Wishing everyone a very Merry Meet Monday !
Here’s a peek at exciting happenings in both the forum and the witchy world at large this week:
Upcoming Events 
Mark your calendars so you don’t miss out on these events!
[ [ Moon Phase: Full Moon 
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A beautiful full moon will bless the skies above on Wednesday, October 20th . The exact time of peak illumination will depend on your location.
The full moon of September is called the Full Hunter’s Moon 
and celebrates the energy of this time of year. This moon is ideal for collection, preparation, and release of negative energy .
Explore a special moon ritual and learn more about this moon on the Spells8 Full Hunter’s Moon Ritual Page .
While each moon has its own unique qualities, every full moon is a celebrated time where the energy of the moon is at its most powerful. Now is a wonderful time to charge, cleanse, and absorb the potent energies of the moon.
For additional full moon inspiration, visit What to Do During the Full Moon 
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, October 21st - this activity is open to all members of the forum 
Art by Chloe.z.arts on Instagram
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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 you’d 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 week’s group ritual post to get an idea about what to expect. You can also view last week’s recorded meditation here: Group Ritual Video: October 14th.
Please note that group rituals are hosted in A Sacred Space - you must be logged into your Spells8 account to enter the ritual.
Don’t have an account yet? No worries! You can join Spells8 here
[ [ 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 22nd . For more information and to get an idea about what to expect, check out last week’s Freebie Friday 
[ [ Holiday Heads Up! 
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Not this week but next, get ready for the next Sabbat on Sunday, October 31st .
Those in the Northern Hemisphere will experience the autumn Sabbat Samhain 
and the Witches’ New Year.
Friends in the Southern Hemisphere will enjoy the spring celebration of Beltane 
Look for more information on these exciting holidays as well as celebration suggestions in next week’s Merry Meet Monday!
You can also explore the Wheel of the Year 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 19 - Evaluate Your Life Day
- Thursday, October 21 - Spirit Day
- Saturday, October 23 - Make a Difference Day
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 everyone’s diverse talents.
The theme for this week is: Magickal Blessings 
This challenge will close Tuesday, October 19th 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 - A Magickal Blessing
[ [ 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 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 coven’s 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!
@justin1, @katelyn10, @brian3, @annika, @dawn14, @sabrina9, @coreena, @kerri3, @samantha48, @kenmeia, @lynette1, @coreenacoreena, @amy39, @heather40, @lisa38, @Abbygail, @jennifer63, @kate3, @jennifer64, @miranda6, @carissa3, @caitlyn1, @dana5, @yolanda3, @patricia12, @kimberly46, @shermaine, @drumill, @misty4, @monique6, @Elodie, @trysh, @patricia13, @desirae1, @alexus2, @Kristin7, @allyson, @alex5, @mystic, @jen4, @michelle34, @jessea, @diane2, @jessica72, @josee, @mardella, @courtney10, @ToniF5, @pauline1, @felicia4, @danielle23, @meaghan2, @jade6, @sarah40, @RhiannonBrigidSkye, @theresa7, @cailin, @april21, @sonny1, @michele8, @brandy5, @charletha, @katy1, @angela29, @brandi8, @nikkita, @CarlaE, @esadora
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 
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Well done to the @TheMuslimWitch for sharing the most posts in the forum, on a two-week streak!
Your words and experiences are a blessing! 
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Lots of love back to @IrisW for giving out the most hearts in the forum over the last seven days
Your kindness and warmth are appreciated! 
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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Will you be practicing any magick for the Full Moon this week? Are your Sabbat plans in place?
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 have to check the weather tonight for then, but I have a table all ready to be set up on my back porch. I’m not sure what else I am going to do that evening after things are under the light doing their thing.
11/7 is my day of arrival to this lifetime. I’ve always thought it was neat that my birthday is exactly 7 days away from 10/31 so both days land on the same day of the week.
I need all the help I can get lol
I love you lovely ladies!!!
& have no problem bringing me their treasures to use. (My daughter also does, but she is a bit different with her curiosities) My boys, their curiosities drive them to see my Selenite Athame on my altar space & they have to pick it up. Sometimes to look at it, sometimes they pretend to “use” it… at any rate, some days it’s like they are magnetically attracted to it when we are in my room. Then they put it down & walkout.
October is flying too fast for me!
Probably should trying wearing gloves this year since the juices tend to irritate my skin, but… I love it when my hands smell heavily of pumpkin! 
And oh goodness I forgot about the time change- I’ll have to check to see when it is here in Poland. I know it’s close to but not the same date as in the USA. Goodness, it always catches me by surprise! 
because I will probably take a time out and do some R&R before mine and my daughters self initiation on Samhain.