alone
Meanwhile, friends in the Southern Hemisphere will enjoy the spring celebration of Beltane 
- Beltane Altar and Printable Gift
- Beltane Rituals to do with a Partner
- Magickal Beltane Beeās Knees Cocktail
Click on the pictures and links above for more information about these exciting holidays!
You can also visit the Wheel of the Year page to learn more about the 8 Pagan Sabbats
[ [ 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, October 26 - Pumpkin Day
and Howl at the Moon Night 
- Saturday, October 30 - Mischief Night
- Sunday, October 31 - Magic Day
and HALLOWEEN 
Ongoing Activities 
These are current activities that can be joined 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: Making Objects Magickal 
This challenge will close Tuesday, October 26th 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 - Making Objects Magickal
[ [ 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! 
[ [ Spells8 Book Club 
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Calling all book lovers! The next reading period for the Spells8 book club has now begun!
You can find more details and submit your book to read in the current thread: 
Spells8 Book Club XI (Oct 1 - Oct 29)
Please note that this reading period will end on Friday, October 29th .
More information about the book club and how to join can be found in Book Club F.A.Q and Introduction .
Happy Reading!
New Members 
Merry meet to all of the new members who have joined the forum over the past week!
@katlyn, @michele9, @hillary1, @brittney6, @cinnamon, @megan18, @love, @Keke, @ashley42, @aiden1, @samantha49, @rozella, @nan2, @kayla18, @sarah41, @claire5, @melanie8, @sandra7, @amy40, @Misfitbabe, @HollyGray, @jill2, @amieb, @vincentio, @leah8, @tamiko1, @amy41, @celestia, @melissa23, @sydney6, @sinead1, @ashley43, @jonathan4, @marie12, @shaquita3, @Kerina, @koran, @khaleesi, @ivette2, @jade7, @emily26, @charlotte8, @jeny1, @annie4, @gemmi, @megan19, @wilfredo, @corina1, @som, @mimi2, @geri1, @sylvester1, @vazhane, @jessica73, @julia11, @amy42, @ashleigh5, @bonnie6, @chelsea16, @carrie2, @xena, @loreanye, @susan9, @myiah2, @deidre, @Xoniccybiccy, @brittany32, @Ayekayybayy, @mari2, @SeleneWinterhood, @LILLY, @jessica74, @jessica75, @mallory, @debbie5, @Amylynn, @janell4, @ugochi, @bradley, @chloemarie, @patricia14, @beverly3
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 
- A double round of applause to @phoenix_dawn, who wrote the most posts
and shared the most hearts in the forum over the last week. Many thanks for all of the support and spellwork you give to the coven- you are blessing! 
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!
Picture from Pixabay
Are your plans in place for the Sabbat this weekend? 
Will you be doing anything special for Halloween? 
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!
You truly are a blessing here 
I will most likely celebrate Sahmain on my own, low key, some meditation and honoring my loved ones who have passed on. It will be a nice quiet day. At least thatās what Iām hoping for. Hope everyone has a great day 
I was able to get Samhain off, so this is the first time in 5-6 weeks Iāll have two consecutive days off! I want to make my Samhain ritual more Draconic, but Iām kind of at a lost right now for what to do. I plan to light an orange and black candle, say a prayer for the dead, look back on everything Iāve accomplished since last Samhain, and set some goals for Witchās New Year.
Any items that you may have of loved ones that have passed would be good for it too. Photos, jewelry, something they gave you or made you or you to them.
Wishing you a blessed time, and a big congrats on your enrollment in university! 
